In our world there are thousands if not 100s of thousands of beliefs or religions, Sanskrit is the oldest written language so as far as written down belief's, Hinduism has been recorded for 5000 plus years. Australian aboriginal beliefs are said to date as long ago as 60,000 years.
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all Abrahamic religion or of the book (Bible), dates back to 1800 BC.
Population wise Christen number 2 to 3 billion including many cults and not necessary followers of Jesus Christ, the growth is greatest in Asia and Africa.
Muslim's number about 1.6 billion, 87% Sunni, 12% Shia 1% off shuts of both. Is the fastest growing do to young population and efforts.
Hindu's number about 1 billion.
Buddhist's number about 350 million.
There are 7 billion human beings in our world, 65 to 70% are under the age of 30, the masses of young in Asia, Africa, and South America.
No comments needed except do stop and think what do these facts really mean.
This is 2014, respect for all, torrance toward others, to strive for education and understanding, these our the things that humanity's must follow. Then again this is the information age, micros revolution and it's here now, we live at this remarkable point in man's on going evolution. We can use our level of wealth and knowledge to move forward toward a better world, the future depends on witch wolf inside each of us will you feed ?
I talk about our belief's systems because to one of these beliefs each is born into, often forms the very basses of our thought on many subjects. It dose effect each every human beings thinking, to admit or understand that is best.
My own concept stated at http://www.vidanusa.com home page, please do take a look.
Born on a farm in Iowa, lived the American dream.
US Marine Corp. Medical Retired in 1967. Returning to Vietnam 1969 to 1975 as a civilian, worked in the evacuation of Vietnam April in 1975.
Lived in Iran for 2 years, departing after the revolution.
Worked in Saudi Arabia for 20 years for Saudi Aramco, 1979 to 1999. Early Retirement.
Worked for a USA oil drilling company Transocean drilling medical retirement in 2006.
Married to a beautiful special lady from Vietnam for 43 years.
In 2008 I started to write a book, drawing on what I have learned, saw and lived in my life. I hope to help others to think of our world with just a bit more depth with a little more honesty - understanding. I believe all have something to share, this is why I Write.
( Experience is a knowledge not gained by words, but by Sight, Sound, Victories, Failure, Sleeplessness, Devotion, Love. The Human experience and Emotions of this Earth. Of ones self, of Other men, and perhaps too, A little Faith, Reverence for things you cannot see....... By: Adlai Stevenson. )
Happiness is oh so simple, a thankful heart the beginning of wisdom.
Richard L Iverson
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