Religion and Spirituality 
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The Bible
- Bible GateWay
Search the Bible in nine languages and multiple Bible versions. A service of the Gospel Communications Network (GCN). In German, Swedish, Latin, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Tagalog, Norwegian and English.
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- Bible links
Christian Biblical Studies and Research on New Testament of the Bible.
- Scriptures.com
An attempt to place the entire resources of Scripture in all languages on the WWW. You will not only find the old King James Bible but also the Net Bible (even for your PalmPilot). And then there are online Bibles in many languages.
- Virtual Christianity: Bibles
A collection of links to bibles in different languages. Editor: Stephen Adkins.
Christianity
- Anglicans Online
The world's largest online resource for the Anglican faith. Editor: Tod Maffin.
- Assemblies of God - The Christian Conservative Corner
- Augustinian Order, The
Assembled by Father John P. Pejza, O.S.A.
- Best of the Christian Web
A directory with links to thousands of Christian sites, including extensive descriptions.
- Books On-line: Christianity.
- Catechism Depot
A catechism discussion forum (presbyterian and reformed).
- Catholic Encyclopedia
More than 11,000 articles on Catholic topics.
- Christian Bookmarks
Some Christian links, prophecy links & creation links. Editor: Tom Brodrick.
- Christian Europe Online
A starting point for Christian sites in all European countries.
- Christian Friendly Jump Sites
A comprehensive listing of Christian Resources, Churches and Ministries, Materials for Education, Young Adults, Bible study, Christian Broadcasting on the Internet. Editor: J. Johnson (Clearinghouse Guide).
- Christianity Today
Many resources in a searchable database.
- CrossSearch
Online Christian Resource Directory. Categories: apologetics, art, bible, children's resources, church & denominational resources, computers, counseling, education, history, humor, literature, media, ministry resources, music, news and events, online forums, pastoral resources, prophecy, publishing, recreation, shopping resources, theology, types, youth resources. A Service of Gospel Communications Network (GCN). The index is searchable:
- Crosswalk.com
Wants to help Christians safely and effectively use the Web, and tries to offer the best information, resources, products, services.
- From Jesus to Christ - The First Christians
A historical view on J.C. How well do the archaelogical clues historians are uncovering match up with the story Christians have long told each other? What did the world of J.C. looks like in those days? Who were the original story tellers? Why did Christianity succeed? You will find some pretty good answers here, including maps, a chronology, a primary source collection, and a biblical quiz.
- Guide to Early Church Documents - ICLnet (Institute for Christian Leadership).
Includes new testament canonical information, writings of apostolic fathers, patristic texts, creeds & canons. Editors: John Brubaker & Gary Bogart (Clearinghouse Guide).
- InJesus.com
Index of home pages of churches from all over the world. Christian resources and a ChurchSurf Search Engine.
- Jesuit Resources
Maintained by jesuit.org.
- Katholiek Documentatie Centrum Nijmegen
Documentation concerning 19th and 20th century Dutch Catholicsm.
- Not just Bibles (NJB)
A - somewhat outdated - guide to Christian resources on the Internet, edited by G. Bogart, J. Brubaker, L. Kreitz.
- Orthodox Net
Orthodox Christian resources on the Internet, from the St, Nicholas Orthodox Church in Dallas (Texas, USA). Editor: Basil Arrick.
- Summa Theologica of St. Thomas Aquinas
Medieval Christianity. Aquinas' classical exposition of the theology of the Roman Catholic Church. He is known for his development of a systematic theology based on reason and faith.
- The Ecole Initiative - A Hypertext Encyclopedia of Early Church History
The Early Church On-Line Encyclopedia (Ecole) Initiative is a cooperative effort on the part of scholars across the internet to establish a hypertext encyclopedia of early Church history (to the Reformation) on the World-Wide Web. In principle, authors of the various articles that make up the encyclopedia maintain their own articles at their own locations. Each article is connected to the Ecole Initiative's. The site includes documents (translations of Judæo-Christian and Islamic primary sources to 1500), a glossary (short essays on numerous topics), articles (long essays on major topics and figures), images (Judæo-Christian iconography and religious art), and chronology (timeline with geographical cross-index). Founder: Anthony F. Beavers (University of Evansville). Editors: Karen Ræ Keck and Norman Hugh Redington (Athena University). A Service of the University of Evansville.
- Vatican Web Site
Information on the holy father, the roman curia, and the vatican museums in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese.
Islam
The most recent of the world's major religions was founded in 622 C.E. in Medina in the Arabian Peninsula by the prophet Muhammad. It has over one billion adherents worldwide. The majority of Muslims live in Africa and Asia, but there are significant numbers in Europe and North America. There are two major sects in Islam: Sunni (83% of Muslims) and Shia (16% of Muslims). The sacred texts of Islam are the Qur'an (regarded as the true word of Allah --God-- as revealed to the prophet Muhammad) and the Hadith (sayings and actions of the prophet Muhammad).
- About Islam and Muslims
History and authenticity of the Quran, interpretations and translation, The Quoran and modern science, and much more.
