Week 2 Jainism Vs
Jainism vs. Sikhism Worksheet
Rebecca Viramontes
REL 133
June 2, 2015
Rev Dr Dwight Cooper
University of Phoenix Material
Jainism vs. Sikhism
Part I
Read the assigned chapters for the week and complete the following table. Be as specific as possible when identifying practices, beliefs, rituals, and historical elements. Cite sources in APA formatting.
Core Beliefs
Jainism
Sikhism
1. Ahimsa- nonviolence belief means extremely gentle or harmless. This is the core belief in Jainism. It includes avoiding occupations that may harm other living animals including insects, using items made from animals such as leather and feathers.
1. Have allowed for the religion to develop military defense. Because on the early Gurus was murdered as a martyr the military or body guard sect was formed. These soldiers are known as the Khalsa.
2. Non-Lying- Jains must practice telling truths. This means avoiding exaggeration and falsehoods. Nonstealing- It is practicing the basic concept of not taking any possession that is not one. Items must be giving freely. This is caused by desire and wanting to inflict pain on others.
2. Sikhs are allowed to eat meat and do not have a diet system as strict as other Hindu religions.
3. Rejects the belief in a creator, instead believe that the universe was created by natural forces in motion
3. Sikhs believe that the universe was created by one God. This one God is the divine entity in their monotheism religion.
4. Chastity- For monks and nuns it is complete celibacy. For Jains outside the order it means to perform monogamy with one’s spouse. Sex outside this can lead to blind passion and an attachment to the physical world.
4. Sikhism is the combination of two religions forming. The Islamic and Hindu religions molded together as many ideas were shared. For example the belief in one God.
5. Nonattachment- Believe that human form bonds with family, possessions such as homes and money, land etc. Jains believe that
Rebecca Viramontes
REL 133
June 2, 2015
Rev Dr Dwight Cooper
University of Phoenix Material
Jainism vs. Sikhism
Part I
Read the assigned chapters for the week and complete the following table. Be as specific as possible when identifying practices, beliefs, rituals, and historical elements. Cite sources in APA formatting.
Core Beliefs
Jainism
Sikhism
1. Ahimsa- nonviolence belief means extremely gentle or harmless. This is the core belief in Jainism. It includes avoiding occupations that may harm other living animals including insects, using items made from animals such as leather and feathers.
1. Have allowed for the religion to develop military defense. Because on the early Gurus was murdered as a martyr the military or body guard sect was formed. These soldiers are known as the Khalsa.
2. Non-Lying- Jains must practice telling truths. This means avoiding exaggeration and falsehoods. Nonstealing- It is practicing the basic concept of not taking any possession that is not one. Items must be giving freely. This is caused by desire and wanting to inflict pain on others.
2. Sikhs are allowed to eat meat and do not have a diet system as strict as other Hindu religions.
3. Rejects the belief in a creator, instead believe that the universe was created by natural forces in motion
3. Sikhs believe that the universe was created by one God. This one God is the divine entity in their monotheism religion.
4. Chastity- For monks and nuns it is complete celibacy. For Jains outside the order it means to perform monogamy with one’s spouse. Sex outside this can lead to blind passion and an attachment to the physical world.
4. Sikhism is the combination of two religions forming. The Islamic and Hindu religions molded together as many ideas were shared. For example the belief in one God.
5. Nonattachment- Believe that human form bonds with family, possessions such as homes and money, land etc. Jains believe that
References: Merriam-Webster. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/religion Molloy, M. (2012). Experiencing the World’s Religions. Tradition, Challenge, and Change (6th ed.)Chapter 5. Retrieved from https://newclassroom3.phoenix.edu/Classroom