This page looks at other beliefs and religions. These include a number of eastern religions such as Sikkhism, Shintoism and Taoism and belief systems including Confucianism and Paganism.

There is additional material and links to areas of belief such as ethics, Indigenous Religions, African Religions, unusual religious sites, cults, a religion selector and more.

Religious Tolerance is covered and the need for this to be a dominant feature irrespective of whatever religion or belief.

If you are aware of other, quality links to information about aspects of any of these topics, we would be pleased to hear about them so we can continue to expand this content.

For information regarding major religions, return to the main Religion page for the relevant links.

Eastern Religions

Confucianism

• All About Confucianism
  General Description, links.
• Confucianism
  Fast facts, terminology, history, beliefs, practices, texts, links, books.
• Confucianism [2]
  Text article covering all aspects.
• Confucianism [3]
  The Rites, governance, meritocracy, themes, influence, critique, names, references, links. From Wikipedia.
• Confucianism, Schools
  Early Confucianism, 8 schools of Confucianism.
• Confucius
  Teaching, Names, philosophy, ethics, politics, disciples, legacy, influence, references, l inks. From Wikipedia.
• Interfaith - Confucianism
  Article. Also check links in the main menu under the Confucianism heading.
• Oriental Philosophy - Confucianism
  ‘An important part of beginning to understand Confucianism is to inquire into the main concepts of that philosophy’. Key terms, historical problem, main concepts, more.
• The Chinese Classics
  ‘These are key texts of Confucianism, the traditional state religion of feudal China’.

Jainism

• Jainism
  BBC - part of the Guide to the Religions of the World.
• Jainism, Jain Principles, Tradition & Practices
  Extensive links to all things Jainism.
• Welcome to Jainism
  ‘Your definitive resource on Jainism’.

Shintoism

• Shintoism
  BBC - part of the Guide to the Religions of the World.
• Shintoism [2]
  Guide to Shinto religion and beliefs. Specific links take you to other aspects of the religion.

Sikhism

• Information on Sikhism for Kids
  ‘Sikhism is one of the world’s youngest religions being founded just over 500 years ago. Despite being so young, it is the fifth largest religion in the world with over 20 million followers’. Clearly presented information on all aspects compiled by a school in the UK.
• Sikhism
  BBC - part of the Guide to the Religions of the World.
• Sikhism [2]
  Major links on Sikhism - history, gurus, temples, teachings, ceremonies, history in pictures, music, videos, links.

Taoism [Daoism]

• An Introduction to Taoism
  5 Essays and a bibliography. Easy to read and clear to understand./li>
• An Introduction to Taoism [Information on Tao]
  Short, clear presentation with links to major characters.
• Taoism
  Beliefnet. The basics, some of the extensions. Quite comprehensive.
• Taoism Information Page
  Annotated links to history, general orientation, images, books, Chinese culture, bibliographies.
• Taoism Initiation Page
  ‘Teachings on the philosophical Taoism, its Masters, sources, practices, including the study of The Book of Changes [I-ching], and of the teachings on emptiness taught by Master Hui Neng’.

Zoroastrianism

• Zoroastrianism
  BBC - part of the Guide to the Religions of the World.
• Zoroastrianism [2]
  ‘World of Traditional Zoroastrianism’. Three sections - Traditional Zoroastrianism Main Page [tenets, links, how to join]; Saga of the Aryans a religious novel, a Matrimonial page.

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Other Information

General Sites

• A Bow of the Head
  Religions of the World. ‘The five religions with the largest number of followers in the world today. Provides a general introduction to each religion and defines some major concepts’. Links to further information. Thinkquest.
• Adherents
  Discussion of the world’s religions.
• Beliefnet
  Religions, beliefs, forums, resources, more.
• Religions of the World
  BBC World Online. Six major religions - Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Sikhism.
• Religion Selector
  Which religion best suits you ? Complete a short multiple choice quiz.
• Religious Beliefs
  Australian site.
  Now set up as a blog.
• REonline
  ‘REonline.org.uk - your starting place for RE on the web’. Choose a religion, then specific topics. Material for both students and teachers.
• Roman Gods and Goddesses
  Information on Gods and Goddesses prior to Christianity, roles in everyday life, politics.
• The Sacred Site
  ABC [Australia] gateway for religion, issues related to it. Transcripts of ABC broadcasts.
• The Crusades
  The Catholic Encyclopaedia. Extensive run down on the eight accepted Crusades, reasons for them, results, more.
• The Secular Web
  For non-believers who pursue knowledge, understanding and tolerance.
• Virtual Religion Index
  ‘To advance research in matters of religion. Virtual Religion Index is a tool for students with little time. It analyses & highlights important content of religion-related websites to speed research. Links are provided to homepages, to major directories & documents within’.

