World Religions
Religions of the World (http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/religion/)- contains a brief description of the Judaism, Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, and Animism.
Religious Movements (http://web.archive.org/web/20060907005952/http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/relmove/)-listed alphabetical, this site discusses the history, beliefs, how it spread, and the different practices of various religions.
IPL's Religion (http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/browse/owd1000/)- links to various sites dealing with Judaism, Hinduism, Christanity, Buddhism, Islam, and more.
Yahoo.com's List of Faiths and Practices (http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Religion_and_Spirituality/Faiths_and_Practices/)- this hyperlink lists leads to several sites about various world religions.
Babylon Translation: Religion and Beliefs (http://www.babylon.com/define/83/religion-belief.html) -A collection of dictionaries about a variety of religions and beliefs such as Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Judaism.
Religion Facts (http://www.religionfacts.com/)-provides information about various religions.
Internet Sacred Text Archive (http://www.sacred-texts.com/index.htm)- collection of sacred texts of various religions found on the Internet.
Judaism
Judaism: a Quick Survey (http://www.religion-cults.com/Judaism/judaism.htm)- includes information about symbols, faith, beliefs, history, practices, and more.
World Religions Index: Judaism (http://wri.leaderu.com/wri-table2/judaism.html)- contains information about gods, morals, issues, and more.
Jewish Encyclopedia.com (http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/index.jsp)-this searchable site contains articles about the history, the people and the religion.
Judaism 101 (http://www.jewfaq.org/toc.htm)-the table of contents includes information about ideas, places, people, deeds, practices, and more.
Religion and Ethics: Judaism (http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/judaism/)- the BBC has supplied information on various areas of this religion.
Jewish Virtual Library (http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/judaism.html)- contains information about holidays, history, beliefs, music and more.
Christianity
Christianity: A Quick Survey (http://www.religion-cults.com/Christianity/christian.htm)- includes information about symbols, practices, beliefs, and more.
World Religions Index: Biblical Christianity (http://wri.leaderu.com/wri-table2/christianity.html)- contains information about gods, morals, issues, and more.
ChristStory Christian Legends and Symbols (http://ww2.netnitco.net/users/legend01/)- also contains links to other information.
Christianity and Judaism (http://165.29.91.7/classes/humanities/worldstud/97-98/religion/chrjud/main.htm)- information from a class assignment about holy cities, religious leaders, founders, symbols, and deities.
Christianity: An Introduction (http://www.religioustolerance.org/christ1.htm)- from Religious Tolerance, this sites discusses various aspects of Christianity.
What is Christianity? (http://geneva.rutgers.edu/src/christianity/index.html)-this site summarizes theChristian beliefs and practices.
Islam
Islam: A Quick Survey (http://www.religion-cults.com/Islam/islam.htm)- includes information about symbols, practices, beliefs, and more.
World Religions Index: Islam (http://wri.leaderu.com/wri-table2/islam.html )- contains information about gods, morals, issues, and more.
A Brief Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam (http://www.islam-guide.com/)-information about Islam.
About.com's Introduction to Islam (http://islam.about.com/blintroa.htm)-links to information about definitions, origins, uniqueness, basic tenets and more.
Islam (http://www.religioustolerance.org/islam.htm)- Religious Tolerance includes information about Islam, quotations from sacred texts, and practices and beliefs.
Religion and Ethics: Islam (http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/islam/)- the BBC has supplied information on various areas of this religion.
Hinduism
Hinduism: A Quick Survey (http://www.religion-cults.com/Eastern/Hinduism/hindu.htm)-includes information about symbols, practices, beliefs, and more.
World Religions Index: Hinduism (http://wri.leaderu.com/wri-table2/hinduism.html)- contains information about gods, morals, issues, and more.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Hinduism (http://165.29.91.7/classes/humanities/worldstud/97-98/religion/hinduism/)-a class assignment that discusses beliefs, origins, geography, and more.
About.com's Introduction to Hinduism (http://hinduism.about.com/library/weekly/extra/bl-intro-index.htm)- links to information about definitions, origins, uniqueness, basic tenets and more.
Hinduism: A General Introduction (http://www.religioustolerance.org/hinduism2.htm)- from Religious Toleration, this site definition of the name, early history, brief texts, and more about Hinduism.
Religion and Ethics: Hinduism (http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/)- the BBC has supplied information on various areas of this religion.
Buddhism
World Religions Index: Buddhism (http://wri.leaderu.com/wri-table2/buddhism.html)-contains information about gods, morals, issues, and more.
Overview of Buddhism (http://165.29.91.7/classes/humanities/worldstud/97-98/religion/buddhism2/buddhism.html)- a class assignment with information about Buddhism.
