The world’s most profound movements begin with a great enlightenment. People hear of this epiphany that changes lives, and become disciples to spread the word. Over years and centuries these true believers form churches to meet and celebrate their beliefs and traditions while encountering opposition and persecution. The cannabis culture has its own profound religion borne out of three import... read full post picked by nickcobb 3 months ago

Religion is a huge part of science fiction - and it makes the genre better and more fascinating, as Battlestar Galactica proved. But there are seven mistakes SF should avoid in portraying the spiritual realm. picked by Bornbad 8 months ago

The ReligionFacts "Big Religion Chart" is an attempt to summarize all the complexities of religions and belief systems into tiny little boxes on a single, quick-reference comparison chart. Yes, of course this is impossible. As we always warn with our comparison charts, this is no substitute for reading about religions in greater detail, talking with religious adherents, etc. But this rel... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Buddhism is the fastest-growing religion in England's jails, with the number of followers rising eightfold over the past decade. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

The Atheon was designed to get people thinking about what a scientific religion (or religious science?) would look and feel like. picked by suebe 9 months ago

It has long been assumed that Albert Einstein weighted science and religion equally, but a letter written by him in 1954 may well revise that. Describing god as the expression and product of human weakness and the bible as a collection of primitive legends does not sit well with the previously held assumption that he weighted science and religious belief in equal regard. An abridged version of ... read full post picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

"Upon discovering that I was a Buddhist, one friend proceeded to state that he disagreed with Buddhism as it was a materialistic religion, in that its followers prayed to certain gods for wealth and such. I was quite disappointed by his misconceptions about my religion... " picked by gammerus 1 year ago

The "Big Religion Chart" is an attempt to summarize all the complexities of religions and belief systems into tiny little boxes on a single, quick-reference comparison chart.

Pretty interesting to compare all the major points of most of the world religions picked by DoggyLives 12 months ago

A new test being offered by a British company can determine an individual's history with alcohol during the past months -- or even years. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Just in case you were curious to whether it is a real holiday or not, as it turns out, it has legit backgrounds.

Cheers! picked by MUPpetMAKer 2 years ago

The videos are long, and it may take a little while to see all of them, but I highly reccomend you watch. picked by gammerus 2 years ago

Beer has come a long way since breweries first had the idea of developing can packaging nearly 100 years ago. In the early 1900s, breweries had a problem producing a can that would withstand the pasteurization process and allow the beer to still taste good. picked by bornbad 6 months ago

Historical essay of how religion (via the YMCA) created the "manly man" sport, and how in time, the whole idea backfired. Well researched and written. picked by dreamering 2 years ago

An article that outlines where religion and rock have clashed, melded, morphed, and repelled each other. picked by blurmore 2 years ago

Ever wondered what religion is right for you? This quiz answers it. picked by gratheo 3 years ago

Kids with religious parents are better behaved and adjusted than other children, according to a new study that is the first to look at the effects of religion on young child development. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Elton, excuse me, "Sir" Elton John has proposed that religion be outlawed because it lacks compassion and promotes hatred of homosexuals. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

God may influence Australians' attitudes towards sex but religion plays little role in what they actually do in bed. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Thousands of Aborigine rock paintings discovered in the remote ranges of northern Australia may force a rewrite of the nation's history books. That's because the art—which ranges from 15,000 years old to 50 years old—depicts contact with other cultures possibly centuries before the arrival of the British. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The Christian right is making a fresh push to force religion onto the school curriculum in Texas with the state's education board about to consider recommendations that children be taught that there would be no United States if it had not been for God. picked by Doggylives 4 months ago