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Which of the following would a Jain do to practice their idea of ahimsa?

a. avoid stepping on an ant
b. throw a brick through a window in protest
c. eat meat on Fridays
d. worship Aten the sun god

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The correct answer is option A) Avoid Stepping on an Ant

Jains are an ancient religion that originated in modern-day India and believe in in compassion towards every living object.

Ahimsa is a sanskrit word that roughtly translate to as 'harmlessness or non-violence'

Jains believe every living being should be handled with mercy and respect and they practice Ahimsa, a form of self-restraint against all kinds of violince, no matter how little.

Hence, even stepping on an ant would be considered harmful and violent in their religion, something they avoid.

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