- Al-Islam
A portal on Islamic questions. The portaal voor Islamistische kwesties. The Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project (DILP) provides an overview on islamitic themes, including publications with strong archaic positions on religion and state, marriage and sexuality.
- Arab World and Islamic Resources (AWAIR)
- Books On-line: Islam
- Centre for Islam in Europe (CIE)
The Flemish Centre for Islam in Europe (University of Gent, Belgium) aims at giving European Islam an academic status while developing tools for combatting racism. The CIE pursues the goals of emancipation, equal rights and pluralism. As an academic centre the CIE stands for a scientific approach and acts independently of all partisan interest. The site contains a news letter, many orginial articles and has an English, French, German, Dutch, Turkish and Arabic version.
- Holy Qurán, The
Presented by the Muslim Students Association of Oregon State University. You can search the entire Qurán. Enter the words that you would like to search for in the Holy Qurán; up to six words. If you enter more than one word the Search Machine will return the verses of the Qurán that contain all the given words. Also available in Spanish, French, German, and Dutch.
- Islam (Yahoo)
- Islam Page
An extensive collection of Islamic resources and pointers. From serious academic information till the digital jihad. The Koran is searchable. Compiled by: Ibrahim Shafi.
- Islamic Texts and Resources Metapage
Information service from the University at Buffalo.
- The Holy Quoran
- The Holy Qur'an
Translated by Maulvi Sher Ali.
- The Koran
Search gateway to U. Michigan Humanities Text Initiative text. You can search or browse the Koran. This is an electronic version of The Holy Qur'an, translated by M.H. Shakir and published by Tahrike Tarsile Qur'an, Inc., in 1983.
- The Meaning of the Holy Qur'an [mirror]
Translation and commentary by Abdullah Yusufali.
- Quran Browser
A simple, fast front-end to a full-text Quranic search/retrieval system. The purpose is to provide educators with a fun, useful tool, and to help promote understanding of a document that is fundamental to Islamic religion and culture. The Quran Browser was conceived and created by Richard Goerwitz, lead research programmer/analyst for Brown University's Scholarly Technology Group (STG).
- Qur'an Database
Search the Qur'an.
- Sahih Bukhari Hadith Database
A collection of sayings and deeds of prophet Muhammad (also known as the Sunnah). Bukhari's collection is recognized by the majority of the Muslim world to be one of the most authentic collections of the Sunnah of the Prophet, but it is not the only collection of authentic reports. Here are some Other collections of Hadith provided by the Muslim Students Association at the University of Southern California, and these are the 40 Hadith Qudsi, which are believed to record things which Allah said but were not included in the Qur'an.
- Understanding Islam and the Muslims
The Islam presented as a religion of peace and order. Information on local Islam communities and a list of Islam resources.
Judaism
- Books On-line: Judaism.
- Dead Sea Scrolls, The
Visit the beautiful exibition of the Library of Congress and discover the secrets the scrolls reveal yourself. You'll get information on the historical
context of the scrolls and the Qumran community from whence they may have originated; it also relates the story of their discovery 2,000 years later. In addition, you get links to other sources on the dead sea scrolls.
- Introduction to Judaism
Edited by Bruce Rosenstock, Lecturer Religious Studies, University of California, Davis, USA.
- Judaism (Yahoo).
- Responses to the Holocaust: A Hypermedia Sourcebook for the Humanities
An introduction to the various discourses, disciplines, media and institutions that have produced significant critical and theoretical positions and discussions concerning the Nazi Genocide of the Jews of Europe, 1933-45. Editor: Robert S. Leventhal.
- Torah.org
A collection of Torah classes presented by 'The Global Learning Network'. They offer beginner's, intermediate and advanced classes on Jewish philosophy, liturgy, ethics and law.
- Torat-Hayim (Living Torah)
In the spirit of Conservative Judaism.
- Prof. F. Weinreb
The life and work of an orthodox Dutch jew.
- World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUJP)
It provides diverse services: links progressive Jews worldwide; strengthens congregations in South America, Australia and New Zealand, Latin America and Western Europe; supports the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism; strengthens synagogues & schools in over 35 countries; recruits & trains rabbis and cantors for international service; establishes exchange programs and leadership missions throughout the globe.
- Yahoodi.com
'The famous Jews Interactive' will give you more information of famous Jews with a specific occupation or talent. The other resource they offer is 'The Peace Encyclopedia', experiments in therapy for the Jewish People. The encyclodepia explores peace, specifically with an eye towards solutions of the Arab-Jewish, Muslim-Hindu, and related conflicts that plage the free world.
Eastern Religions
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Buddhism
- Books On-line: Buddhism.
- BuddhaNet
A non-sectarian Australian organization, offering its services to all Buddhist traditions. It aims to facilitate a significant Buddhist presence in the realm of computer communications technology by making the Buddha's teachings freely available to all. You'll get answers to frequently asked questions on Buddhist art, history, and spiritual leaders. You may practize meditation electronically in an online meditation workshop. A virtual art gallery contains images of the wheel of life, hand gestures, and symbolism of the Stupa-Chorten.
