101. The World's Major Religions And Belief Systems The world s Major religions and Belief Systems. Unlike most belief systems that are less rigid in their external structures and may http://www.cftech.com/BrainBank/OTHERREFERENCE/RELIGION/MajorReligion.html

The World's Major Religions and Belief Systems Unlike most belief systems that are less rigid in their external structures and may be transmitted orally from one generation to the next, whether by family members or by religious leaders within the community, religious beliefs are organized and codified, often based on the teachings and writings of one or more founders of virtually every society that has ever existed. While religious beliefs are of great importance to those who hold them, the less formalistic belief systems variously referred to as animist or tribal religions, and adhered to by peoples all over the world have proven somewhat enigmatic to Western minds. The scope of this listing, therefore, deals only with those religions that most Westerners have at least a peripheral acquaintance with, ones that employ certain readily identifiable tenets, beliefs, and doctrines. Baha'i Baha'i has more than 5 million followers (as of 1996). It was founded by Mirza Husayn 'Ali Nuri, who took the name Baha'u'llah (Glory of God) while in exile in Baghdad. Baha'u'llah's coming had been foretold by Mirza Ali Mohammad, known as al-Bab, who founded Babism in 1844, from which the Baha'i faith grew. The central tenets of the Baha'i faith are the oneness of God, the oneness of humanity, and the common foundation of all religion. Baha'ists also believe in the equality of men and women, universal education, world peace, and the creation of a world federal system of government. Buddhism

102. Light Of Life Zainal Arifin's personal page on many of the world's religions. http://www.geocities.com/light_of_life9

Religion  Music Movies Humor ... What is religion?... LIGHT OF LIFE Webmaster: Zainal Arifin ©2001 Light of  life9. All rights reserved.

103. The Baha'i World -- Official Site Of The Baha'i Faith Bahá í community. world s independent religions, established in 235 countries and territories throughout the world. We come from http://www.bahai.org/

We are Bah¡'­s - members of the Bah¡'­ Faith, the second most widespread of the An overview of the Bah¡'­ Faith, including its main figures and institutions, basic teachings, history and community activities. In-depth articles on the Founders of the Bah¡'­ Faith, the source of its unity, and the succession of authority since the Faith's inception. Theological subjects, including the concept of God, our spiritual nature, the role of religion, prayer, and life after death. Selections from the Writings of Bah¡'u'll¡h, the B¡b, and `Abdu'l-Bah¡, the works of Shoghi Effendi, and the statements of the Universal House of Justice. An introduction to Bah¡'­s around the world; their activities; the World Centre of the Baha'i Faith; Bah¡'­ initiatives at the United Nations. Bah¡'­ statements and views on peace, global prosperity, governance at the international level, and the future of humanity as one people.

104. World Peace 2000 - Australia Organisation working in support of UNESCO Manifesto 2000, providing a forum for all religions, multicultural groups, and the people of the world to encourage world peace for 2000 years. History, events, links to related sites, and membership information. http://home.vicnet.net.au/~wp2000au/

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105. Global Calendar 2003 A multicultural educational resource which honors all religions and countries. Gives full and new moon, eclipse, meteor, and comet information. http://www.zapcom.net/phoenix.arabeth/1world.html

The One-World GLOBAL CALENDAR A Multi-Cultural Educational Resource Click to Enter GLOBAL CALENDAR 2003

106. Religion: An Overview Of The World's Religions An Overview of the world s religions. Introduction. It should be kept in mind at all times that no religion is monolithic. The summaries http://www.theology.edu/relig02.htm

An Overview of the World's Religions Introduction It should be kept in mind at all times that no religion is monolithic. The summaries that follow are just that: summaries. Each religion has numberless sects and differences of opinion over doctrine, politics and just about anything one can think of. Therefore, understand that the summaries are merely guidelines, giving a general overview of the religion, describing what the majority of that religion's adherents would agree is part of that religion. For more in depth analysis, it is recommended that the reader check a library and examine the relilgious writings and descriptions of each religion in depth. High God Concept The term "High God" is used by historians and anthropologists to designate the supreme deity found in many polytheistic religions. How is this "High God" understood? He is usually described as being located somewhere beyond the sky; utterly transcendent, he is removed from the world that he originally created - hense the term "high". It is, to some extent, almost deistic in its concept. According to the Encyclopaedia Britannica , there is an African proverb that describes the High God as follows: "God is on high and man is below. God is god and man is man. Each is at home; each in his own house."

