Asia is the most populous continent in the world with millions of different people as well as following many different beliefs. Examples of major beliefs system in Asia are Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Christianity.
- Islam
Islam has the largest adherent religion in Asia which consist of billion of followers all over Asia. There are 100 millions each of adherents found in south Asia and south east Asia, known as the home of populous Muslim countries, together with Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India having more than 100 millions of adherents each.
- Hinduism
Hinduism has the second largest adherent religion in Asia having closed to 1 billion adherents and known as the oldest religion in the world. Hinduism is the majority religion followed in India and Nepal. Hinduism also has followers in Asian countries like Bhutan, Fiji, Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Singapore.
- Buddhism
Buddhism is the 3rd largest religion in Asia and 4th in the world. The root word of this religion is Buddha, that came from the founder named Siddartha Gautama which was also called Buddha. Exercising the most influence or control for this religion were seen in most countries like India, Nepal, Philippines, Russia, China, Japan, Laos and more.
- Confucianism
Confucianism was founded by the famous philosopher Confucius in China. This religion has tremendous influence on culture and history of East Asian countries that focuses on moral, social, political, philosophical and quasi-religious systems.
- Christianity
Christianity is one of the most widespread strong minority religions in Asia. This religion has more believers in countries like Cyprus, Greek Orthodox, Philippines, East Timor, Armenia and Georgia. There are also large Christian community in Lebanon, Syria and China.
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