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Religion is a human phenomenon that defies easy definition. It is commonly understood as a group of beliefs or attitudes concerning an object (real or imagined), person (real or imagined), or system of thought considered to be supernatural, sacred, or divine, and the moral codes, practices, values, institutions, and rituals associated with such belief or system of thought. It is sometimes used interchangeably with "faith" or "belief system"The words "belief system" may not necessarily refer to a religion, though a religion may be referred to as "belief system." In the course of the development of religion, it has taken many forms in various cultures and individuals.
Occasionally, the word "religion" is used in the more restrictive sense of "organized religion" — that is, an organization of people supporting the exercise of some religion, often taking the form of a legal entity (see religion-supporting organization).
Definition of religion
There are many definitions of religion, and most have struggled to avoid an overly sharp definition on the one hand, and meaningless generalities on the other. Some have tried to use formalistic, doctrinal definitions and others have tried to use experiential, emotive, intuitive, valuational and ethical factors. More on [ Religion ]
@thespianduckie but do they kill for religion? I can't even walk down downtown Beirut w/o being stared down because I look Shia.
LeilaSaleh (Leila) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:45:54 -0000
@thespianduckie but do they kill for religion? I can't even walk down downtown Beirut w/o being stared down because I look Shia.
MANews Mass. bill resurrects debate on religion in school http://tinyurl.com/ygtnsro
MANews0verviews (Massachusetts News) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:45:35 -0000
MANews Mass. bill resurrects debate on religion in school http://tinyurl.com/ygtnsro
@Sitcomlady i hate it when people think atheism is a religion...I'm filling out paper work for the Sat and Atheism is under the religion...
macfarlanefan92 (Kayla M. Abbott) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:45:33 -0000
@Sitcomlady i hate it when people think atheism is a religion...I'm filling out paper work for the Sat and Atheism is under the religion...
Omar ashmawy on Campbell Brown "people don't kill because of their religion" ... Ugh, ok.....
rsmithfox23 (Rebecca Smith) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:45:19 -0000
Omar ashmawy on Campbell Brown "people don't kill because of their religion" ... Ugh, ok.....
@Motorheadgrill He doesn't deserve any different treatment than anyone else that kills!!!! Just because of his religion?..makes me sick!
happynascar (Liz G) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:45:10 -0000
@Motorheadgrill He doesn't deserve any different treatment than anyone else that kills!!!! Just because of his religion?..makes me sick!
so what if i dont belve in god its in the constitution for freedom of religion and fuck you i have my rights just like anyone elses
im_under_ur_bed (metro_reteo_vam) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:45:03 -0000
so what if i dont belve in god its in the constitution for freedom of religion and fuck you i have my rights just like anyone elses
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CBC News: India - CBC News report on the religious tension between the Hindus and the Muslims in India.
God.com - Exploration of religion on the Web, featuring reporting, interviews, and sound. From Time magazine.
Heal The Church - A New York State non-profit that is dedicated to ending the crisis in the Catholic Church by thoroughly investigating the issues related to the crisis.
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Interfaith Working Group Online - Religious diversity and social issues such as equal rights for sexual minorities, reproductive freedom, and separation of church and state. Includes news, opinions, links, and opportunities for action.
Meta Description: [ Religious support for equal rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people; reproductive freedom; and the separation of church and state. Discussion of religion, religious diversity, Christianity, Judaism, gay rights, homosexuality, sexual orientation, sexual identity, abortion, birth ... ]
Observer: Islam and the West - Includes various news articles and commentary from the UK Sunday newspaper on Islam in western society.
Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance - This site has three main purposes. One to disseminate accurate religious information, second to expose religious fraud, and third to disseminate information on so called hot religious topics.
Meta Description: [ We promote religious tolerance, freedom, and understanding. We describe controversial topics
from all viewpoints. We describe dozens of faith groups objectively. ]
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Pagan Unity Campaign - A political action group dedicated to securing equitable treatment of pagans in the United States. Includes contact directory and news from current projects.
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Pluralism Project - Developed by Diana L. Eck at Harvard University to study and document the growing religious diversity of the United States, with a special view to its new immigrant religious communities.
The Crescent and the Cross - Includes information on religions of the Ottoman Empire as a case study in tolerance, inter-ethnic, and inter-religious collaboration and conflict.
Meta Description: [ Islam, Christinaity, fascism, nationalism and liberalism in the Balkan ]
What is Aril- Cross Currents - Brings to the internet selected topics of the major world religions with movies, reviews, chat, spirituality, newsletter, and humor.
Meta Description: [ CrossCurrents magazine brings you the best of the major world religion including, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, both online and in real time. Cross Currents. ]
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