107. Parliament Of The World's Religions PARLIAMENT OF THE world S religions Cape Town, South Africa * December 1 8, 1999. ORDER BY CONFERENCE CODE PWR99. If the Parliament http://www.conferencerecording.com/newevents/pwr99.htm

"PARLIAMENT OF THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS" Cape Town, South Africa * December 1 - 8, 1999 ORDER BY CONFERENCE CODE: PWR99 "If the Parliament of Religions has shown anything to the world it is this: It has proved to the world that holiness, purity and charity are not the exclusive possessions of any church in the world, and that every system has produced men and women of the most exalted character. In the face of this evidence, if anybody dreams of the exclusive survival of his own religion and the destruction of the others, I pity him from the bottom of my heart, and point out to him that upon the banner of every religion will soon be written, in spite of resistance: 'Help and not Fight', 'Assimilation and not Destruction', 'Harmony and Peace and not Dissension.'" Swami Vivekananada at the Final Session of the 1893 Parliament of Religions (Chicago) KEYNOTES AND PLENARY SESSIONS Wednesday Evening: Offering Sacred Practice This moving evening focuses on the theme of the Sacred Meal as a spiritual practice cherished in most of the world's spiritual traditions. Music, dance, storytelling will bring to life the power of ritual, liturgy, celebration and worship as modes of giving to one's own community and to others. Thursday Evening: Pursuing Universal Human Rights This evening will combine music, poetry, song and narrative in a powerful expression of the continuing struggle for human rights. Fittingly, the presentation will have a strong South African focus. (This Plenary Session has been designed by friends of the Parliament in Gauteng.)

108. Parliament Of The World S Religions The Second Centennial. Parliament of the world s religions. The second Parliament of the world s religions was held in Chicago August 28 Sept. 5, 1993. http://www.earthspirit.org/Parliament/parlinfo.html

The Second Centennial Parliament of the World's Religions A Parliament of the World's Religions, held initially in 1893, was the first major interfaith conference in recorded history, bringing together eastern and western spiritual leaders to learn about and with each other. The second Parliament of the World's Religions was held in Chicago August 28 - Sept. 5, 1993. EarthSpirit, Covenant of the Goddess, and Circle Sanctuary - three of the largest Pagan organizations in the country were numbered among the Parliament's 125 co-sponsoring groups, adding nature spirituality to the paths taking part in the conversation: EarthSpirit at the Parliament in 1993 In 1999 the Parliament of the World's Religions was held in South Africa December 1st - December 8th. EarthSpirit sent a delegation to this event as well. You can find more information by following this link: EarthSpirit at the Parliament in 1999 This year, in July of 2004 another Parliament is being held in Barcelona, Spain. Again, EarthSpirit is a sponsor and will participate through networking and offering presentations both by individuals and by MotherTongue. For more information follow this link: EarthSpirit to go to the 2004 Parliamen t You can help EarthSpirit bring a pagan perspective to the international interfaith movement by supporting our participation at the Parliament though our e-bay auction or just by sendin a tax deductible donation: EarthSpirit Ebay auction information Parliament Infomation links: The Declaration of a Global Ethic EarthSpirit at the Parliament of the World's Religions 1993 EarthSpirit at the Parliament of the World's Religions in 1999 MotherTongue at the Parliament in 1993 In Spanish/ En Espagnol

109. Godulike - An Irreverent Look At The Faith Industry An irreverent analysis of over 100 religions. http://www.godulike.co.uk/

