Table of Contents
- 1 How was the spread of the Islam similar and different to the spread of Buddhism?
- 2 What is the main differences and similarities between Islam and Buddhism?
- 3 What similarities and differences exist when comparing the rise of Christianity and Buddhism?
- 4 When will Islam overtake Christianity as the second largest religion in World?
- 5 What do the two religions expect from each other?
How was the spread of the Islam similar and different to the spread of Buddhism?
The spread of Buddhism and the spread of Islam have in common the fact that both were spread to some degree by trade and to some degree by conquest. The major difference between the two is that Buddhism relied much more on trade and Islam relied (particularly at first) on conquest.
What is the main differences and similarities between Islam and Buddhism?
While Islam is a monotheistic religion that believes in worshiping an almighty God, Buddhism rejects the notion of a creator God but does honor enlightened beings as deities. Buddhism preaches vegetarianism and shunning alcohol and drugs. Islam also bans alcohol but does not preach vegetarianism.
What are some of the similarities and differences between the teaching of Buddhism and Christianity?
Both religions stress ethical living, compassion/love to other people. Like Buddhism, Christianity also encourages followers to take steps to improve their well being. Both religions encourage their followers to be charitable towards the poor. Both religions have both a monastic and lay approach.
How does the spread and of Islam compare to the spread of earlier universal religions such as Buddhism and Christianity?
As Islam emerged, it spread rapidly across landmass- faster than christianity and buddhism had more immediate effects. Merchants and traders primary spread Islam across Afro Eurasia, but with trade many ideas and good are also transmitted.
What similarities and differences exist when comparing the rise of Christianity and Buddhism?
Buddhism is centered upon the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, who came to be known as the Buddha — the enlightened one, or one who is awake — whereas Christianity is centered on the Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ….Comparison chart.
Buddhism | Christianity | |
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Followers | Buddhists | Christian (followers of Christ) |
When will Islam overtake Christianity as the second largest religion in World?
According to the Pew Research Centre [1] Islam is currently the second largest religion in the world after Christianity. If the demographic trends continue Islam is expected to overtake Christianity before the end of the 21 st century.
What are the similarities and differences between Islam and Christianity?
There are many similarities between Islam and Christianity. In fact, it is easy to think that there are more similarities than differences. Both Islam and Christianity encourage their followers to dress and behave modestly, and both believe that being charitable and showing compassion are desirable qualities in a human being.
What is the difference between Jesus and prophet Muhammad?
Throughout Christian history he has been called a liar and a lunatic; some people even associated him with the devil. On the other hand, Islam considers Prophet Muhammad to be a mercy from God to humankind. As far as Jesus is concerned Christians and Muslims have many similar beliefs.
What do the two religions expect from each other?
The two religions expect their followers to be truthful, stay away from major sins and ask for forgiveness. And both religions respect and love Jesus and expect him to return to earth as part of their end of days narratives.