Comparative Religions and Denominations

3 major religons, Islam, Christianity and Judaism all preached the same concept of One god. However they later got distorted by the rulers and corrupt priests. However Islam is different as its Gods miracle to keep the Noble Koran/Quran unchanged to this day. Even if all the copies of Quran were drowned in a sea, it can be re written from scratch in the clone copy of when it was revealed - as another miracle is that God keeps in memorised in millions of peoples minds.

Jesus never told his followers that they were Christians, only decades later they were given this name! Moses didn't tell his followers that they were Jews, its only a hundred years later they were called this! They all practised Islam - and submitted to the One true God. Hence even Abraham was a muslim and Noah and all other prophets.

Its best for you to study all 3 religons and hopefully with logic you will understand the one that has NO contradiction, the Quran is a book of signs and is definately worth a read.

Peace to you

They both have a goal of moving away from "individuals" and becoming more as a part of a greater whole, a greater contribute to society itself. Also, They have both influenced Eastern Asia in countries such as: China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, and Singapore. They both focus on the goal of self-improvement. In the end, the result is improved social order, which benefits all.

Really in my opinion I truly believe that people "Worship Satan" because they just really like to tick off Christians because if you actually look it up Satan worshipers torture humans, animals, rape, homosexuality (which I personally have nothing against) and for all the people who pull out the whole look how many people died for Christianity rather than how many died to Satanism or any branch off of either those people wouldn't have died if Satan hadn't caused Eve to eat the apple then none of those people would have died then this world could truly be a Holy Land, a Holy Place all under God

Roman Catholic answer: The similarity is that they are both religious (in the Catholic church this is a technical term to differentiate from lay). They have dedicated their lives to God, and are both under vows or promises. Most friar take the three vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Most monks take three vows of stability, conversion of manners and obedience. Monks are usually bound to a particular monastery, whereas friars are bound to an Order or group of religious. Both of them are single celibates, both of them pray regularly as provided by their Holy Rule and both of them have a distinctive habit.

Yes there is.

1. They believe in Jesus Christ, though those of the Islamic faith believe Him to be a great teacher only, who is called The Sinless One. Mormons believe Him to be the Son of God.

2. Islam believes in the prophet muhammed, while Mormons believe that there is a living prophet upon the earth today, and will be prophets until the coming of the Lord.

3. Both religions believe in prayer as often as is necessary.

4. They have Holy Books which are read daily.

5. They believe in loving their neighbor and in doing good to all men. (Here we must exclude those whom we call terrorists. They do not live up to the teachings of their religion).

6. They both believe in strong family ties.

7. Both believe in Missionary work.

8. Temple are built for special sacred ordinances.

If you're not born into a religion, which is usually the case, you may want to choose a religion which appeals best to you. e.g.

Christianity- You believe in God, Jesus, Forgiveness etc

Satanism- You believe in Self Empowerment and don't look to a God for faith but have faith in yourself

Shamanism and religions alike- Base their beliefs more in spirits and spirituality, trying to reach inner peace etc.

If you do your research, you'll probably find one that appeals the most to how you want to live your life and what you believe in the most

Animism is the belief in a supernatural power that organizes and animates the material universe. It is derived from the Latin word anima meaning breath or soul. Edward Burnett Tylor believed Animism is a belief in spiritual beings and a definition of religion. Tylor states that in order to understand religion you have to first come up with a definition of religion. He says that most people provide a narrow definition such as a belief in a supreme deity or judgment after death, the adoration of idols, or the practice of sacrifice, or other partially diffused doctrines or rites.

Hinduism also focuses on supernatural powers through God and how each individual has a pre-relation to their soul as they are entered into the world. This has also made a relationship to the after life of the person after death and the effect of karma. Any practitioner of a religion has to fully commit and respect the religion in all ways of practice: fasting, dressing, everyday life, etc.

Smile.

"Thanks." It depends on how you say it (as with anything) - to convey respect you look them in the eyes and speak seriously. Handshake helps.

Yes,

The 45th Infantry Division used the Swastika until 1930, then they changed their Symbol to the Thunderbird.

Here is the link.

http://www.45thdivisionmuseum.com/History/SwastikaToThunderbird.html

Greek religion was a predominant form of early Paganism and as a result their religion reflected many central ideas and concepts of earlier forms of Paganism, such as Druidism, both ancient and Modern and Witchcraft and Wicca. It was polytheistic, consisting of the worship of many Gods. The Greeks believed that the Gods would offer protection and guide their city-states. This belief was identical to other earlier forms of Paganism.

