notes on religions and history
This section is intended to show some of the interesting practices of various religious groups of the people of the world - this area will take the most amount of development, but is included at this early stage for reference.

 

Our summary table of religious beliefs and practices

Religions in the news

Religious movements across denominational boundaries

"Peace Churches"

Historical Notes regarding religions

21 October 2002 - Scholar Touts Oldest Link to Jesus, by Richard N. Ostling, AP/Washington Post

Church authority unravels - A short description of the unraveling of the authoritarian hold of the catholic church after the translation of the Bible into English (from Brinton, Friends for 300 Years)

Biblical research

Religions support of totalitarian nation-states and other violent practices:

The Christian Horror Picture show [Christian support of National Socialist Germany]

Other "seekers"
 

Church organizations

World Council of Churches

2 Nov 2000 - The Truth About The World Council Of Churches, by L'isbeth Noelle Rothe (lists member denominations)

 

sayings:

"Humanity's most valuable trait is a judicious sense of what not to believe." -- Euripides

 

Note that in referring to any religion, philosophy or set of beliefs on this page, seekers are reviewing the ideas and practices of others, but do not necessarily claim these as our own or recommend them to others. This is purely an educational reference, no more.

We welcome suggestions and corrections, so please email us.

 

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