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What is the most popular religion in Singapore?
Buddhism has the most adherents in this tiny city-state at 42.5%. Islam is next at 14.9%. The rest are Christianity 14.6%; Taoism 8.5%; Hinduism 4% and Other religions at 0.6%. Atheists stand at 14.8%. These are statistics from the government compiled in 2000 and with the recent influx of immigrants since 2006, the figure may have changed substantially. In the same outdated report, there is a mention about a shift towards Christianity. "This shift was associated mainly with the increase in the better-educated Chinese who were more inclined towards Christianity."
What religion did the Tang dynasty not like?
They didn't like nor could stand Buddhism. Especially Emperor Wu.
What has the author Durant Drake written?
Durant Drake has written: 'Problems of religion' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Christianity, Philosophy, Religion 'Shall we stand by the church?' -- subject(s): Church
Which religion is the oldest. Christianity or Buddhism?
The Teaching of Lord Buddha is not a religion or an 'Ism', it is a way of life - an education to show us the way to end our suffering in the realm of Samsara. His Teaching does not want to relate to the 'first cause' - the chicken or the egg debate. It is more of mind training to understand the true nature of existence than to logically define worldly things. Hinduism, Judaism and Zoroastrianism are all older than Buddhism, which began in 563 BCE.
What does Buddhism stand for and why does it stand for what it stands for?
Buddhism is a type of religion, most commonly practiced in Asia. It was founded around the teachings of an Indian holy man named Siddhartha Gautama Shakyamuni, who was better known by his honorary title, The Buddha (the Enlightened One). Buddhists are generally known for being non-violent, most are vegetarians, and they practice a religion where Buddha is seen as a great teacher and an inspiring leader rather than as a god. It should be noted that some followers of Buddha do treat him as if he is god-like, while others regard him as the perfect role model. Buddhism teaches moderation (the "middle way") and encourages believers to seek inner peace through meditation and by study of the Buddha's teachings, which are called the Sutras. There are several types of Buddhism, including Mahayana, Theravada, Tibetan, and Nichiren Shoshu. Tibetan Buddhism revolves around the teachings of the Dalai Lama, who is regarded by his followers as a living embodiment of Buddha in this present age.
What are some of the physically challenging aspects of religion?
Jewish: you must be circumcised to enter in. Most Christianity: Fasting, and following through with callings until death, involving preaching even when you can barely stand, because you are so old.
In Christianity what does the barley seed stand for?
Life, liberty and fruit of the loom.
What did David Livingstone 3 C stand for?
Christianity, Commerce and Civilization
What two religions still stand strong in China?
Buddhism and Daoism remain the strongest religions in China. Confucianism includes elements of ancestor worship and therefore can be regarded as a religion, although it is not as strong as formerly. There is also a strong Muslim presence in western China.Christianity is making inroads, while Falun Gong is possibly the fastest growing religion in China.
What came first Buddhism or Christianity?
Buddhism came before Christianity, it was founded around the fifth century BC in India. Christianity began at 1st century AD in Jerusalem.Addition to above:Whilst Jesus actually walked on the earth 2000 years ago, Christians believe that he was prophesised many hundreds of years before by Old testament prophets, and in John's Gospel, he begins with the proclamation that Jesus was present as God at Creation (or as we would call it now, the 'Big Bang'). This reflects the similar verses at the start of the Old Testament where God is placed at the beginning of Creation as the Creator (the Father) who gave the Word (the Son), through his Spirit that spread over the newly created world (the Holy Spirit) - hence the Trinity was present - Jesus being just one part - at the moment of Creation. So in theological terms it could be argued that Christ, the founder of Christianity, predated Buddhism by many many hundreds, if not thousands or millions of years. However, many Buddhists, going off of the Aṣṭasāhasrikā prajñā-pāramitā, have a similar concept called Dharmakaya, the essence of existence and the universe, to which the Buddhas are Nirmanakayas of, and thus these Buddhists can make the same such claims, making Buddhism, in theological terms, thousands of millions of years older than Christianity.Answer:Buddhism by 500 years.However, if you consider that Buddhism and Christianity draw fundamentals from two different sources, Christianity from traditions common to Judaism and Buddhism from Hinduism. The base religions were founded in 3000 BCE for Hinduism and 1500 BCE for Judaism (both estimates)Therefore in some ways Buddhist roots go back 1500 years further than Christianity's roots or 3000 years earlier if Christianity is considered a stand alone faith founded in 1 CE.Buddhism is much 500 years older than Christianity. It was established by Siddhartha Gautama sometime between the sixth and fourth century BCE. Siddharth was a prince who became concerned with the suffering of the world and gave up all of his worldly goods and desires to seek enlightenment (nirvana). Once he attained this he taught his followers how they too could attain this state. One who has attained enlightenment is a "buddha". Buddhism is thought to have influenced some thinking in the early Christian Church.
Is it difficult to be a follower of the Jewish religion?
no more that any other religion. Can you stand waiting for the messiah?
What is nauratan?
What does the occassion for nauratan stand for in the hindu religion?
