To illustrate , the entire world there are many different types of religions that have changed the areas around them. Some religions are the same, others are very different. In this essay i will address the information about two different religions and how the belief system has influenced the culture of the areas in which it is currently practiced.
To begin with Buddhism, one of the main religions practiced throughout the world. Originally started in India, 560-490 BCE founded by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha). Siddhartha was a prince when he gave up everything to help others. Today over 300 million people practice the religion Buddhism.
In Buddhism's belief system, they don't believe in god but in buddha himself. They follow his good deeds and teaching that he did throughout his life. In the afterlife (death) they believe in reincarnation, although the reincarnation is believed in
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The positive effects that came out of this was rejecting the caste system and including rituals based on animal sacrifices, conservation, fasting and pilgrimage, it preached total equality. In result came social equality in indian and from there the idea of Buddhism was spread throughout the world.
On the other hand, another popular religion practiced by many all over the world is Christianity. Originated in Judea 30+ CE by Jesus Christ. Christianity started after virgin Mary gave birth to baby jesus. He later grew up and was shared ot the world, he went all over spreading the word of the lord. He healed the sick and did incredible things. When he died he died for the people so everyone could have eternal life.
Today, about 2.3 Billion people follow the religion on Christianity. Unlike Buddhist Christians believe in a god. One god, named ¨God¨. They also believe in an eternal life after death, not reincarnation, it's either Heaven or Hell. All of the teaching is written down in the