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    C.C.O.T. Essay Religion evolved from Brahmanism to Hinduism in India during 1500 B.C.E. and 300 C.E. because of challenges to the Vedic beliefs. The religion stayed the same in terms of Polytheistic practices and Brahmin power but changed in terms of less strict social classes and opportunities for worshippers to have contact with Gods. The‚ “Vedic Age‚” was the foundation for Indian civilization and lasted from 1500 to 500 C.E. This age was based off of religious texts called Vedas

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    Kant and Hinduism (observed in the Bhagavad-Gita) There are many similarities between the analyses of religious works of Hinduism (the Gita being used in this case) and the philosophical work of Kant‚ or even Buddhism and Hume for that matter. Both argue from similar premises about personal identity and share similar conclusions about human action. Their metaphysical models are similar‚ as are their rules of logic‚ and some feelings towards one’s duty. They make their claims from different

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    Hinduism and Buddhism are two influential religions of the world. Both holding philosophical traditions and originating in India. Hinduism dating back to about 2500 B.C.E. identifies four central themes in its belief system. They include spiritual aspect‚ conduct of life‚ truth and reality and intuition. "Hindus consider all of creation worthy of worship‚ and thus religious activity in Hinduism takes many forms" ( http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/refpages/RefArticle.aspx?refid=761555715&pn=2&s=17#s17)

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    civilization is more than 6‚000 years old. Its culture produced Hinduism and Buddhism and influenced philosophical thinking. Ideas about cycles of life and acceptance of diversity are only a part of the Indian contribution to the world. All of this is true‚ however there is much more to the Indian civilization. Besides producing religions‚ philosophies‚ and ideas‚ the Indian civilization also influenced the world in many ways. Hinduism was established before Buddhism‚ however reform movements were

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    idea is repulsive but they do not take into account some of the benefits that may result from arranged marriages. In society today‚ many are accustomed to romantic love. However‚ arranged marriages are still being practiced‚ especially throughout Hinduism. Given the many cons that can result from this practice‚ there can still be many positive outcomes such as‚ lower divorce rates‚ family approval and most often‚ financial stability. Divorce rates are lower in arranged marriages

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    Hinduism‚ Buddhism‚ and Judaism Some differences between Buddhism‚ Hinduism‚ and Judaism were that Buddhism is a philosophy or way of life which leads to a moral life. Its founder was Siddartha Gotma. It also has no creation or narrative about everything that happened. It uses Indian cultural referances. Buddhists believe that enlightenment is achieved by individual effort and mediation. Judaism uses Jewish cultural references. They don’t believe that desire causes suffering unlike Buddhists. Judaism

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    Hinduism vs. Buddhism

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    unique aspects and rules‚ some of which were retained from Hinduism‚ that helped construct a sustainable social structure through unification‚ peace‚ and order. Buddhism formed as a result of the decline of popularity of Hinduism. Hinduism was very complex in rituals and daily lifestyle which was an impetus for a simpler religion to take hold. During the formation of Buddhism‚ Gautama Buddha retained many aspects that were a part of Hinduism. Gautama‚ being raised a Hindu‚ still believed in certain

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    Christian Reflection on Hinduism Introduction:    This paper brings special features on the Christians reflections on Hinduism and reflects between the Hinduism and Christianity in the past or early history of Hinduism. Hindu Christian Relationship Christianity has a long history of relating to Vedic religion in South Asia‚ though it is only in the modern period that explicit Hindu-Christian interaction can be documented. “ Hinduism is an actable abbreviation for family of culturally similar tradition

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    1. In both Buddhism and Hinduism the goal is to reach bliss otherwise know as Enlightenment or Moksha. Both Buddhist and Hindus try to accumulate as much positive karma possible. They both believe in reincarnation and believe all suffering comes from worldly desires or things. In Buddhism anyone can achieve Enlightenment‚ but in Hinduism only people in the Brahmin caste can achieve Moksha. In Buddhism there is no God‚ but in Hinduism there is many Gods. In Hinduism they believe in the caste system

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    something that they believe in; each religion varies. Buddhism and Hinduism have both have a form of rebirth‚ but they have different opinions on the caste system and the idea of having a god or gods. In both Hinduism and Buddhism they have a form of rebirth apart of their religion. In this rebirthing/ reincarnation process the followers are trying to achieve perfect harmony and to get out of the process altogether. In Hinduism the people cannot fulfill everything thing they need to in the religion

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