Keep us running Everything You Wanted To Know About The Faith Business But Were Too Confused To Ask Home About Faiths A-Z Forums ... Links 70339 hits Search: :: select a faith :: Agnosticism Ahmadiyah Sect Akan Aleut/Inuit/Eskimo Religion Amish Ananda Marga Movement Anglicanism (Church of England) Anthroposophy Anti-Cult Movement Assemblies of God Atheism Australian Aborigine Religion Baha'i Faith Balinese Religion (Agama Tirtha) Bantu Baptists Batak Religion Branch Davidian Sect Buddhism Bushman C. of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Cargo Cults Children of God Christian Science Church of the Most High Goddess Confucianism Congregationalism Dayak Religion Death of God Movement Dinka Religion Disciples of Christ Dogon Religion Druids Ancient Order of Druze Ecumenical Movement Elan Vital Evangelicalism Existentialism Fijian Religion Original Fon (or Fong) Religion Freemasonry Ganda Religion Gnosticism God-I-Like (The) Guarni-Kaiowa Handsome Lake Religion Hare Krishna Movement Harris Movement Hinduism Hittites Human Potential Movement Humanism Hutterite Bretheren Islam Jainism Jediism Jehovah's Witnesses Jesuits Judaism Kimbanguist Church Kingdom Now Movement Logical Positivism Lutheranism Magic Marxism (Dialectal Materialism) Melanesian Religions Methodism Mysticism Nation of Islam Native Americian Church (Peyotism) New Thought Movement Nichiren Sho-shu Buddhisim Nuer Order of the Solar Temple Orthodox Church Pentecostalism People's Temple Plymouth Brethren Presbyterianism Protestant Episcopal Church Pueblo Raelian Movement Rajneesh Meditation Rastafarianism Roman Catholic

110. Exploring Religions Home Overviews of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. Includes an extensive crosslinked glossary for each religion. http://uwacadweb.uwyo.edu/religionet/er/

- Choose One - Buddhism Christianity Hinduism Islam Judaism Written by Paul Flesher Web programming by Keith Kanbe Graphics by Michael Hanson Sponsored by the Religious Studies Program at the University of Wyoming This site has been approved by: If you did not find the religious information you were looking for here we recommend you search the following... 30,000 free, clean resources for education. Search Web Sites You should also visit the Religious Studies Section of Student Advantage Research which has catalogued more than 2000 websites of religious interest. These sites were classified and abstracted in Wyoming under the editorship of UW's Religious Studies Program. The Glossary section of each religion in Exploring Religions is listed with Babylon.com

111. Religions Of The World -- African Background information and links. http://members.aol.com/porchfour/religion/african.htm

Interfaith Religion and Beliefs for an Internet Generation PORCH NUS The E-Zine of The Front Porch Religions of the World African Religions and Their Derivatives African and African-Derivative Religions are a large group of beliefs and practices based upon ancient indigenous faiths of sub-Saharan African peoples. Within the last 100 years in Africa (see Table of Statistics ) indigenous religion has declined under the influence of colonialism, Western acculturation and proselytizing by Islam and Christianity. In the African Diaspora (mainly in the Americas) African-derived belief systems are in a state of impressive growth. ithin just the last two years the amount of information made available through the Internet is also impressive. Some of the best information comes to us from Italy, Sweden and Brazil. We are no longer dependent upon reports from academia or encyclopedias. There are now numerous websites maintained by the faithful themselves and, while the quality and quantity of information varies enormously among them, one may now hear from practitioners their own statements of faith. In many, if not most, cases African spirituality has evolved in the Americas. Ancient practices brought westward by slaves became syncretized, more or less, with religious traditions of the slaves' masters. This syncretization is most noticeable in areas dominated by the Catholic faith and where the celebration of saints, votive offerings and other practices found parallels in ancient traditions.

