Hinduism and Christianity Compared

[For a brief overview of Hinduism see the previous post.] This post is a comparison between Hinduism and Christianity. Hindus and Christians have the following similarities in their beliefs: Human life is not what it should be. This life is not the end. Life continues after we die. Good deeds are rewarded and evil deeds are … Read more

Hinduism: Basic Concepts

[In the next few posts, I’ll give an overview of the major religions we’re studying in class. These notes are a highly condensed version of the information in our textbook: Brodd, Jeffrey. World Religions, A Voyage Of Discovery.]   Rig Veda Hinduism began in India approximately 4,000 years ago. Hinduism is known for being highly tolerant … Read more