Please Make It Brief!!!?

Question

can you give me a difference between jews, christians, budists, and muslims.
don't be negitive just the "facts"

i want to know becasue i am confused about my religion right now and don't really know which path to follow.

thanks so much!

Answer 1

Just google it, ok?

Answer 2

Jews, Christians, and Muslims all fallow the God of Abraham. However, Jews do not believe that Jesus was the son of God/a prophet at all. Muslims believe that Jesus was a prophet but not the son of God. They also believe that Mohamed was the third prophet (moses, Jesus, Mohamed), which Christians do not believe. Buddhism is in a different eastern Field entirely, they fallow Buddha as an example of a person enlightened and they attempt to be like him. That's the best I can do for a short answer. You should definitely look into these religions more before you make a decision though.

Answer 3

In Chronological order:

Jews: Formed in the desert about 2000 years BC, based on an ethnic identity as well as a belief in a God who defended and guided the Jewish people. The theology is monotheistic. Development over time has tended still to be limited to the ethnic Jews. Very few people convert to Judaism. An emphasis on cultural identity and annual rituals.

Buddhism: Formed in India around 500 BC, primarily as an offshoot of Hinduism. (As such, Buddhism is the most unlike the other religions addressed in your question.) Individual rather than cultural focus. The Buddha taught that all life is suffering, that the source of suffering is attachment, tha the end of suffering is achievable, and that "the path" is the means to end suffering. The "path" (philosophy) promotes following behavioral and thinking guidelines that promote moderation, kindness, and contentment. Buddhists are encouraged to evaluate the effectiveness of the teachings through their own experience. Although God is mentioned, Buddhism takes no position on the existence of God or gods. An emphasis on finding enlightenment (end of suffering) in this life.

Christianity: Formed in the desert around 30-100 AD. Initially an effort to reform Judaism, but later refined for export to non-Jews. Variations abound, but the primary belief is that life after death is promised, as a gift for those who believe that Jesus rose from the dead and live a life of righteousness. There is a belief that Jesus will come again. Many Christians hold a strong belief that the Bible is the word of God, while others adhere more closely to their church as the interpreter of God's will. An emphasis on God's love and grace.

Islam: Formed in the desert, around 600 A.D. primarily as way to unite warring Arabs. Prophet Muhammed taught that right behavior would bring people closer to God, and taught prayer, devotion, behavioral guidelines, and a trip to the holy city of Mecca were required of all Muslims. Muhammed authored the Quran, which is the Muslim holy book. The religion spread to other countries via invading armies, similar to Christianity. An emphasis on God's Justice.

Answer 4

Jews don't believe that Jesus was the Messiah, that don't believe the Messiah has even come yet but most of the old testament contains their faith.
Christians believe that Jesus was the Messiah and died that all might have eternal life, that salvation rests in a faith in Christ.
Buddhists study and live their lives according to the teachings of Buddha. They dont believe in the existence of a personal God but seek enlightenment by following an eightfold path which is pursued by ones own determination and resources.
Muslims believe that Mohammed was the last and greatest prophet and revealed a plan given to him by divine inspiration through angels and had it written for him in a volume called the Qu-ran. They also follow parts of the Bible, believe that Jesus was just a prophet and that Allah is God. As a note, Allah is no where even close to reflective of the Biblical portrayal of God as shown throughout the old and new testaments.

Answer 5

Buddhists belief in rebirth and karma. Do good and you will be reborn good. You can worship whatever and however many gods you want.

The Islam religion consists of Sunni's and Shiites. They are supposed to be a more "peaceful" religion. They believe in on God, Allah. And you are to worship him. Jesus was just a man.

Jews are similar to Christians but they have the Old Testament. They do not believe in the Christian New Testament. They are a little more conservative with their religion.

Christians believe that God sent his son Jesus to live, teach, and die on earth for all the past, present, and future sins of all human beings. And one day he will return to the earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords and those that believe that he is the truth, the way, and the life will live in heaven for all eternity.

