Jainism
Who founded Jainism?
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2010-01-28 02:35:51
Jainism was founded by Vardhamana, or otherwise known as
Mahavira, in 6th century BC. He founded Jainism in India. He
apparently founded Jainism as a response to the Verdic Religion,
which required animal sacrifices. Jainism main belief is non-injury
to all living organisms, or ahimsa. There is not a main god that
created everything, but there are minor gods for different parts of
life.
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Mohammad founded Islam.
Buddha founded Buddhism.
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Lao Tzu founded Taoism.
Confucius founded Confucianism.
Nanak and 9 other kings founded the Sikh religion
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