Hinduism vs. Shintoism
By Leja and Vivian 8th period
Hinduism
1. There are 900 million followers in the religion of Hinduism.
2. The followers have different beliefs of the universe.
3. The followers believe in reincarnation after death.
4. Hindus do yoga and meditation as a general practice.
Similarities
1. Both religions have no known founder or founding date.
2. Both religions worship.
3. Both religions have holy texts.
Shintoism
1. This religion has 3-4 million followers.
2. The followers have the same belief of the universe: that people are generally good.
3. The Shinto believe that death is bad and some people become gods after death.
4. The followers build shrines at home and do offerings as general practices.