How did the major religions originate? Detailed answer

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How did the major religions originate?

The main religions in the world are Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism, Zoroastrianism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity. Hinduism originated in India about 3000 years ago. The founders of this religion believed that Brahma is the first great god who created all forms of life and many other gods. The Buddha was a great religious teacher who lived about 3000 years ago. In its original form, Buddhism does not depend on any god or gods, but teaches that a person can free himself from all desires and thus overcome evil and suffering.

There are various sects and branches of Buddhism.

Confucianism, based on the teachings of Confucius, a philosopher of the XNUMXth century BC. e., is completely connected with the problem of the correct behavior of a person in relation to his loved one.

Taoism originated from a small book called "Tao Te King" written by Lao She in the XNUMXth century BC. e. She encourages followers to strive for and follow a natural lifestyle.

Shintoism is the primitive religion of the Japanese, subsequently modified and modified by various influences and teachings, mainly Chinese.

Zoroastrianism arose from the teachings of Zarathustra or Zoroaster, an Iranian prophet, probably born in the XNUMXth century BC. e. This religion extols Aura Mazda (the Wise Lord) as the great One God.

Islam is based on the teachings of Mohammed, an Arab prophet of the XNUMXth century AD. Judaism is the oldest monotheistic (with one god) religion. Appearing in Palestine, the homeland of the ancient Jews, she passed with the Jewish people in all their wanderings.

Christianity is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, who was born in Palestine around 8-4 BC. e.

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