Jainism Research Paper

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Geography and Numbers (Into.)
Jainism
Jainism is practiced and originally came from India
Four millions Jains practice this religion in India. Fewer than 250,000 Jains outside India
Christianity
Christianity is mostly practiced in the Americas, even though it originated in Judea.
2.18 billion people practice this religion, representing one-third of the 6.9 billion population estimated in 2010.
246,780,000 people practice this religion in the U.S.. This is 11.3% of world christian population.
Origins and Significant Figures
Jainism
Jainism started around 500 BC, and is still a present day religion that is practiced.
Jainism includes a very important figure name Mahavira, around the same time as Buddha in the 6th century BCE.
Mahavira was …show more content…

After the death of his parents, he left the royal palace and became an ascetic(One who renounces all worldly pleasures and comforts.) He spent twelve years as an ascetic.
Eventually he reached enlightenment and soon was given the name Mahavira. Maha, meaning great, and vira, hero.
Present era had 24 jinas and Mahavira was believed to have been the last one.
Jinas are people who achieve moksha while living.
Jinas preached knowledge to people. Soon became known to be deities by followers of Jainism.
Christianity
During Jesus’ lifetime, around 2000 years ago in palestine, his disciples and followers spread the good news with others.
After Jesus’ resurrection, his followers kept on spreading the good news, creating the christian church.
Jesus Christ would be the most important figure in christianity. Following would be Mary, apostles, Abraham, and John the Baptist.
Major God/god
Jainism
Do not believe in a creator since they believe the universe does not begin or end.
Christianity
In the Bible, God has many names that describe many of his characteristics.
El, Eloah: God “ mighty, strong” . El means power and has different meanings in different parts of the …show more content…

Jains worship the “ideal of perfection” of the tirthankaras achievement. They worship mostly in the Jain Temple.
Digambaras are monks who don't wear any clothes because they have given up all possessions.
Agamas is the text that contains the teachings of Mahavira.
Christianity
Christians believe that Jesus was son of God and by believing in him they are given eternal life.
Believe that Jesus dies for us and God rose him from the dead and that Jesus will come again.
Christians believe in the trinity (God, son of God, and holy spirit)
Christians believe and follow the Ten Commandments.
The first three commandments are You shall have no other gods before Me, You shall not make idols, and You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.
Christians read and follow the Bible
The Bible contains both Old and New Testament. The New Testament contains the four gospels and the Acts of the Apostles.
Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches go through canonisation which is the process to make a person a saint.
Believe that baptism is a sign of a commitment to teachings of

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