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Islam

Emmie Haley

One of the world’s religions, originated in the early 7th century A.D. on the Arabian Peninsula. The God of Islam (Allah) is the God of retribution for deeds, the God of judgment.

Hinduism
Asia India

Hinduism

Emmie Haley

A religion formed in the first century A.D. in India. Hinduism is not like the religions familiar to Westerners – Christianity, Judaism, or Islam – primarily because, unlike them, it does not represent an integral doctrine.

Sikhism
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Sikhism

Emmie Haley

The Indian religion formed within the framework of Hinduism by synthesizing a number of Hindu and Muslim traits. It represents an attempt to overcome the opposition of Hindu and Islamic traditions, to rise above their differences.

Confucianism
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Confucianism

Emmie Haley

An ethical-political doctrine founded by the ancient Chinese thinker Confucius, Confucianism is based on: The doctrine of filial deference, according to which a respectful son must spend his life devotedly caring for his parents, serving and pleasing them, being ready to do anything for their health and welfare,

Taoism
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Taoism

Emmie Haley

One of the Chinese religions, founded in the II-III centuries A.D. The Taoist religion was a traditional Chinese religion that emerged in the second and third centuries A.D. and was a popular religion with believers who were naturally and simply religious in their views and beliefs