There are many religions in the world. Zoroastrianism and Buddhism are some of the oldest religions. There are many others that are older than this. We'll look at some to learn more on the roots of the religions in the world.
Judaism
Judaism is a faith based on rules and principles that people follow in their daily lives. These laws include all 613 commandments from the Torah as well the many rules that have become established by scholars throughout the centuries. These laws govern everything from prayer and ritual to diet and personal status. They also establish rules for how holidays should be celebrated.
Many aspects of Jewish law are expressed in decrees that regulate the economic and social life of the community. Many of these laws are focused on the protection of the orphans, the poor, and the slaves. Judaism has also been shaped by social critics throughout the centuries, including prophets and scholars who organized sacred texts of the Jewish faith.
Confucianism
Confucianism is a philosophy which emphasizes virtue cultivation in a morally organized world. Confucianism is a philosophy that applies to both personal as well as communal life. The core ethical concepts of Confucianism are ren, and yi. Ren refers to the human essence while yi represents a moral disposition for doing good. Both ren as well as yi can be found in Confucianism's rituals.
Confucianism is a moral system that places the family at its center. While it emphasizes hierarchy, it also includes a system of divine providence. The philosophy promotes kindness, propriety, and other virtues. It also promotes sacrifices and ancestor worship.
Hinduism
Hinduism is one of the oldest religion in the world and has been around for thousands of years. It was developed in Central Asia's Indus Valley and is widely still practiced today. Its name is an exonym, derived from the Persian word'sindus', which referred to the people who lived across the Indus River.
This ancient religion centers on the concept dharma, which is morality. It also stresses respect for all living beings, including animals. Hindus are known to revere cows and forbid eating pork and beef. Many similarities exist between Hinduism and other Indian religions. Its symbol is the Om, a grouping of three Sanskrit alphabets that stands for three sacred sounds.