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CHRISTIANITY
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Christianity is the religion that arose
from the teachings of Jesus Christ.
It originally consisted of the Roman Catholic religion but has more recently
diverged into many sects of Protestantism.
Amish
Founder: Jakob Amman - Date of Birth: February 19,1656 Birth Place: Switzerland - Year Founded: 1693-1697
The Amish, called "The Plain People" or Old Order Amish, originated in Switzerland about l525. They came from a division of the Mennonites or Anabaptists (Re-baptizers). They opposed the union of church and state and infant baptism. Adult baptism was a crime in the l6th century. Therefore, the Amish come from an impressive list of martyrs. They were put in sacks and thrown into rivers in Europe. There are no Amish left in Europe; The Amish were saved from extinction by William Penn who granted a haven from religious persecution in America.
Origins
of the Old Amish
The Amish
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Anabaptist - Mennonites
At the beginning of the Reformation in Zurich, Switzerland in the 1520's, the church leaders sought to restore the church based on New Testament principles. These Bible Christians were soon tagged with the Anabaptist name because they rebaptized those who had been baptized as infants. This caused the state to persecute and put them to death under a A. D. 529 Roman law. Later they were called Mennonites after a beloved leader in this restored church, Menno Simons. He was the only early leader who died a natural death. All the other important early leaders died a martyr's death
Anabaptists
Anabaptism
Evangelical
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Anglicanism and
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Apostolic Christian Church of America
The church consists of approximately eighty congregations in twenty states. This includes two small churches in Canada and two in Japan. The total number of members is approximately 11,000. Children and unbaptized adults (called "friends of the truth") constitute another 9,000. Thus, about 20,000 persons attend the Apostolic Christian Church.
Apostolic Christian Church of America
Arians
The Assemblies of God is people who believe in the God of the Bible, and believe He is moving in today's world.
Assembly of God
Currently the Assemblies of God USA and Assemblies of God organizations around the world make up the world's largest Pentecostal denomination with some 32 million members and adherents
Assemblies of
God
About the Assembly of
God
Association of Vineyard Churches
Baptists
Founded by John Smyth in England in 1609 and Rogert
Williams in Rhode Island in 1638. 31 million. No creed; authority stems from
the Bible; most Baptists oppose the use of alcohol and tobacco; baptism is
by total immersion.
The Baptist Faith and
Message
American
Baptist
Calvinists
Christian
Church (Disciples of Christ)
Churches
of God General Conference
Church of the Brethren
Alexander Mack and other Pietists set out to form a church as nearly like the First Century Church as possible, almost two centuries ago. and they took the New Testament as their rule of faith and practice. Most of the Brethren migrated to America from Germany in the 1720s. In basic orientation and background, the Brethren are Anabaptist (reject infant baptism) and Pietist (emphasize holy living). Brethren have historically accepted the basic Christian doctrines along with practices sometimes neglected by major groups of Christians. These include a commitment to peace and reconciliation, an emphasis on simple living, an opposition to taking oaths, the maintenance of a strong and wholesome family life, service to neighbors, and the practice of outward symbols taught in the New Testament (such as feetwashing and the sisters' veiling).
Church
of the Brethren
Church
of the Brethren
Basic Beliefs of Church of the Brethren
Church of Christ
Organized by Presbyterians in Kentucky in 1804 and in Pennsylvania in 1809. The New Testament is believed in and what is written in the Bible is followed without elaboration; rites are not ornate; baptism is of adults. 1.6 Million Followers
Church of England
King Henry VIII of England broke with the Roman Catholic Church; he issued the Act of Supremacy in 1534, which declared the king of England to be the head of the Church of England. 6,000 in Anglican Orthodox Church in the United States. Supremacy of the Bible is the test of doctrine; emphasis is on the most essential Christian doctrines and creeds; the Book of Common Prayer is used; the Church of England is part of the Anglican community, which is represented in the United States mainly by the Episcopal Church.
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Together"
Graymoor: Franciscan Sisters and Friars
EPISCOPAL
U.S. offshoot of the Church of England; it installed Samuel Seabury as its first bishop in 1784 and held its first General Convention in 1789; the Church of England, headed by King Henry VIII, broke with the Roman Catholic Church in 1534. 2.7 million. Worship is based on the Book of Common Prayer and interpretation of the Bible using a modified version of the Thirty-Nine Articles (originally written for the Church of England in 1563); services range from spartan to ornate, from liberal to conservative; baptism is of infants.
EPISCOPAL
Episcopal
Church
Episcopal
Episcopal Morning and Evening
Prayer
Friends
of Saint Benedict
"Benedictine
Experience"
Office
for Ministry Development.
1996,
1997,
1998
The
National Cathedral, Washington, DC
The
Vestment Exchange
Anthropology of Mysticism
(Jungian)
Augustine
Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America
Greek-Russian
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Lutheran Church
Based on the writings of Martin Luther, who broke (1517-21) with the Roman Catholic Church and led the Protestant Reformation; the first Lutheran congregation in North America was founded in 1638 in Wilmington, Delaware; the first North American regional synod was founded in 1748 by Heinrich Melchior Muhlenberg. 8 million. Faith is based on the Bible and the Augsburg Confession (written in 1530); salvation comes through faith alone; services include the Lord's Supper (communion); Lutherans are mostly conservative in religious and social ethics; infants are baptized, the church is organized in synods; the two largest synods in the United States are the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
Manicheans
Methodists
Reverend John Wesley began evangelistic preaching
within the Church of England in 1738; a separate Wesleyan Methodist Church
was established in 1791; the Methodist Episcopal Church was founded in the
United States in 1784. 13.5 million. The name derives from the
founders' desire to study religion "by rule and method" and follow the Bible
interpreted by tradition and reason; worship varies by denomination within
Methodism (the United Methodist Church is the largest congregation); the
church is perfectionist in social dealings; communion and the baptism of
infants and adults are practiced.
Methodist
United
Methodist Church
Monasticism--Monasticism, Monasteries, Monks, Nuns, Cloisters, Orders
Monasticism
EASTERN ORTHODOX
With 158 million* followers, the Orthodox Eastern Church is the second largest Christian community in the world. It began its split from the Roman Catholic Church in the fifth century; the break was finalized in 1054. The followers of the Orthodox Church are in fact members of many different denominations, including the Church of Greece, the Church of Cyprus, and the Russian Orthodox church. Orthodox religion holds biblical Scripture and tradition, guided by the Holy Spirit as expressed in the consciousness of the entire Orthodox community, to be the source of Christian truth. It rejects doctrine developed by the Western churches. Doctrine was established by seven ecumenical councils held between 325 and 787 and amended by other councils in the late Byzantine period. Relations between the Orthodox churches and Roman Catholicism have improved since Vatican Council II (1962-65).
Orthodoxy--Eastern Orthodoxy, Greek Orthodoxy, Russian Orthodoxy,
Antiochian Orthodody...
Orthodoxy
The Orthodox Faith :: Doctrine :: The
Councils
PENTECOSTAL CHARISMATIC RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Pentecostal churches
The churches grew out of the "holiness movement" that developed among Methodists and other Protestants in the first decade of the twentieth century. 3.5 million. Baptism in the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues, faith healing, and the second coming of Jesus are believed in; of the various Pentecostal churches, the Assemblies of God is the largest; a perfectionist attitude toward secular affairs is common; services feature enthusiastic sermons and hymns; adult baptism and communion are practiced.
