Essay On Life Of Pi Religion
Religion is important. It gives people something to believe in. Religion brings people together, gives hope, and gives people a deeper understanding of the world around them. For Piscine Patel, better known as “Pi”, religion is of upmost importance. In the novel, The Life of Pi, Pi decides to follow multiple religions. He follows Islam, Hinduism, and Christianity. Though controversial, Pi believes that by following multiple religions it allows him to love God more. After reading the novel it is clear that Hinduism and Christianity were the most impactful religions on Pi’s life. Hinduism and Christianity seem very different at first look, yet they both influence Pi’s life throughout the novel, with Hinduism leaving more of an impact. The differences
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Actions are accounted for after death, when God will decide if that person will go to heaven, hell, or purgatory. Purgatory is where those who may not have lived the best life go when they are truly sorry for their sins. Eventually, those in purgatory may make it to heaven. This belief of someday going to heaven and the belief of being liberated from the cycle of death and rebirth, gives both Hindus and Christians something to keep in mind throughout their entire lives. Hinduism and Christianity have two main similarities. Smaller similarities can be found whilst examining the religions closer, but the main similarities are the belief in one God, but in many forms and the practice of abstaining from meat. Hindus are known for believing in many gods and goddesses. If the religion is studied further, it is proven that that is not the entire story. Hindus believe in one god named Brahman. He is said to be the cause of all existence. Brahman has three-hundred-thirty million manifestations in other gods and goddesses that are worshipped. Each of these gods and goddesses are worshipped and they each have a specific duty. The gods and goddesses may be worshipped separately, even though they are each a form of Brahman. It is as if Brahman is a body of water and each drop of water is a god or
Actions are accounted for after death, when God will decide if that person will go to heaven, hell, or purgatory. Purgatory is where those who may not have lived the best life go when they are truly sorry for their sins. Eventually, those in purgatory may make it to heaven. This belief of someday going to heaven and the belief of being liberated from the cycle of death and rebirth, gives both Hindus and Christians something to keep in mind throughout their entire lives. Hinduism and Christianity have two main similarities. Smaller similarities can be found whilst examining the religions closer, but the main similarities are the belief in one God, but in many forms and the practice of abstaining from meat. Hindus are known for believing in many gods and goddesses. If the religion is studied further, it is proven that that is not the entire story. Hindus believe in one god named Brahman. He is said to be the cause of all existence. Brahman has three-hundred-thirty million manifestations in other gods and goddesses that are worshipped. Each of these gods and goddesses are worshipped and they each have a specific duty. The gods and goddesses may be worshipped separately, even though they are each a form of Brahman. It is as if Brahman is a body of water and each drop of water is a god or