Title: Discussion Post Number 4 – Deities in Jainism
Course: REL 201 RTZ > Section: Week 4 - Jainism

Discussion Post Number 4

Title:  Deities in Jainism

Points: 25 points (see Discussion Rubric for details: (Discussion Rubric.docx)

Jainism does not believe in a god(s) who created, destroyed or managed the universe.  Jains believe that time and the universe is eternal.  However, Jains do believe in multiple gods. What are the roles and purposes of the gods?  Why do Jains believe that gods exist and how do these god function within the universe?