RELIGIONS
HINDUISM
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false
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The multiple gods and goddesses of Hinduism are a distinctive feature of the religion. However, Professor Julius Lipner explains that Hinduism cannot be considered polytheistic and discusses the way in which Hindu culture and sacred texts conceptualise the deities, as well as their role in devotional faith.
Detailed explanation-2: -Another pantheistic concept can be seen in Hinduism. In Hinduism, the only reality and supreme unity are Brahman. Brahman is the total of all that has ever or will ever exist. The worship of many gods and goddesses provides a way for Hindus to connect to the large pantheistic force of Brahman.
Detailed explanation-3: -While the majority of Hindus (61%) and Jains (54%) say there is “only one God with many manifestations, ‘’ most Muslims (66%), Christians (68%) and Sikhs (57%) say there is “only one God.” Meanwhile, fully one-third of Buddhists do not believe in God at all.