An Introduction to Buddhism (http://www.ship.edu/~cgboeree/buddhaintro.html)- created by George Boeree, professor in Psychology, this site includes history, basic tenets, practices, and philosophies of Buddhism.
Religion and Ethics: Buddhism (http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/buddhism/)- the BBC has supplied information on various areas of this religion.
Religion Facts: Buddhism (http://www.religionfacts.com/buddhism/index.htm)- provides information about Buddhism.
About Buddhism (http://www.thebigview.com/buddhism/)- from the BigView, information about who Buddha was, symbols found in the religion, and basic beliefs are included at this site.
Sikhism and Jainism
Religion and Ethics: Sikhism (http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/sikhism/)- the BBC has supplied information on various areas of this religion.
The Sikhism HomePage (http://www.sikhs.org/topics.htm)- basic information about Sikhism by a practioner.
Sikhism (http://www.religioustolerance.org/sikhism.htm)- from Religious Tolerance, this site contains history, beliefs, and division within the religion.
Jain Dharma/ aka Jainism (http://www.religioustolerance.org/jainism.htm)- from Religious Tolerance, this site contains history, beliefs, and division within the religion.
Essential Concepts and Beliefs of Jainism (http://www.hinduwebsite.com/jainism/jainbeliefs.asp)- HinduNet sponsors this site about the beliefs and universal understandings of this religion.
Jainism Quick Facts (http://www.patheos.com/Library/Jainism.html)- information about the origin, history, and beliefs of this religion.
Confucianism and Taoism
Confucianism (http://www.religion-cults.com/Eastern/Confucianism/confuci.htm)- includes information about symbols, beliefs, practices and history of this religion.
Confucianism: Founded by Kung Fu Tzu (http://www.religioustolerance.org/confuciu.htm)- from Religious Tolerance, this site contains history, beliefs, and division within the religion.
Confucianism Quick Facts (http://www.patheos.com/Library/Confucianism.html)- information about the origin, history, and beliefs of this religion.
Taoism/ Daoism (http://www.religioustolerance.org/taoism.htm)- from Religions Tolerance, this site gives a brief history, information about beliefs and more.
Religion and Ethics: Taoism (http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/taoism/)- the BBC has supplied information on various areas of this religion.
Confucianism and Taoism (http://www.trinity.edu/rnadeau/chinese%20religions/Confucianism%20and%20Taoism.htm)- a forthcoming book by Randall Nadeau that discusses the similarities and differences between these religions.
Other
World Religions Index: Primitive Religion (http://wri.leaderu.com/wri-table2/primitive.html)- contains information about gods, morals, issues, and more.
Native American Sprituality (http://www.religioustolerance.org/nataspir.htm)- from Religious Toleration, this site definition of the name, early history, brief texts, and more.
Zoroastrian Faith and Philosophy (http://www.religion-info.net/indexe.htm)- this site includes information about the basic belief in the religion as well as information about Zarathustra.
Zoroastrism (http://www.religioustolerance.org/zoroastr.htm)- from Religious Tolerance, this site contains history, beliefs, and division within the religion.
Bahai Faith (http://www.bahai-faith.org/)- this site answers questions about the youngest world religion.
Baha'i Faith (http://www.religioustolerance.org/bahai.htm)- from Religions Tolerance, this site gives a brief history, information about beliefs and more.
Shintoism (http://www.religioustolerance.org/shinto.htm)- from Religions Tolerance, this site gives a brief history, information about beliefs and more.
Shinto Quick Facts (http://www.patheos.com/Library/Shinto.html)- information about the origin, history, and beliefs of this religion.
Religion Facts: Church of Scientology (http://www.religionfacts.com/scientology/index.htm)-provides information about the Church of Scientology
Church of Scientology (http://www.religioustolerance.org/scientol.htm)-from Religions Tolerance, this site gives a brief history, information about beliefs and more.
Neo-Pagan Religion (http://www.religioustolerance.org/neo_paga.htm)- from Religions Tolerance, this site gives a brief history, information about beliefs and more.
Modern Paganism (http://www.bloomington.in.us/~pen/mpagan.html)- sponsored by the Pagan Educational Network, this site contains information about the practices of paganism and witchcraft.
New Age Spirituality (http://www.religioustolerance.org/newage.htm)- from Religious Toleration, this site definition of the name, early history, brief texts, and more.
New Age Quick Facts (http://www.patheos.com/Library/New-Age.html)- information about the origin, history, and beliefs of this religion.
Last Updated: 09/03/09
Kristina McGlaun, Librarian
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