World Religions Timeline

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Timeline

The major world religions

World Religions

2300 B.C.E

Where Hinduism began: Hinduism is a religion that dates back five millennia and is primarily practiced on the Indian subcontinent. It is a polytheistic religion that believes in multiple gods and the law of cause and effect known as Karma. Hinduism has no known prophet or single founder, and its holy book is the Veda. It has influenced arts, fashion, literature, and philosophy, and is the third-largest religion in the world with about 1 billion followers.

They beleive that they must follow their duty or dharma which leads to decisons that are morally correct and pushes them up the social ladder when they become resurrected.

Judaism began

600-500 B.C.E

Judaism's origins are traced back to the patriarch Abraham. Its holy book is the Hebrew Bible. Jews pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Important dates and events include 965 BC. There are approximately 14 million Jews worldwide, according to Google. Judaism played a significant role in the development of Western culture and was the beginning of a revolutionary groundwork for social reform.

Taoism is a philosophical and religious tradition that originated in China around the 4th century BCE. The religion emphasizes the importance of living in harmony with nature and the Tao, which is often translated as "the way." It promotes meditation, Feng Shui, and the practice of Tai Chi as a way to achieve inner peace and balance. Taoism has an estimated 20 million followers worldwide, with the majority located in China.

500- 400 B.C.E

Buddhism came from the concept of Hinduism

600-400 B.C.E

Buddhism began with Prince Siddhartha in India. Its holy book is the Tripitaka. Buddhists believe that selfishness and desires cause human suffering. Important dates and events include Dharma Day, Kathina, and Buddhist New Year. There are approximately 500 million to one billion followers of Buddhism, mostly located in North and South Korea, Nepal, and India. Buddhism influenced society away from social hierarchy and has had a long-term impact on creating peace and promoting mindfulness.

Christianty began

33 C.E

Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. It originated in Nazareth and is centered around the belief in one God. The holy book of Christianity is the Bible, and the religion is widely practiced around the world, with 2.38 billion followers, mostly located in the US. Christianity has had a significant impact on the development of Western culture and has influenced the development of Medieval European society.

Islam is a monotheistic religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad in the Arabian Peninsula during the 7th century. The holy book of Islam is the Quran and the religion's practices and beliefs include praying five times a day, fasting during the month of Ramadan, and the belief in one God, Allah. Islam has more than two billion followers worldwide, with the majority located in the Asia-Pacific region. The short-term impact of Islam on the world includes the development of the European Renaissance while its long-term impact includes contributions to literature, philosophy, science, medicine, mathematics, and art.

670 C.E

Islam began

Sikhi was founded

16th centurY C.E

Sikhi, also known as Sikhism, is a monotheistic religion that originated in the Punjab region of India during the 15th century. It was founded by Guru Nanak, who taught the principles of equality, justice, and devotion to God. Sikhs believe in one God, who is formless, timeless, and omnipresent. They also follow the teachings of the ten Sikh Gurus, who emphasized the importance of selfless service and the pursuit of truth. The Sikh holy book, known as the Guru Granth Sahib, is considered the eternal Guru and is the center of Sikh worship. Sikhs practice meditation, prayer, and community service as a means of connecting with God and serving humanity.

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