Religion is a powerful but sensitive topic in many parts of the world. It is powerful in the sense that it gives a person comfort in their beliefs and practices. A particular religion that reflects the acceptance of a person's beliefs and practices would be Hinduism. Hinduism is one of the oldest religions that exist in our world today. It is widely practiced throughout the world, especially in the West. Hinduism can sometimes be misunderstood, as some people don't really know how to interpret it. What exactly is Hinduism? Exploring the many themes of this particular religion helps answer the many questions raised by others. As mentioned above, Hinduism is one of the oldest religions that still exist today. It originated in India but there are many Hindus in other countries, especially in Western cultures. This particular religion is intriguing in that it does not have a single founder, but rather is a type of religion that has evolved over thousands of years. It has been said that the people of India have developed Hinduism over the years. There are many hypotheses about the beginning of Hinduism, but most of them cannot be confirmed. It is only known that some Hindu practices can be traced back thousands of years based on the information obtained. Many say that it all began in the Vedic period, which is the time when the people of the Indus Valley were supposedly invaded by the Aryans. The invasion of the Aryans (Indo-European culture) is just a theory but still appears in history. During the Vedic period, the Vedas were composed. The Vedas are considered one of the oldest sacred texts of ancient India. It consisted of all the original scriptures of the Hindu teachings, which are said to be...... half of the paper......rld today. It is slightly different in that it accepts other religions. They do not believe that any religion is better than the other as this religion is very open and tolerant. Many Hindus may have different beliefs and practices, but if they call themselves Hindus, then they are Hindus. There is no specific belief system that a Hindu can follow other than the most common beliefs, mentioned above. The important concept to remember about Hinduism is that life is sacred. It is essential to live life with good morals and love others, without causing harm to anything or anyone. The most important beliefs among Hindus are truth, honesty and non-violence. Hinduism is fascinating as it has been practiced for thousands of years and many of today's religions could be said to have evolved from some ideas of this particular religion.