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What is the biggest difference between Christianity and Buddhism?

There are inherent and fundamental differences between Buddhism and Christianity, one significant element being that while Christianity is at its core monotheistic and relies on a God as a Creator, Buddhism is generally non-theistic and rejects the notion of a Creator God which provides divine values for the world.

What are 3 differences between Buddhism and Christianity?

Buddhism emphasizes the endless cycle of birth and rebirth and the idea of reincarnation. Christianity teaches we have one life and one chance. Christianity emphasises the concept of ‘salvation. ‘ Salvation comes through the acceptance of Jesus Christ as the saviour.

What religion is similar to Buddhism?

Like Hindu and Buddhism, Jainism teaches the doctrines of karma, rebirth, and monastic (as opposed to theistic) spiritual practices.

What religion is Buddhism similar to?

In conclusion, Hinduism and Buddhism are both very well known religions and have many similarities. Both Hinduism and Buddhism originated in the Indian subcontinent and share a very long and uncomfortable relationship. Hinduism and Buddhism both have a compassion and non violence towards all living beings.

What religion is similar to Christianity?

Islam shares a number of beliefs with Christianity. They share similar views on judgment, heaven, hell, spirits, angels, and a future resurrection. Jesus is acknowledged as a great prophet and respected by Muslims.

Is there a connection between Buddhism and Christianity?

In 1880 Ernest De Bunsen made similar observations in that with the exception of the death of Jesus on the cross, and of the Christian doctrine of atonement, the most ancient Buddhist records had similarities with the Christian traditions.

Did Ashoka’s Greco-Buddhism help spread Christianity?

Starting in the 1930s, authors such as Will Durant suggested that Greco-Buddhist representatives of Emperor Ashoka who traveled to Syria, Egypt and Greece may have helped prepare the ground for Christian teaching.

Can Buddhism accept the significance of the cross?

Buddhist scholar Masao Abe pointed out that while “the event of the Cross” is central to Christianity, it is not possible for Buddhism to accept its importance. Buddhist philosopher D. T. Suzuki stated that every time he saw a crucifixion scene it reminded him of the “gap that lies deep” between Christianity and Buddhism.

What causes the differences in religious and non-religious beliefs?

For the non-religious grouping (Atheist/Agnostic/No Religion) the differences in beliefs can be explained by either socio-demographics, environmental attitudes or environmental knowledge. However for the other groupings (Buddhist, Christian literalists and Christian non-literalists) the effects cannot be explained by these variables alone.

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