Aungon, Micah R.

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Islam Vs. Confucianism

Religions have an important role in our society, and continues to teach about the importance
of life. Religious practices and beliefs are different for everyone. This is simply because there are several
types of religions that we're following. Some of the religions are Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism,
Confucianism, and Christianity. There are few differences, and similarities in every religions. Many
religions are monotheistic or believing only in one God. Mostly religions are polytheistic or having a
different or many gods.Lastly, the aesthetic religion or they don't believe on the existence of supreme
being or God.

In this Comparison paper, it covers the Islam and Confucianism differences and similarities. Islam
is a monotheistic religion, meaning they believe in one God which is Allah, while Confucianism is a
atheistic religion, meaning they don't believe on the existence of supreme being or God. The servant of
the Islam is called Muslim while Confucianism is Confucian. Islam believes in Angel, heaven and hell
while Confucianism is not. The founder of Islam is Muhammad while Confucianism is Confucious. In
Islam, Muhammad is considered as a prophet or last prophet in their religion, while Confucious is a
teacher who teaches the old belief system. Confucianism focuses on the role or your function as a part
of society and how you'll develop yourself as a human. It is a system of beliefs that more on social and
ethical philosophy rather than religion. In Islam, they believe on the salvation for those who follows
Allah, and for the sinners will be comnended, but they believe that those sinners who have genuine
repentance results in Allah's forgiveness and they will enter into paradise upon death. In the Sacred
Scripture of the Islam, Qur'an is the most popular because it contains of revelation and teachaings of
Allah. And because the Confucianism is a atheistic, they don't do prayers while Islam praying five time a
day because it's their beliefs and giving a respect to Allah. Although, Islam and Confucianism have a
differences, but both of them gave an great impact on their followers.

We have different religions, and it's up on us on what we're going to believe and how we're
going to adapt it . Religion can help us on doing good things. Sometimes, It's good to explore yourself or
solve a mystery that make your beliefs and perspective more knowledgeable. Don't limit yourself for the
reason of the rules of your religions. As long as you're right and you don't hurt others. As long as, God is
in your soul and heart, you will be safe. God can guide and be with you at all times.
Umali, Abdullah D. G

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Islam Vs. Christianity

We have different Religions in the world. Most of them believe in the existence of the supreme
being and they're some who don't believe. Many religions are polytheistic, meaning they have many
gods and some religions only believe in one God, meaning the religion is monotheistic. Most of the time,
religions have a great impact on every human being. Religion gave us hope, beliefs and a deeper purpose
in our lives. Religions gave us an oppurtunity to express our gratitude in God. Sometimes, we considered
religion as a home because we treat others as a family.

In this comparison paper, it focuses on the difference and similarities of Islam and Christianity.
The followers of Islam is called Muslims while Christianity is Christians. Islam is a monotheistic religion or
they believe only in one God which is Allah. Christianity is also a monotheistic religion but they have a lot
of saints. Islam don't celebrate Christmas and New Year, mostly they celebrated Ramadan and Eid-Al-
Adha while Christianity celebrated Christmas because it's symbolizes the birth of Jesus. The Sacred
Scripture of Christianity is the Holy Bible, it has a New Testament and Old Testament while Islam's Sacred
Scripture is Qur'an, it contains the revelation of Allah and his prophets. In Islam, Jesus is only a prophet
while in Christianity, he's considered as a God, the creator of the world. Muslims don't eat pork because
for them pork is the dirtiest meat and it against to their beliefs, while Christians can eat pork or any meat
they want and it is not against their beliefs. Islam don't use the " sign of the cross " while Christianity
uses it to symbolize the gratitude and respect for Jesus Christ. Islam and Christianity also have a
similarities, Islam and Christianity believes in heaven and hell. They kneeling on their own God to show a
respect and sincerity but Islam also facing the floor . In Christianity when they're praying, they used
rosary or they facing statue of their God or gods, while in Islam when they're praying, no statue or image
can be seen because it shows a disrespect to Allah. In Islam, their beliefs are very strict when it comes in
the clothes of women. Women are instructed to wear a hijab, meaning to cover their body. It's againts to
their religion if there is a women that wearing a sleeveless, shorts without a long dress that covers their
skin. While in Christianity, they're allowed to wear those exclusive clothes but when you're entering to
their church it is not allowed because it's shows disrespectful. Although, Christianity and Islam have a
different beliefs and perspective regarding to the creator of the world. They have a great influence to
every lives of everyone.

Religion can teach us on how to do good things. Religion also gave us a lesson on how our God
created this world. Don't forget that religion is only a tool of our God to be with him/her. Don't be afraid
to explore new things its because of the rules and beliefs of your religion. As long as, you have a God
inside your heart, mind and soul you're safe and never get lost. Explore new things, don't limit yourself
to know or discover new things regarding in God, as long as you're in a good path. God will always there
for you and he/she always looking at you.