God in Jainism

In Jainism, 'god' is something a bit different than in some other religions. Jains believe that any living being or thing that has a soul - including humans, animals, and plants - can reach a perfect spiritual state, a state where they won't have to be reborn anymore. They believe that this can be achieved by living a good life and following the five main teachings of the religion. Because of this, they don't rely on a single god to reach this spiritual perfection; they try to reach it themselves through their own practices. People who are believed to have reached this perfect spiritual state are called Tirthankaras, or 'ford-makers'. Some Jains do still pray to these Tirthankaras, asking for help and guidance, but they don't see these people as gods like gods in other religions; they are seen as spiritual teachers.