Ethical Monotheism - The Essay
There are many different religions and beliefs in the world but when the three most important monotheistic and well known religions are compared, remarkably many similarities can be seen.First IÅåll talk about Judaism: Founded by Abraham, the believers of this monotheistic religion are divided into three factions: the Hassidic, the Reformed and the Conservative Jews. The Hassidic Jews are the most traditional group, following strictly all rules of their all-mighty God. The reformed Jews are the most adapted to a modern societyÅås lifestyle and the least traditional. The conservative Jews are a medium between the two, and do not really follow one extreme or the other. Their rationale for their existence is that they believe that they are GodÅås chosen people, and have a covenant with God. This covenant is that they will follow Gods will, while he protects them from harm. Their major set of rules is called the Ten Commandments, which are believed to have been given to them by Moses who was told what they should be by God. Their major scripture is called the Torah
The reward for good conduct is the idea of a paradise in which all your dreams come true as well as hell for punishment. The Bible is divided into two parts, the New and the Old Testament. One of the most successful religions in the eastern world- Islam: Founded by Mohammed this religion is monotheistic as well, and is divided into three factions, the Sunni, Shiites, and the Sufi Muslims. All Christians believe in the spiritual experience of the holy sacraments. If these rules are followed there is an idea of a reward but if they are not followed there will be some sort of punishment. When they are followed there will be a heavenly reward but if they are neglected there will be a hellish punishment. Christianity is also very interesting: Founded by Jesus, this religion is also monotheistic and is divided into four parts: the Evangelical Roman, the Catholic, the Eastern Orthodox, and the Protestant churches. They also all have a major set of rules that have to be followed because of the covenant. The first is a description of the time before Jesus was born and the second is a description of the time after he was born. Another similarity is that they all have one major scripture, but multiple religious factions within every religion. However if they do not follow the covenant, they believe that collective punishments of all the believers will take place. The Sufi are mostly ascetic and believe in purity of the soul, and believe that they should not have any material possessions. This covenant includes the same rules (10 commandments) but a different idea of punishment and reward.
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