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Do you know which are the Largest religions in the world? Religion is something that is not discussed; we should always respect the beliefs of people. It is possible to have 330 million Gods divided into various religions and doctrines. You will notice below there are several religions of Indian origin mainly due to its population of 1.21 billion and to the fact that it has spread all over the world, especially Hinduism.
Among so many different doctrines exist in this list of the top 10 largest religions in the world. Religion, as a whole, boils down to a set of cultural systems and beliefs, with worldviews, and established symbols relating to spirituality, humanity, and moral values. Here is the list of the Top 10 Largest Religions in the World.
10: Bahá’í – 7 Million Followers
The Bahá’í religion, commonly called the Bahá’í Faith, teaches the value of unity and equality to all people. Its followers, known as Bahá’ís, believe that Bahá’u’lláh (founder 1817 – 1892) is the prophet sent by God, similar to the coming of Jesus and Muhammad. They believe in a single God; However, it is taught that all religions are manifestations of God, through their founders, Krishna, Abraham, Buddha, Moses, Jesus, and Mohammed. The founder states that the Bahá’í Faith inaugurates a new prophetic cycle, subsequent to other religions.
The Bahá’í Faith is the youngest of the great world religions. Most followers live in Asia (3.6 million), Africa (1.8 million) and Latin America (900,000).
Here is the list of top 10 countries with the highest Bahá’í population:
India 1,897,651
The United States 512,864
Kenya 422,782
Vietnam 388,802
Democratic Republic of Congo 282,916
Philippines 275,069
Iran 251,127
Zambia 241,112
South Africa 238,532
Bolivia 215,359.
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9: Judaism – 14 Million Followers
Number 9 on this list of the 10 largest religions is Judaism. Originating in the Middle East around the 8th century BC, Judaism is composed of three main branches, orthodox, conservative and reformist Judaism. Although they are similar, they differ in elements related to biblical interpretation and specific practices.
It is one of the three main Abrahamic religions, and by definition, it is the religion, philosophy, and way of life of the Jewish people. It is an expression of the relationship and covenant developed between God and the Children of Israel, according to religious Jews. Judaism occupies the eighth position among the 10 largest religions in the world.
Here is the list of the top 10 countries with the largest population of Jews.
The United States 6,588,065
Israel 5,907,500
France 493,600
Canada 375,000
The United Kingdom 291,000
Russia 194,000
Argentina 181,800
Germany 119,000
Australia 97,300
Brazil 95,300
