Submitted by oufan4life on June 24, 2008

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Hinduism

Hinduism
A few thoughts come to mind when one hears the word Hinduism, people being reincarnated or people worshiping a cow. What this paper will try to explain is what makes up the Hindu religion, the cultural and societal influences, and the desire for liberation from earthly existence.
Hinduism is a term given to the vast majority of the religious beliefs and practices of the people of India. Today the preferred name for Hinduism is Sanatana Dharma which means eternal or ageless religion. Among the other religions in India’s subcontinent are Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism (Fisher, 2005). Hinduism is a very unique religion compared to other religions around...

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