Buddhism

Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama (c.563–483 BC), but it only had small groups of followers in India until the reign of Ashoka (268–232 BC), who encouraged the spread...

Christianity

Christians believe in one God who sent his son Jesus Christ to Earth to save people from sin by sacrificing his own life. The name Christ is from a Greek word meaning “the...

Hinduism

Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world. It has its roots in India about 6000 years ago. Hindus believe in a set of ideas called the dharma, meaning the truth, virtue...

Islam

Islam means “submitting to the will of God”. The followers of Islam are called Muslims. The Prophet of Islam was Mohammed, who was born in Mecca (Makkah), Arabia, in about AD...

Judaism

Judaism is the religion of the Jewish people. Jews believe in one God who created heaven and Earth. God has a covenant (an agreement) with the Jews: God offers his guidance and...

Sikhism

Sikhs believe in one God who created the Universe. The Sikh holy city is Amritsar in Punjab, India, which is home to the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple). The teachings of the...

World religions

A religion is a collection of beliefs that helps people understand the world and the events that take place in it. Religion usually, but not always, involves the worship of a deity...

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