It’s time to get holy, holy, holy with the easiest religions to study, convert to and follow.
I went to Catholic school at the beginning of my life. It brought to me some interesting experiences. The best was having a separate gym class uniform and the worst was getting in deep trouble for squirting juice drink into a plastic bag of grapes. I also enjoyed the parade on All Saints day, when we would dress up as our name saint and walk through the school singing “Oh When the Saints Come Marching In.” My saint was martyred in a vat of boiling tar. Unfortunately for my creative costuming ideas, we were meant to come in dressed the way the saint lived, not the way they died.
Everyone believes something different I guess. That statement is obviously true about a high being or religion. People around the globe have their own beliefs. There are so many choices as to what religion you want to practice.
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As a child, the religion your parents practice is the religion you practice as well. That is why I was stuck NOT getting the Confirmation name of my choosing. When you reach the age where you can choose your own, you may stick to what you practiced since you were a kid or you may convert to a religion of your choice. If you are interested in converting–if you like dressing up in a sheet and singing, Catholicism has room!–you must first evaluate the tenets of the religion. You must think deliberately about where your beliefs match up and if you are willing and able to follow the rules or restrictions of practicing the faith. Of course, you must be serious in this endeavor and not disrespectful to those who have chosen it–whether or not it’s right for you.
The religion that has the greatest followers around the world is Christianity. This includes Catholics and Protestants. We also have Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism. They are dominant in respective countries, for example, Hinduism is the majority religion in India.
Certainly, religion is also one of the reasons why some people are divided–it is often a reason for conflict, war, and discrimination. For example the immigration ban from the executive order signed by President Donald Trump. This affects seven Muslim countries and extends to 90 days while the ban on admission of refugees is 120 days. Religion should not be a reason why we are not united, instead it should be a way to understand that so many of us humans believe in God, Allah, Buddha, and other terms we call the Almighty–or we don’t and that’s okay too. Religion should not be the reason why bullying starts, it should be a way of accepting the diversity in us. Religion should be the root of respect and understanding.
Although I have mentioned a few religions already which could be included in our list, we have gathered the processes on how easy it is to study, convert to and follow specifics religions. They have different ways for you to be indoctrinated in their faith. Some need serious understanding and practice before you are recognized, others just require the feeling of wanting to follow the religion as sufficient, then you are already in, or “more easily” allowed to become a member.
The ones on this list of easiest religions to study, convert to and follow are those that don’t require others to convert. Since religion is growing we can also evaluate which are gaining members at the quickest rate. To do so, check out our article on the 5 Fastest Growing Religions in Europe and the World.
We ranked them by requirements. Some religions take the time to convert, like Judaism, which requires 2 years; for others, like Islam, you have to learn new language to read Quran. Therefore for the purposes of this list the easiest are the ones that don’t have many rituals or scriptures to learn for new members.
Without further ado, here is our list of easiest religions to study, convert to and follow.
6. Islam
We are continuing our list of easiest religions to study, convert to and follow with Islam that is one of the biggest religions in the world, and Christians are especially attracted to convert to it, because of its simplicity and doctrine that says that “all that believes in it are equal.” But we will have to put it on the last spot for being easiest to study, as the religious text of Islam, the Quran, is written in Arabic. So, if you don’t know Arabic, you should first take Arabic classes to fully understand Islam, as reading the Quran is one of the first steps to convert to Islam.
Alongside reading the Quran, you should understand the true meaning of becoming a Muslim. When you are able to do these, you can talk to an Imam, the equivalent of priest or pastor in Christianity, and say the shahada which goes “La ilaha illallah, Muhammadur rasulullah”. It means “I testify that there is no other god but Allah, and Muhammad is God’s messenger (prophet).” You should have a witness at your recitation to become officially part of the Muslim community.
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5. Judaism
Judaism that ranked 5th on our list of easiest religions to study, convert to and follow has branches such as Reform, Reconstructionist, Conservative, and Orthodox. You must decide what branch you want to practice. You may research before hand about Judaism, consult your parents about it and if you are ready talk to a rabbi about the process.
It will take two or more years to complete the conversion. During these years, you will spend it on studying different organizations and live a Jewish life. A test will be given to you to check how much you’ve learned. Upon passing all these, a conversion ceremony will be scheduled.
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4. Catholicism
Catholicism, the next on the list of easiest religions to study, convert to and follow has three steps, the duration depends on how ready the person is in following the Catholicism faith and need to be prepared to connect with the faith. The first step to becoming a Catholic is being baptized. “Catechumen” is a term used to refer to those preparing to be baptized. The second step is the rite of election when the person deepens their commitment to repentance and conversion. This is normally done on the first Sunday of Lent. The final step, which lasts 50 days between Easter and Pentecost Sunday or the Easter Season, is concluded when the new Christian is strengthened in their faith by further instructions about what being a Catholic really means.
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3. Buddhism
Buddhism, next in line on our list of easiest religions to study, convert to and follow doesn’t require others to convert as the ones who want to become Buddhists are required to do, or, as what they call, accept the five precepts although this varies on the school of Buddhism. One reason why Christians convert to Buddhism is to become more patient. Buddhism is based on Siddhartha Gautama’s teachings.
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2. Hinduism
The second place on our list of easiest religions to study, convert to and follow goes to Hinduism that preaches that there is no need for conversion as long as the person is willing to seek it. You can look for Hindu temples or organizations and know what’s needed in joining. You must be active in their ritual worship. Practice yoga and meditation is also a part of Hinduism; Hinduism is all about practice.
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1. Sikhism
Sikhism doesn’t require a formal ceremony or ritual to become one. Practicing yoga, attending Sikh camps and feel that you are connected to God through Sikhism, then you are already one, which is why this is the easiest religions to study, convert to and follow. A Sikh avoids vices like alcohol, drugs, smoking, and illicit sex. Those who practice Sikhism are people who got involved or practice Kundalini Yoga. Sikhism is founded by Guru Nanak.
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Following a religion is a personal choice depending on your own beliefs so, of course you cannot just decide which process is less painful for you to follow.
