That's a great question. I would think that Jainism is the most like Buddhism. They are both Dharmic religions with very similar beliefs.
Rites are not important in most religions and not used in most religions.
Hindu
Hinduism and Buddhism share many common effects on each other. Like Austerity (tapaḥ) Purity (shaucham) and Compassion (dayā) being part of both religions.
A number of religions developed out of Christianity. The most important of these is Islam.
According to the teachings of most Christian religions, angels are pure spirits - not "people", and hence the question of whether or not they can have children is moot.
Jesus is a prophet of God, not God made flesh, in most major religions. The central question is; did He rise from the dead or not? Was He the Holy Spirit incarnate or just a man? You decide.
Hinduism and Buddhism share many common effects on each other. Like Austerity (tapaḥ) Purity (shaucham) and Compassion (dayā) being part of both religions.
That is a debatable question Most society's have religions within them. whether they are a requirement is another question. In modern societys the brightest and best dont have religions and if they do it is often in order to make an impression on a heir achy that discriminates against anyone that claims to be free from religion.
In most cultures, white.
We recognize all religions. Lutheranism is the most common.
Most major religions do, there are too many to list.