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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 8 months ago tags religionfacts chart comparison guide facts summary |
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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 5 months ago 7 comments edit related share plime.com |
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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 1 year 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 1 year ago 1 comments edit related share sex |
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5,000 years of religion in 90 seconds with this multimedia map. picked by wildminou 12 months ago 7 comments edit related share plime.com |
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"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 4 months ago 7 comments edit related share plime.com |
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Most religions have one or two unusual practices or devices but occasionally you find one which is just completely weird. This list contains ten of the more unusual things found in modern religions. picked by doggylives 7 months ago 7 comments edit related share plime.com |
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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 8 months ago 6 comments edit related share plime.com |
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A chart showing public acceptance of evolution in 34 countries. picked by karenben 6 months ago 20 comments edit related share science |
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As scientists prove that faith can relieve pain, distinguished psychologist Dorothy Rowe examines the case for and against religion picked by 2manyusernames 1 week ago 2 comments edit related share plime.com |
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Ever wondered what religion is right for you? This quiz answers it. picked by gratheo 2 years ago 5 comments edit related share plime.com |
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Elton, excuse me, "Sir" Elton John has proposed that religion be outlawed because it lacks compassion and promotes hatred of homosexuals. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago 4 comments edit related share plime.com |
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"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 10 months ago |
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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 10 months ago 26 comments edit related share plime.com |
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Hey, it's the name of the site! "If we believe absurdities, we shall commit atrocities" -- Voltaire (1694-1778) Throughout history, religion has been responsible for a large proportion of the suffering in the world - yet religious beliefs are based in ancient myths and legends that should have been discarded centuries ago. The purpose of this site is to point out the errors in religi... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago 79 comments edit related share plime.com |
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In honor of National Poop for Peace day I give you The Bristol Stool Scale or Bristol Stool Chart, it is a medical aid designed to classify the form of human feces into seven groups. 11 comments edit related share scienceMine is almost always Type 3 picked by doggylives 7 months ago |
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Twist Jesus' talking head and your prayers are no longer ignored! 4 comments edit related share entertainmentDon't click the post if offended by sacrilegious humor! picked by doggylives 7 months ago |
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This guy's theory was that...the world's three major religions (and then some) were secretly originally based on a phallus-shaped mushroom worshiping cult? What?? picked by Ellz 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
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Who would deny that the ascendancy of the religious right has been bad for the U.S.? Its destructive consequences are plain to see. It has polarized the nation. It has made America a laughingstock in the eyes of the educated of the world. And it has encouraged devout believers to think of themselves as agents of the divine, and their political opponents as enemies of God. Besides the political da... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago 2 comments edit related share plime.com |
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The late great Carl Sagan was a very wise man. He also had some brilliant things to say about religious beliefs picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago 5 comments edit related share science |
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Is nanotechnology morally acceptable? 4 comments edit related share plime.comFor a significant percentage of Americans, the answer is no, according to a recent survey of Americans' attitudes about the science of the very small. picked by mutil8or 8 months ago |