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Religions: Encyclopedia - Religion

Religion (see etymology below) —sometimes used interchangeably with faith or belief system—is commonly defined as belief concerning the supernatural, sacred, or divine; and the moral codes, practices, values, institutions and rituals associated with such belief. In its broadest sense some have defined it as the sum total of answers given to explain humankind's relationship with the universe. In the course of the development of religion, it has taken ...

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Religions: Encyclopedia II - Religion - Development of religion There are several models for understanding how religions develop. Models which view religion as untrue include: The "Dogma Selection Model," which holds that religions, although untrue in themselves, encode instructions or habits useful for survival, that these ideas "mutate" periodically as they are passed on, and they spread or die out in accord with their effectiveness at improving chances for survival. The "Opium of the Masses Model," in which "Religion in any shape or form is regarded as pernicious and del ...

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Criticism of Religion - Specific religions

Religions: Encyclopedia - Philosophy of religion

Philosophy of religion is the rational study of the meaning and justification of fundamental religious claims, particularly about the nature and existence of God (or gods, or the divine). Philosophy of religion - Philosophy of religion as a part of metaphysics. Philosophy of religion was classically regarded as a part of metaphysics, after Aristotle, among whose writings was a piece that later editors identified as The Metaphysics. Aristotle there described first causes as one of the subjects ...

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Religions: Encyclopedia - Civil religion

The intended meaning of the term civil religion often varies according to whether one is a sociologist of religion or a professional political commentator. Civil religion - Sociology of religion. In the sociology of religion, civil religion is the folk religion of a nation or a political culture. Civil religion stands somewhat above folk religion in its social and political status, since by definition it suffuses an entire society, or at least a segment of a society; and is often practi ...

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Religions: Encyclopedia - Abrahamic religion

All the Abrahamic religions are derived to some extent from Judaism as practiced in ancient kingdoms of Israel and Judah prior to the Babylonian Exile, at the beginning of the 1st millennium BCE. Many believe that Judaism in Biblical Israel was renovated and reformed to some extent in the 6th century BCE by Ezra and other priests returning to Israel from the exile. Samaritanism separated from Judaism in the next few centuries. Christianity originated in Judea, at the end of the 1st century, as a radically reformed branch of Judaism; i ...

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Religions: Encyclopedia - Religion in China

Life in the People's Republic of China A wide variety of religions have been practiced in China since the beginning of its history. Temples of many different religions dot the landscape of China, including Taoism, Buddhism, and Chinese folk religion. The study of religion in China is complicated by several issues. Because many Chinese belief systems have concepts of a sacred and sometimes spiritual world yet do not invoke a concept of God, classifying a Chinese belief system as either a religion or a philosophy can ...

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Religions: Encyclopedia - Sociology of religion

The sociology of religion is – among other elements – the study of the practices, social structures, historical backgrounds, development, universal themes, and roles of religion in society. There is particular emphasis on the reoccurring role of religion in nearly all societies on Earth today and recorded throughout history. Sociologists of religion attempt to explain the effects that society has on religion and the effects that religion has on society; in other words, their dialectical relationship. Sociology of rel ...

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Sociology of religion - Sociological theories of the formation of religion

Religions: Encyclopedia - Religion and abortion

Most world religions condemn abortion on demand, though most do consider abortion acceptable under very limited circumstances: Anglicanism: [1]. Buddhism: [2] Catholicism:[3] (abortion is always morally prohibited and laws that permit abortion are unjust) Hinduism:[4] Islam: [5] Judaism: [6][7] Sikhism:[8] Likewise, some atheists are also opposed to abortion.[9][10] Abortion, Abortion Law, Morality and legality of ab ...

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Religions: Encyclopedia - Religion in India

India is one of the most religiously diverse nations in the world, with one of the most deeply religious societies and cultures. Religion plays a central and definitive role in the life of the country and most of its people. The faith of more than 80% of the people is Hinduism, considered the world's oldest religious and philosophical system. Islam is practiced by around 13% of all Indians. Sikhism, Ayyavazhi, Buddhism and Jainism are Indian-born religious systems that are strong and influential not only in India but across the world. Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Judaism and the Bahá'í F ...

