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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



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