Religion
Bahai
Bahai Founded The Bahä’i Faith began in 1844. Founder The Bahä’i Faith was founded in Persia (Iran) by Mirza Husayn Ali Nuri (1817-1892) known as Bahäulläh, the “Glory of.......More
Buddhism
Buddhism Founded 2,500 year ago in India Founder Gautama Siddhartha known as Buddha, who was the most recent in a long series of Buddhas. Major Scriptures “Tripitakä” (three baskets of wisdom).......More
Christianity
Christianity Founded Christianity began about 2,000 years ago in Canaan. Founder Christianity is based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth (Jesus Christ), believed to be the Son of God. He died in Jerusalem in 33.......More
Confucianism
Confucianism Founded Confucianism began 2,500 years ago in China. Founder Supreme Sage K’ung fu tsu (Confucius) and Second Sage Meng tzu (Mencius). Major Scriptures The Analects, Doctrine of the Mean,.......More
Hinduism
Hinduism Founded Hinduism is the world’s oldest living religion. It has no beginning as it predates recorded history. Hinduism: can be best defined as Sanätana Dharma, which is in essence the recognition of the.......More
Islam
Islam Founded About 1,400 years ago in Arabia. Founder Prophet Mohammed (early 7th century) Many Muslims believe that Prophet Mohammed is not the “founder” of Islam but he received the divine revelations.......More
Jainism
Jainism Founded Jainism is one of the oldest living religions. It has no beginning. It predates recorded history as per references indicated in Hindu religious scriptures. In ancient times it was known by many names.......More
Judaism
Judaism Founded Judaism began about 3,700 years ago in Canaan which now contains the State of Israel, Palestine and Jordan. Founder Abraham is the father of the Hebrew people (Jews). God established His.......More
Shintoism
Shintoism Founded Shinto is the indigenous religious tradition of Japan. Its roots lie deep in the prehistoric religious practices of the Japanese people. However, some believe that Shinto began around 2,500 - 3,000.......More
Sikhism
Sikhism Founded About 500 years ago in South Asian Region (India) Punjab. Founder Siri Guru Nanak (1469 – 1539 CE) Major Scriptures The main scripture is “Ädi Granth” (Guru Granth Sahib). It is.......More
Taoism
Taoism Founded Taoism began about 2,500 years ago in China. Founder Sage Lao tzu is the founder to whom Confucius describes as a dragon riding the wind and clouds. Major Scriptures The Tao te Ching or Book.......More
Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrianism Founded Zoroastrianism began 2,600 years ago in Persia. Founder Spenta Zarathustra (628 - 551 BC) known as Prophet Zoroaster. Major Scriptures The sacred literature of Zoroastrianism is the Zend.......More