Other Beliefs & Religions

Beliefs, belief systems, concept-related beliefs [e.g. ethics], religions, religious beliefs, … .

African Religions

• African Traditional Religion
  Information on religions, deities, practices, rituals, dualities, virtue and vice, religious offices, liturgy, holy places, more.
• African Traditional Religions
  Read the treatise here.

Animism

• Animism
  Etymology, motivation, Animism and religion, Animistic religions, references, further reading, links, more. From Wikipedia.
• Animism [2]
  General and Catholic information about Animism.
• Animism …
  A Guide to the Oldest Spiritual Belief System. Article on several pages.

Atheism

• Atheism
  BBC - part of the Guide to the Religions of the World.
• Atheism Web, Welcome to the
  A different viewpoint.

Baha’i

• Baha’i
  BBC - part of the Guide to the Religions of the World.
• Baha’i [2]
  Beliefs, history, events, writing, education, software & tools, central figures, links to other Baha’i sites, more.

Cults

• All About Cults
  ‘What characteristics distinguish a group as cultic. Why some groups who appear as community social organisations have deeper goals and religious motives. Learn the history of these cults, discover the basic doctrines of each. Origins, beliefs, deception may surprise you !’
• Cult Awareness and Information Library
  ‘We hope this site will help you to learn how to establish criteria for defining a cult, how to recognise cultic and spiritually abusive behaviours and how to guard against unwanted psychological persuasion’.
• CultInformation Centre
  Be aware of cults that are negative. FAQs, articles, books, links.
• Cults
  ‘Are they Spiritual, Positive, Gentle, Harmless, Heretical, Mind Controlling, Dangerous, Homicidal, or all of the above ?’ Canadian Religious Tolerance Group.
• F.A.C.T.net
  ‘Factnet helps survivors heal abuse caused by Religions or Cults. It deals with all areas of financial, sexual, physical, psychological, theological or indoctrinational abuse found in any religion or cult’.
• How Cults Work
  From HowStuffWorks. Another site covering the same topic can be found at How Cults Work.com.
• International Cultic Studies Association
  ‘A global network of people concerned about psychological manipulation and abuse in cultic groups, alternative movements, and other environments’. Study Guides, Topics, e-library, articles, Links, more.

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Greek Mythology

• Encyclopaedia Mythica
  Use this search engine to find information on this topic.
• GreekMythology.com
  ‘Information on all subjects of Greek Mythology, details on Greek Gods and Greek Goddesses, Greek Myths, Greek Heroes like Achilles and Hercules. It also has full text of Greek Mythology and Literature books’.
• Theoi Greek Mythology
  ‘Site exploring Greek mythology and the gods in classical literature and art. To provide a comprehensive, free reference guide to the gods [theoi], spirits [daimones], fabulous creatures [theres], heroes of ancient Greek mythology and religion’. 1 500+ pages.
• Winged Sandals
  ‘Take the tour with Hermes the messenger god, through a magical place filled with awesome gods, daring heroes and fabulous monsters’.

Indigenous Religion

• Australian Dreamtime
  ‘Aborigines have the longest continuous cultural history of any group of people on Earth - dating back - by some estimates - 65 000 years. Dreamtime is Aboriginal Religion and Culture’.
• Australian Myths & Legends
  ‘Collection of Australian Aborigine folklore, addressed to a general audience. The tales and folklore are recounted factually, but the book reflects the time in which it was written, so the reader should take that into account’.
• Dreamtime
  Information from Answers.com. Embedded, other links.
• Stories of the Dreaming
  Introduction, further links.

