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What are the similarities and differences between Christianity and Buddhism?
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Similarities:
 • Both religions emphasize the importance of living a moral life and gaining spiritual wisdom.-Both Buddhism and Christianity emphasize the need for faith and the importance of repentance.
 • Both religions have complex systems of beliefs, rituals and spiritual practices.Differences:
 • Christianity is based on belief in one God whereas Buddhism is a non-theistic religion.-Christianity teaches that salvation is achieved through belief in God and salvation will be granted through faith in Jesus while Buddhism believes in enlightenment through following the Four Noble Truths.-Christianity emphasizes the idea of original sin while Buddhism emphasizes the idea of karma, which is based on the concept of cause and effect.