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  • This is a listing of the major religions of the world, ranked by number of adherents. ... Classical World Religions Ranked by Internal Religious Similarity ...
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World Religions?
In what ways has learning about world religions influenced the way you think about religion? Why is it important to learn about other peoples' beliefs? How can you use this in the future?
Being open minded enough to look into other religions is a bonus. It means you have a seeking heart and that is good. Being able to look at various religions, I have been able to rule some out because their teachings do not match their books at times, and also some of their prophets did not behave in a way that they teach others to behave. It is important to understand other religions because it can strengthen your belief in your own. If it does not strengthen your belief and only shakes it, then obviously there is something that needs to be changed about your belief system. Also, as far as Christianity is concerned, it is good to understand other religions so that you can witness to them in a way that they understand. If you know where someone's priorities lie in their belief system, you also will know how to show them the error of their belief system in a way they understand. Example: If I were debating with a Catholic about the Bible. If I were unaware that their beliefs are based more on traditions and edicts passed down from the Pope. I might keep trying to force the Bible as the ultimate Truth, when obviously they do not accept that. Knowing that Catholics believe that the keys of heaven have been handed to them through one of the disciples allows me to combat that idea in a more effective way, thus opening the pathway to at least the idea that the Bible might have more authority than the Church. How can I use it in the future? The same way I do now. Trying to meet people on their level and debate those issues that need debating. I am not saying to argue with hostility only to debate and find truth. (And yes, there have been times where I have altered my view on the Bible due to debates)
In what ways has learningabout world religionsinfluenced the way you thinkabout religion?
In what ways has learning about world religions influenced the way you think about religion? Why is it important to learn about other peoples' beliefs and attitudes? How will you utilize this information in the future?
I just think it's important to learn about as much as possible in order to broaden your mind, studying other religions hasn't really affected my beliefs though. I am a Catholic, but I am and always have been aware that there is a definite possibility that I could be wrong.
What are some early worldreligions and philosophies?
I need to compare early world religions and philosophies and their key tenets, but I don't know what to look for.
Anarchism. Taoism. Two of the most interesting.
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