Presbyterian Church
Grew out of Calvinist churches of Switzerland
and France; John Knox founded the first Presbyterian church in Scotland in
1557; the first presbytery in North America was established by Irish missionary
Francis Makemie in 1706. 3.2 million. Faith is in the Bible; the sacraments
are infant baptism and communion; the church is organized as a system of
courts in which clergy and lay members (presbyters) participate at local,
regional, and national levels; services are simple, with emphasis on the
sermon.
Presbyterian
Presbyterian
Church of
Canada
Protestant
Protestantism--Protestantism, Mainline Denominations, Evangelicalism,
Fundamentalism...
Protestantism
Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
George Fox in England in the seventeenth century began preaching against organized churches, professing a doctrine of the Inner Light. 113,000 followers. Reliance is on the Inner Light, the voice of God's Holy Spirit experienced within each person; meetings are characterized by quiet meditation without ritual or sermon; Quakers are active in peace, education, and social welfare movements; they refuse to bear arms or take oaths; earlier schisms are still reflected in three main affiliations of Friends.
QUAKERS
Society
of Friends (Quakers)
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Grew out of the teachings of William Miller in
the 1840s; formally founded in North America in 1863. 734,527. The
Bible is the only creed; the second coming of Jesus is emphasized; members
abstain from alcoholic beverages and tobacco; baptism and communion are
practiced.
Seventh
Day Adventist Church
United Church of Christ
Formed in 1957 by the union of the General Council
of Congregational Christian Churches with the Evangelical and Reformed Churches.
1.7 million. Belief in the Bible is guided by the Statement of Faith (written
in 1959); the church is organized by congregations, which are represented
at a general synod that sets policy; services are simple, with emphasis on
the sermon; infant baptism and communion are
practiced.
United
Church of Christ
Catholicism
The Roman Catholic Church, with 980 million followers, is the largest Christian church in the world. It claims direct historical descent from the church founded by the apostle Peter. The Pope in Rome is the spiritual leader of all Roman Catholics. He administers church affairs through bishops and priests. Members accept the gospel of Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Bible, as well as the church's interpretations of these. God's grace is conveyed through the seven sacraments, especially the Eucharist or communion that is celebrated at mass, the regular service of worship. The other six sacraments are baptism, confirmation, penance, holy orders, matrimony, and anointing of the sick. Redemption through Jesus Christ is professed as the sole method of obtaining salvation, which is necessary to ensure a place in heaven after life on earth.
Catholicism
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JUDAISM
Stemming from the descendants of Judea, Judaism was founded C. 2000 B.C. by Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and has 18 million followers. Judaism espouses belief in a monotheistic God, who is creator of the universe and who leads His people, the Jews, by speaking through prophets. His word is revealed in the Hebrew Bible (or Old Testament), especially in that part known as the Torah. The Torah also contains, according to rabbinic tradition, a total of 613 biblical commandments, including the Ten Commandments, which are explicated in the Talmud. Jews believe that the human condition can be improved, that the letter and the spirit of the Torah must be followed, and that a Messiah will eventually bring the world to a state of paradise. Judaism promotes community among all people of Jewish faith, dedication to a synagogue or temple (the basic social unit of a group of Jews, led by a rabbi), and the importance of family life. Religious observance takes place both at home and in temple. Judaism is divided into three main groups who vary in their interpretation of those parts of the Torah that deal with personal, communal, international, and religious activities; the Orthodox community, which views the Torah as derived from God, and therefore absolutely binding; the Reform movement, which follows primarily its ethical content; and the Conservative Jews, who follow most of the observances set out in the Torah but allow for change in the face of modern life. A fourth group, Reconstructionist Jews, rejects the concept of the Jews as God's chosen people, yet maintains rituals as part of the Judaic cultural heritage.
JUDAISM
Judaism's beliefs come from the Old Testament and the Torah. It arose
before
Christianity and Islam and is characterized by belief in a single God.
A-Z of
Jewish and Israel Resources
Jewish-Christian
Relations
This site is concerned with issues in the on-going Christian-Jewish dialogue.
It is not about conversion or Christian-Jewish messianism.
Reconciling Gospel and Torah: The
Catechism
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger' speech at the international Jewish-Christian
Conference in Jerusalem on the view of Jewish-Christian relations
offered in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Judaism: A Portrait
By Rabbi Herbert Bronstein, Senior Rabbi, North Shore Congregation Israel,
Glencoe, Illinois.
Judaism
and Jewish Resources
Judaism
Judaism
Judaism
Judaism
Judaism
101
An online encyclopedia of Judaism, covering Jewish beliefs, people, places,
things, language, scripture, holidays, practices and customs.
The Holocaust
Judaism
GNOSTIC CHRISTIAN
and RELATED
GNOSTIC
GNOSTIC
links
Nag Hammadi
Library
Encyclopedia
Coptica
The
Gnostic Archive
The
Ten Major Principles of the Gnostic
Revelation
Gnostic Net
Elaine Pagels on "Jesus and his Message in the Gnostic
Gospels"
Nag
Hammadi Library
Apocryphal Apocalypse (of Adam, Esdras, James, Paul, Peter,
etc.)
The Immortality Question (Sumerian,
Gnostic,
The Ten Major Principles of the Gnostic
Revelation
Gnostic
Net
Elaine Pagels on "Jesus and his Message
in the Gnostic Gospels"
OTHER CHRISTIAN RELIGIONS
Amish Mennonites
Founded in Switzerland in the 1500s after secession from the Zurich state church; the followers of Jacob Ammann broke from the other Mennonites in Switzerland and Alsace in 1693; most Amish Mennonites emigrated to Pennsylvania in the eighteen century when others rejoined the main Mennonite group. 40,000 Amish Mennonites; 180,000 Mennonites. The Bible is the sole rule of faith; beliefs are outlined in the Dordrecht Confession of Faith (1632); Mennonites shun worldly ways and modern innovation (education and technology); the sacraments are adult baptism and communion.
ChristianScientist
Jehovah's Witnesses
Founded by Charles T. Russell in the United States in the late nineteenth century. 893,000 followers. Belief is in the imminent second coming of Christ and the potential salvation of mortal souls during the millennium; all members are ministers who proselytize their faith with door-to-door missionary work; members refuse service in the armed forces, will not salute national flags or participate in politics, will not accept blood transfusions (but will accept all other forms of medical treatment), and discourage smoking, drunkenness, and gambling.
JEHOVAH'S
CHRISTIAN WITNESSES
JEHOVAH'S
WITNESSES WATCHTOWER
Watchtower
Bible and Tract Society
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day
Saints
(Mormons)
Joseph Smith, in the 1820s, found golden tablets with The Book of Mormon inscribed on them; church headquarters were established in upstate New York in 1830, then in Ohio in 1831; after two more attempts to establish a permanent home for the church (the second resulting in Smith's death at the hands of a mob), Salt Lake City, Utah, was founded in 1847 under the leadership of Brigham Young. 4.5 million. Faith is based on the Bible, The Book of Mormon, The Doctrine and Covenants, and The Pearl of Great Price, all of which are considered scripture; stress is placed on revelation through the connection of spiritual and physical worlds and through proselytizing; members abstain from alcohol and tobacco and believe in community self-reliance; public services are conservative; there is baptism, laying on of hands, and communion; a secret temple holds other ceremonies, including baptism for the dead.
