Hinduism vs. Christianity Mai Xee Yang. Hinduism Also known as The Sanatana Dharma Hinduism is a way of life, not a religion. Third most popular religion.

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Hinduism vs. Christianity Mai Xee Yang

Hinduism Also known as The Sanatana Dharma Hinduism is a way of life, not a religion. Third most popular religion Believe in one God reincarnated into different forms Follow The Vedas

Hinduism A Hindu’s goal is to become free from continuous reincarnations. Three ways to end the cycle of reincarnation 1. Be devoted to any of the Hindu God or Goddesses 2. Mediation. Acknowledge life as an illusion and realize that Brahman is the only real thing 3. Dedicate oneself to various religious ceremonies

The Vedas Religious text also called Shruti Arranged into four parts 1. The Samhitas 2. The Brahmanas 3. The Aranyakas 4. The Upanishads

Gods Three Majors Gods Brahma (Creator) Vishnu (Preserver) Shiva (Destroyer) Three Major Goddess Saraswati (Knowledge) Lakshmi (Wealth) Parvati or Shakti (Power) Hindus believe in only one God, Brahman, but they worship other reincarnations of Brahman. There are 300,000 different reincarnations of Brahman.

Shiva Vishnu

Celebrations Hindus celebrate different holidays depending on which God they worship. Maha Shivarathri Holi Ramnavami Dusserah Diwali

Benares The holiest city in India Shiva’s city Heaven touches the Earth Any Hindu who dies here goes straight to Heaven

Kumbh Mela “Pilgrims plodded for months in heat to get here, worn, poor and hungry but sustained by unwavering faith” -Mark Twain 1885-

Sadhus “Holy Men” Renounce the world Abstain from sex Cut of family ties No possessions No home Guru

Christianity Primary religion in England Established after the sixteenth century Believes in one God- Jesus Christ Follows the Bible

Jesus Christ “I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Son of God The all-powerful and all-knowing Creator Loves us but hates sin God forgives sinners Christians have eternal life

Holidays Christmas- celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ Mummers Easter- celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ

Church of England Consist of 16,000 churches Divided into two province 1. Canterbury in the South of England 2. York in the North Led by Bishops, but Govern by the General Synod Public center for the community Offers voluntary activities Sunday is a “holy-day”

Women Bishop The Church of England’s General Synod gave women the right to take up positions in the Church as bishops. –July 2005-

Similarities Christianity and Hinduism Believe in only one God Follow a written book Pray Goals: to be one with God

Differences Christianity Worship God on Sundays Bishop Believe in only one life Hinduism Daily worships Sadhus Believe in reincarnation

Resources tml pilgrimages/hinduism.html