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Religions: Encyclopedia - Vegetarianism and religion

According to the Society of Ethical and Religious Vegetarians, the majority of the world's vegetarians follow the practice for religious reasons. Many religions, including Hinduism, Taoism, Buddhism, and especially Jainism, teach that ideally life should always be valued and not willfully destroyed for unnecessary human gratification. Vegetarianism and religion - Hinduism. Hindus believe that food shapes the personality, mood and mind. They believe that meat promotes aggressiveness and a mental state of turmoil kn ...

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Religions: Encyclopedia - Eastern Religion

Eastern religion refers to religions that are mostly either Indian or Chinese in origin: The Dharma faiths of Hinduism, Ayyavazhi, Jainism and Buddhism; and the Chinese religious philosophies of Taoism and Confucianism. This grouping also includes other religions, most notably Shinto, the traditional religion of Japan. Eastern Religion - Hinduism. Hinduism (सनातन धर्म; also known as Sanātana Dharma, Wiktionary:Sanatana Dharma and Vaidika-Dharma, Wikitionary:Vaidika-D ...

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Religions: Encyclopedia - State religion

A state religion (also called an established church or state church) is a religious body or creed officially endorsed by the state. The term state church is associated with Christianity, and is sometimes used to denote a specific national branch of Christianity. Closely related to state churches are what sociologists call ecclesiae, though the two are slightly different. State religions are examples of the official or government-sanctioned establishment of religion, as distinct from theocracy. State ...

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State religion - Sociology of state churches

Religions: Encyclopedia - List of religions

The following is a list of religions. Note that the classification hereunder is only one of several possible. This system uses a filter system for categorization. A group will be listed in a category as close to the top of the page as the definitions for the category allow. Even if multiple definitions are applicable a religion will only be listed once. The definition of religion for this page is fairly liberal. A discussion of the ways in which "major religions" have historically been separated from the list of all religions c ...

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Religions: Encyclopedia - World Parliament of Religions

The World Parliament of Religions is an interfaith conference that was first held in Chicago, Illinois from September 11 to September 27, 1893. It was formed again 1993 as a centennial celebration. Now an ongoing conference, it calls itself the Parliament of the World's Religions, and in 2001, it was decided to hold a Parliament roughly every five years. Other related archives1893, 1993, Chicago, Illinois, Parliament, Parliament of the World's Religions, Religions, September 11, Septe

Religions: Encyclopedia - Religion in Canada

Canada has a wide mix of religions, but it has no official religion, and support for religious pluralism is an important part of Canada's political culture. However, most people report they are Christians, and this is reflected in several aspects of life there. Religion in Canada - Religious mix. Religion in Canada - Census results. According to the Canada 2001 Census [1], 72% of the Canadian population list Catholic or Protestant as their religion. By far the largest denomination is C ...

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Religion in Canada - Religious mix

Religions: Encyclopedia - Roman religion

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Religions: Encyclopedia - African religions

African religions are distinct to African ethnic groups. In certain respects the term is awkward as traditional African religions have a wide cultural variety that makes virtually any overall statement a sweeping generalization, but the majority of African religions do share some commonalities. There is no universal aspect found in all African religions. Not all people of African descent are known to follow these gods, however. Many tribes in Africa have been converted to Islam and the Nation of Islam group tries to convert Afr ...

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Religions: Encyclopedia II - Religion in Birmingham - Other Religions

Religion in Birmingham - Paganism. There are a number of pagan groups active in the Birmingham area: Urban Gothick Tree Wizards, the Insight Foundation, Templi Kalendae, Hedd Wyn's Grove, and the Pagan Association [7]. ...

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Buddhism

Founded by Gautama the Buddha, Buddhism is known for its Middle Path�that which neither promotes extreme asceticism nor absolute hedonism yet still leads to nirvana.

The Buddha promoted the eightfold path, that of right understanding, right thinking, right speech, right conduct, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness and right concentration. Though the Middle Path or Buddhism discouraged the concept of an external God waiting to mete out reward or punishment, it firmly believed in the cycles of reincarnation completing which a seeker could attain nirvana, the ultimate enlightenment.

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