CHURCH OF JESUS
CHRIST of Latter Day Saints
MORMONISM - AN
OVERVIEW
Mormons
in Transition
Unitarian Universalist Association
The denomination resulted from the merger of the Universalist Church of America (organized in 1779) and the American Unitarian Association (founded in 1825). 171,000 followers. Members profess no creed; strong social, ethical, and humanitarian concerns are manifest in the search for religious truth through freedom of belief; theists, humanists, and agnostics are accepted in religious fellowship; efforts are aimed at the creation of a worldwide interfaith religious community; many members come from other denominations and religions.
AFRICAN RELIGIONS
AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGIONS links
ANCIENT EASTERN RELIGIONS
AVESTA
-- Zoroastrian Archives
Baha'i
Baha'i has more than 5 million followers (as of 1996). It was founded by Mirza Husayn 'Ali Nuri, who took the name Baha'u'llah (Glory of God) while in exile in Baghdad. Baha'u'llah's coming had been foretold by Mirza Ali Mohammad, known as al-Bab, who founded Babism in 1844, from which the Baha'i faith grew. The central tenets of the Baha'i faith are the oneness of God, the oneness of humanity, and the common foundation of all religion. Baha'ists also believe in the equality of men and women, universal education, world peace, and the creation of a world federal system of government.
Bahai
Faith
Baha`i Faith
The Baha'i Faith
Baha'i Faith
Baha'i Faith
Baha'i Faith
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Buddhism has 307 million followers. It was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha (Enlightened One), in southern Nepal in the sixth and fifth centuries B.C. The Buddha achieved enlightenment through mediation and gathered a community of monks to carry on his teachings. Buddhism teaches that meditation and the practice of good religious and moral behavior can lead to Nirvana, the state of enlightenment, although before achieving Nirvana one is subject to repeated lifetimes that are good or bad depending on one's actions (karma). The doctrines of the Buddha describe temporal life as featuring "four noble truths": Existence is a realm of suffering; desire, along with the belief in the importance of one's self, causes suffering; achievement of Nirvana ends suffering; and Nirvana is attained only by meditation and by following the path of righteousness in action, thought, and attitude.
Buddhism was originally primarily an atheist
religion but has developed
in many places into a religion of worship for its founder, Prince Siddhartha,
known as Buddha.
See
Writings
on Buddhism.
Buddhism
Christians and Buddhists: Communities of Forgiveness
and Compassion
A 1997 talk by Francis Cardinal Arinze, President of the Pontifical Council
for Inter-religious Dialogue.
Buddhism 101
The ABC's of Buddhism. The Life of Buddha. Buddhist Glossary.
Buddhism: A Portrait
By Dr. Geshe Sopa and Ven. Elvin W. Jones.
Introduction to
Buddhism
Buddhism
Buddhism
Buddhism
Buddhism
1913 Catholic Encyclopedia article.
Buddhism
Buddhism
BuddhaNet
Dharma
the Cat
Diamond
Way Buddhism
Buddhism
Dalai Lama
Home Page
Academic Info Religion: Buddhist
Studies
--An Annotated Directory of Internet Resources on Buddhism
Buddhism Links
Buddhist Studies URLs: Substantial Scholarly Buddhist
Sources
World Wide Web Virtual Library of Buddhist Texts
Confucianism
A faith with 5.6 million followers (as of 1996), Confucianism was founded by Confucius, a Chinese philosopher, in the sixth and fifth centuries B.C. Confucius's sayings and dialogues, known collectively as the Analects, were written down by his followers. Confucianism, which grew out of a tumultuous time in Chinese history, stresses the relationship between individuals, their families, and society, based on li (proper behavior) and jen (sympathetic attitude). Its practical, socially oriented philosophy was challenged by the more mystical precepts of Taoism and Buddhism, which were partially incorporated to create neo-Confucianism during the Sung dynasty (A.D. 960-1279). The overthrow of the Chinese monarchy and the communist revolution during the twentieth century have severely lessened the influence of Confucianism on modern Chinese culture.
Confucianism is founded on the teachings
of Kong Fu Zi, or Confucius.
This religion originated in China. See
Kong Fu
Zi.
Confucianism
CONFUCIANISM
Hare Krishna believers believe in the Hindu
god Krishna as the single God.
The leader of the religion is Swami Prabhupada. See
Hare
Krishna
and
The
Bhagavad Gita As It
Is.
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SHIVA |
VISHNU |
GANESHA |
PICTURES OF THE GODS
Ganesha Shiva Murugan Durga Mahavishnu and Mahalakshmi
Mahavishnu Krishna Krishna & Radha Mahalakshmi
Rama & Sita Rama, Sita, Lakshmana Hanuman
Hinduism
A religion with 648 million followers (as of 1996), Hinduism developed from indigenous religions of India in combination with Aryan religions brought to India c. 1500 B.C. and codified in the Veda and the Upanishads, the sacred scriptures of Hinduism. Hinduism is a term used to broadly describe a vast array of sects to which most Indians belong. Although many Hindu reject the caste system -- in which people are born into a particular subgroup that determines their religious, social, and work-related duties -- it is widely accepted and classifies society at large into four groups: the Brahmins or priests, the rulers and warriors, the farmers and merchants, and the peasants and laborers. The goals of Hinduism are release from repeated reincarnation through the practice of yoga, adherence to Vedic scriptures, and devotion to a personal guru. Various deities are worshipped at shrines; the divine trinity, representing the cyclical nature of the universe, are Brahms the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer.
Hinduism is founded on the existence of
a single God manifest in hundreds of
forms. It is among the most ancient religions, dating back more than 5,000
years.
See
Gita
Verses, as well as
HINDUISM
Hindu
calendar
Hindu
Joy Welcome
Global
Hindu Electronic Networks: The Hindu Universe
The Hindu Yugas
Academic Info Religion:
Hinduism
An Annotated Directory of Internet Resources on Hinduism
Encyclopedia
of Hinduism
Hinduism
Links---
from Gene Thursby's excellent Asian Traditions page.
Introduction to
Hinduism:
an explanation, interspersed with hypertext links to important Hindu texts
Bhagavad
Gita As It Is--
a scholarly edition with word for word transliterated sanskrit and english
translation.
The
Brahma-Samhita--traditional vedic prayers.
Hindu
Tantrik Home Page
Hinduism Today, The
The Directory
of Hindu Resources Online - www.hindu.org
-
Hindu
Tantrik Home Page
Hinduism an Overview -- A good general sight for exploring
Hinduism
Vedic Calendar: Kadavul Hindu
Panchangam
Yale University Studies on
Hinduism
Hinduism: A
Portrait
By Dr. T. K. Venkateswaran, Professor of Religious Studies (Emeritus),
University of Detroit.
