Hinduism
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Hinduism
Religions of the World
11/25/2007
Hinduism is a very complicated religion from an outsiders prospective. When I think about it I never have really given any thought to what Hinduism is, so what is this religion, what do they believe in, what are the social and cultural influences and what is the desire for liberation from earthly existence?
The Hindus lack a uniting belief system then what is the system they use. Hinduism is just as much a social class as it is a religion. They use what is called a Caste system which is a hereditary social class among Hindus; stratified according to ritual purity (Dictionary) each caste has its own rules for living. There are know to be four basic caste or social classes the first is a Brahman a member is of the highest, or priestly, class among the Hindus. Next is the Kshatriyas or warrior known for upholding justice