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How did the religion founded by Abraham mark a change from other belief systems of that time?
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Archaic religion differs from modern religion?
Going back to the time before the advent of Judaism with the call of Abram, who became Abraham, the belief was in many gods. The three religions which resulted, ie, Judaism, Christianity and Islam the belief is in one God.
Where are the source areas of the worlds major belief system?
The main source areas for the world's major belief systems are Asia, Europe, and North America. In Asia, the major belief systems are Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. In Europe, the major belief systems are Christianity and Islam. In North America, the major belief systems are Judaism and Christianity.
Can you list the main world religions from largest to smallest?
ANSWERThe religions from biggest to smallest are:The World Factbook gives the world population as 7,095,217,980 (July 2013 est.)CHRISTIAN 31.5% [founded out of Judaism 1st Century AD]MUSLIM 23.2% [founded 7th Century AD]HINDU 13.8% [no founder (!). Vedas written from 14th century BC to 300BC]BUDDIST 6.77% [founded late 6th century BC]SIKH 0.35% [founded 15th century BC]JEWISH 0.22% [founded by Abraham 19th Century BC]BAHA'I 0.11% [founded 1844AD]OTHER RELIGIONS 10.95% [minor religion that believe in God. SEE NOTE BELOW]AGNOSTICS 9.66% [Believe that can't tell whether God exists or not. SEE NOTE BELOW]ATHEISTS 2.01% [Believe that God does not exist. SEE NOTE BELOW]ALL religons come either from a belief in or reaction against something. It does NOT have to have anythingA religion is not restricted to just having a belief in some kind of afterlife : it is a belief in something as a way of life. It is not just a belief system - it is anything a person strongly believes in, worships and adores and make their religion : such as:- an Australian Rules football team (for example, "Collingwood")- a soccer team [for example, Leeds United)- a motor vehicle (for example, Bugatti)- a TV or film star (for example, Sean Connery)- a scientist (for example, Isaac Newton- a politician (for example, Winston Churchill)Believers in a particular religion/quasi-religion/ thing can be quite antagonistic towards those who don't believe exactly what they do.
The caste system is a religious belief of what religion?
Hinduism is the only religion with a caste system.
Nirvana is a belief of which religion?
Buddhists believe in Nirvana.
What is Greece religion and belief systems?
they belive in fairies
What are belief systems?
Belief systems are what people believe about the world and/or religion. It is the organization and structure of the way a person thinks the world works.
Is religion an abstract noun?
Yes, religion is an abstract noun; religion is a form of belief.
What were the first systems of beliefs?
The oldest known religion since man has kept records is Hinduism (Krishna), followed by Sabeanism (Abraham) and then Judaism (Moses). Previous to the written word, there is evidence of older belief systems as evidenced by the traditional oral teachings of indigenous peoples.
What is the belief systems?
a coherent set of ideas, beliefs, principles and principles that governs a religion
What is the religion of Dr Ian Lyons?
i have no idea as he mixes several belief systems together.
Which answer lists the systems of belief of a religion?
Supernatural forces, animism, theism, and ideal standards for living
What type of religion is Islamic?
Islam is a monotheistic Abrahamic religion. The followers adhere to the belief of one god, and also trace all of the prophets from the line of Abraham's children, Isma'il and Ishaq.
Archaic religion differs from modern religion?
Going back to the time before the advent of Judaism with the call of Abram, who became Abraham, the belief was in many gods. The three religions which resulted, ie, Judaism, Christianity and Islam the belief is in one God.
What Type of religion Islam?
Islam is a monotheistic Abrahamic religion. The followers adhere to the belief of one god, and also trace all of the prophets from the line of Abraham's children, Isma'il and Ishaq.
What was Mesopotamia's religion?
Mesopotamia was civilized by the sumerians, which had a religious belief of many gods. They had an important preist who was there ruler and had temples to worship there gods called ziggurates. There was no set religion when mesopotamia was found until the Jewish people founded judism with there belief in one god. The religion of the people in mesopotamia is polytheism.
What is the importance of a belief in one God in Judaism?
The belief in a single Deity is central to Judaism - and is one of the 13 principles of the Jewish Faith. Judaism believes that there is only One G-d and that He has no parts to him; He is indivisible. He has no partners and nobody is in charge of the universe besides for Him.
