Organized religion has inarguably been responsible for many of history’s wars, atrocities, and injustices. Yet it’s not all bad. Religion can help people make sense of a confusing world, provide motivation, encourage altruism, and bind communities together. In fact, though the causal link is currently unclear, some evidence suggests that religious people may be physically and mentally healthier than nonbelievers.
Because many holidays, customs, and artworks stem from religion or deal with religious themes, faith factors into many individuals’ everyday functioning—whether those people are religious or not.
Atheists are people who believe that god or gods are man-made constructs.
One of the youngest of the world’s major religions.
A way of living based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.
A religion based on African beliefs, originating in Brazil.
The world’s biggest faith, based on the teaching of Jesus Christ.
A group of faiths rooted in the religious ideas of India.
Revealed in its final form by the Prophet Muhammad.
An ancient philosophy and ethical teaching that originated in India.
A Christian-based evangelistic religious movement.
Based around the Jewish people’s covenant relationship with God.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Contemporary religions usually based on reverence for nature.
A young religion founded in Jamaica in the 1930s.
Afro-Caribbean syncretic religion originating in Cuba.
Japanese folk tradition and ritual with no founder or single sacred scripture.
The religion founded by Guru Nanak in India in the 15th Century CE.
Spiritualists believe in communication with the spirits of people who have died.
An ancient tradition of philosophy and belief rooted in Chinese worldview.
An open-minded and individualistic approach to religion.
One of the oldest monotheistic faiths, founded by the Prophet Zoroaster.
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