- The five major world religions helped play a huge role in history. From being forced to migrate, starting wars, & revolutions plus so much more, religion is a key role in history especially these religions. To break it down there are two types of sorting groups for religions, monotheism is believing in only one God or idol, & polytheism is believing in multiple idols and gods.
Hinduism
First I'm starting with Hinduism. Hinduism, unlike the other religions, doesn't have an original founded, people just added to the religion as they went along. Hinduism originated in India and is a polytheistic religion. The main Hindu god is, Brahman, who has many personalities. (Which is why it is considered polytheistic) Hindus believe their soul will be reincarnated into a next life, which is determined by Karma. Hindus also strongly believe in atman, which is everyone's soul is united.
Buddhism
Buddhism was discovered by a man named Siddhartha Gautama also known as Buddha. He was a man that sought enlightenment, wisdom, & a way to escape human suffering. He wanted answers,which he achieved by meditating and fasting. He achieved enlightenment & began teaching others so they also can achieve enlightenment. He taught the Four Noble Truths & followed the Eight Fold Path to reach Nirvana; a state of complement peace and understanding, released by any physical pain. Buddhism is neither monotheistic or polytheistic.
Judaism
Judaism is a monotheistic religion. Judaism is also one of the oldest religions out there. Both Christianity and Islam branched out of Judaism & all three religions believe in a lot of the same things. Hebrews or Jews believe that God or Yahweh choose Abraham, to be the father of their promise land ( present day Jerusalem). The Promise Land, in history, has always been fought for because it's God Sacred Land. Hebrew scared text is the Torah where they doctrine & beliefs.
Islam
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Islam is one of religions that branched out of Judaism. Islamic people believed in one God, Allah. The founded and leader was Muhammad. It started when Muhammad was in a cave & an angle appeared to him. From then onward he started preaching about Allah. His follows became known as Muslims. The Muslims had few beliefs like The Five Pillars, Faith, Prayer, Alms, Fasting, & Pilgrimage.
Christianity
Christianity the most well known religion in the world it is also the largest. Christianity is monotheistic & comes off of Judaism. Christians believe in God & that the son of God (Jesus) was sent to save our sins. Jews refuse to believe Jesus was the savor and just believed he was a prophet. The Holy Bible is really the same as a Torah but the bible includes the New Testament. Christians also believe in the Ten Commandments like the Jews.