In the Wheel of Time series, there are elements of more than one religion. First off, with the reincarnation and cyclical way time moves in this series, its got elements of Buddhism and Hindhuism. But with having the Creator and the Dark One, it also has elements of Christianity (as well as the struggle between the two). Even the fact that people worship either the Creator or the Dark One reflects the religions in our world (the real world).
I also noticed that there seems to be only one religion in these books. Sure, there are elements of various religions in the series, but theres only one religion or belief system in this series. Actually, i find it pretty interesting that while some doubt the existence of the Creator or the Dark One, most do believe. I also realized that their belief in the Wheel of Time and that its turning is what allows their land to exist isn't so much religion as a fact of life.
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