The major gods and goddesses: Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Ares, Dionysus, Hephaestus, Athena, Hermes, Demeter, Hestia, Dionysus and Hera

Frederick the Wise arranged a pretend kidnapping in order to protect Luther from harm. From April 1521 to March 1522 Luther, disguised as "Knight George," hid in the Wartburg Castle.

Catholic most likely.

Another answer:

Worldwide, Roman Catholics are the largest denomination, Orthodox are second, and Anglicans (Episcopalians) are third.

In the United States Roman Catholics are largest and Southern Baptists are second.

The contribution above does not include the three legally sanctioned persecutions; the Decian persecution, Valerian's persecution and the Diocletianic or great persecution. Origen wrote Contra Celsum in 248; that is, before these three persecutions , which were the three persecutions where the highest number of executions of Christians took place. The contribution also does not include the persecution by Septimius Severus, in which Origen's father was executed.

In 250 the emperor Decius (reigned 250-251) decreed that all citizens had to offer sacrifices to the Roman gods to show their loyalty to the Roman state and the emperor. Failure to do so would result in execution. These persecutions was aimed at all citizens of the empire who did not follow Roman religion and not specifically at the Christians. However, the Christians were the ones who were liable to refuse to perform the sacrifices because doing to would be a betrayal of their only god and because they abhorred sacrifices. Many Christians complied and in some places officials were overwhelmed by the number of people seeking a certificate which proved they had performed the sacrifices. Many refused and were executed, including Pope Fabian, Babylas of Antioch and Alexander of Jerusalem. Some, including Cyprian, bishop of Carthage, went into hiding. The number of Christians who were executed is unknown.

Valerian (reigned 253-260) renewed the persecution and he targeted specifically the Christians. A first decree ordered the Christian clergy to perform sacrifices to the Roman gods or face banishment, a second one ordered Christian leaders to be executed, Christian Roman senators and equites who would not perform sacrifices to the Roman gods were to lose their titles, their property and, if they continued to refuse, to be executed. Roman matrons would lose their property and be banished, and civil servants and members of the Imperial household were to be reduced to slavery and sent to work on the Imperial estates. Prominent executed Christians included Cyprian, bishop of Carthage, Pope Sixtus II, along with six deacons and Lawrence of Rome.

The worst persecution was the great or Diocletianic persecution unleashed by the emperor Diocletian (reigned 284-305) unleashed in 303. Diocletian ordered that the newly built Christian church at Nicomedia be razed, its scriptures burned, and its treasures seized. The day of feast for Terminus, the god of boundaries was to be the day that would terminate Christianity. The next day, Diocletian issued first "Edict against the Christians" which targeted Christian property and senior clergy. It ordered the destruction of Christian scriptures, liturgical books, and places of worship, forbade Christians from assembling for worship and deprived them of the right to petition the courts. The latter, besides excluding response to the action taken against them in the cuts, made the Christians liable to judicial torture (torture of Roman citizens was prohibited by the law). Christian senators, equestrians, decurions (town officials), veterans, and soldiers were deprived of their ranks and imperial freedmen were re-enslaved. Diocletian requested that the edict be executed without bloodshed. However, execution was among the discretionary powers of the judges and this was often meted out. Following the recommendation of Galerius, Diocletian's junior co-emperor in the east and the driving force behind the persecution, burning alive became a common form of execution.

This was the only legally binding edict in the western part of the empire. In the east a second, third and fourth edict were issued. The second edict ordered the arrest and imprisonment of all bishops and priests. Imprisonment was not common in the Roman legal system and there were not enough prisons. The prisons became overwhelmed by the number of imprisoned Christians. A number of Christians had to be released. The third decree declared an amnesty and clergymen could be released if they agreed to perform sacrifices to the Roman gods. Many Christians refused, some of them willingly complied, some did so because they were tortured and prison wardens often extracted nominal compliance because they wanted to get rid of their inmates. A fourth edict ordered all men, women, and children, to gather in a public space and offer a collective sacrifice. Refusal would lead to execution.

The persecution was enforced vigorously in the eastern part of the Roman Empire. Diocletian's two co-emperors in the western part were not as keen on the persecution and in this part of the empire it was enforced mildly.