- Buddhism - The Electronic Bodhidharma
The site of the International Research Institute for Zen Buddhism (IRIZ) in Kyoto, Japan. One of the largest collections of Buddhist primary text materials on the Internet. Includes Zen Art, Zen centers and masters, Zen bibliographies.
- Buddhism (About.com)
A portal on buddhism presented by About.com.
- Buddhism (Galaxy Guide)
- Buddhism (Yahoo)
- Buddhist bibliography
Editor: Garin-Michaud Roger.
- Buddhism Depot
Provides four translations of Dhammapada and a discussion forum on Buddhism.
- Buddhist Pointer File
Another general list of buddhist information resources, by Hsuan Peng.
- Buddhist Studies WWW Virtual Library
Edited by T.Matthew Ciolek and Joe Bransford Wilson (Clearinghouse Guide).
- Buddhist World, The
An encyclopedic tour of 'The Buddhist World'. Sections of the Holy sites and pilgrimage; the spread of Buddhism; the streams of Buddhism into schools and profiles of Buddhist countries and cultures.
- Digital Buddhist Library and Museum
A comprehensive cyberspace for Buddhist studies, from the Center for Buddhist Studies, National Taiwain University.
- Discussion Groups
- Journal of Buddhist Ethics
The first academic journal dedicated entirely to Buddhist ethics. All articles are full text and free. Includes Global Resources for Buddist Studies and Scholarly Resources
- Pure Land Buddism (WWW Virtual Library)
An internet guide to pure land (Jingtu, Jodo, Shinshu) resources, edited by Jerome Ducor.
- Shin Dharma Net
Information on Shin Buddist Tradition and Pure Land Buddhism as practiced and interpreted by Shin communities in the West and Japan. Shin Buddhism was initiated by Shinran (1173-1263) in Japan, whose teaching was based in the Pure Land tradition as a successor to Honen (1133-1212). Editor: Alfred Bloom (Hawaii).
- Tibetan Buddhism
An explanation of the spiritual aspects of Tibetan Buddhism including Tantra and Dzogchen; a consideration of its relation with other branches of Buddhism such as Zen and Vipassana. Links to a synthesis of the world's spiritual traditions in the light of modern psychology and science.
- Tibetan Studies WWW Virtual Library
Editors: T.Matthew Ciolek and John C. Powers (Clearinghouse Guide).
- Zen Buddhism
The Internet Guide to Zen (Ch'an, Son, Thien) Buddhism.
This WWW Virtual Library is edited by T.Matthew Ciolek.
- Zen Buddhist Texts
- from the Southwest Zen Academy. Provides primary Zen texts, information on the Houston Zen community, and links to other buddhist sites.
Confucianism
- Confucius [551-479 B.C.]
- Chinese Philosophical Etext Archive
An excellent site which houses Chinese philosophical text ranging from the earliest classics to the Qing period. Edited by Steven Angle.
- Chinese Philosophy Page (CPP)
A very comprehensive listing of materials related to Chinese philosophy and culture. Editor: Steve A. Brown.
- Berling, Judith A. [1982/96]
Confucianism
Short article on confucianism for the Asia Society's Focus on Asian Studies, 2(1) Asian Religions, pp. 5-7. Fall 1982.
- Sprunger, Meridith
An Introduction to Confucianism
A brief historical overview of Confucianism and a description of basic Confucian beliefs. Index and bibliographical information is in Chinese only.
- Sze-Kwang, Lao Lexicon of Confucianism
Definitions of terms, bibliographical entries in Chinese.
- Su Tzu's Chinese Philosophy.
Taoism
- Bibliography of Taoism in Europe
Compiled by: Barry Howarth (Australian National University).
- Daoist Studies
A taoist portal with a database of thousands of books, chapters and articles which are of interest to those doing research in taoist studies. It includes links to other sites on taoist studies, and a listing of dissertations and abstracts relating to taoist studies (mostly from North American universities).
- I Ching or Yi Jing
The I Ching or Book of Changes is an ancient Chinese system of divination. An oracle is cast by flipping coins or more traditionally, by manipulating yarrow stalks. Although the I Ching won't predict the future, it might be a useful tool for stretching one's thinking.
- I Ching or Yi Jing
A page of the "Taoism Information Page" that refers to some of the translations of the I Ching.
- I Ching - The Book of Changes, translated Rick Wilhelm
- I Ching - The Book of Changes, translated by James Legge (1882)
- The I Ching on the Net
These pages provide links to I Ching resources on the internet. It includes a brief introduction to the I Ching and a translation of Gregory Winchup: Rediscovering The I Ching.
- I Ching Sites
Extensive ste of linksto sites that have direct or indirect relevance to the I Ching and its use.
- Original I Ching - A Self-Awareness Practice
Dan Stackhouse (Transformative Learning Center in Walnut Creek, California, USA) has developed a creative method of using the hexagrams to explore the way our minds work.
