Religion-Building Blocks

ergone changes to conform to modern society. These adjustments have given Christians a very acceptable approach to spirituality in modern times. Although rituals have changed the central and original beliefs remain the same.
             Like other religions Christianity has a main, central figure; Jesus Christ is to Christians what Buddha is for Buddhists. It is often thought that the Bible is proof that Jesus existed but research states that it was written much later after his death. Even the Shroud of Turin, the cloth Jesus was thought to wear is proved to be from almost a thousand years after his life. This uncertainty, to many is one of the major drawbacks to the Christian religion.
             Hinduism is our planet's original and oldest living religion, with no living founder. Shortly, the number of Hindu adherents will number over a billion in the twenty first century. These followers will represent a broad range of beliefs, sadharas and mystical goals. Vata, the banyan tree, Ficus indicus is a strong symbol for the Hindu religion. Like Hinduism the tree branches out in all directions, draws from many roots, spreads shade far and wide, yet stems from one great trunk. The god Shiva, as Silent Sage sits beneath this tree.
             A unique belief that distinguishes Hinduism from Christianity is that
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