Overview of some Religions – 2008–

Hinduism Sanātana Dharma the eternal pathSanātana Dharma the eternal path More than 8000 years old and is the oldest religion on earthMore than 8000 years old and is the oldest religion on earth Started in IndiaStarted in India Has millions of GodsHas millions of Gods Relies deeply on the Vedas and the Bhagavad GitaRelies deeply on the Vedas and the Bhagavad Gita More than 900 million followers worldwideMore than 900 million followers worldwide

Judaism Relies on the Torat or the Old TestamentRelies on the Torat or the Old Testament Worships one God by the name of Yahweh meaning “I am”Worships one God by the name of Yahweh meaning “I am” More than 4000 years oldMore than 4000 years old Started in the Middle EastStarted in the Middle East More than 13 million followersMore than 13 million followers

Confucianism Approx 2500 years oldApprox 2500 years old Started in ChinaStarted in China Relies on the teachings of ConfuciusRelies on the teachings of Confucius Has approximately 6 million followersHas approximately 6 million followers

Buddhism Buddha Dharma or the duty of the enlightened beingBuddha Dharma or the duty of the enlightened being More than 2500 years oldMore than 2500 years old Started in IndiaStarted in India Honors the divinity in allHonors the divinity in all Known as the Middle WayKnown as the Middle Way Relies on the teachings of the BuddhaRelies on the teachings of the Buddha Has more than 200 million followers worldwideHas more than 200 million followers worldwide

Christianity More than 2000 years oldMore than 2000 years old Started in the Middle EastStarted in the Middle East Worships God in the form of Jesus ChristWorships God in the form of Jesus Christ Relies on the teaching of Christ and his apostles in the bibleRelies on the teaching of Christ and his apostles in the bible Approximately 2.1 Billion followersApproximately 2.1 Billion followers

Islam Approximately 1500 years oldApproximately 1500 years old Started in the Middle EastStarted in the Middle East Worships Allah through the prophet Mohammad and the KoranWorships Allah through the prophet Mohammad and the Koran Has approximately 1.8 Billion followersHas approximately 1.8 Billion followers

New Age Started in the 20 th centuryStarted in the 20 th century It is more of a spiritual movement than an organized religionIt is more of a spiritual movement than an organized religion Follows a multitude of ancient and new spiritual doctrinesFollows a multitude of ancient and new spiritual doctrines More than 100 million followers worldwideMore than 100 million followers worldwide

Hermeticism Foundation date unknown but probably is the oldest religion on earthFoundation date unknown but probably is the oldest religion on earth Originated in the Middle EastOriginated in the Middle East It was accepted by Islam as a religion in 830 AD under the name of SabiansIt was accepted by Islam as a religion in 830 AD under the name of Sabians Relies on the teachings of Hermes Trismegitus in the Emerald TabletsRelies on the teachings of Hermes Trismegitus in the Emerald Tablets More than 100 thousand followersMore than 100 thousand followers