- I Ching Lexicon
The basic structure of this web starts from the hexagram square, where each hexagram links to the complete text associated with that hexagram.
- Introductions to Taoism or Daoism
Presented by Gene R. Thursby
- Taoism - Google Gids
- Taoism
Taoist resources from Yahoo.
- Taoism Depot
This site contains many translations of the Tao Te Ching (including the original in Chinese), as well as Taoism Discussion Forums, chat rooms, chuang tzu translations, as well as a "Quote of the Moment" from Lao Tzu. Many Taoist masters leave messages there and give talks in the chat room.
- Taoism and related information by: Arne Morken.
"Taoism is not a religion, nor a philosophy. It's a Way of life, it is a River. Traditionally, Taoism has been attributed to three sources, the oldest being the legendary 'Yellow Emperor', but the most famous is Lao Tse's Tao Teh Ching. According to tradition, Lao Tse was an older contemporary of Kung Fu Tse (Confucius). The third source is Chuang Tse's (untitled) work. But the original source of Taoism is said to be the ancient I Ching, The Book Of Changes."
- Taoism Information Page
Scholarly and philosophical information on Taoism, presented by J. Patrick Narkinsky.
- Taoist Resource Center
A complete guide to Taoism. Who/What is TAO, what is Taoism, Taoist Schools of Thought, 12 Lessons of Life and much more.
- Translations of Tao Teh Ching
Hinduism
- Bhagvat Gita, The
Sanskrit verses. Each chapter is a PostScript document and can be viewed using your favorite PS viewer.
- Global Hindu Electronic Network (GHEN) - The Hindu Universe
Hindu resources including texts central to Hinduism. Texts for Jainism, Buddhism and Sihkism are also included.
- Hindu Universe, The (India)
A central information source for practicing Hindus. Many important scriptures, annotated with comments from many gurus; information about other spiritual paths (including Buddhism) and more. Editor: Ajah Shah.
- Hinduism - About.com
- Hinduism - Google Guide
- Hinduism - Yahoo!
- Hinduism
A brief treatise on Hinduism.
- Hinduism Today
The Web version of the magazine, with 2 years of back issues. Sponsored by the school of learning led by contemporary teacher Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. See for a Dutch version.
- Indian Hinduistic Guru Movements
Some new cults in mission coming from India and bringing their belief into western countries: Ananda Marga, Bhagwan, Sri Chinmoy, Hare Krishna (Iskcon), Transcendental Meditation. (German).
- Tantrik Texts to download
The Magic of Kali, The Yoni Tantra, The Ganapatu Upanishad, and The Kaula Upanishad. And many links to other Hindu sites. Editor: Mike Magee.
- Religion of India
Maintained by: Srinivas Padmanabhuni.
- Vedic Culture
Essays about comparative religion and Hindu-related topics.
Jainism
Jainism is both a philosophy and a religion. Along with Hinduism and Buddhism, Jainism is one of the three major religions that developed within the Indian civilization. The name Jainism derives from the term Jina ('conqueror' or 'victor') -- applied to the 24 great religious figures around whose examples the religion is centred; its followers are known as Jainas or Jains. There are two principal sects: Svetambaras and Digambaras. Both Jainism and Buddhism arose in about the 6th century B.C. E. in protest against the orthodox Vedic (early Hindu) ritualistic cult of the period.
Sikhism
The religion of an Indian group founded in the Punjab around the late 15th century C.E. by Guru Nanak. It was a development of the Hindu Vaisnava Bhakti movement (a devotional movement among followers of the god Vishnu) that began in Tami l country and was introduced to the north by Ramanuja. The word Sikh is derived from the Pali 'sikkha' or Sanskrit 'sisya' (disciple). Sikhs are disciples of their ten Gurus (religious teachers), beginning with Nanak (b. 1469) and ending with Go bind Singh (d. 1708.)
- Abuses of the Human Rights of Sikhs in India
Documentation of the abuse of the human rights of the Sikhs: backgrounds, exploration of reasons, documentation of cases, roll of victims of the atrocities, and references.
- Fort: Pant Khalsa
Information on famous Sikhs, the Sikh code of conduct, and articles relating to the Panth.
- Gurnabi - Sikh Resource Center
Covers code of conduct, information on the Gurus, quotes from Gurbani, and directory.
- Guru Gobind Shingh Ji
- History of Sikhism
History of Sikh Gurus, martyrs and warriors. The site includes a discussion forum, the Gurdwara database (with information on Sikh institutes), and articles.
- Introduction to Sikhism by the late guru Gobind Singh Mansukhani. Editor: Rajwinder Singh (New Delhi, India). Basic information about God and his universe, the principles, the Sikh history, sacred literature, worship & ceremonies, sikhism & modern problems.
- KhalsaPride
A community site in which you can take part, share ideas, submit articles. Sections include a Dastaar Gallery, Events, and Shikh Spottings.
- Sikhism - Google Guide
- Sikhism - thy name is Love and Sacrifice
Sikhism as preached, practised and live by Sikh Gurus themselves. The site contains quotations, divine wisdom, selective life samples from lives of Sikh gurus.
