While Hinduism is centered around a supreme being, Buddhism and Confucianism are centered around the teachings of a man and Daoism is centered around a concept, the religions share similarities. Each encourages moral behavior, charity and respect for the universe.

In addition, three of the world’s religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—share a common origin: all three trace their beginnings to the biblical figure of Abraham. There is incredible diversity within each religion in terms of how members define their connections to it.

Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism all have similar and different qualities. The basic beliefs and concepts of Confucianism are similar to Taoism in the sense that they want peace and good behavior. The Buddhists, on the other hand, strictly have the purpose to reach Nirvana and follow the four noble truths.

I would say Judaism is the most strict since there is no concept of mercy in Judaism. It’s always eye for an eye, hand for a hand, or stoning to death, or killing of men, women, elderly, children for treason of someone from a tribe.

As of 2000, the six states and provinces reported to have the lowest rate of religious adherence in North America were Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, Alaska, Nevada, and West Virginia.

The figures ranged from 63% in Mississippi to 23% in Vermont. The most religious region of the United States is American Samoa (99.3% religious)….U.S. states and D.C.

Over the centuries, Christianity grew in numbers as it spread around the world, often through missionaries and colonizers. The second most widely practiced religion is Islam, with an estimated 1.8 billion followers worldwide.

Here’s How For a Muslim, every action begins with your intention: Quietly, to yourself, make the intention to embrace Islam as your faith. Say the following words with clarity of intention, firm faith, and belief: Say: “Ash-hadu an la ilaha ill Allah.” (I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah.)