1. Christianity, the world’s largest religion, centers on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Its sacred text, the Bible, guides its followers in matters of faith and life. 
2. Islam is based on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad as recorded in the Qur’an. It emphasizes monotheism and submission to the will of Allah.
3. Hinduism, a complex and ancient religion from India, encompasses a wide array of beliefs and practices, with a focus on achieving liberation from the cycle of rebirth. 
4. Buddhism, founded by Siddhartha Gautama, or the Buddha, teaches the path to enlightenment through meditation and ethical living.
5. Sikhism, founded by Guru Nanak in the 15th century, emphasizes the belief in one God and the importance of selfless service. 
6. Judaism, one of the oldest monotheistic religions, focuses on the covenant relationship between God and the Hebrew people.
7. The Bahá’í Faith is a relatively new religion that emphasizes the unity of all people and religions.
8. Jainism, an ancient Indian religion, teaches a path to spiritual purity and enlightenment through disciplined nonviolence.
9. Shinto, an indigenous religion of Japan, is characterized by the worship of Kami (spirits associated with natural elements). 
10. Taoism, an ancient Chinese philosophy and religion, instructs believers on how to exist in harmony with the Tao, or the universe.

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