- Sikh-Faith Question Answer and Philosophy
Articles from different contributors about the Sikh faith. Includes somes questions answered in the context of the religion.
- Sikhism Home Page
General information on Sikhs and Sikhism. Links to information on their religious philosophy, the Sikh gurus, selected translations, essays on Sikhism, and much more. Editor: Sandeep Singh Brar.
- SikhNet
A cybercommunity for Sikhs around the world. Explores the history and evolution of Sikhism and its culture. Offers gurbani audio clips, live events, news, discussions, matrimonials, chat, job advertisements, online shopping, and information on a host of subjects relevant to Sikhs, includes a beautiful feature, with photographs, on the Golden temple.
- Sikh.Net
Information on the Sikh religion and practices, explanation of common terms, RealAudio Hukamnama, and a worldwide list of temples.
- Sikh-Seek
A comprehensige guide of Sikh related web sites.
- Sikh Videos Gurbani Kirtan
Collection of Sikh videos which includes Gurbani Kirtan and discourses explaining basic as well as advanced beliefs, practices, teachings and tenets.
- SikhWomen: Mind, Body, Spirit Empowered
Aims towards building an equitable society based on the principles of Sikhism.
- Sikh World
Information on Sikhism, Sikh gurus, symbols, history and ceremonies.
- Usenet: soc.religion.sikhism or by Google
Bahá'í Faith
- Bahá'í - Galaxy Guide
- Bahá'í - Google Guide
- Bahá'í Faith, Index
Editor: Casper Voogt.
- Bahá'í World
The official presence of the Bahá'í Faith on the WWW.
- Bahá'í World Faith
An informative page to learn the basics of Bahá'í. Faith. Editor: Arash Taefi.
- Bahá'u'lláh and the New Millennium
A profile of the Bahá'í Faith and its worldwide community. "In just over 100 years, the Bahá'í Faith has grown from an obscure movement in the Middle East to the second-most widespread of the independent world religions. Embracing people from more than 2,100 ethnic, racial and tribal groups, it is quite likely the most diverse organized body of people on the planet. Its unity challenges prevailing theories about human nature and the prospects for our common future."
- Baha'i Studies by Juan R.I. Cole (University of Michigan, USA). His site contains papers, translations and documents, as well als links to other academic sites.
- Books On-line: Bahá'í
- H-Bahai
Encourages scholarly discussion of the culture and history of The Baha'i Faith and makes available diverse bibliographical, research, and teaching aids. For basic background, you might want to consult the Baha'i Studies Resource Guide.
- Islam and the Baha'i Faith
The editor, Abir Majid, wants to promote a better understanding of the relationship between the Baha'i Faith and Islam.
Zoroastrianism
This ancient Iranian religion of fire, light, and wisdom still lives today. It is the first monotheistic religion, founded by the prophet
Zarathushtra. Zarathustra was believed to have lived during 600 B.C. in Persia (the region covered by modern-day Iran and Iraq). Current estimates have revised this date to anywhere between 1500 B.C. and 1000 B.C. This would make Zoaroastrianism the second oldest world religion, next only to Hinduism. It has had a profound influence on Judaism, Christianity, and Western culture.
Alternative Religions
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Paganism, Wicca, Magic
- About Witchcraft
Information on the religion of Witchcraft or Wicca. After thousands of years of 'bad press' they are coming out of the 'broom closet' to educate the public about themselves and their religion. From: Covenant of the Goddess.
- alt.religion.wicca FAQ
An introduction to Wicca and to this newsgroup.
- Amethyst's Pagan Parlor [MOVED TO ...??]
A collection of Pagan pages and resources. Links to pages on basic principles, organizations, newsgroups, magazines & periodicals, huna, tarot, magick, rituals and more.
- Arachne's Web: Paganism and Wicca Pages
Almost everything you always wanted to ask about Asatru, Druids, Goddesses, Magick, Mythology, Occult, Paganism, Rituals, Tarot, Wicca.
- AvatarSearch: Search Engine of the Occult Internet
A search engine exclusively dedicated to Metaphysics, Eastern and Western Mystical Traditions, Paganism, Native American Spirituality, Wicca, Astrology, Paranormal Phenomena, Occultism and other related interests.
- BackFire Wiccan Study Group
A MSN-group that wants to help all who want to learn the ways of the old religion, the craft, earth religion.
- Blavatsky, Helena Ptrovna [1877]
Isis Unveiled
A master-key to the mysteries of ancient and modern theology.
- Druid Grove - The Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids
Homepage of the biggest worldwide druid order.
- Druidism Guide
Brendan Myers tries to give answers to questions about druism. Everything you always wanted to know about the Druids and Celtic nations: can women be Druids, the Druids holy days, and even the position of Druids in present-day society.
- Introduction to Magick and Paganism
Editor: Winter.
- Magic Bibliographies & Resources
An extensive list of publications on magic (some on-line), with a special focus on ancient Greece & the Near East. Editor: John-Gabriel Bodard.
- NewsGroups
- Paganism, Directories:
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Yahoo!
