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 religion comparison chart can (hopefully) be a useful and accessible way to "get the gist" of some unfamiliar groups and compare basic beliefs and practices of the world's religions and belief systems. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago tags religionfacts chart comparison guide facts summary |
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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. 33 comments edit related share plime.comPretty interesting to compare all the major points of most of the world religions picked by DoggyLives 12 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 1 comments edit related share world |
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 7 comments edit related share plime.com |
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 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
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 7 comments edit related share plime.com |
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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 1 comments edit related share sex |
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 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
5,000 years of religion in 90 seconds with this multimedia map. picked by wildminou 2 years ago 7 comments edit related share plime.com |
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 3 comments edit related share entertainment |
Christian parents who objected to their children being taught about other religions in a mandatory new Quebec school course have suffered a serious setback with a ruling this week that the teachings do not infringe their religious freedom picked by Doggylives 3 months ago 16 comments edit related share plime.com |
"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 7 comments edit related share plime.com |
When Ronald Reagan began courting the religious right in his bid to win the Presidency, I doubt he knew he was spelling death to the lean tenets of Goldwater conservatism. Yet soon afterward, under the thumb of right-wing religion, the Republican party became a bloated fool, stuffed with hypocrisy, greed, and anti-intellectualism. In 2008, the price is being paid through lost elections and a loss ... read full post picked by muppet 1 year ago 19 comments edit related share politics |
Health officials are having crisis talks with Muslim medical staff who have objected to hospital hygiene rules because of religious beliefs. Women medical students at Alder Hey children's hospital in Liverpool objected to rolling up their sleeves when washing their hands and removing arm coverings in theatre, claiming it is regarded as immodest. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago 6 comments edit related share plime.com |
A chart showing public acceptance of evolution in 34 countries. picked by karenben 2 years ago 20 comments edit related share science |
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 4 comments edit related share plime.com |
As scientists prove that faith can relieve pain, distinguished psychologist Dorothy Rowe examines the case for and against religion picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago 2 comments edit related share plime.com |
Ever wondered what religion is right for you? This quiz answers it. picked by gratheo 3 years ago 5 comments edit related share plime.com |
"Although it included statements such as "I believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God," Mitt Romney's speech on religious freedom elicited mixed reviews among some of the evangelical Christians whose votes are key to the Republican presidential nomination." 3 comments edit related share plime.comWhether you like him or not, the guy has got great hair. picked by mahler87 2 years ago |
This was not the first discussion of environmentalism as a religion, but it caught on and was widely quoted. Michael explains why religious approaches to the environment are inappropriate and cause damage to the natural world they intend to protect. picked by theclansman 10 months ago 0 comments edit related share science |
if your studying biology as profession in life, it seems that you must accept evolution otherwise your religion will be a conflict of interest to your job. picked by hoimaha 2 years ago 26 comments edit related share plime.com |