Topics: Society : Religion and Spirituality
Religion is a social phenomenon involving systems of shared practices, views, symbols, and moral values. Spirituality focuses on personal connections perceived non-physical phenomena, with or without the direct influence of a religion or a set of organizationally imposed views. Please see the category FAQ for more detail on the category and editing in it.
Advaita Vedanta
Advaita Vedanta is a school of philosophy that argues that Truth, or Brahman, is the only thing that is real in this world.
Current Teachers,
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African
This category includes African religions and their derivatives: both traditional indigenous African religions and the religions of the African diaspora.
Diasporic,
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Agnosticism
Agnosticism is a term originally coined by Thomas H. Huxley in the 1840s to refer to an ideology which states, primarily, that the nature of the universe and of existence itself cannot be known.
Personal Pages,
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Arts
Literature,
Music,
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Atheism
An atheist is a person who does not believe in the existence of a god, i.e., in the existence of a supernatural being.
Chats and Forums,
Ethics,
Humor,
Mailing Lists,
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Baha'ism
This category is for all materials relating to or commenting on those movements that recognise the writings of Baha'u'llah as divinely revealed Scripture.
Bahá'ís Under the Provisions of the Covenant,
Bahá'í Faith - Universal House of Justice, Haifa,
Orthodox Bahá'í,
Personal Pages,
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Buddhism
Buddhism comes from the teachings of the Buddha. There are many schools or flavours of Buddhism, so it can be confusing at times, especially to anyone unfamiliar with the subject.
Art,
Buddha,
Buddhism and Other Religions,
Centers and Groups by Region,
Engaged Buddhism,
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Cao Dai
CaoDai is an indigenous Vietnamese religion with a strong following in France and the United States.
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Christianity
This category includes sites that relate to Christianity, Christ, the Bible, Christian lifestyle and the Church.
Apologetics,
Arts,
Bible,
Books Online,
Broadcasting,
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Computers
Chats and Forums,
Software,
Weblogs,
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Conferences and Events
Past Events,
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Deism
Category Description for Deism Deism has at minimum these attributes: 1. Belief in the existence of God, omnipotent Creator.
Chats and Forums,
Founding Fathers Debate,
Organizations,
Personal Pages,
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Directories
Guides, portals, directories, and similar sites providing a general overview of multiple religious traditions.
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Divination
Astrology,
Biorhythms,
Cartomancy,
Chats and Forums,
Dowsing,
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Enlightenment
Words cannot describe the Tao and the Tao cannot be named. That which is eternal is unnameable.
A Course in Miracles,
Chats and Forums,
Dyad,
Personal Experiences,
Teachers,
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Esoteric and Occult
Esoteric and Occult is a broad category embracing religious and mystical traditions and practices throughout history which have served as alternatives to mainstream religions.
Anthroposophy,
Arts,
Chats and Forums,
Dark Paths,
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Ethical Culture
Ethical Culture is a humanistic religious and educational movement inspired by the ideal that the supreme aim of human life is working to create a more humane society.
History,
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Falun Dafa
Falun Dafa is a high-level cultivation system, similar to qigong that offers stress relief and health improvement, etc.
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Fictional
Works of Fiction dealing with Religion or Spirituality in any way the author sees fit; from the sarcastic to the sublime.
Church of the SubGenius,
Cthulhu Mythos,
Invisible Pink Unicorn,
Jediism,
Pastafarianism,
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Fourth Way
The Fourth Way is a method of inner development for ordinary people in everyday life brought to the West in the early part of the 20th century by G.
Chats and Forums,
Enneagram,
Gurdjieff Foundations,
Movements,
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Gnosticism
The term Gnosticism is derived from the Greek term "gnosis" which means "to know," and is the root of many English words (dia-gno-sis, kno-wledge, i-gno-re).
Ancient History,
Ancient Texts,
Apologetics,
Chats and Forums,
Essenes,
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Hinduism
Hinduism, also know as Sanatana Dharma is one of the oldest religions of the world.
Approaches,
Arts,
Books,
Chats and Forums,
Community,
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Humanism
Humanist groups and other humanist sites. Most organizations listed are associated with the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU).
Arts,
Christian Humanism,
Groups,
Humanist Ceremonies,
Religious Humanism,
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Humor
Humor with a religious theme.
Parodies,
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Interfaith
This category is for sites about relationships among various religious organizations and communities.
Interfaith Seminaries,
Interreligious Dialogue,
Retreat Centers,
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Islam
"There is no God but God, and Muhammad is His prophet" - the fundamental statement of belief of a Muslim.
Arts,
By Region,
Calendar,
Charity,
Chats and Forums,
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Jainism
Jainism is one of world's oldest religions. Revitalized by Mahavira / Mahaveer 2500 years ago, Non violence or Ahimsa, Meditation and Yoga are inherent to Jain beliefs and teachings.
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Judaism
Religious culture of the Jews, one of the world's oldest religious traditions. Premodern Judaism constituted (and traditional Judaism today constitutes) an integrated cultural system of Jewish law, custom, and practice encompassing the totality of individual and communal existence.
Arts,
Ask an Expert,
Brit Milah,
Camps,
Chats and Forums,
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Meditation
Meditation is a practice with wide reaching roots in many religions as well as general health and stress reduction.
Centers,
Transcendental Meditation,
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Modern Movements
Modern movements are an organized attempt to found a religion or practice based on new ideas or a combination of more than one existing ideas.
Holy Order of Mans,
Martinus Cosmology,
UFO,
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Mysticism
Mysticism, immediate, direct, intuitive knowledge of God or of ultimate reality attained through personal religious experience.