- Pagans Online
A guide for pagans.
- Reincarnation & {ast Lives
Article on reincarnation in different religious groups and countries. Written by: Patricia CoriKaren Charboneau-Harrison.
- Robsville, Sean
Wicca and Buddhism - towards an interfaith dialog
Article on the similarities and differences between Wicca and Tibetan Buddhism.
- Scott, Walter [1885]
Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft
- Traditions of Magic in Late Antiquity
A guided tour of an exhibit of Greco-Roman magical artifacts including recipe books, amulets and gems, Babylonian demon bowls and cursing/binding tablets. Editor: Gideon Bohak (University of Michigan Library, USA).
- Vodun (or Voodoo) Information Pages
Vodun (voodoo or hoodoo) originated and is primarily practiced in the Caribbean country of Haiti. The foundations for vodun are the West African Yoruba religions, carried to Haiti by African slaves brought from West Africa. The word "vodun" derives from vodu, meaning "spirit" or "deity" in the Fon language of Dahomey. The existing beliefs in black magic are the sources of many misconceptions about vodun. Popular works of fiction and nonfiction and many movies have strengthened these misconceptions, which center mainly around false notions about cannibalism and zombification. It is the intention of the editor of this site, Shannon Turlington Settle, that these information pages will put some of these misconceptions popularly held about vodun to rest and will educate about the highly developed, complicated structure of beliefs that make up the religion of vodun.
- West African Dahomean Voodo
Featuring the healing tradition of the Mamaissii (High Priest) of ancient and modern Dahomey. A view of what the ancient at least more than 10.000 years Spiritual Tradition of what is populary known as Voodoo really is. A place to come learn, debate, share and commune in the joy of African Traditional Religions. Editor: Mamaissii Danzi Hounon.
- Wicca and Paganism - Sacred Texts
- Wicca and Witchcraft, Directories:
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Wicca and Witchcraft (Yahoo)
- Wiccan Rituals
Bright Blessings (Ilana, USA) uses his knowledge of Herbs to offer you his rituals, with his guidance from the Lady (which he got through meditations). You will like it if you believe in (distant) healing, the purification of people or places, or finding a job by success rituals (just try it once and twice, and say "With the third the path is done" on the next Sunday. But this will only work when you let the candle burn down).
- Yule - The Midwinter Festival
Description of Yule customs and traditions.
Shamanism
New Age Spirituality
- Apologetics Index (AI)
AI is an online ministry trying to provide Christian with apologetics research resources on cults, sects, and other religious movements, doctrines and practices. Christian apologetics is "the intelligent presentation and defence of the historical Christian faith". The goal is to persuasively answer "honest objections that keep people forn faith in Jesus Christ." Trying to prove religious beliefs seems self destructive, attempts to rationalize supperstition are socially effective, even in 'post-modern times'.
- Bibliography on cults and new religions - Rob Nanninga (Skepsis)
- Celestine Prophecy, The
Dedicated to the discussion and
actualization of ideas put forth in James Redfield's book The Celestine Prophecy. You could also visit the Why I Hate the Celestine Prophecy by Kenneth Moyle ("This is not a book to be tossed aside lightly. It should be thrown aside with great force") or The Skeptics Dictionary on The Celestine Prophecy by Robert Todd Carroll.
- Cults, sects, and new religions
Sources for the study of cults, sects, new religions and related issues. Editor: Irving Hexham (Department of Religious Studies, University of Calgary).
- Eckankar
Religion of the Light and Sound of God, introduced in 1965 by Paul Twitchell. The spiritual home of Eckankar is the Temple of ECK in Chanhassen, Minnesota, USA.
- The Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo
A site containing numerous essays on the Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo (1872 to 1950, an active leader of the underground revolutionary movement for the Independence of India) and The Mother from Pondicherry, India, including topics such as Consecration of the Past, Fundamentals of Yoga, Rational Approach to Mysticism, Science and Spirituality.
- New Age Page
Information and links covering astrology to zen, meditation to drumming, and earth religions to Ayur-veda. And they provide you a 'miracle of the day'.
- New Religious Movements Profiles
Group profiles developed with the assistance of the students at the University of Virginia. Each profile consists of 3 sections: orientational group summary information, a list of links to web sites containing further useful information, and a bibliography of print resources. Groups are listed alphabetically.
- Nova Religio: The Journal of Alternative and Emergent Religions
A journal that addresses a broad range of religious phenomena with a view to enhancing our understanding of alternative, emergent, and new religious movements and communities of both the present and past.
- Online text about cults and new religions - Stichting Skepsis.
- Spiritweb
A dedicated spiritual site which comprehends spirituality in a modern context in review of ancient teachings and religious belief-systems. The site is independent of any kind specific religious belief-system or movement, but tries to give an overview of manifold forms of spirituality. Provides links to various subjects: recent happenings, channelings, lightwork, healing methods, reincarnation, UFO phenomena, out of body experiences, yoga paths, mysteries, astrology, theosophy, networks, Spirit-WWW search engine, multimedia & video clips, and miscellaneous New Age resources. There are mirror sites in Europe (Spain, Italy, and the Czech Republic), in Australia and Africa.
