Christianity is the largest religion in the world, with about 33% of the world’s population, followed by Islam (20%), Hinduism (13%), Chinese folk religion (6.3%), and Buddhism (5.9%). Christianity has undergone several schisms, and about half of its two billion followers are Roman Catholic. Christianity became the world’s largest religion in 380 AD when Emperor […]
Americans have limited knowledge of religion, according to the Pew Forum Religious Knowledge Survey. The average respondent answered only 16 of 32 questions correctly, with just under half of Christians able to cite all four Gospels. Only eight test takers achieved a perfect score, while atheists, agnostics, Jews, and Mormons performed the best. The Pew […]
Georges Lemaître, a Belgian mathematician and Catholic priest, proposed the Cosmic Egg theory in 1927, which was later confirmed by Edwin Hubble’s discovery of galaxies receding at high speed in 1929, leading to the Big Bang theory. Edwin Hubble usually gets top marks for the Big Bang theory, which suggests that the universe was born […]
Defamation of religion is negative, false speech directed at a particular religion that can cause harm. The UN has passed resolutions condemning it, but some fear it will undermine free speech. The UN argues it can lead to human rights abuses and heighten tensions between groups. Some argue it infringes on free speech, while others […]
Kemetic religion is a modern interpretation of Ancient Egyptian religious practices, with various groups describing themselves as Kemetic. Kemetic revivalism aims to replicate these practices, while Kemetic Orthodoxy treats the faith as ever-changing. Other branches include Kemetic Wiccans and Ausar Auset, which integrates other African beliefs. The Kemetic religion is a family of religions and […]
Religion and ethics are closely linked for religious individuals, as their beliefs often guide their ethical decisions. However, ethics can also be influenced by societal norms and personal beliefs. While religion and ethics are related, they can exist separately, as ethics is a personal choice and can vary across cultures and regions. Fundamental ethical beliefs […]
The Religious of the Assumption is a Catholic order of nuns founded in Paris in 1839 by Santa Maria Eugenia Milleret and Father Theodore Combalot. Despite setbacks, the congregation has grown to be active in 35 countries and includes various branches within the “family of the Assumption”. The Religious of the Assumption is a Roman […]
Metaphysics and religion are linked as they both seek to understand the nature of existence and the role of God. Free will is a major issue for both, with metaphysicists trying to reconcile it with determinism. Theology examines God and invites contributions from both metaphysics and religion, but some religions discourage questioning. Metaphysics is a […]
The relationship between evolution and religion is often contentious, with some religious figures challenging the theory of evolution. However, many scientists argue that evolution and religion can coexist, and that evolution does not make a statement about any kind of deity. The conflict between evolution and religion stems from the fact that the theory of […]
Christianity is the most popular religion with around 2 billion followers, followed by Islam with approximately 1 billion. In the US, Islam is the fastest growing religion, while about 1 billion people consider themselves non-religious or atheist. Hinduism has around 900 million followers, while Confucianism and Buddhism have around 400 million each. The top ten […]
The connection between religion and morality is debated by two schools of thought. One believes they are separate concepts, while the other sees religion as the foundation of morality. Those who don’t see a correlation believe morality arises from the need for social cohesion. The other school of thought argues that religious people are more […]
The sociology of religion studies how religion affects society and individuals, and how society affects religion. It uses both qualitative and quantitative methods to gather information and considers the history of religion. It examines religious beliefs in the context of society, including the impact of worship and personal relationships. It also explores the role of […]
Philosophy of religion explores various aspects and problems of religion, examining both differences and similarities between religions. It dates back to ancient times and includes topics such as the existence and nature of God, creation, redemption, immortality, free will, destiny, afterlife, justice, mercy, evil, sin, and suffering. It provides arguments for both theists and atheists […]