The Hindu
Universe Home Page
Hinduism
Hinduism
Hinduism
1913 Catholic Encyclopedia article.
Materials on
Hinduism
Hinduism
Hinduism
Hinduism - A Christian
Perspective
Response
to Hindu attack on Christ
Islam
Islam has 840 million followers. It was founded by the prophet Muhammad, who received the holy scriptures of Islam, the Koran, from Allah (God) C. A.D. 610. Islam (Arabic for "submission to God") maintains that Muhammad is the last in a long line of holy prophets, preceded by Adam, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. In addition to being devoted to the Koran, followers of Islam (Muslims) are devoted to the worship of Allah through the Five Pillars: the statement "There is no god but God, and Muhammad is his prophet"; prayer, conducted five times a day while facing Mecca; the giving of alms; the keeping of the fast of Ramadan during the ninth month of the Muslim year; and the making of a pilgrimage at least once to Mecca, if possible. The two main divisions of Islam are the Sunni and the Shiite; the Wahabis are the most important Sunni sect, while the Shiite sects include the Assassins, the Druses, and the Fatimids, among numerous others.
ISLAM
Islam is among the newest of religions, and arose from the teachings
of the prophet Muhammed.
The
Call of Islam
Islam: A Portrait
By Dr. Ghulam Haider Aasi, Associate Professor of Islamic Studies and the
History of Religions, American Islamic College, Chicago.
Islamic Texts and Resources MetaPage
Mosque
of the Internet
Islam
Islam
Islam
About Islam
Islam
Mohammed and
Mohammedanism
1913 Catholic Encyclopedia article.
Spirit of Truth
Introduction to Islam -
Online version of the 1988 book by M. Cherif Bassiouini; the purpose of which
is "to convey to a non-Muslim audience an understanding of Islam, its history,
culture, and contribution to civilization."
Islamic
Center of So.Calif.
About Islam and Muslims
-
comprehensive introduction to the religion, Muslims, and related issues.
Ahmadiyyaweb.com -
message boards to exchange information and ideas.
Astronomy
for Islam -
Islamic calendar, date conversion, prayer schedules and Qibla direction.
Deenulmukhlis.com -
discussion forum and teachings.
Inter
Islamic Net -
Islamic articles, stories, history, and links.
Islamic
Calendar Based on Predicted Lunar
Visibility
Islamic
Gateway -
the global Islamic movement's free website, sponsored by Muslim Parliament
for the Ummah, with welfare, Zakat, Jihad and family information.
Islamic
Information and News Network -
provides information and discussions on frequently asked questions about
Islam. Offers video clips, postcards, news, articles, and more.
Islamic
Information Office -
conveys the message of Islam through radio, television, lectures, and
publications.
Islamic
Page -
includes translations of and notes on the Quran and Sahih Bukhari, Prophet
Mohammad, introduction to the science of Hadith, and more.
Islamic
World -
information about Islam and the Quran for non-Muslims and beginners.
IslamiCity -
Islamic interest and education.
IslamiCity
in Cyberspace -
explore and discover the world of Islam.
IslamWay
Radio -
includes audio of lessons, Quran recitation, songs, and more.
Jihader's Islamic Page
-
introduces the basics of Islam.
Light
of Islam -
collection of texts, articles, and links.
Maryam and Fatima's Islam
Page -
information regarding Allah, the Qur'an, and other aspects of Islam.
Qurani
Dowa -
offering Dowas(Dua), Taweez, Wazeefas, Istikharas and questions regarding
Islam and Quran.
ReligiousTolerance.org:
Islam -
overview of the religion: its history, beliefs and practices, and sacred
texts.
Rizwi's
Bibliography for Medieval Islam -
bibliography of largely secondary sources for the student of Islam.
Statistics of the Muslim
World -
from the International Islamic University of Malaysia.
Understanding Islam and
Muslims - introducing the religion
and its adherents.
Jainism originated in India
Halveti-Jerrahi Order of Dervishes - a cultural, educational, and social relief organization made up of Muslims from diverse professional, ethnic, and national backgrounds.
Sathya Sai Baba is a religious leader who
also tries to unify several
religions. His predecessor was Shirdi Sai Baba.
The faith is based in India but extends over the world.
Shinto
Shinto, with 3.5 million followers in the U.S., is the ancient native religion of Japan, established long before the introduction of writing to Japan in the fifth century A.D. The origins of its beliefs and rituals are unknown. Shinto stresses belief in a great many spiritual beings and gods, known as kami, who are paid tribute at shrines and honored by festivals, and reverence for ancestors. While there is no overall dogma, adherents of Shinto are expected to remember and celebrate the kami, support the societies of which the kami are patrons, remain pure and sincere, and enjoy life.
SHINTO
links
Shinto
International
Shinto Organization
Sikhism
Sikhism: A progressive religion well ahead of its time when it was founded over 500 years ago, The Sikh religion today has a following of over 20 million people worldwide and is ranked as the worlds 5th largest religion. Sikhism preaches a message of devotion and remembrance of God at all times, truthful living, equality of mankind and denounces superstitions and blind rituals. Sikhism is open to all through the teachings of its 10 Gurus enshrined in the Sikh Holy Book and Living Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Sikhism is a religion of India, the practice of which involves strict adherence to certain principles and practices.
Sikhism
links
Sikhism
Introduction to
Sikhism
Sikhism
Sikhism
Sikhism
1913 Catholic Encyclopedia article.
Sikhism,
thy name is Love and Sacrifice
Sikh
Video Gurbani Kirtan
Baba
Nand Singh Ji Maharaj
Introduction to
Sikhism
SUFISM
SUFISM
International
Assoc. of Sufism
Haqqani
Foundation
- spreading the Sufi teachings of the brotherhood of mankind and the Unity
of belief in God.
Contemporary Sufi
Poetry
Golden
Sufi Center
- vehicle for the Naqshbandiyya-Mujaddidiyya Order of Sufism.
International
Association of Sufism
Islam and the Sufi Tradition of Chishti
Qadhiri
Islamic Sufi
Orders
- list of Sufi Orders (tariqas) which teach and practice Islam,
with introductory notes to each Sufi tariqa and its Shaykh.
List
of Sufi-related resources on the
Internet
M.T.O.
Shahmaghsoudi
- Maktab Tarighat Oveyssi Shahmaghsoudi (School of Islamic Sufism)(R) teaches
its 1400-year Sufi knowledge--reality of religion, spirituality, peace, prayer,
meditation, the Koran, hadith, etc.
Shamsuddin's Homestead in the Internet Wilderness
- links to Sufi related resources.
Naqshbandi
Sufi Way
- Islamic Sufi school of thought and practice.
Nimatullahi
Sufi Order
- principles and practices of the Nimatullahi Sufi Order.
Qadiri-Rifai
Sufi Order
Spiritual
Foundation
- come for spiritual learning, meditation, peace of mind, and sufism.
Sufi
Psychology Association
- centers on developing the abilities and potentialities hidden within each
of us, so that we may come to live in harmony, unity, balance, love and
peace.
Sufi
Shah Shaheed
- the history of Shahadat and Dargha Jhoke Sharif.
Sufi Traditions
- brief summary or basic overview of Sufism presented in outline form.
Sufism - the Path to the Divine
Presence
- Originating in the religion of Islam, Sufism known as the Way of the Heart,
the Way of the Pure, the Mystical Path of Islam. By whatever name it is called,
it is the path which takes the seeker to the Divine Presence.