- Guides on New Age: DMOZ | Yahoo!
Secular Sources: the non-believers
- Agnosticism/Atheism - about.com
An about guide on agnosticism and atheism, edited by Austin Cline.
- alt.atheism
The web page for the Usenet newsgroup alt.atheism (or Google group)
Created in 1990 as a place to discuss atheism and atheist topics.
- American Atheists
The premier organization
laboring for the civil liberties of Atheists, and the total, absolute separation of government and religion. The information they provide is thought-provoking, intellectually challenging and pure "hard-core Atheist".
- Atheism Web, The
Provides articles on atheism and lots of well-structured links.
- Atheist Alliance
A democratic national atheist organization in the USA. Includes a great section on Atheism on the Internet.
- Atheist Contacts Page
Click on a region of a world map to find atheists in your area. The list will only contain name, e-mail address, city/state, and country (not URLs).
- Atheist Express
"Atheism means 'without god-ism'. So, atheists are people who don't believe in any gods or devils. We feel that a careful examination of the effects of religion both in history and in today's headlines will adequately demonstrate the positiveness of atheism. Think About It! If religion was so great, it would have solved the world's problems long ago."
- Atheist Fortune Cookies
A random selection from a collection of atheist/freethought quotes. This is an example of what you can expect: "When we make mistakes they call it evil. When God makes mistakes they call it Nature!" [Jack Nicholson in "The Witches of Eastwick"]
- Atheist Foundation of Australia
This is how they see their mission: "Infantile concepts seriously hinder the full potential development of humans in a world with problems that require logical thought. Atheists find their motive for action in the needs and problems of their fellow citizens and consider that the worship of, or reliance on, imaginary supernatural beings to be a useless waste of time, energy and resources".
- Celebrity Atheist List and Famous Dead Non-theists (Mark Gilbert). Celebrates people throughout history who have advocated living life without deference to a higher power.
- Critical Thinker
An extension of the United States Atheists' official, monthly, in-house newsletter, the Critical Thinker, edited by Cliff Walker. It's dedicated to reality-based living, free of myth and superstition.
- Godless Zone, The
Dana Houston explains why she is an Atheist.
- International Atheistic Secular Humanist Conspiracy presented by Greg Erwin (vice president of 'Humanist Association of Canada'). Information and resources on humanism, atheism, and freethought organizations. Links to on satirical and humorous sites, like Over 200 Short Infectious Memes and more memes from The Unconscious Civilization (John Ralston Saul).
- Man is Man-Made
A UK-based perspective on atheism. They want to reduce the perception of atheism as the amoral,"disbeliever"standing alone from the "normal" God-fearing section of society.
- NMG - No More Gods
Atheists and sceptics rendez-vous on the net. It has 'Satan inside'.
- Norwegian Heathen Society, The
A society dedicated to liberate humanity from authoritarian religions and denominations which reduce and divide people; which claim that our worth is determined by our relationship to a god, and which restrain thoughts and feelings with their dogmas and rigid and out of date moral code. It advocates the freedom to choose one's own belief or disbelief and against discrimination of any sort on this area. And it fight especially
against The State Church and other religious power structures. English and Norwegian versions.
- Scepticism on the Web
Resources on scepticism, atheism and humanism. Editor: Dr. Peter J. King (London, UK).
- Secular Web, The
An online community of nonbeliever who are dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, understanding, and tolerance. You will find information on secular Humanism, Atheism, Agnosticism, Skepticism; religious parodies, satire and resources of secular interest. From: The Internet Infidels.
- Skepsis
A Dutch contribution to the sceptic movement. The Dutch Foundation of Skeptics stimulates critical research on new age phenomena and cults. The site contains critical articles and a comprehensive list of links to other sceptic organizations in the world.
- Skeptic Tank, The
Archives on destructive groups, individuals, and ideologies with special focus on religion's impact upon history as well as religion's impact upon rights, liberties, health, and safety of the world's populace in contemporary times. The primary focus is the scientific debunking of claims of the paranormal. Edited by: Fredric L. Rice.
- Skeptics Society Web
Investigates the claims by scientists, pseudoscientists, and pseudohistorians on a wide variety of theories and conjectures including: evolution and creationism; cults and religion; Holocaust revisionism and extreme Afrocentrism; conspiracy theories; near-death and out-of-body experiences; cryonics, life after death and the quest for immortality; witchcraft and witch crazes; mass hysterias and urban myths; the relationship of science and science fiction. They publish the Skeptic Magazine and maintain an extensive list of skeptical resources.
- soc.atheism
A forum for discussion of the social aspects, ramifications, and benefits of being an atheist. If you are interested in these kind of questions: What leads one to atheism, what famous people are atheists, how has atheism manifested historically, how to deal with religious relatives, what should children be taught about religion, what atheist groups can one join, the political aspects of being an atheist. Topics that are specifically to be excluded from soc.atheism are atheism vs. religion discussions, conversion attempts, and general dicussions about correctness or justification of atheism. These topics should be discussed in talk.atheism, a forum specifically dedicated to such debates.
