Comparing Hinduism, Jainism, And Shinto

Each of these three religions, Hinduism, Jainism, and Shinto, all have different approaches to their beliefs and practices. These religions very important religious components that require more emphasis than others. Hinduism has had a very long history in this world. This religion contains many elements that other belief systems have taken after and use today. The Brodd text classifies Hinduism as “a global religion”. This statement along shows the significance of Hinduism in this world. Hinduism does contain certain aspects about its religion that greater emphasis would be required in describing them. On page 106 of the Brodd text, it describes the emphasis on beliefs and practicing regarding Hinduism stating, “Hinduism in all its many guises places a greater emphasis on what one does rather than what one believes.” This statement from the Brodd text accurately describes the essence of Hinduism. An important part of Hinduism is the emphasis on how one should live. This means Hinduism focuses more on how one practices the religion and not believing. Karma and reincarnation are the examples that follow this emphasis. A follower of Hinduism attempts to

Jainism follows many common beliefs that Hinduism believes and practices. A belief that sets Jainism apart from Hinduism and other religions is their common belief that greater emphasis would need to be placed. This belief is nonviolence. Jainism “bases its ethical teachings on the principle of ahimsa (nonviolence)” according the Brodd text on page 233. This common belief of nonviolence as stated by the Brodd text, traces back to the beginnings of the religion and is an important belief by those who follow Jainism. Similar to Hinduism, Jainism also follows the belief of karma. This belief is rooted in the purpose of the actions and the consequences that come from these actions. Nonviolence goes along with karma and basing the ethical teachings around not practicing