Comparison of the 4 World Religions

• Hinduism
• Buddhism
• Christianity
• Islam

These four world religions, followed by 73% of the human population,

came into being in the order in which they are listed, and have managed

to survive to this day, even though they have undergone rifts and

separations. Recent statistics show a decline in Christianity and Hinduism,

and a growth in both Islam and Buddhism.

The religions are surprisingly similar and actually belong together

when looking at them in stages, as well as by region and culture.

The term, “Christian”, ought to refer to those who have reached

Christ-consciousness, which is by no means the case for most who claim

to be Christians. Moreover, Muslims, Buddhists and Hindus alike and all

other human beings following the path of divine love can also achieve

the love-consciousness that Christ did. When taking an objective view of

the essence of the four religions and overlooking today’s types of churches,

interpretations and exploitations and opposing preconceptions, the analogies

are worth more than a mere thought. If you leave out the various names,

rituals and ceremonies and compare their core elements, it is surprising to

note the similarities between these four religions and their fundamental

statements. This holds especially true when it comes to the question of

where we originated and where we are going, such as in Genesis.

The following statements hold true for Hinduism,
Buddhism, Christianity and Islam

• There is only one Creator.
• The Creator has aspects, which in some religions is known as a
  Trinity (usually, father, son and spirit aspects), such as Father,
  Son and Holy Ghost in Christianity, and as Brahma/Vishnu/Shiva in
  Vedic teachings. Islam does not recognize a trinity).
• The Creator created the worlds, all living beings and all that exists.
• Since humans were created according to the Creator’s likeness,
  we also represent a trinity (body, mind and soul) and have free will.
• One of the highest beings rose against the Creator and was banished
  into the material world with all of its allies.
• It is the destiny of all beings to return to the Creator in the spiritual
  world through catharsis (reincarnation), insight and devotion.
• This is the purpose of the prophets and their teachings, so that we
  may determine our path and ascension through our actions.
• The objective is to lead a life in harmony with ourselves and fellow
  beings, to gain peace and clarity and to recognize the Creator in us
  and in others.
• In this way we can attain love of all that exists and recognize the
  greater connection (enlightenment). Once our inner self then
  becomes enlightened and our feelings, desires, thoughts and actions
  come into harmony, we can commence our homeward journey to
  the spiritual worlds.
• It is suggested that the easiest way to achieve this objective is within
  a spiritual community. This is why the faithful often go to a “house of
  God” (church, mosque, temple) to worship the Creator, although the
  true temple can only be found within us.

A short comparison serves to provide an overview that goes beyond beliefs

and reveals what the world religions really want to impart before we turn to

the story of Jesus and the opportunity he created for all beings on earth,

regardless of religion.

This is an excerpt from the book DEI LEGACY.