Hare Krishna

• Online Hare Krishna Temple
  Everything about the Hare Krishna sect.
• Hare Krishna Home Page

Mormons

• The Church of the Latter Day Saints [Mormon]
  Beliefs, scriptures, gospel library, family resources, temples, family history, news, media, other resources.
• Mormonism
  BBC - part of the Guide to the Religions of the World.
• Mormon Links

Paganism

• The 8 Pagan Holidays
  People still celebrate paganism. Details the 8 main holidays.
• Paganism
  BBC - part of the Guide to the Religions of the World.
• Temple of the Dark Moon
  Australian site for information on paganism, ‘in particular Wicca and Wytchcraft, and other esoteric and occult art’.
• Wicca
  A Neopagan, Earth-centered religion. Introduction, videos, questions, background, modern day Wicca, terminology, resources, more. From Religious Tolerance.

Religion & Ethics

• Religion & Ethics News Weekly [PBS]
• Religion and Ethics Online
  BBC. Includes religions [some listed elsewhere], ethics, message boards, news, interactive sections.

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Salvation Army

• Salvation Army Australia
  ‘The Salvos’. Who they are and what they do in Australia.
• Salvation Army International
  ‘An international movement, sharing in the mission of Christ for the salvation and transformation of the world in over a hundred countries’.
• Salvation Army
  Extensive information, embedded links, external links. From Wikipedia.

Scientology

• Scientology Handbook
  Information about beliefs initially espoused by L Ron Hubbard.
• What is Scientology ?
  Provides answers to common questions.

Seventh Day Adventist

• Seventh Day Adventist
  Adventist’s Beliefs, their mission, service, bible study, more.
• Seventh Day Adventist Church
  Information, embedded links, external links. From Wikipedia.

Unitarianism

• Unitarianism
  BBC - part of the Guide to the Religions of the World.
• Unitarianism [2]
  Information, embedded links, external links. From Wikipedia.

Voodoo

• Origins of Voodoo
• Voodoo
  Information, embedded links, links. From Wikipedia.
• Voodoo Dictionary
  Linked with the following site.
• Voodoo Encyclopaedia
  Culture, main people, other aspects of voodoo.
  Care Should Be Taken with some aspects.

Religious Texts

• Interfaith Explorer
  Use the links in the left hand panel to access a wide range of texts that will help to clarify the beliefs of a number of religions. The Interfaith Explorer program can be downloaded from the right hand panel, as can a number of other programs.
• Internet Sacred Text Archive
  Sacred texts, no matter how esoteric. All major religions and others from African to Zoroastrianism. Sections on traditions, mysteries.
• Ocean
  ‘Free collection of the World’s Religious literature managed by a unique book-centered research engine. It contains over 1 000 books of 10 world religions in English, as well as collections in six other languages’. Download [20+ mb] or CD for a small charge.
• Religious and Sacred Texts
  Annotated links covering all types of religious and sacred texts.
• Sacred Texts
  ‘Provide access to a variety of sites for religious texts’. Arranged from General, through Buddhist to Zoroastrian and Unification Church, to Others. Very extensive, annotated listing.
• Tao-te Ching
  The sacred books of Taoism.
• The Egyptian Book of the Dead
  Table of contents for all sections of the book. The Papyrus of Ani [translated by Sir E A Wallis Budge].

Unusual Sites

• Alcor Life Extension Foundation
  Freeze your body, be brought back when cures are found. This site explains what is involved.
• Exit Mundi
  Sacrilegious. Looks at end-of-world scenarios, ranging from natural disasters, to meteor impacts, black holes, human impotence and throws in beliefs from some religions.

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Religious Tolerance

Religious Tolerance

What should be the aim of All religions and people. This section has still to be further developed.

• Centre for Religious Tolerance
  ‘Our aim is to build a peaceful future by honoring and respecting our shared humanity. In many parts of the world, religion plays a major role in people’s lives. The work of peace should respect that reality’.
• Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance
  Makes it clear the majority of followers of all religions are peaceable, it is a minority who are intolerant. Specific information on Religious Tolerance & Cooperation is found here. Further Links are found here.
• Promoting Religious Tolerance
  A statement from the Bahá’í International Community.
• Religions For Peace
  See how people are working for understanding and tolerance between all religions.
• Religious Tolerance Resources
  A collection of annotated links from AcademicInfo.
• Religious Toleration
  Development of religious toleration, contexts, timeline, see also … , references, referred literature, further reading, links. From Wikipedia.
• Teaching Religius Tolerance
  A short collection of annotated links.
• The Evolution of Religious Tolerance
  Cato Unbound. A lead essay, responses to this, conversation pieces. Titles provided for all. Done in 2009.

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