Comparing/Contrasting Islam, Buddhism and Christianity

By: Jacob Lewis

Islam

God is one and indivisible. Believe Adam was free from all sin, and a

prophet. Holy book is the Qur’an.

Buddhism

No deity believed in. Belief in karma and reincarnation. Buddhism does not deal with the beginning

or end of the world. Buddhism Religious text deals only with the

insights of Buddha won by his strength and will after comprehending the nature of truth.

Christianity

Holy trinity: The father, the son, and the holy spirit.

Believe Jesus is the Son of God. Main holy book is the Bible. Salvation is given as long as one accepts

Jesus Christ

Similarities between Christianity and Buddhism

Love for all People. The Golden Rule used as basis for religion,

do unto others as you would like to have done to you.

Have the same methods of worship, ringing of bells, erection of towers, rosemary and incense.

Similarities between Christianity and Islam

Both have holy books, the Qur’an (Islam) and the Bible (Christianity).

Both consider Jesus to be born by Virgin Conception.

Both believe Jesus ascended into Heaven. Monotheistic Religions. Belief in heaven and hell.

Similarities between Buddhism and Islam

Have to work to earn salvation. Creationists- Believe that the world is

separate from god. Preach an equality of all beings.

Similarities between all 3

Life after Death. All 3 had a main preacher, Jesus

(Christianity), Muhammad (Islam), and Gautama Buddha (Buddhism).

All have a set of morals by which to live by.

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