Christianity and Hinduism are among the major religions in the world. Christianity being one of the world tremendous religions has the largest number of followers. This is as a result of forces that accompanied the civilization of the western world, which has contributed a lot in terms of social and material hence, out doing other religions. Many people have attained highest levels of spiritual realization, faith and beatitude through the practice of Christianity. This has lead to self-evident work and teachings contributing to the understanding that God is unquestionable[footnoteRef:1]. Hinduism can also be associated with the Hindus civilization which spread throughout Asia and the rest of the world. It is from Hinduism that emerged the Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism. Many Hindus find themselves in a majority of Christian nations, Due to ever increasing need to migrate and this has lead to isolation of many Hindus from the existing communities, therefore; they do not have time and the chance to cultivate their skills and knowledge of Hinduism. Christianity and Hinduism have so many things in common as well as differences. The comparison of these two religions helps us to understand their beliefs in relation to what or who is divine, and its meaning as well as the implication to the human prayer or worship. Both religions believe in one Supreme God, who is invisible and can be passionately concerned with humankind[footnoteRef:2]. This means a lot to the prayer as well the worshiper, and they must show respect to him by praising him who is holy[footnoteRef:3]. This also shows the only and he protects all humans as well as the whole world, since he is the creator of the universe. They are also differences between the two religions based on certain beliefs and cultures. [1: Davies, A.P. The First Christian: A Study of St. Paul and Christian Origins. (New York: Farrar, Straus and Cudahy,1957), 99-105] [2: Davies, A.P. The First Christian: A Study of St. Paul and Christian Origins. (New York: Farrar, Straus and Cudahy,1957), 99-105] [3: ]
Introduction
Christianity and Hinduism are among the religions found in the world, with Hinduism being the oldest (Davies 99-105). The histories of Hinduism dates back about 6000 years ago, and still exist. This religion has mostly evident in India where it remains the majority religion. The social, cultural and spiritual as well as linguistics influences have widely spread across the world. Hinduism has great to other religions such as Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism (O'Flaherty 20-59). Hinduism as a religion does not have a clear ways on how it's emerged and therefore, it's difficult to define Hinduism but in most cases it is referred to a way of life or a family of religion.
Christian tradition can be said to be a collection of beliefs associated with Christianity. They are different groups of Christianity which includes; the Catholics, Orthodox and Protestants (Davies 99-105). Christianity can be seen as way of life aiming at worshiping one God as shown to the world by Jesus. In other words we can say that Judaism gave rise to Christianity which is the world's tremendous religion, and has the largest number of followers. Through Christianity, many people have gained high levels of spiritual realization, faith as well as beatitudes.
They are differences between Christianity and Hinduism when it comes to their traditions, and they are similarities that exist between the two religions (Wolfe 150-167). This helps in understanding the two religions as well as those involved in worship and prayers. The comparison and the similarities can be seen in terms of who or what is divine to this two religions and the impact of the divine power to those involved in worshiping or praying.
Comparison
Christianity believes in one living, and true God, personal but with no body parts or passions, has divine power and is everlasting. God is the creator and protects all things both invisible as well as the visible. God is separate from the world and is greatly...
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