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Is the jainism is the oldest of all religion?

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Jainism is not the oldest religion of the world. Animism and Hinduism have been cited as the oldest religions of the world.

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Is jainsim the oldest religion in world?

No of course not. Jainism is a branch off from Hinduism, so it cannot be the oldest religion in the world. However, Hinduism might be.


Where did the minority religion jainism start?

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Is Jainism a chocolate?

Jainism is an Indian religion that prescribes a path of non-violence towards all living beings.So the principles of the Jainism may be considered as sweet as a chocolate but Jainism is not a chocolate!


What is the oldest religion in India?

The rich cultural heritage of India has birthed four major religions, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism. Of those, Hinduism is considered to be the oldest religion in both India and the world with roots tracing back to antiquity.


What was the Mauryan empires religion?

Buddhism, Jainism


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yes jainism is followed worldwide


What civilization founded jainism?

The Indian civilization founded Jainism. Jainism is a breakaway religion from Hinduism.


Is Jainism a pessimistic religion?

no...


Where can one find the oldest religion?

Hinduism consists of many diverse traditions and has no single founder. Among its direct roots is the historical Vedic religion of Iron Age India[citation needed] and, as such, Hinduism is often called the "oldest living religion" or the "oldest living major religion" in the world


An Indian religion based on the teachings of Mahavira that teaches all life is sacred?

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What are the oldest religions in the world in order of the oldest to present time?

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