Battle of the Prophets. It's On.

When it all comes boiled down, it seems that the teachings of Jesus Christ are fairly similar to the teachings of Zoroastrianism, Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Socratic belief, with scattered differences here and there. First up: Jesus vs. Zoroastrianism. The teachings of the two are similar in that they both call for and encourage honest treatment of others and honest behavior. However, while Jesus preached that his followers should acknowledge their only one God, followers of Zoroastrianism believed in several deities in addition to Ahura Mazda, their supreme deity. In the case of Confucianism, one may observe a great deal of similarities to the teachings of Jesus. Predominant is the belief of treating others kindly, as one would want to be treated themselves. This high regard for respect permeates Jesus's teachings. In this same way, the teachings of Jesus are similar to Daoism as well. Daoism teaches that one should be like water, and "benefit all." This belief mirrors the similarity between Confucianism and the teachings of Jesus - that one should be kind to all and treat all with respect. Strengthening this similarity is the fact that Jesus also taunt to his followers that they should help others - just as Daoist followers were taught to benefit all. Jesus taught that the poor should be assisted, which draws a tie of similarity to Buddhism. Buddhist teachings extended to the lower caste members, allowing them a chance to better their lives. One may argue that this is aligned with Jesus's preaching for assistance to the poor, and the appeal of his teachings to the poor. In addition, like the past faiths mentioned, Buddhism also preached for correct, kind behavior - another similarity to the teachings of Jesus. Hinduist ideas preached of a reward to those who lived religiously and morally and followed these religious laws. This is similar to Jesus's teachings that one may be admitted to heaven with religious and moral behavior in life. It may also be argued that the Hindu belief in salvation of the soul is like Jesus's preaching of a happier life in heaven. Finally, Socratic teachings are similar to the teachings of Jesus as several other of the previously mentioned faiths are. Like Jesus, Socrates taught of leading honest lives and being good to one's neighbor.