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Asia is one of the world's most populous and largest Continent s, with millions of different peoples following a wide variety of different '''religions'''. Asia was the birthplace of most of the world's mainstream Religion s including Hinduism , Judaism , Buddhism , Christianity , and Islam , as well as many other beliefs. MODERN RELIGIONS IN ASIA Abrahamic religions See Also: Abrahamic religion Bahá'í Faith Christianity See Also: Christianity Christianity in Asia is a minority religion but widespread. Only two countries are predominantly Christian- the Philippines , the 4th largest Catholic Nation in the world, and East Timor . There is also a large Christian community (40%) in Lebanon . There are also many Christians in China , Korea , Russia , Israel and India . Roman Catholicism is the second largest religion in Vietnam . Islam Islam originated in Arabia , south west Asia, when Prophat Muhammad (SAW) reported receiving revelations from God. Soon after his death, Islam had spread to Syria , Persia and Egypt . Judaism Qadiani Dharmic religions See Also: Dharmic religion Buddhism Hinduism See Also: Hinduism and Confucianism Jainism Sikhism Taoic religions See Also: Taoic religion Shinto Shinto is more or less unique to Japan . Taoism Taoism originated in China . It is based on the teachings of Laozi . Zen Buddhism incorporated much of Taoist philosophy. Animism Shamanism Shamanism has historically been practised in northern Asia as far west as northern Europe . Zoroastrianism SEE ALSO |
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