Christianity: Christianity has around 2.2 billion followers, which makes it the worlds largest religion. These followers are mostly based in Europe, North and South America, and Southern Africa. The different types of Christianity are Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Protestants, Lutherans, Methodists, Baptists, Anglicans, Presbyterians, and Episcopalians. The Founder of is Jesus Christ, and the Holy Book is the bible. Some of their beliefs are that Jesus is both human and divine, and that he is the Son of God. The Christian Clergy includes the Pope, Bishops, and Priests.
Islam: Islam has about 1.5 billion followers, and they are mostly in Indonesia, the Middle East, and North Africa. There are two different types the Sunnis (70-90%) and the Shiits (10-20%). The Founder of the Religion is Muhammad, and the Holy Book is the Qu'ran. Islam's beliefs are monotheistic, the Five Pillars, and Islamic Law.
Hinduism: Hinduism currently has around 1.1 billion followers, and they are mostly located in Nepal and India. The Holy Book is the Vedas, which are eternal truths revealed to ancient sages. There is no distinct founder of Hinduism. It is also a series of intellectual or philosophical points of view, rather than a rigid, strict set of beliefs. Hinduism is also the oldest extant religion.
Buddhism: Buddhism has around 500 to 1.5 billion followers, and they are mostly located in Southeast Asia, China, Nepal, and Japan. The founder is Siddhartha Gautama. The denominations are Tibetan, Zen, Theravada, and Amidist. Buddhism is based off of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
Judaism: Judaism has around 14 to 18 million followers and they are located in Israel and the United States. The Founder is Abraham, and the Holy Book is the Torah, which is basically just the first five books of the Old Testament. The beliefs include ethical monotheism, and that God is one, and concerned with the actions of humankind. The rules of Judaism are the Ten Commandments, and the 13 principals of faith.
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