Hinduism
"The River"
Hinduism Facts
The history of Hinduism is said to be very unclear. It has be traced back as far as 2000 B.C. There is not a clear founder for Hinduism.
Mandir
Hindu Temple
Murti
An sacred item to the people of Hinduism that they worship.
Caste System
You are born into a certain caste and depending on how you lived your life before you die determines what caste you are renincarnated into.
OM (or AMU)
The word "om" is used in the beginning of every prayer, it is also said to represent the aspect of God: The Brahma (A), The Vishnu (U), The Shiva (M)
Sacred Text of Hinduism (Vedas)
Basic Practice
Focuses on the devotion to God or several gods.This devotion usually takes the form of rituals and practices associated with sculptures and images of gods in home shrines.
Sin and Hell
Believes in no mortal sin and no eternal hell. They believed in a caste system and the sins they had in there life affected where they where put after they died. (http://www.hinduismtoday.com/modules/smartsection/item.php?itemid=3217 )
Heaven and Salvation
Salvation is for everyone and no one is denied.(http://waypub.fatcow.com/ed/hindusalvation.html)
You get to heaven though good deeds.(http://www.hinduwebsite.com/heavenhell.asp)
Rich and Poor
Wealth is a meaning of positive value and is beneficial, but wealth doesn't mean you get more power or anything. (http://berkleycenter.georgetown.edu/essays/hinduism-on-wealth-and-poverty)
Creation
Believe that a woman (Aditi) gave birth to gods and they formed and created the shape of the earth. (http://www.hinduwebsite.com/hinduism/concepts/creation.asp)
Marriage
Marriage is very sacred to them. Its primary purpose is procreation and continuation of life upon earth. (http://www.hinduwebsite.com/marriage.asp)
Abortion
They don't like abortion. They belief in life and nonviolence so taking someone life is frowned upon. (http://www.fnsa.org/fall98/murti1.html)
How Hinduism Began