The existence of a supreme being

The importance of empirical knowledge

The reality of the soul

The efficacy of religious rituals

Reality is composed of four elements: earth, water, fire, and air

Reality is composed of atoms and void

Reality is composed of consciousness

Reality is composed of Brahman

The soul is immortal and transmigrates after death

The soul is a product of the body and ceases to exist after death

The soul is a manifestation of Brahman

The soul is a bundle of mental states

There is a heaven and hell where people are rewarded or punished for their actions in this life

There is no afterlife and death is the end of existence

The soul transmigrates to another body after death

The soul merges with Brahman after death

Ethics are based on divine commandments

Ethics are based on social customs and traditions

Ethics are based on the pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of pain

Ethics are based on the realization of the true nature of reality

Free will is an illusion and all actions are predetermined

Free will is a fundamental aspect of human existence

Free will is a product of the interaction between the mind and the body

Free will is a gift from God

Knowledge is derived from divine revelation

Knowledge is derived from empirical observation and reason

Knowledge is derived from intuition and meditation

Knowledge is derived from the study of sacred texts

Religion is a necessary part of society and provides moral guidance

Religion is a source of superstition and should be abolished

Religion is a personal matter and should be tolerated

Religion is a tool of oppression and should be resisted

The rise of religious fundamentalism

The decline of traditional values

The increasing complexity of scientific knowledge

The growing popularity of New Age spirituality

A more critical and rational approach to religious beliefs

A greater emphasis on the importance of empirical evidence

A more naturalistic understanding of human nature

A more ethical and compassionate society