Don't forget about Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Taoism, and Confusianism. These are also some well known religions. Good luck in your search for the truth.

Answer 6

Jews: Jesus was either misguided or misunderstood.
Christians: Jesus is the only way to heaven.
Muslims: Jesus was a prophet, not God.
Buddhists: Life is suffering. Suffering will cease when we reach nirvanna by escaping the rebirth cycle. They also don't believe in a god, yet some more modern forms of the religion tend to treat buddah like a god.

Answer 7

Christians believe Jesus of Nazareth is the son of God, and is the saviour for mankind a.k.a. the "Messiah." The Bible is their book.

Jews also believe in the same God, but they don't believe Jesus is the "Messiah." They too use the Bible, but dismiss anything from the New Testament, as it is about the life of Jesus.

Buddhists believe in multiple dieties and profess that reincarnation is true.

Muslims believe in a single diety known as Allah. Philosophical similarities are found between Christianity and the Muslim faith, but it is definatley different.

The question is, how and why have you narrowed it down to these four?

Answer 8

The difference between mainstream Christian religions and Jehovah's Witnesses is that the Jehovah's Witnesses refuse to kill others in any country--They have true love amongst themselves and they lovingly give their time and money to help others to get the benefits of what the Bible really teaches. No collection plate is passed, no idols are held up to worship. We study directly from the Bible and let God tell us what each scripture means by studying all other scriptures which talk about the same thing. We believe in one God, the Father and in his son, Jesus Christ, but we believe they are united in thought and purpose--not in some undefinable godhead. We believe that holy spirit is God's active force which is used by him to help us understand and also by him to create.

Answer 9

Romans 10

Answer 10

I am a Muslim. We believe that there is only one God. He has created this world and set his best of creations, human beings, in it so they can prove themselves worthy of the greatness and rewards that are for those who are true of heart.

God has given guidance to mankind through prophets which came to different people in different times. God's message has always been clear but only so much as that it is clear for them who care to find the truth and are not mislead by lesser things like wealth or social pressures. And the rewards are for those who after understanding the difference between right and wrong follow the right path.

We believe that all the prophets preached the same faith and values. Though their followers for different reasons like love of power and status or love of wealth chaged and distorted their message. We believe in all the prophets jews believe in, and also Jesus (Essa) (though jews don't believe him to be a prophet) and Muhammad (Peace be upon him). We do not know if the person who Buddists follow was a prophet or not though if he was a prophet, his teachings have been changed a lot.

The question is how do you chose between these? Whatever you do, don't take a blind leap of faith. Study and understand and follow what you think is right. My basis for following Islam are various. One of the most important one is the Quran. Quran, we believe, is the reveletion of God to Hazrat Muhammad and it is widely accepted that it is in its orignal unchanged form (a few non-muslims argue that it has been changed a little but their assumptions are mostly based on "this probably must have happened after this and this..." also the arguments they give for its change themselves lack historical athunticity). However my basis for belief in it as God's word is that can you prove anything to be worng or untrue in it. Can anyone give me a verse or something in it that is worng or inconsistent with even modern science and this book is 1400 years old. If it is a man written book or if it has been changed this it is bound to have a few mistakes or wrong information. More about this aspect is given here

http://www.muhammad.net/quran/amazingQuran.htm

There are also many other things. Just take care to judge everything carefully. Religion is a matter of faith but its foundation must be, like every other thing, must be on logic and careful reasoning.

Also it is mentioned in the Quran and Hadith (record of sayings of the prophet) that Hazrat Muhammad is the last prophet and Quran is the last divine book and God has taken the responsibilty of guarding Quran against distortions.

Answer 11

You can't be brief with this kind of question, and there is just too much to explain. Not to mention the differences just between the different sects. You should do some research, it's good to learn on your own once in a while.