Mysticism and Science,
Mystics and Teachers,
Publications,
Subud,
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Native American
Sites related to Native American worship practices and beliefs.
Organizations,
Personal Pages,
Publications,
Rituals and Traditions,
Tribes, Nations and Bands,
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News and Media
Magazines and E-zines,
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New Age
The New Age movement is a holistic movement, a diverse collection of people who share not so much one set of beliefs, but rather an optimistic faith in the future, a belief in personal and spiritual growth, and an open-mindedness towards non-traditional forms of spirituality.
Ascended Masters,
Ascension,
Breatharianism,
Celestine Prophecy,
Channeling,
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New Thought
New Thought is a spiritual movement descended from the work of Phineas Parkhurst Quimby and others who, in the mid-19th century, sought to find the universal truths behind all religions.
Churches,
Divine Science,
Organizations,
Personal Pages,
Publications and Media,
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Noahidism
Noahides are Gentiles (non-Jews) who follow what are called the Seven Noahide Laws. The laws are "Noahide" because the seventh was given to Noah.
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Opposing Views
No matter what the religion, there's always someone with something to say against it. Here is where you will find those people, and what they have to say.
Agnosticism,
Anti-Cult,
Atheism,
A Course in Miracles,
Baha'ism,
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Pagan
Pagan is a label on a group of religions. It covers both the resurrection, recreation or revival of old pre-Christian religions (often defined from the perspective of the Roman empire) but also covers new religions who have adopted the label.
Arts and Entertainment,
Asatru,
Celtic,
Hellenismos,
Kemetic,
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Pantheism
Pantheism holds that the cosmos, taken or conceived of as a whole, is synonymous with the theological principle of God.
Chats and Forums,
Personal Pages,
Regional,
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People
Websites by or about individual people.
Old Testament,
Personal Pages,
Spiritual Personalities,
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Prophecies
This category contains sites dealing with religious prophecies - predictions of the future, that are in some way strongly connected to or part of specific faiths.
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Reincarnation
Reincarnation category deals with the belief in a soul that survives death of a body and is reborn in another.
Books,
Buddhism,
Claimed Examples,
Hinduism,
Theosophy,
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Religious Studies
The Religious Studies category contains academic sites, references on primary sources (such as texts from various religious traditions), and other resources for the study of religions from an objective or comparative viewpoint.
Academic Departments,
Directories,
Eastern Religions,
Journals,
Judeo-Christianity,
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Religious Texts
Most religions have particular writings that they regard as sacred or in some way inspirational.
Christianity,
Judaism,
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Religious Tolerance
Religious, adjective, having a strong belief in a god or gods, or any such system of belief and worship.Tolerance, noun, willingness to accept behavior and beliefs which are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them.It is very easy to see, from the definitions alone, why Religious Tolerance can be a difficult subject.
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Scientology
This category contains general information about Scientology, Ron L. Hubbard, and religions inspired by him.
Chats and Forums,
Church of Scientology,
Dianetics,
Free Zone,
Hubbard, L. Ron,
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Shamanism
The word 'shaman' comes from the Tungus language in Siberia. The term refers to the spiritual leaders of certain societies, usually small-scale societies without centralized political organizations and occupational specialization.
Castaneda,
Contemporary Shamanism,
Healing,
Korean,
Psychoactive Substances,
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Shintoism
Shinto is Japan's indigenous religion; a complex of ancient folk belief and rituals; basically animistic religion that perceives the presence of gods or of the sacred in animals, in plants, and even in things which have no life, such as stones and waterfalls.
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Shopping
Commercial sites selling "religious" books or items related to multiple religions.The focus of the site should be to allow the consumer to select and obtain goods and services and should include prices.
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Sikhism
Sikhism is an ethical monotheism fusing elements of Hinduism and Islam. It was founded by Guru Nanak (1469-1539), a mystic who believed that God transcends religious distinctions.
Art,
Business,
Festivals,
Gurbani Music,
Gurdwaras,
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Spiritualism
Spiritualism in its modern incarnation started in the mid nineteenth century in the USA and essentially grew out of Christianity.
Historical,
Mediumship, Clairvoyance, Psychic Development,
Mediums and Healers,
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Spiritual Beings
A spiritual being is a non-corporeal entity found in many religions and belief systems throughout the world.In many belief systems, spirits are on the same plane of existence as "gods", though these spirits are of a much lesser magnitude.
Angels,
Deities,
Elementals,
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Taoism
Tao can be roughly translated into English as path. It is generally used in a more metaphysical sense within popular Taoism, however.
Articles,
Arts,
Chats and Forums,
Feng Shui,
Humor,
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Unitarianism and Universalism
Congregations and resources in this category are Unitarian, Universalist, and/or Unitarian Universalist. Unitarianism historically developed from a critique of the Trinity as non-Biblical, and from a critique of the doctrine of original sin.
Chats and Forums,
Congregations,
Districts,
History,
Lifestyles,
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Universal Life Church
A church started in 1959. The Universal Life Church is headquartered in Modesto, California. There are only two doctines, "Do what is right" and "Support freedom of religion".
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Vajrayana Buddhism,
Vedic Religions,
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Yoga
"Yoga" means Union, Union with Power of Divine Love.
Hindu Origins,
Journals,
Paths,
Personal Pages,
Practices,
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Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrianism is the ancient religion of Persia. It was founded about 3500 years ago by the prophet Zarathushtra.
Yezidism,
Zoroaster,
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