Hinduism
Foundation
There is no founder of Hinduism, practices of Hinduism date back to 5500 BCE.
Basic Practices/Beliefs
- Beliefs
- Truth is eternal.
- Brahman is Truth and Reality.
- The Vedas are the ultimate authority.
- Everyone should strive to achieve dharma.
- Individual souls are immortal.
- The goal of the individual soul is moksha.
World Practices
Sacred Text
They refer to the sacred text as "The Vedas" or the "Book of Knowledge".
Heaven
Your soul goes to heaven then comes back to earth to be reborn again.
Creation
Brahma creates the material world, which is often called the "one-quarter creation,"
Poor and Rich
Today Hindu temples continue to promote charitable and community activities.
Salvation
Salvation 1) The Pre-Vedic Period, 3500 B.C.-2000 B.C.; 2) The Vedic-Period, 2000-1000 B.C.; 3) The Brahamic Period 600-250 B.C.; and 4) the Devotional Period 250 B.C.-250 A.D.
Marriage
Hindus believe that the marriage relationship extends beyonds one's life.
Abortion
Hinduism is therefore generally opposed to abortion except where it is necessary to save the mother's life.
How Hinduism Began