An Analysis Of The Four Noble Truths Of Buddhism

Buddhism, according to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, is the belief that suffering is inherent in life and that one can be liberated from it by mental and moral self-purification. Buddhists believe that salvation is reaching Nirvana, the ultimate state of release and freedom from rebirths. In order to reach Nirvana, one must wholly follow the Noble Eightfold Path and accept the Four Noble Truths. The four noble truths are the existence of suffering, the cause of suffering, the end of suffering, and the end of pain. As it is stated in the Tripitaka, the holy book of Buddhism, a person can earn their way out of the cycle of reincarnation and reach Nirvana through good works. Christians believe that we are not saved by our works, rather God’s …show more content…
In the religion of Islam, salvation is known as paradise, and there are two ways to get there. One way is by weighing your good deeds against your bad deeds. If Allah, the Muslim god, believes that you have done enough good deeds to outweigh your sins, you will eventually reach paradise after paying your fair time in the burning flames of hell. The second way to enter paradise is if you die as a martyr defending the Islamic religion. The Muslim belief is that all people will go to hell, no matter what. Then, after some time, Allah will deliver those who have earned their entrance into paradise by one of the two ways and leave behind those who have not. The bible tells us that we no longer must go to hell because Jesus has already payed the price of our sins. All we have to do is accept him. According to 2 Corinthians 5:21, “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of …show more content…
According to the Book of Mormons, there is no such thing as eternal hell and all humans go to heaven and that there are three kingdoms of glory in heaven. The Celestial Kingdom is the highest of the three and is for dedicated believers. Then comes the Terrestrial Kingdom which is for religious people who are not Mormons and for Mormons who have not met the expectations of the church. The last kingdom of glory is the Telestial Kingdom and is for unbelievers. The ultimate goal of a Mormon is to reach the Celestial Kingdom and become a god. The way to salvation is through faith in God, good works, and baptism. Mormons believe that all people go to heaven but the bible teaches us that salvation is given only unto those who believe in Christ. As it is stated in Romans 10:9, “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be