Other Religions

Conflict theory for religion is a natural outgrowth of the conflicts that naturally exist in cultures. Religious identity acts as an indicator of social status while incorporating the social...

"Pulpit" is most often associated with religion, referring to the podium or platform from which a preacher or other cleric speaks. The term can also refer to clergy and religion in general.

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For religious senior citizens there are a number of activities offered at senior citizen centers and through various religious organizations which can help them exercise their faith and stay...

The Sikh religion is the fifth most popular religion on Earth, with approximately 26 million devotees across the globe. The religion developed in the late 1400s in India.

To embrace religion into your life is a good thing. I'm not trying to force my beliefs on others, or tell someone what to believe in. I can just say personally that it's a great experience to get...

Deism is both a religious and philosophical belief in the existence of a god or "Supreme Architect" who created the universe. For the most part, god is thought to be defined only by means...

In our society, it seems as though religion is constantly at odds with science. Almost every time we turn on the television or read a book, we are confronted with images that say that religion is...

Health and religion are and have been for centuries related; together in a tight bond. Only till science advanced further and further did the bond between the two separate. Now a lot of scientific...

Religion is a topic that most people consider intensely private. For people who want to leave their faith, they often find there's no one to talk to about other options. The same is true for those...

Ever been woken up Saturday morning by the ominous knock on the front door? Ever been stopped at the mall by a man with a clip-on tie and a load of personal questions? Ever been confronted by an...

Hare Krishna is an organization based on the fundamentals of the Vishnu form of Hindu. They have an extensive network of temples and communes that aid them in spreading their belief in the God...

In the context of the ancient world, the idea of a cult could mean a wide variety of things. For example, every family had its own particular cult for the veneration of dead ancestors. However,...

The Karankawa Indians, now extinct, were a tribe of Indians that lived along the coast of Texas from Galveston to Corpus Christi for many centuries. What little knowledge there is about Karankawa...

Religion was a critical part of life in Colonial America. However, it was more varied and diverse than many people realize. Many immigrants, particularly in the earlier Colonial period, fled their...

Religion in the early American northern colonies was a social, cultural and political phenomenon. Therefore, religious intolerance was the norm, considered an important aspect of societal order....

Religious observation varied colony by colony in Colonial America. Puritans and Anglicans in the North tied religion to political rule. Quakers predominated in Pennsylvania, Catholics in Maryland,...

So you're in an interfaith relationship. Everything's great, but you realize that religious conflict may be a problem. Unfortunately, this is a concern, so this list will help you work through the...

Sometimes when you're dealing with people of differing beliefs, it's best not to bring up the differences. You should always use your discretion, by all means don't pretend to be the same religion...

Many people get baptized or christened by their parents, but when you get older and learn more about your religion, you may find that you don't share the same beliefs. In this case, you may choose...

At its very essence, religion provides one with a sense of self, an awareness of a larger reality and an understanding of abstract notions such as love, hope, and beauty. But one is not always...

Its roots come from philosophers such as Socrates, Thales, Xenophanes, Protagoras, Anaxagoras and Pericles. It grew out of the Renaissance, and its tenets underpinned the Protestant Reformation....

Is someone you know trying to convert you to another faith? How do you get out of the situation? Here are some tips:

The right to practice religion is a right that we should never take for granted. In America, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides for the protection and freedom of all religious...

Starting a religion is a great way to meet new people and wield undue amounts of influence over them. Besides being a great way to network, it can be incredibly profitable as well. Thanks to a...

Until recent times it was unthinkable to change your religion. Today religion is becoming increasingly a choice because people are more aware, more independent, more tolerant and better traveled....

The Druze religion is one of the most secretive and closed religions in the world. While there are some ties between Islamic and Druze belief, they differ on conversion: while Islam encourages...

You can hide from them, tell them no or accept their literature and recycle it...but they keep coming back, and it looks like you'll never get rid of them. Take a few precautions as you interact...

Shamanism is a mystical religion that believes that the spirit world can be controlled. A shaman believer puts faith in the idea that healing the spirit will also heal their body. Shamans, the...

Shamanism, a religion that predates most other organized religions, has been adapted and practiced by several different cultures. Followers of shamanism believe that accessing the spirit world can...