The most enjoyable quality of life is the free will to express one 's life through a shared belief. There are over 4000 religions that are known to guide cultures. Monotheistic religions are the dominant doctrines in the world. Devotees of monotheism place confidence in “the idea of one true God, who is the creator of the world, has been a powerful force in crafting the self-identity and growth of the Abrahamic religions. ("Monotheism - New World Encyclopedia") ”. In candid terms, devotees believe strictly in one God. According to the new world encyclopedia it is unclear as to who the source is for monotheism, it could be a form of the religion Zoroastrianism, emerged from Egypt, or commenced by the Jews. Polytheistic religions “refers to belief …show more content…
Of the Buddhist religions, there are groups in which are followed Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana. The two forms of polytheistic religions I have spoken about are more focused on a way of life rather than life and afterlife. Unlike the two forms of monotheistic religions discussed Buddhist do not believe in souls or an eternal Creator God. After one dies, Buddhist believe one 's energy passes on to another form until they have reached nirvana. Once a person reaches nirvana, they let go of an individual identity and desires. Though there is a form that continues after death, even that isn’t permanent. In brief words, an interpretation of the Pali states in a poem “There is no chance that life shall not end in death. Having reached old age what can be next, Death is part of our true nature. As the nature of fruit is to fall when ripe. (Bhikshu)”. Buddhist are firm believers of living a natural life which is very simple, be born, live, and die.
The monotheistic and polytheistic religions examined have displayed different views in regard to life after death or if there Is life after death. Judaism and Christianity are without a doubt similar in many ways. I find their beliefs to stand firm, but I do not agree with either. The polytheistic religions Jainism and Buddhism have views that focus on the present life rather than question the afterlife. After all life, itself is to believe any form of religion that one can relate to the