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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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. picked by mutil8or 2 years ago

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.” picked by 2manyusernames 12 months ago

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. picked by theclansman 3 months ago

Wow, this is a picture of how sometimes, religion can get in the way of living a productive and happy life. This is really sad. picked by deepcleanfun 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

Tyred of not being able to practice his religion, an inmate is suing to obtain a hammer, cardboard sword and mead horn. I'm thinking that unless he's really Loki, his Asatru is gonna be Thor. picked by ReBoot 2 years ago