Sufism
and Islam
- anwers from Ahmed Hulusi.
Sufism in Indonesia
- mystical journey to the world of Sufism in the most populous Moslem
country.
SufiWorld:
Where You Are the Center of The
Universe
- includes contempory poets and Sufi thinkers; links to the rest of the Sufi
world.
Yunus Emre's Selected
Poems
Usenet
- alt.islam.sufism
Taoism
Both a philosophy and a religion, Taoism was founded in China by Lao.tzu, who is traditionally said to have been born in 604 B.C. Its number of followers is uncertain. It derives primarily from the Tao-te-ching, which claims that an ever-changing universe follows the Tao, or path. The Tao can be known only by emulating its quietude and effortless simplicity; Taoism prescribes that people live simply. spontaneously, and in close touch with nature and that they meditate to achieve contact with the Tao. Temples and monasteries, maintained by Taoist priests, are important in some Taoist sects. Since the Communist revolution, Taoism has been actively discouraged in the People's Republic of China, although it continues to flourish in Taiwan.
Transcendental
Meditation
--A good look at TM and related Eastern religion...
Zen is a form of Buddhism
Zen
Ancestors.
Zen Buddhism
Buddhism is about 500 years older than Christianity.
Zen Buddhism is the Japanese form of it.
It stresses meditation (zazen) more than other forms of Buddhism.
Zoroastrianism: A Short Overview
Zoroastrianism also arose in India.
See
Zoroastrianism and
alt.religion.zoroastrianism.
OTHER
RELIGIONS
Paganism is older than many religions.
It is characterized by belief in
several gods of different characters and human and animal forms. Greek,
Roman, and Norse mythology all contain stories of pagan gods.
Scientology--L.Ron Hubbard, Dianetics....its all here!
Su Tzu's Chinese Philosophy Page--Much on Chinese philosophy and religion...
The Witches' League For Public Awareness--Wicca and its adherents...
Resources for Independent Thinking
ScreenSavers - Ten Commandments - Shamrock - St. Patrick's Day
Tantric Buddism_What Is Enlightenment
NATIVE AMERICAN RELIGIONS
NEW AGE
SATANISM
links
Satan
and the Fallen Angels
Satanism denies the power of the Christian
God
(Old Testament). Believers worship evil and Satan,
the angel thrown down to Hell by God.
Theosophy
THEOSOPHICAL
SOCIETY IN AMERICA (theosophical.org)
Theosophy
Lodge Online (theosophy.org)
The
Blavatsky Online Reading Room
(azstranet.com)
Isis Unveiled by H. P. Blavatsky,
homepage
ISIS UNVEILED - Volume
Two
Theosophy Links on Spirit
Web
Theosophy Lodge Online -
Library
Theosophy
- Blavatsky Net
Who Was Madame Blavatsky - Blavatsky
Net
Theosophical Society in Hobart
Inc
Theosophical Society of Pasadina,
California
The Secret Doctrine by H. P. Blavatsky-
Introduction
The Secret Doctrine by H. P. Blavatsky, vol 1, page
1
NON-RELIGION
Agnosticism is a belief that neither denies
or accepts the existence of one
or many gods. See
here and
here
Atheism is a belief that denies the existence of any god or gods
whatsoever.
See Atheism
here.
Ethical Culture
Ethical Culture, which has 7,000 followers, was founded as the Society for Ethical Culture in 1876 in New York City by Felix Adler. The International Union of Ethical Societies was formed in 1896. It joined other humanist organizations in 1952 to form the International Humanist and Ethical Union, based in Utrecht, The Netherlands. The Ethical Culture movement stresses the importance of ethics and morality in human interaction, although it offers no system of ethics or other religious beliefs of its own.
Rosicrucianism
Rosicrucianism is a modern movement begun in 1868 by R. W. Little that claims ties to an older Society of the Rose and Cross that was founded in Germany in 1413 by Christian Rosencreuz. The number of its followers is uncertain. The Rosicrucian Brotherhood was established in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, by Reuben Swinburne Clymer in 1902. The Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crusis (AMORC) was founded in San Jose, California, in 1915 by H. Spencer Lewis. Both sects could be classified as either fraternal or religious organizations, although they claim to empower members with cosmic forces by unveiling secret wisdom regarding the laws of nature.
REPORTS - ARTICLES
AND UNSORTED RELIGIOUS SITES
THE ORIGINS OF CHRISTIANITY
AND THE QUEST FOR THE HISTORICAL JESUS CHRIST
New Jerusalem - Swedenborg and the Near
Death...
Jesus in Archaeology and
History
The Works of Flavius
Josephus
Philosophical
Research Society - founded by Manly P.
Hall
Interpreting Ancient
Manuscripts
MYSTERY-RELIGION ROOTS OF ORGANIZED
RELIGION
JBL Catalog Index (List of Mythical
Figures)
Adapa:
The First Man (created by Ea)
Gilgamesh Prologue - Kramer's
Translation
The Descent of Ishtar to the
Netherworld
Ra and the Serpent - by Angelo Salvo
Ancient Near Eastern Prayers, Hymns &
Psalms
An Assyrian Prayer Against the Evil
Spirits
Prayer to the Moon_God
(Sin)
Hymn
to Ishtar
Hymn
to the Moon-God (Sin)
Assyrian
Circle Incantation
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: Text
Entry
ISO - Religare Message Board
New Jerusalem - Swedenborg and the Near
Death...
The Last Supper by Leonardo da
Vinci
The Third Secret Of Fatima - Revealed
A Perspective On The Third Secret Of Fatima
The Days of Noah and the "Sons of God"
Kabbalistic
Correspondences for the Tarot Deck & Tree of
Life
The Life of Apollonius of Tyana - By
Philostratus
Colin's Hermetic Kabbalah Page
The Sublime Lodge of the B:.B:.
©
Rosicrucian
Order, AMORC (Park in S.J.)
Rosicrucian
Order, AMORC (worldwide) Home Page
Philosophical Research
Society - founded by Manly P. Hall
Solos
Home Page (Perinnel Wisdom, Pyramids
The
Immortality Question (Sumerian,
Gnostic
The Secrets of the Universe
(Chap.
15) Sumerian Gods (Enki drunk when creating
world)
UNARIUS
Academy of Science
Uantra Study Group
Directory
The
Book of Knowledge; The Keys of Enoch
The Keys Of Enoch on Spirit
Web
Acad
of Future Science
DOORWAY
OF THE 11:11
NVISIBLE
(Solara)
The Venus Document &
11:11
(Maitreya)
Coincidence
The New Age Directory--Astrology, tarot, psychics, channeling, much more...
Rosicrucian
Traditions - Changing Featured
Article
Divine
Principle - Sun Myung Moon
Joseph Smith and Kabbalah: The Occult
Connection
Emanuel Swedenborg, Arcana:Inner dimensions
o...
Spiritual Frontier - Emanuel
Swedenborg
Swedenborg
Swedenborg
Foundation
Swedenborg,The
Lord's New Church:Emanuel Swed...
Swedenborg Discussion
Adherents.com - over 15,000 adherent statistics for over 1,200 different religions, churches, and faith groups. From Adventists to Zoroastrians, find the stats here.
