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History of Religion

5,000 years of religion in 90 seconds with this multimedia map.

The Big Religion Comparison Chart

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

Buddhism is fastest-growing religion in English jails over past decade

Buddhism is the fastest-growing religion in England's jails, with the number of followers rising eightfold over the past decade.

The 7 Deadly Sins Of Religion In Science Fiction

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.

Einstein's view of religion revised

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 the letter, which is due to be auctioned on Thursday, can be read here

Myths and Truths of Buddhism

"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... "

Rastafari: The Secret History of the Marijuana Religion

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 important epiphanies that happened serendipitously around 1930, and one more when religious prophet Bob Marley was born on February 6, 1945.

The Big Religion Chart

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.

What Would A Scientific Religion Look Like?

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

Which Religion are you?

Ever wondered what religion is right for you? This quiz answers it.

Study: Religion Is Good for Kids

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.

Ban Religion! - Elton John

Elton, excuse me, "Sir" Elton John has proposed that religion be outlawed because it lacks compassion and promotes hatred of homosexuals.

Religion 'rules sex belief, not actions'

God may influence Australians' attitudes towards sex but religion plays little role in what they actually do in bed.

Sunday School for Atheists

An estimated 14% of Americans profess to have no religion, and among 18-to-25-year-olds, the proportion rises to 20%, according to the Institute for Humanist Studies. The lives of these young people would be much easier, adult nonbelievers say, if they learned at an early age how to respond to the God-fearing majority in the U.S.

Muslims may not have to undergo sniffer dog checks in UK

Muslim passengers may not be touched by sniffer dogs of the British Transport Police after complaints that the practice is against Islam. According to the religion, dogs are deemed to be spiritually “unclean”.

The Archbishop, his new bride, and chocolate...

This confusing discussion of religion, love, lust and chocolate, comes from an online ghanaian newspaper. It is simply too good to hide away in my forum thread of news from Ghana.
(<- This picture does not show the lady in question, by the way.)

Muslim medics refuse to roll up their sleeves in hygiene crackdown - because it's against their religion

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.

Study: Religion colors Americans’ views of nanotechnology

Is nanotechnology morally acceptable?

For a significant percentage of Americans, the answer is no, according to a recent survey of Americans' attitudes about the science of the very small.

The (Really) Moderate Muslims of Kosovo

The world’s newest country is a model of Islamic tolerance. There is no gender apartheid even in Kosovo’s villages. Religion in Kosovo is a private matter, not a public one. “We never talk about it,” Berisha says. “I just found out, one year ago, that a very good friend of mine is Catholic, and we have been friends for the last ten years.”

Republicans, religion and the triumph of unreason

Excellent article about the state of politics in the US. Discusses how the media presents itself as an unbiased "umpire" between two rival sides, even when one side has absolutely no legitimite evidence to back it up. How faith-based thinking allows people to believe in something that has nothing to back it up.