This religion does not believe in absolute truth but teaches that truth is relative to how each person views truth and reality; therefore there isn't a concept of sin only karma. The goal then is to do enough good to counteract any bad karma.

The main purpose of life is to lead an ethical life. After death each person continues existence as a kami.

This religion denies that people are born in sin and that there is a divine spirit or essence in each person with the potential for good or evil.

This religion focuses on ethical behavior in government and interpersonal relations. The afterlife or the soul is not addressed but ancestor worship is condoned, but more as an ethical system out of respect.

This religion teaches that sin is a construct of man to control and manipulate. It believes that goodness is in everyone and that due to the idea of sin being taught man's natural capacity to do good is perverted causing man to lose his natural goodness.

This religion believes that due to bondage to the "five evils" (ego, anger, greed, attachment and lust) the soul is condemned to numerous reincarnations. Those who are able to overcome these evils will be released from reincarnation and achieve union with God.

This religion does not have a concept of original sin or karma. It attributes unfortunate events as sin, but states that they are not caused by individuals but rather external factors. Followers can become purified of these external factors at shrines.

The fundamental principle of this religion is that "all is suffering." Salvation comes when Nirvana is attained and a person is released from the cycle of suffering into sunya "the great void."

There is not a concrete view of sin, in part because the view of God is not clear. The only actions that could be considered sin is violation of the five great principles. This idea makes it very difficult to witness to people who practice this due to the fact that they do not see themselves as sinners.

Very similar to Buddhism, this religion believes that the human soul will go through thousands of reincarnation cycles and much suffering until finally achieving "moksha" (liberation). When this happens the soul dissolves into Brahman (the universe).