Why Jainism Is The World's Most Peaceful Religion

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Jainism is revered for its commitment to nonviolence and respect for the natural world. So what is this religion of peace?

Learn More:
BBC: Jainism at a Glance
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/jainism/ataglance/glance.shtml

The New York Times: India Police Pressed to Act in Girl's Death After Fast
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/16/world/asia/india-jain-fasting-death.html

Pew Research Center: The Global Religious Landscape
http://www.pewforum.org/2012/12/18/global-religious-landscape-other/

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Written by: Jennie Butler
Edited by: Alex Estevez
Produced by: Cailyn Bradley, Semany Gashaw & Lauren Ellis

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