Faith
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Mormonism
Mormonism The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often called the Mormon (or LDS) Church, is probably the best…
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Jehovah’s Witnesses
Jehovah’s Witnesses Jehovah’s Witnesses are well known for the door-to-door pairs who encourage people to join Bible studies and purchase…
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Neopagan Religions
Neopagan Religions The Goddess is alive and magic is afoot.” Thus proclaimed an I-694 billboard in a Minneapolis suburb a…
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New Age Religions
New Age Religions New Age is an umbrella term for a host of recent religious startups, most originating since 1970.…
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Transcendental Meditation
Transcendental Meditation Transcendental Meditation, popularly known as TM, typically would be considered a New Age religion (see chapter 39). For…
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Islam Beliefs
Islam Beliefs In addition to the Five Pillars (see chapter 15), Muslims are obliged to hold other beliefs. First among…
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Islam Beginnings
Islam Beginnings Islam is the world’s second largest religion, with about 1.6 billion followers in 2010 (more than 20 percent…
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Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrianism How many people do you know who believe that after they die God will weigh their deeds and, as…
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Judaism Today
Judaism Today It is impossible to understand modern Judaism without knowing the events and experiences of the Jewish people since…
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Judaism Historical Development
Judaism Historical Development What makes a person Jewish? This seemingly basic question is not so easy to answer, even for…
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