There were several differences, but the main difference was that the ancient Romans practiced pantheism, which is the worship of many gods, while Christianity taught monotheism, which is the worship of one God. Christianity, once it got a foothold, was united in it's beliefs (at least for the most part), while the Roman beliefs were personal and adhered to no formal doctrine.

There were several differences, but the main difference was that the ancient Romans practiced pantheism, which is the worship of many gods, while Christianity taught monotheism, which is the worship of one God. Christianity, once it got a foothold, was united in it's beliefs (at least for the most part), while the Roman beliefs were personal and adhered to no formal doctrine.

There were several differences, but the main difference was that the ancient Romans practiced pantheism, which is the worship of many gods, while Christianity taught monotheism, which is the worship of one God. Christianity, once it got a foothold, was united in it's beliefs (at least for the most part), while the Roman beliefs were personal and adhered to no formal doctrine.

There were several differences, but the main difference was that the ancient Romans practiced pantheism, which is the worship of many gods, while Christianity taught monotheism, which is the worship of one God. Christianity, once it got a foothold, was united in it's beliefs (at least for the most part), while the Roman beliefs were personal and adhered to no formal doctrine.

There were several differences, but the main difference was that the ancient Romans practiced pantheism, which is the worship of many gods, while Christianity taught monotheism, which is the worship of one God. Christianity, once it got a foothold, was united in it's beliefs (at least for the most part), while the Roman beliefs were personal and adhered to no formal doctrine.

There were several differences, but the main difference was that the ancient Romans practiced pantheism, which is the worship of many gods, while Christianity taught monotheism, which is the worship of one God. Christianity, once it got a foothold, was united in it's beliefs (at least for the most part), while the Roman beliefs were personal and adhered to no formal doctrine.

There were several differences, but the main difference was that the ancient Romans practiced pantheism, which is the worship of many gods, while Christianity taught monotheism, which is the worship of one God. Christianity, once it got a foothold, was united in it's beliefs (at least for the most part), while the Roman beliefs were personal and adhered to no formal doctrine.

There were several differences, but the main difference was that the ancient Romans practiced pantheism, which is the worship of many gods, while Christianity taught monotheism, which is the worship of one God. Christianity, once it got a foothold, was united in it's beliefs (at least for the most part), while the Roman beliefs were personal and adhered to no formal doctrine.

There were several differences, but the main difference was that the ancient Romans practiced pantheism, which is the worship of many gods, while Christianity taught monotheism, which is the worship of one God. Christianity, once it got a foothold, was united in it's beliefs (at least for the most part), while the Roman beliefs were personal and adhered to no formal doctrine.

Well the Buddha was a hindu sant/satguru(enlightened and blessed soul)

which in simple english means someone who is at one with god,but not god directly.

Sants/Satgurus are worshiped alot by dharmic religions, as strong belief and acceptance(through ethier mediation or direct speech) as a disciple of one particular sant/satguru is aboutsely vital for someone to attain either enlightenment, nirvania or both.

I mean many would probably say that other relgions and buddhism are different over their views of god, but actually buddhism does have a dharmic god like equivalent, it is called Nirvania.This is the case because in hinduism and sikhism they both believe that god is a peaceful place, home to the soul(atman/jiva) and free of suffering, and buddhism believes in this but calls it Nirvania.

The designs of and endless knot better known as The Eternal Knot are inspired by the Ancient Celtic and Pictish Peoples. These are rich in intricate symbolism much of which is beyond our understanding. The Eternal Knot represents a continuity of life with no beginning and no end, and a inner quest for spiritual rebirth and a pathway to the Sacred and Divine Source.

Mexicos geograpy. The Aztec empire WA in present-day Mexico

It works by not being voilent at all. It works by not even putting ourself in a violent situation

Malcom X changed his last name from little to X as he believed it was the name of a slave. During slavery, the slaves that were kidnapped from Africa were taken to the west indies where they were kept as slaves. They would have been given the last name of there slave master so the master knew what slaves were theirs. Malcom X changing his last name is also another example of how he believed whites were the creators of everything wrong in the world. - hope this helps

Christianity and Islam were the two biggest religions (Judaism was third) in medival Europe. The Christians saw the Jews as sinners because "they killed Jesus" and the Islamics as infidels who worshiped a false god. Islam was actually theonly peaceful religion... until they cast the Christians out of the holy land. This started the Crusades, which boosted both religion's honor, since anyone who died in the crusades went to heaven.

Byzantine is anything pertaining to the Byzantium Empire or its period of existence. Islamic are those things relative to the religion of Islam.