Subtracting Jesus’ age of “about 30 years” when preaching Subtracting 30 years, it appears that Jesus was born in 1-2 BC. However, if the phrase “about 30” is interpreted to mean 32 years old, this could fit a date of birth just within the reign of Herod, who died in 4 BC.

The word Hindu is an exonym, and while Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world, many practitioners refer to their religion as Sanātana Dharma (Sanskrit: सनातन धर्म, lit. ”the Eternal way”), which refers to the idea that its origins lie beyond human history, as revealed in the Hindu texts.

Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion, according to many scholars, with roots and customs dating back more than 4,000 years. Today, with about 900 million followers, Hinduism is the third-largest religion behind Christianity and Islam.

Yahweh

The word Hindu is an exonym, and while Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world, many practitioners refer to their religion as Sanātana Dharma (Sanskrit: सनातन धर्म, lit.

Ancient (before AD 500)

Exclusivism in other religions While most attention of exclusivism points toward Christianity, many religions have a branch that falls into the exclusivist category.

Religious pluralism is both an opportunity and a problem. It can be an opportunity because when multiple religious beliefs coexist, it allows for a greater exchange of ideas and worldviews. It also enables people increased freedom to choose their personal faith because they are exposed to a variety of possibilities.

Religious pluralism is the state of being where every individual in a religiously diverse society has the rights, freedoms, and safety to worship, or not, according to their conscience. This definition is founded in the American motto e pluribus unum, that we, as a nation, are gathered together as one out of many.

Jones (March 1994) disagreed with the resolution that “religion and science are separate and mutually exclusive realms of human thought” (p. 186), and he proposed several similarities that may serve as a common ground for interaction between religion and science.

Religious diversity is the fact that there are significant differences in religious belief and practice. It has always been recognized by people outside the smallest and most isolated communities. In contrast, exclusivist approaches say that only one religion is uniquely valuable.

Most of the religions and denominations point to one God. But many religions and denominations have evolved over the centuries and many are still forming to connect or have a relationship with one God.

Those who practice double belonging claim to be an adherent of two different religions at the same time or incorporate the practices of another religion into their own faith life. It is increasing with globalisation.