Differences Between Christianity And Buddhism
How does the war in Christianity and Buddhism in today’s age compare to the original teachings in its early stages?
Religion is a set of beliefs of which concern the cause, nature, and purpose of the world. Especially when it is a particular religion. These religions usually involve devotional and ritual observances, and they often contain a moral code which each person must follow. Religion provides many things to different people, for many it can represent hope and for others it is a symbol of control and it gives people a purpose by giving each person a set of guidelines to live by. Religion benefits many people and many communities; it can benefit individuals by developing them spiritually and giving them a purpose. For communities it can …show more content…
Christianity was founded by Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ of Jesus of Nazareth is preached as the son of god, he is also the central figure of Christianity. Christianity was formed when Jesus died on the cross, Christianity preaches what Jesus taught before he was killed, due to Jesus being killed in Jerusalem this is therefore the birthplace of Christianity. Christianity was a whole new religion with new beliefs and a new God although the early Christian church was believed to begin with a sect of the Jews, Judaism. Jesus Christ was a peacemaker and he aimed to bring peace to those who would listen and to stop injustice. Jesus was against war, he was against all types of violence and he preached that anyone could be forgiven and their sins could disappear although there had to be peace and everyone was to be treated equally. “For God so loved the World that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” Jesus Christ. This is a direct quote from Jesus showing and proving that he is against war and that he believes everyone should have eternal life.
Buddhism was founded in the late 6th century B.C.E. This religion was founded by Siddhartha Gautama also known as (the “Buddha”). Buddhism was originally founded in Northern India, Buddhism was founded as a whole new religion, and it is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddah”). Buddhism preaches that there is a path to eliminate …show more content…
The rudimentary statement of modern Christians is that was it rarely justified and should be avoided, with the exception of the Just War conditions being met (Just War: introduction, 2014). Although Christianity generally and strongly promotes peace it also believes that there will be times where war might be the only road to peace. Although this can be the only way at times it is deviating from Jesus’s beliefs and no longer adhering to the Christianity beliefs. The understanding of Christianity in today’s era is far from what it used to be and it doesn’t preach about peace as strongly as it used
Religion is a set of beliefs of which concern the cause, nature, and purpose of the world. Especially when it is a particular religion. These religions usually involve devotional and ritual observances, and they often contain a moral code which each person must follow. Religion provides many things to different people, for many it can represent hope and for others it is a symbol of control and it gives people a purpose by giving each person a set of guidelines to live by. Religion benefits many people and many communities; it can benefit individuals by developing them spiritually and giving them a purpose. For communities it can …show more content…
Christianity was founded by Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ of Jesus of Nazareth is preached as the son of god, he is also the central figure of Christianity. Christianity was formed when Jesus died on the cross, Christianity preaches what Jesus taught before he was killed, due to Jesus being killed in Jerusalem this is therefore the birthplace of Christianity. Christianity was a whole new religion with new beliefs and a new God although the early Christian church was believed to begin with a sect of the Jews, Judaism. Jesus Christ was a peacemaker and he aimed to bring peace to those who would listen and to stop injustice. Jesus was against war, he was against all types of violence and he preached that anyone could be forgiven and their sins could disappear although there had to be peace and everyone was to be treated equally. “For God so loved the World that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” Jesus Christ. This is a direct quote from Jesus showing and proving that he is against war and that he believes everyone should have eternal life.
Buddhism was founded in the late 6th century B.C.E. This religion was founded by Siddhartha Gautama also known as (the “Buddha”). Buddhism was originally founded in Northern India, Buddhism was founded as a whole new religion, and it is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddah”). Buddhism preaches that there is a path to eliminate …show more content…
The rudimentary statement of modern Christians is that was it rarely justified and should be avoided, with the exception of the Just War conditions being met (Just War: introduction, 2014). Although Christianity generally and strongly promotes peace it also believes that there will be times where war might be the only road to peace. Although this can be the only way at times it is deviating from Jesus’s beliefs and no longer adhering to the Christianity beliefs. The understanding of Christianity in today’s era is far from what it used to be and it doesn’t preach about peace as strongly as it used