- talk.atheism
General discussion of atheism vs. religion.
- Why Christians Suck (WCS)
A site that takes a slightly less formal, civilized or subtle approach to criticizing Christians and Christianity.
- Yahoo's Atheism Page.
General Religious Studies Resources
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General References
- A Guide to the Best Religious Studies Recources on the Internet
Extensive list of annotated resources on Western, Eastern, and Alternative Religions. Editors: Cory Stier, Gary Weber.
- APS Research Guide to Resources for Theological and Religious Studies.
- Archives de sciences sociales des religion [tables of content]
A CNRS journal created in 1956, and today published by the EHESS press. The journal sets itself the objective of promoting a comparative perspective covering both ancient and contemporary religions of favouring cooperation between all social sciences with the object of shedding light on the multiple facets of the religious phenomenon and welcoming the presentation of theoretical developments of research. The review is bilingual (French-English) and sometimes trilingual (Spanish). Every year it publishes two thematic issues and two bibliographical issues.
- Bibliography in Method and Theory in the Study of Religion
A project of the Graduate Centre for the Study of Religion, housed at the University of Toronto (Canada). Editor: Bruce Alton.
- Books On-line: Religion
General, Miscellaneous, and Atheism.
- Cults and Religion
Sources for the study of cults, sects, new and historic religions. The site tries to provide reliable information on complex and controversial topics from a scholarly perspective. It is presented by the Nurelweb and contains three main sections: academic articles, books & theses, and academic links.
- Declarations of Religious Freedom
- Facets of Religion
A comprehensine list of resources on religions originated from East- and South-East Asia (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Taoism, Sikhism, Judaism, Zoroastrianism) and from the Orient (Christianity, Islam, Bahá'í Faith). Contains also resources on Pantheism, Relicts of Ancient Religions, and New Pagans, Wicca, Magic. Editor: Armin Müller (Univ. of Freiburg, Germany).
- Faith and Practices (Yahoo).
- Faith and Social JusticeArticles and resources on faith and social justice.
- Finding God in Cyberspace: A Guide to Religious Studies Resources on the Internet
A selective guide for scholars of religion. Contains a selective list of religious information sources on the Internet, categorized by mode of accesss and type of document; an introduction to electronic conferences for religion scholars; and a list of electronic journals for Religious Studies. Editor: John Gresham (library director at Sterling College in Kansas, USA). You can also visit the European Mirror.
- Freedom of Religion (Yahoo)
- InfoSurf Religion
A very short list of some basic resources. Editor: Sylvelin Edgerton (library of the University of California at Santa Barbara, USA).
- Internet Journal of Religion
International Journal Site for the Academic Study of Religions, from the University of Marburg (Germany).
- Internet Resources for Religious Studies
A selective list of resources, compiled by Doug Stewart (Social Sciences and Humanities Library of the University of California at San Diego, USA).
- Pitts Theology Library - Emory University (Atlanta, USA).
- Program for the Study of Religion Worldwide
Religious studies departments, concentrated on the USA. Editor: Donald Brodale (Department of Religious Studies, Univ. of California, Santa Barbara, USA).
- Psychology of Religion by: Michael E. Nielsen. A resource for people interested in psychological aspects of religious belief and behavior. It contains a general introduction to the psychology of religion, a description of what psychologists have learned about how religion influences people's lives, and a description of the many approaches that psychologists use to understand people's religiousness.
- Sektion Religionssoziologie in der DGS
Section Sociology of Religion of the German Sociological Society. The site provides information on the organisation (leadership, membership) and on the activities of the DGS. Table of contents of the publications of the section and a few links.
- Shunyata.net
Mike Croghan's Religion Page offer a 'table of faiths' with information on different kinds of faiths, their founders/saints, scriptures and sects.
- Religio
Information system on sects, cults and religious communities in Germany and worldwide. Provides resources, a handbook, a library, actual topics and an advisory board about sects. The database is searchable.
- Religion and American Culture (R&AC)
A journal of interpretation. It embraces a diversity of methodological approaches and theoretical perspectives. Edited by: Conrad Cherry, Rowleand A. Shrerill and Amanda Proterfield. Published twice a year by Indiana University Press.
- Religion and Philosophy Resources on the Internet
A selected listing of local and world-wide Internet sources for religion and philosophy. General religion resources, Asian religions, Christianity, Islam and Judaism. Editors: Sara A. Memmott & David Suiter (Boston Univ., School of Theology).
- Religion Religions Religious Studies
Information and links for study and interpretation of religions. Editor: Gene R. Thursby (University of Florida, USA).
- Religion Webliography
A short but representative selection of online resources. Editor: Steven R. Harris (library of Louisiana State University, USA).
- Religion (Galaxy Guide)
- Religious and Sacred Texts
Apocryphal, Islamic, Hindu , Confucian, Mormon , Taoist, Bahai, Sikh Texts, Gnostic, