hinduism;islam;buddhism;jainism;christianityetc.
2006-08-11 18:29:05 · 15 answers · asked by Shrikant P 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Dharma means following one's innate nature, and man's innate nature is to love, so that is what dharma is and not what scriptures say or what people try to create in the name of dharma.
2006-08-11 19:17:28 · answer #1 · answered by Abhishek Joshi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Pagans have been around for 30,000 years. That is far longer than any you mentioned or the Jewish Faith and certainly the Christian Church. I would say to research it and see what you can find on the Pagans.
In simplest terms Paganism is a religion of place, or a native religion, for example the Native American's religion is Pagan, Hinduism is a form of Paganism. All Pagan religions are characterised by a connection and reverence for nature, and are usually polytheistic i.e. have many Gods and/or Goddesses. This would include the worshipping of the sun Hope this helps.
2006-08-12 01:35:33 · answer #2 · answered by historybug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is archaeological evidence which points to the Neanderthals living in parts of Europe, China, and Iraq around 100,000 to 35,000 years ago had some form of religious belief. If you're looking for the earliest "origins", you could make a claim religion began then. If you're looking for an organized formal belief system, then it's an ongoing debate as to whether Hinduism or Zoroastrianism is the oldest. The evidence to me, tends to point the latter.
2006-08-12 02:30:10 · answer #3 · answered by diasporas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is Hinduism. It is not a religion, but it is a culture. A culture that consists of:
Spirituality (Bhagawath Geetha and Vedas)
Sex (Kamashastra)
Health (Ayurveda)
Rulers and ethics (Ramayana)
etc. etc.
Unfortunately the Hindus today has adulterated it to be called as a religion like any other religion.
This is the opinion from a religiously non-Hindu.
2006-08-12 06:33:16 · answer #4 · answered by latterviews 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Humanity
2006-08-12 02:08:52 · answer #5 · answered by Raj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people have the misconception that Islam is the new religion and Prophet Muhammad pbuh founded Islam. Prophet Muhammad is not the founder of Islam but he is the last and final messenger of Allah. Islam is there since Man sets foot on Earth. In fact, the first man on earth i.e. Adam pbuh was first messenger of Allah.
2006-08-12 05:29:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The very first dharma of the world is insaniat i.e humanity.
2006-08-12 02:06:59 · answer #7 · answered by hiteshi n 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many early peoples worshipped the sun, the wind the moon, or certain animals.
I think she meant "Pagans" same as above.
2006-08-12 01:33:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
huminity was first. who created all religions. Each religion has truth. So no one can claim what they follow is greater than other.
We must respect all . I am hindu but have equal respect for all.
2006-08-12 01:41:25 · answer #9 · answered by chupke chupke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was no religion. Only truth. The first truth was Hebrew.
2006-08-12 01:31:46 · answer #10 · answered by philhanan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