Aish HaTorah - Window on the Wall
Allfaiths Press - Collection of links for the world's religions, including alternative faiths
Al-Islam - effort by a group of Muslims to digitise important Islamic resources and make them available to the masses through the Internet.
Apostolic: United Pentecostal Church
Baha'i Faith Index, The (Virtual Library)
Baha'i Resources on the Internet
Baha'i World, The - the official international presence of the Baha'i Faith on the web
Buddhist Studies - WWW Virtual Library
Campus Crusade for Christ International
Christian Reformed Church in North America
Christian WordNet - Hosts Christian resources including a business directory, counselling services, and Premiere Radio.
Christianity.Net - ten magazines on the site and two large resource directories. One of the largest sites of its kind on the 'Net
Churches dot Net - gives access to a wide variety of church-related resources, including Global Church Web Pages.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Official Site
ChurchSurf - links to online churches
CICI: Catholic Information on the Internet
Descriptions of 63 Religions, Faith Groups & Ethical Systems - basic information on 63 different religions, faith groups, and ethical systems--all organized into groups ranging from World Religions, to Neo-Pagan Religious Faiths, to Doomsday Faith Groups
Ecole Initiative, The - Online Encyclopedia of Early Christian Church
Eckankar - Religion of the Light and Sound of God
FAQ on Hasidic Culture (Chassidism) - Three-part discussion of questions on Chassidism (Hasidism): Part 1: Origins of Hasidism, different Hasidic groups, Rebbe Nachman's Breslov movement, misconceptions in the media. Part 2: Hasidic garb, customs, mannerisms. Part 3: Hasidic beliefs, how to become a Hasid, observing the Sabbath, some medical issues.
Evangelical Free Church of America
Facets of Religion - WWW Virtual Library index of religion resources. This vast collection of links focuses on the prominent world religions
Finding God in Cyberspace
-
A GUIDE TO RELIGIOUS STUDIES RESOURCES ON THE INTERNET
by John L Gresham MLS PhD
Glossary
of Religious Terms -
Helpful glossary of important terms within the world's religions
God.com -
Graphics- and sound-intensive guide to religion resources. Features a "Spiritual
Bazaar," which offers an "interfaith sampler" of distinctive sites within
Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism; and "Communion,"
Guide to Early Church Documents
High Places in Cyberspace
-
Annotated index of a select group of links to religion, classics, and archaeology
resources on the Web
Internet
Lists Relating to Topics in Religion
-
Index of religion-oriented Internet discussion lists (listservs), with
descriptions of subject material and subscription instructions.
Jewish Studies Internet Directory
Jehovah's Witnesses: Watchtower Society Official Web Site - This is the official Web site of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, the legal organization in use by Jehovah's Witnesses.
Kaleidoreligion - Index of religion-oriented sites that are visually interesting.
Links for Research on Religion Extensively annotated index of links to resources of value to the student of religion. Covers academic organizations, religions arranged into rough geographic groupings, and pages associated with certain approaches to the study of religion, such as anthropology or sociology.
MennoLink - Mennonite Information Center - Directory of Mennonite resources with links to conferences, events, missions, camps, publishers, periodicals, schools and libraries, organizations, booksellers, commercial sites, and congregations in North America and the United Kingdom.
Naqshbandi Sufi Way - site provides detailed information on the teachings and practices of the Naqshbandi school of Islam.
Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance
Popes Through the Ages: The Complete List of Popes - Biographical information on all 265 Popes of the Roman Catholic Church, from 32 AD to the present.
Religion: A Guide to Online Resources - Select index of links to resources for the study of religion during the medieval period.
Religion
and Philosophy Resources on the Internet
-
Annotated index to a select list of religion and philosophy links. Includes
the most prominent world religions--Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Asian
Religions.
Religious
and Sacred Texts -
Collection of religious and sacred texts from a variety of traditions and
historical periods. Covers Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Confucianism,
and Taoism.
Religion
Depot -
discussion forums for religions including daoism, buddhism, and christianity,
not to mention art galleries, online bookstores, mailing lists, streaming
audio, quotes, and more
Religious
News Culled from the Media -
Summaries of religious and spiritual news from the media.
Religious
Resources on the Net -
a comprehensive, searchable database of religious and Christian web sites
on the Internet.
Religious
Studies Web Guide -
Annotated index to resources for the study of religion.
Secular Web,
The -
collection of agnostic and atheist perspectives on philosophy of
religion
Attasia
Tarikah -
established by Imam Abdulla Bin Alawi Al-Attas.
Bawa Muhaiyaddeen
Fellowship -
contemporary Sufi Master explains Man-God.
Molana
Salaheddin Ali Nader Shah Angha -
also known as Hazrat Pir.
Muhyiddin
Ibn Arabi Society -
international society founded in 1977 to promote a greater understanding
of the work of Ibn Arabi and his followers.
UK Pentecostal
Charismatic Churches -
Large UK pentecostal and charismatic church database. Also includes upcoming
major UK Christian conferences and upcoming UK Christian speakers
Unitarian and Free Christian Churches Home Page
Unitarian Universalist Association
Unitarian Universalist - Yahoo!
Welcome to the Orthodox Christian Page
World of Traditioinal Zoroastrianism
World's Longest Walk- Arthur Blessitt has carried on foot a 12 ft. cross for Jesus around the world since 1969.
World Religion Resources - sites featuring resources for comparative religion, spirituality, or interreligious dialogue.
Zen Stories to Tell Your Neighbors
Islam
Academic Info: Islamic Studies- An Annotated Directory of Internet Resources on Islam and the Muslim World
Islamic Thought: Extensive links to Islamic history, jurisprudence, theology, science, comparative religion, more. Includes a lot of full-text material.
Muslim Women's Homepage--an excellent site with articles, biographies, etc... along with many related links.
The Quran in English .
Quran Browser--a tool to search the Quran (Koran) by passage or word part.
Understanding Islam and the Muslims: Has some history, an FAQ file, links to other sites including the Koran in English.
Return to top of page
Judaism
Academic Info Jewish Studies--An Annotated Directory of Internet Resources on Judaism, includes texts as well.
Academic Jewish Studies Internet Directory--includes access to an article database, as well as an excellent set of links.
Anti-Racism Resources--includes A Virtual Tour of Auschwitz and a Cybrary of the Holocaust.
FAQ on Hasidic Culture and Customs
Judaism 101Judaism 101 is an online encyclopedia of Judaism, covering Jewish beliefs, people, places, things, language, scripture, holidays, practices and customs.
Judaism and Jewish Resources: good overall index to news, mailing lists, archaeology, museums, holocaust studies, Israel, the arts, books, more.
a Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust--includes a Timeline of anti-Semitism from 1918 on up, and has many links to documents, photos, glossary definitions, and other sites.
Time-Line for the History of Judaism--3000 B.C.E. to the present.
The Ultimate Jewish/Israel LinkLauncher--4,601 Links!
Return to top of page
Mythology
Encyclopedia Mythica-- over 1500 definitions of gods, legendary creatures, worldwide. Searchable.
Non-Graeco-Roman Mythology
Return to top of page
Other Religions
African Traditional Religion---country by country statistics, bibliography, maps, other links
Asian Traditions--includes links to religious traditions such as Confucianism , Jainism, Shinto, Sikhism and Taoism.
