Practices & Rituals
I selected rituals and practices because I feel as though it varies so much in many different religions and many people don’t fully understand what other religions practice or why. Religious rituals are not just window dressing for the core beliefs of a religious tradition; ritual practices form identity and sustain tradition.
In Christianity, which is the religion I study, we have worship services that include singing, prayer and a sermon. At home, most practicing Christians pray regularly and many read the Bible this helps Christians maintain our relationship with God, maintain their faith in God and peace of mind. However, People who practice Hindu religion have a completely different form of devotion that usually takes the form of rituals and practices associated with sculptures and images of gods in home shrines. With regard to the latter, traditional Hindus are expected to pass through four stages (ashramas) over the course of their life, in which they practice different forms of yoga.
Rituals are also important to the Jain faith because it is through rituals that beliefs and values are expressed. The Jain religion practice monasticism; a specific way of living, worship, and meditation. Buddhism incorporates a variety of rituals and practices, which are intended to aid in the journey to enlightenment and bring blessings on oneself and others. For example, the practice of meditation is central to nearly all forms of Buddhism, and comes directly from Buddha’s experiences and teachings. Chinese religion is not an organized, unified system of beliefs and practices however they share some common practices and rituals such as ancestor

worship, prayer and longevity practices. Although, different religions have different rituals and practices; the importance and reason for their rituals is equal. Religious ideas, belief, and faith