Which religion is more peaceful: Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Jainism or other?
[b]Please let's keep it civilised, there's no need to start a volcanic eruption. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.[/b]
My opinion:
My vote goes for Jainism with buddhism laying [i]pretty[/i] close.
[b]Jainism:[/b]
Jainism is by far one of the most peaceful religions on earth if not the most. Belonging to the Dharmic family of religions, it advocates for and is based upon the core tenets of peace and nonviolence. Their basic tenets are: nonviolence, vegetarianism, respect for nature, compassion, tolerance, karma, and reincarnation to name a few. While you might hear news stories of Islamic or Christian terrorists, a Jain terrorist is virtually unheard of.
[b]Buddhism: [/b]
Again, like I said, Buddhism is also an extremely peaceful religion. Also being a Dharmic religion, it is also the most tolerant and accepting as a recent study indicates that of all the religious groups in America (including atheists), Buddhists rank #1 in supporting gay marriage. I would have probably been up there tied with Jainism if not for particular groups such as Zen Buddhists, who have encouraged the kamikaze bombings or the Buddhists who have committed terrorist attacks in Burma and Thailand. However these incidents are more likely a result of social and political tensions as opposed to being a result of Buddhism alone. Buddhism also teaches of nonviolence and vegetarianism along with many other similarities shared with Jainism.
[b]Hinduism:[/b]
Generally regarded as the mother of all Dharmic religions, Hinduism, at its core, is essentially a peaceful religion. Essential teachings that exist in Buddhism and Jainism also appear in Hinduism such as nonviolence, Karma, Dharma, Reincarnation, religious pluralism, and the unity of all living creatures. It also encourages vegetarianism as even the most smallest of live is seen as sacred. Hinduism also holds that the masculine and feminine are two parts of the same whole and should be seen and treated as equal and indivisible. However, in recent years, interpretations of Hinduism have diverged from its holy and ancient roots and a very small minority of self proclaimed Hindus have formed organizations like the RSS, Abhinav Bharat, and other radical groups which foster intolerance and acts of violence. Yet still, despite these groups, the vast majority of Hindus still remain loyal to the notions of peace and nonviolence.
[b]Christianity, Judaism and Islam: [/b]
All being Abrahamic monotheistic religions, These religions, in their scriptures, have notions of religious exclusivity, which clearly the Dharmic religions do not share. Religious exclusivity in its basic sense, mean that their religions claim ultimate exclusivity to truth - and this can be dangerous at times and will ultimately lead to religious fundamentalism, fanaticism, extremism, and finally terrorism. A majority of religious global conflict in the history of humanity has been initiated by these religions. The scriptures of these religions, while having many beneficial and morally insightful sections, also has many morally unacceptable things such as insisting that animals were made for human entertainment or consumption or that their God would reward them in their afterlives for conducting violence in his name. To be fair, very few go by the literal interpretations of these texts and a vast majority are religious moderates who are mostly benign and peaceful people.
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Edited by Hawx: 7/7/2015 8:16:43 PM#noreligion #evolutionftw [u][b]Butt[/b][/u] if I have to choose:Sikh Indian religion nearly extinct:Means learn and live
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Technically Buddhism is not a religion, but a lifestyle.
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90% of people don't know about jainism
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Edited by SSG ACM: 7/7/2015 7:23:11 PMThe last half of your paragraph on the Abrahamic religions described Islam. I recommend re-wording your statement; however, we must remember that all terrorists are Muslims, but not all Muslims are terrorists.
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Jainism is basically the definition of peaceful.
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Its jainism but it won't win because most don't know what it is. They are so peaceful that not only are they vegetarians they have certain strict regulations on what vegetables they can eat and what times they can be harvested so the number of insects and microorganisms hurt are minimized
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Edited by Face Mcshooty: 7/7/2015 11:26:20 AMThe lack of religion is the most peaceful. Has Finland attacked any country lately?
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When did the jews cause a genocide?
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In already a Buddhist so I'm kinda biased
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Edited by SSG ACM: 7/7/2015 7:11:34 PMI voted Buddhism right from the start. I'm a Christian, but it requires me to be as honest as possible. If I was to entrust myself to be lead by a Buddhist however, I wouldn't think of it. Why? Extreme pacifism isn't a good thing, and [b]true[/b] Christians are no pacifist. They're stark, strong, and courageous, and if the mentality of a whole congregation set their mind to a goal, nothing is impossible.
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Satanism
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Atheism. Sure its not a religion but it is one of the most level headed and peaceful
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Atheism. Sure its not a religion but it is one of the most level headed and peaceful
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Edited by Xaries: 7/7/2015 9:51:10 AM[b][/b]
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The one that people always forget - Sikhism.
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A lot of people don't know what Jainism is
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Athiesm
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Apathy
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No religion
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Need more voters.
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Who cares about peace? War is where it's at man. Survival of the fittest. That's nature.
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Never heard of Jainism up until now, but it certainly sounds like a peaceful religion. [spoiler]I try to remain neutral to religion. I do follow some of the key tenets of Buddhism though.[/spoiler]
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Frisbeterian (spelling might be wrong)
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Rastafarianism
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Peace is the central tenant of Jainism. While other religions such as Hinduism and Christianity are not violent by creed, it's followers have caused much violence and suffering in the world.