Academic Info China Studies:Religion & Philosophy--An Annotated Directory of Internet Resources, including texts.
Zoroastrianism--a good selection of websites and books along with the salient facts compiled by the University of Virginia.
Caodaism
http://www.religioustolerance.org/caodaism.htm
Celtic Druidism
http://www.religioustolerance.org/druid.htm
Druidism
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05162a.htm
1913 Catholic Encyclopedia article.
Confucianism
http://www.religioustolerance.org/confuciu.htm
Confucianism
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04223b.htm
1913 Catholic Encyclopedia article.
Druse
http://www.religioustolerance.org/druse.htm
Eckankar
http://www.eckankar.org/
Eckankar
http://www.religioustolerance.org/eck.htm
Hare Krishna
http://www.religioustolerance.org/hare.htm
Jainism
http://www.lib.utulsa.edu/guides/jainism.htm
Jainism
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08269b.htm
1913 Catholic Encyclopedia article.
Santeria
http://www.religioustolerance.org/santeri.htm
Scientology
http://www.religioustolerance.org/scientol.htm
Shinto
http://www.religioustolerance.org/shinto.htm
Haqqani Sufi
Foundation
Taoism: A Portrait
http://www.silcom.com/~origin/sbcr/taoism.htm
By Dr. Douglas K. Chung, Professor at Grand Valley State University School
of Social Work, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Taoism
http://www.religioustolerance.org/taoism.htm
Taoism
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14446b.htm
1913 Catholic Encyclopedia article.
Unitarian
Universalist
http://www.uua.org/
Unitarian
Universalist
http://www.religioustolerance.org/u-u.htm
Vodun (Voodoo)
http://www.religioustolerance.org/voodoo.htm
Zoroastrianism
http://www.religioustolerance.org/zoroastr.htm
African
Traditional Religion
http://users.iol.it/cdi/
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Commission For Religious
Relations With the Jews: Notes on the Correct Way to Present the Jews and
Judaism in Preaching and Catechesis in the Roman Catholic Church Seeds of Truth are found in Other Religions The Immortal Soul: Fact or Fiction?
Rejoice in the
Lord
Christians
and Muslims: Believers in God faithful to Man
JBL Catalog Index (List of Mythical
Figures) www.familysearch.org Mormon's contribution - Geneaology Answers to Jehovah's Witnesses Support Group for Ex-Jehovah's Witnesses Survivors of Abusive Religions (SOAR) Theocratic Addiction & Religious Abuse Watchers of the Watchtower World The Watchtower Observer - An Eye On The Jehovah's Witnesses CENTURY OF ORIGIN OF VARIOUS CHRISTIAN CHURCHES Exposing Cults and Answering to non-Christian Religions Resources for Christians who need answers to the questions they get from non-Christians, i.e. providing apologetic material. Christian pages on the Baha'i Apologetics Index entry on the Baha'i
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Word for the Weary Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry No Way Out about "The Way International" More on "The Way International": [1] REVEAL is an organization of former members of the International Churches of Christ and its predecessor organizations (the Boston Church of Christ/Boston Movement, the Crossroads Church of Christ/Crossroads Movement, Campus Advance, and "Multiplying Ministries"). Recent Studies on New Japanese Religions The movements listed below do not fall into the same category as the cults. Nevertheless, I have strong reservations about some of the teachings and practices of these groups. Even though there are many true brothers and sisters in those movements, there are valid questions regarding some of these movements and I hope people will take them seriously. Light of Truth Ministries (About Witness Lee & The Local Church)
Seventh Day Adventists are among themselves rather diverse and I have heard
that they seem to move very close to evangelical Christianity in many areas.
I am not very knowledgable about them. But these sites explore the teachings
of the founder, but I am not sure how influential this is in this church
to this day: Ellen G. White's Teachings Compared with the Bible I have lots of questions about the "The Toronto Blessing, Pensacola, ..." but others are already dealing with it, so here just some links to them: [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6 [7], [8] [9] The "Faith" Movement may be Prospering but is it HEALTHY?
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Internet
Theology Resources, by School of Theology Major Areas-- Mathematical Miracles in the Qur'an or the Bible? The Public Square--Online journal of religion and public life...
Society of Christian
Philosophers--
What Are
the Differences Between Orthodoxy and Catholicism?-- The Encyclopedia of New Testament Textual Criticism A new online Greek New Testament using the 1881 Westcott-Hort text with Nestle-Aland 27th edition variants. TC: an Online Journal of Textual Criticism (both Old and New Testament) Dating New Testament Manuscripts A exposition of Psalm 12:6-7 with reference to the King-James-Version-Only debate. Archaeology |
.
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Of Tantra
Examines aspects of many religions + explores the basics of Tibetan Buddhism
and Tantric Yoga.
The
Temple of The Immortal
Spirit
The first Taoist temple in Cyberspace.
Rosicrucian
Order. FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Rosicrucian order.
The
Grove of
Light
Catholic Apparitions of Jesus and
Mary
Spirituality and Relevant Sites
Native Web - Native Cultures and Societies
Anders Magick Page - Magical Beliefs
Foundation
for Shamanic
Studies
A site dedicated to researching and promoting the traditional shamanic practices
around the world investigating the purpose of trance, communication with
the spirits
Angel
Times
Magazine
Articles galore on angelic encounters and a range of artwork, information
on books and letters. An examination of postive thought which is worth a
browse.
Ascension
Research
Center
Ascension Research Center is an independent student effort to explore some
of the teachings released by the Ascended Masters and their Messsengers over
the last 121 years, through the Theosophical Society, the I AM Activity,
the Bridge to Freedom (1952-1961), The Summit Lighthouse and Church Universal
and Triumphant.
EARTH
PAGANISM
Inc. Paganism in the UK and Ireland
Ethiopian
Jewish Heritage
Vatican
Information
Center
information related to the Vatican and the Roman Catholic
church
Exalted
Living Institute
Website
Psychospiritual Development & Transpersonal Counseling
Constructed by Namaste Kionia a metaphysical minister
Urban
Shaman's Home
Page
An interactive multimedia electronic book focusing on personal growth and
spiritual development. A great place for enlightened conversation and
growth.
Pagan
& Wiccan
Links
collated by EPONA
Epona's
World- Home of the
Celt
Includes info on modern-day Celtic religions as well as a Celtic Clipart
Collection & Celtic fonts!
Ultimatist
Religious Bodies On Earth,
Inc.
(or "URBOE" or "the Church") is a religious denomination that promotes
Ultimatism—an intellectually honest, spiritually rich, and practical
religious teaching.
Gaelic
speaking
people of Scotland UK
Graeco-Roman Paganism
SOCIETAS
HELLENICA
ANTIQUARIORUM
The site for the Revivial Of The Traditional Hellenic Religion
The Hellenic religion is a traditional religion, as opposed to what is called
monotheistic religions (or, according to Spengler, cosmopolitic religions
of the late antiquity).
Society & Culture: Religion (Yahoo)
WWW-VL: Religions (Armin Müller)
A Comparative Anthology Of Sacred Texts (Andrew Wilson)
Bhakti-Yoga-WWW (Vijay Sadananda Pai)
Gnosis Archive WWW (Thomas Leavitt)
Shamash (Jewish WWW-Page) (Avi Feldblum)
The Gateway to Qabalah (Doug Evans)
Society of Anglican Archbishop Justus
St. Athanasius, Bishop of
Alexandria
Profile from the 1878 Encyclopaedia Britannica, hosted by the Christian Classics
Ethereal Library.
