Topics
Every major theme in sacred literature. See how 25+ traditions approach the questions that define human existence.
Browsing sacred texts by topic lets you see how the world's religions each speak to a shared human theme, whether that is love, death, forgiveness, or justice. Instead of reading one scripture at a time, you can follow a single question across traditions and compare how Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and others have answered it. Choose a topic below to search the texts for passages that speak to it.
Common Questions
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What does it mean to browse sacred texts by topic?+
It means following a single theme, such as love, death, or prayer, across many different scriptures, rather than reading one book from start to finish. It is a way to see how various traditions approach the same question.
What topics can I explore?+
You can explore themes such as love, death, prayer, forgiveness, wisdom, justice, suffering, peace, compassion, hope, and many more that run through the world’s sacred literature.
Do different religions agree on these topics?+
They often share the questions but answer them in their own ways. Reading across traditions shows both the common ground, such as the value of compassion, and the distinctive views each faith holds.
What sacred texts are included?+
The topics draw on texts from more than 25 traditions in the U-God library, including the Bible, the Quran, the Torah, the Bhagavad Gita, the Dhammapada, and many others.
How do I find passages on a topic?+
Click any topic below and U-God searches the library for passages across traditions that speak to it, so you can read and compare them side by side.