2006-10-20 22:16:28 · 17 answers · asked by nandesh g 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think that Hinduism is the oldest documented religion that is still in practice today. The keywords are "documented" and "still in practice today". Although there may have been other older religions, often times they were practiced in oral societies or they do not have an unbroken history of practice. Also, Hinduism does not have a central leader and contains many different beliefs and practices.
"... The Sanskrit word ric, which for euphonic reasons is changed to rig, means literally "praise". ... The Sanskrit word veda means literally "knowledge" or "wisdom". ... The Rig-Veda is the oldest book in the Sanskrit language, indeed in any Indo-European language. More than that, if we are correct, it is the oldest book in the world ... The fact that the Rig-Veda mentions a stellar configuration that corresponds to a date from 6000 B.C. to 7000 B.C. - the astronomical Ashvini era ..."
http://www.valdostamuseum.org/hamsmith/RgVeda.html
"Hinduism is generally regarded as the world's oldest organized religion."
http://www.religioustolerance.org/hinduism.htm
"Hinduism is the major religion of India, practiced by more than 80% of the population. In contrast to other religions, it has no founder. Considered the oldest religion in the world, it dates back, perhaps, to prehistoric times."
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001469.html
2006-10-22 09:22:18 · answer #1 · answered by Witchy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hinduism is the oldest religion on the earth
2006-10-20 23:57:33 · answer #2 · answered by ۞Aum۞ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hinduism
2006-10-20 22:19:42 · answer #3 · answered by Liz^24 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hinduism
2006-10-20 22:19:26 · answer #4 · answered by ranjanrc_banerjee 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hebrews 6:20
where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 11:7
By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
1 Peter 1:20
He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake.
Faith in Jesus is therefore the first and only true faith
2006-10-20 22:33:34 · answer #5 · answered by proscunio 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hinduism
2006-10-20 22:19:13 · answer #6 · answered by ivy 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
hindu has been in existence thousands of years longer than judaism, islam is the youngest of the major religions.
2006-10-20 22:20:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wiccan religion or witchcraft as it is commonly known.
2006-10-20 22:21:13 · answer #8 · answered by iamwhoiam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its Hinduism, but for some reason Zoroasterianism (sp?) is also gnawing at my brain...
2006-10-20 22:23:41 · answer #9 · answered by Nestor Desmond 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Gods....He taught Adam and Eve Himself..
2006-10-20 22:19:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