112. SelectSmart.com Selectors, Decide, Decision, Choice, Recommend, Choose, Pick, Se Online questionnaire that rates religions by their compatibility with your beliefs. http://www.selectsmart.com/RELIGION/

SelectSmart.com Before you decide SelectSmart® Over 10,000 Selectors. Make us your home page NOTICE: . If your browser does not appear in green, this page will not function properly. Powered by SelectSmart.com BELIEF SYSTEM SELECTOR...an exploration of world religions By SelectSmart.com Staff With just 20 questions, our goal is to provide a fun and informative activity to explore world religions and belief systems. We've included a sampling of more than two dozen world world religions, belief systems, or belief categories. When doctrine wasn't available to describe a belief system's positions, we looked at the predominant views of its followers. For detailed information, visit the descriptions pages which are linked from each result. We strive to be accurate. To that end, please share your comments about your results in our Religion Forum. Click here to hear our Religion Selector Theme Song. INSTRUCTIONS: For each section, check the position (or positions) that MOST CLOSELY reflects the one(s) you wish to include in your exploration. IMPORTANT: Note that some answers include more than one view separated by the word "or," for example "God (or Christ)...." It is an appropriate answer if you agree with just one option within a choice.

113. Tolerance In Islam Islam appears to be the only religion which contains real tolerance for other religions. This page contains plenty of sources and examples on this issue. An Abridged Version of the 1927 Lecture by Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall http://www.erols.com/gmqm/toleran1.html

TOLERANCE IN ISLAM An Abridged Version of the 1927 Lecture by Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall Click here to proceed

114. Centro Di Studi Religiosi Comparati Edoardo Agnelli Promotes interdisciplinary research on religions in contemporary societies. Includes details of events and scholarships, and full text documents for download in PDF format. Site also available in Italian. http://www.centroedoardoagnelli.it/

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115. Alternative Religions Links, articles, and resources for the traditional religions of the African continent as well as AfroCaribbean religions and ancient Egyptian religion (About.com). http://altreligion.about.com/religion/altreligion/cs/africanreligions/

zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') About Alternative Religions Home Essentials ... Priory of Sion zau(256,152,145,'gob','http://z.about.com/5/ad/go.htm?gs='+gs,''); Religions A-Z Image Gallery Library Hermetic Tradition ... Help zau(256,138,125,'el','http://z.about.com/0/ip/417/0.htm','');w(xb+xb); Stay Current Subscribe to the About Alternative Religions newsletter. Search Alternative Religions From Jennifer Emick Your Guide to Alternative Religions FREE Newsletter. Sign up now! New at Alternative Religion: Book "T" The Tarot of the Golden Dawn New Symbols added to symbol glossary Wednesday June 09, 2004 Runes and rights Utah State Prison inmate Phillip Leishman wants his runes back. And, no matter what prison officials think of his religion, his argument should be heard. The runes are 24 small pieces of wood carved with ancient mystical symbols. Leishman says he needs them in order to practice his religion the ancient Celtic order of Asatru with its little-understood pagan rituals. Continue Wednesday June 09, 2004 Thursday June 03, 2004 Reader Question - Abakua societies Reader Val asks: I was wondering if you had any information about the Cuban religion Abakua. I have searched the internet inside and out to find any information on this religion and have had no luck. They are a secret men's society and it originates back to Africa, I do know that much. But I would like to know how one becomes part of the religion, the basic history, what the religion worships. Things like that. I do know a few words related such as arara...possibly a saint nanigo are "priests" that are higher up...and naniguismo. Beyond that I am stuck and frustrated. Would you be able to find ANY information on this for me?

