Major World Religions

This religion was founded by Abraham and they follow the Torah.

Believe in castes - people are born into a level of society and must remain there.

Prince Siddhartha Gautama or the "Enlightened One" started this religion in India and Nepal.

This religion arose from ancient Aryan beliefs

This religion started in Israel and follows both the Old and New Testament

This religion started on the Arabian Peninsula around 600 A.D.

Started more than 4000 years ago in Israel.

No main holy book, but it's major texts are the Upanishads and Bhagavad-Gita.

This religion believes in 3 main gods and reincarnation.

Mohammed is the prophet of this religion.

Religion that follows the Golden Rule

This religion is followed by over 80% of the population in India, today.

Religion believes that material things lead to suffering and it can end through eightfold path.

The holy book is the Qur'an

Followers must fulfill five duties called the "Five Pillars of Faith"

More people across the world follow this religion than any other.