Jainism, Taoism, and Lakhota Beliefs Religion has had a profound impact on the history of nations and how their citizens conduct themselves. Religion has been the cause of wars while also creating a sense of unity. Three religions or beliefs that have influenced today's world are Jainism, Taoism, and the animistic beliefs of the North American tribe, Lakhota. Jainism originated in ancient East India. It is a syncretistic religion, which is very similar to Hinduism …showed first 75 words of 870 total…

…showed last 75 words of 870 total…rituals would be done weekly and were taken very seriously. Religions and beliefs have been around since the very beginning. From one of the oldest known beliefs to the most recent cult, religion has influenced the way people live. Religion has unified nations and separated families, caused wars and death, and created a sense of belonging. The Lakhota beliefs, Taoism, and Jainism have affected daily lives and will continue to as long they have followers.