There are very many religions that exist in the world today. Religion plays such a major role in people’s everyday lives, and it’s not surprising why it is such a major focus in the way choices and decisions are made. Each of the world’s major religions has certain differences that set themselves apart from others and that make them unique. Most religions, however, all follow the same morals and guidelines that are quite similar to each other’s.
Christianity has a major impact on its followers. Christians live by a book called the Bible, which is the only written word of God. The 10 Commandments were established in Exodus and is also a set of restrictions in which the Christians live by, in which Document 1 stated. Most Christians will be rewarded
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Judaism also lives by the 10 commandments, but only view the Old Testament as their holy book. In Document 10 it states that if you follow the rules and the basic morals of the religion that he will be your God and provide you with a good afterlife. Jews feel that they are chosen from Yahweh because of the covenant God mad with them through Abraham.
Another Religion that has an impact on people’s everyday lives is Islam. They believe that Allah is the only god and there is no other. If you are a Muslim you must pray five times a day, must fast during the month of Ramadhan, and must visit Mecca at least one time during their life span. Muslims believe that if they follow these rules, once they die they will be united with Allah. As in Document 2 it states that if your follow Allah’s guidance it will lead you to a pleasant afterlife.
The last religion that has a major role in people’s everyday lives is Buddhism. Buddhist believe in the teachings of Buddha, who was originally Hindu until enlightenment. Buddhist highly believe in the 4 Noble Truths and the 8 Fold Path. There are many religious things that fall off of Buddhism like Confucius and Taoism. In Document 5 it says that’s Buddhist should be respected because they are encouraging and are at different levels of