116. TEO, Le Magazine Des Religions En France Publication en ligne anim©e par des ©tudiants de l'Ecole de journalisme de Lille. Articles traitant des principales religions. http://www.esj-lille.fr/atelier/magan2/teo/

Sarcelles Cathos en crise ? transmission familiale retour ... imam ou rappeur , portraits de militants de la foi. Reclus de la foi Indiens, Chinois, Africains, Tziganes , ils se retrouvent autour de leurs cultes. Ermites, moines, ils se coupent du monde pour servir Dieu. Mormons , ils " croquent " du curé. Avec ou contre la religion, tous se forgent une identité. s'apprend. Autres terrains d'exploration, le bouddhisme, l' , les sectes de Compostelle. Editorial Sans doute Parce que GEO. Pour les images. Commander Mai 2002

117. United Religions Initiative A global community dedicated to promoting daily interfaith cooperation, ending religiously motivated violence and creating cultures of peace, justice and healing for the Earth and all living beings. http://www.uri.org

Home URI's Global Council Convened its Annual Meeting - Trustees from 15 religious traditions and from 17 countries met May 2-6, 2004 in Talmage, California. Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance (GAIA) Cooperation Circle to sponsor African Art Exhibition - An art exhibition celebrating the legacy of African culture will open at the Dominican University library from June 10 through August 27. Entitled "The Splendid Culture of Africa:Preserving a Legacy," the exhibit is sponsored by GAIA and supported by the School of Arts and Sciences at Dominican University. The exhibit can be viewed at Archbishop Alemany Library Gallery, 50 Acacia Avenue in San Rafael, CA. May/June Report Letter from Executive Director Donate Now! To join our community of peacebuilders ... Contact

118. Western Religions In Mr. Dowling's Electronic Passport Briefly compares Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. http://www.mrdowling.com/605westr.html

HOME TIME AND SPACE PREHISTORY MESOPOTAMIA ... Islam Understanding Others We study different religious faiths in order to understand other people. Many people have strong religious convictions, and it would be impossible to understand them without first understanding their faith. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are monotheistic faiths practiced by about half of the world's population. Monotheism refers to the belief in one God. The faiths are often called western religions to distinguish them from the eastern religions practiced primarily in Asia. Believers in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are found on every continent, but tend to be concentrated in North and South America, Europe, Australia, Western Asia and North Africa. Christianity and Islam are growing influences in sub-Saharan Africa, often replacing indigenous faiths. While western religions are centered on the belief in one God, many believers of eastern religions seek to find enlightenment by looking within themselves. Hinduism and Buddhism are popular faiths in India and Southeast Asia. Since becoming a communist nation in 1949, China has discouraged religion. Many Chinese practice the teachings of Confucius, which is a political movement rather than a religious faith. Taoism is another philosophy centered in China. Shinto is the religious faith of many Japanese people.

119. Summary Of Native American Religions School paper about the religion of the Iroquois Nation, Dakota (Sioux) and Apache tribes. http://are.as.wvu.edu/ruvolo.htm

A Summary of Native American Religions by David Ruvolo The history of American religions is dominated by the presence of Christianity brought to the New World by European settlers. Columbus's discovery in 1492 marked the beginning of a massive "white" invasion that would consume the entire continent of North America over the next four centuries. Although Christianity manifested itself in countless denominations, it was, nevertheless, the umbrella under which most Europeans in America gathered. It served as common ground on which white settlers could stand together in the struggle for survival in the wilderness of the New World. Whatever differences there were between denominations were insignificant when compared to the differences between the white European Christianity and their counterparts on the continent, the resident Native Americans. This fact, along with the desire and need for land, turned Native Americans into a convenient enemy for most groups of European settlers. In essence, time had run out for the indigenous race that populated the continent of North America. Like the Israelites of the sixth century B.C.E., Native Americans were faced with an enemy that was more advanced. Ironically, the invading whites are the religious descendants of those same Israelites who were conquered by the Babylonians in 586 B.C.E.. Armed with technologically advanced weapons, diseases which were foreign to the continent, and a concept known as Manifest Destiny, European settlers began an assault on the North American Continent the result of which was nothing short of genocide. Within four hundred years of their first contact, the white man had succeeded in stripping Native American civilizations of virtually all of their land and had nearly wiped their cultures from the face of the earth.

120. Analyses Of Cults And Religions By Watchman Fellowship Hundreds of articles and links to resources on cults and alternative religions; a 1200entry, cross-referenced Index of Cults and religions. http://www.watchman.org/

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