| Religion |
Part of World |
Key Belief |
| Christianity (33%) |
Europe, the Americas, Philippines, S. Africa |
Jesus is the Messiah. |
| Islam (20% |
Middle East |
Founded by prophet Muhammad. Islam means "submission." |
| Hindu (13%) |
India |
Believe in reincarnation, karma, and dharma (personal duty) |
| Buddhism (5.8%) |
China |
Based on teachings of Siddartha Gautama, "The Buddha" which means "Awakened One." Working toward "Nirvana," freedom from suffering. |
| Sikhism (.39%) |
Punjab, India |
God is interpreted as the Universe itself. Sikh is a "student." |
| Judaism(.23%) |
Israel |
Does not believe that Jesus was God. More of a culture than a religion. |
| Baha'i Faith |
Asia, Africa, Latin America |
Founded in Persia, means "glory." Emphasizes the underlying unity of the major world religions. |
| Confucianism |
China |
"Filial piety" is a key principle. More of a philosphy than a religion. |
| Jainism |
India |
No Supreme Being; every living soul is potentially divine. |
| Shinto |
Japan |
Polytheistic and animistic. Great love and reverance for nature. Shinto means spirits. |
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