Epistle 22 to his sister Marcellina
Rafal
T. Prinke - Articles (Sendivogius and Christian
Rosenkreutz)
Michael Sendivogius and Christian Rosenkreutz --reprint from the Hermetic
Journal examines the life of Sendivogius and attrempts to determine if his
life was the model for the myth of Fr. C. R. C. and the Fama Fraternitas
St.
Nicholas the Wonderworker
Detailed description of the life of the Holy Hierarch and wonderworker Nicholas
Archbishop Of Myra in Lycia presented by St. Columba Press.
The Augsburg Confession, 465th Anniversary Edition - Martin Luther
The Nahmans of Gerona - History, language, and culture of one Sephardi family.
Invisibles Annotations - Current through volume 3, issue 12.
Free Daism (Chris Tong)
Art Of Living, Teachings of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (Bob Wynne)
Osho: Never Born Never Died - Bhagwan Rajneesh
Avatar Meher Baba (Eric Solibakke)
The Quan Yin Method (Shing-Te)
Eckankar (Eck-Group Gainesville, USA)
World Transformation (Flemming Funch)
Site dedicated to transformational of Aspects: Economic, Ecologic, Spiritual, New Society Forms/Structures etc. (his
Altered States of Consciousness (Jouni A. Smed)
Tibetan Government in Exile's Official Web Site
NativeNet-WWW (Marc Becker)
Silicon Pheonix - Return to the Earth (Jonathan J Stevens)
Cyberkind (Shannon Turlington)
Sumeria (David Major)
Albert Nanomius WWW-Page (Albert Nanomius)
Mind and Body (Olav Benum)
School
of Wisdom
Holistic synthesis of science/religion, practical implications of fractals
and chaos theory, esoteric music, actualization of human potential . . .
Seekers (div. Authors)
Will Of Nature (Pierre Jolivet)
Snoqualmie-Space (Ben deLisle)
The Spirit of Raving (Lee Fogel)
Conspiracy, Control & ???? (Russ Dove)
Cooperative Communities (Michael Elph Morgan)
Tribe
Of Love (Alan
Pogrebinschi)
Social movement originating in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) about Wilhelm Reich's
work, as well as on other holistic processes and modern management
theories
PAIC-WWW (Bob Garth)
List of Nonprofit Organizations ...
V J Enterprises (Joshua & Vera Shapiro)
New Age organization sharing information which describes the prophecized Golden Age.
The Alexander Material (Andy Hughes)
A growing body of metaphysical teachings channeled by Ramon Stevens since 1986
Online newsletter (images, video-clips)
Sedona (Arnie Wolen)
Transformation at Sedona, lot of local information
Glass Wings (Katherine Phelps)
Positive Living; Environmental, Peace and Metaphysical groups listed
Mind Gear (Phil Safier)
Mental Fitness Technology
The Mind Mall (Bob Richardson)
All sorts of spiritual information and products oriented toward relaxation, health, light, and peace. (Just started)
Sound Photosynthesis (M. Creon Levit)
Substantial material on Richard Feynman, Maria Gimbutas, Timothy Leary, John Lilly, and Terence McKenna among many others.
Avatar: The Art Of Living Delibaretly (Kayvan Sylvan)
Avatar is a course based upon the simple concept that your beliefs will cause you to create or attract the experiences you are having.
Anders Magick Page (Anders Sandberg)
OMNet (Tyagi Nagasiva)
Tarot (DT King)
Paganlink (Daryl Parson)
The Covenant of the Goddess (Yesod)
Astralite (Greg Edwards)
Skywind's PSI-Page (Jenny Gable)
Voyagers (Skip Atwater)
Castaneda-L (Tony Sanders)
Project Mind Foundation (David S. Devor)
Other Mailing Lists ...
E-Zine List (John Labovitz)
Nexus (Mike Senften,...)
Depth Probe (Alan Eyzaguirre)
CyberSight (???)
MkzdK (Stephen Miller)
List of Nonprofit Organizations ...
Apparitions and Eucharistic Miricles
Shepherd's Chapel Network -- Bible Readings
Bible Prophecy -- Interesting Sight
Sacred Space -- Peaceful Friends
Ancient Wisdom -- Lots of ancient world Wisdom
Zen Stories -- with some other stuff too
Maitai Zendo -- interesting Zen sight
Association Zen International -- Very informative
Eclectic Open Mind -- Heart felt searching
The Secret Doctrine -- H.P. Blavatsky
Esoteric Web Link Index -- Good New Age Link Page
Fathe Malachi Martin -- Very Dedicated Catholic Teacher
Apocolyptic Prophacies of Daniel and Revelation -- easy to navigate
Angel Web Ring -- Lots of angel sights
Links to Faiths and Practices -- lots of stuff
Judaism 101 -- the basics of Jewish belief
Project Genesis -- online classes in Jewish teaching including Kabbalah and philosophy
Investigating Islam -- interesting answers to many questions about Islam
Al'Islam and the Signs of the Last Day -- Study of Islamic prophecy concerning the end times
Essemtials of Buddism -- a starting place for the study of Buddism
Karma and Reincarnation -- An indepth study of the Hindu perspective
The Taoism Ring -- lots of Taoist sights
The Spirit Web -- Lots of links into all kinds of beliefs
Welcome to Wicca -- A Friendly look at a missunderstood faith
Phoenix's Fire -- links to Pagan and Wicca sights
Druid Grove -- facts about Druidic Faith
Ligmincha Institute -- Tebetin Bon
World Union of Diests -- all about it
American Ethical Union -- Ethical Society
The Temple of Gnosis -- New and old Gnostic Beliefs
Institute for the Scientific Study of Meditation
Science and Spirit -- lots of scientific views on spiritual practice
Taijiquan -- interesting animations
Dan Tao, The Way of Transformation
Compleet Guide to Transcedental Meditation
The Pagan Best of the Web -- all kinds of Pagans
Thelema -- Teachings of Alister Crowley
The President of the Church of Scientology
Councel on Spiritual Practice -- awareness organisation
Bearded Wolf -- Native American Shaminism
The Nagual Network -- Nagualism
Shamanism: Working with Animal Spirits -- I love this sight!
International Shinto Foundation
American Institute of Vedic Studies
The Zarathushtrian Assembly -- Zoroastrianism
OrishaNet -- all about Santaria
Ijo Orunmila - Yoruba Cosmology and Ifa
The Vodun -- facts about Voodo
Elements to Admire in African Traditional Religion -- interesting
The Ascended Master Network -- Judeo-Christian New age plus
The Michael Teachings -- channeled material
The Enneagram in the Electronic Tradition
The Spiritual Philosophys, the guides and helpers of Lucy Hale
Spiritual Evolution -- Lots of New Age Links
Wakeing World Links -- many self posted spiritual links
Torah Code Links -- Bible Code
Messianic Jewish Outreach -- very informative
Prayer Request Links -- primarily Christian organisations
Grizzly's Home Page -- Links to Shamonism and American Indian Belief
