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[[Christianity]] in Asia is a minority religion but widespread. Only two countries are predominantly Christian- the [[Philippines]] and [[East Timor]]. There is also a large Christian community (40%) in [[Lebanon]]. There are also many Christians in [[China]], [[Christianity in Korea|Korea]], [[Russia]], [[Israel]] and [[India]]. [[Roman Catholicism]] is the second largest religion in [[Vietnam]]. |
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hina]], [[Christianity in Korea|Korea]], [[Russia]], [[Israel]] and [[India]]. [[Roman Catholicism]] is the second largest religion in [[Vietnam]]. |
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Revision as of 02:00, 17 January 2007
Asia is one of the world's most populous and largest continents, with millions of different peoples following a wide variety of different religions. Asia was the birthplace of most of the world's mainstream religions including Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as many other beliefs.
Modern religions in Asia
Animism
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Bahá'í Faith
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Buddhism
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Christianity
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Christianity in Asia is a minority fuck you.
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Hinduism
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Islam
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Islam originated in Arabia, south west Asia, when Muhammad reported receiving revelations from God. Soon after his death, Islam had spread to Syria, Persia and Egypt.
Jainism
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Judaism
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Qadiani
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Shinto
Shinto is more or less unique to Japan.
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Shamanism
Shamanism has historically been practised in northern Asia as far west as northern Europe.
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Sikhism
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Taoism
Taoism originated in China. It is based on the teachings of Laozi. Zen Buddhism incorporated much of Taoist philosophy.
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Zoroastrianism
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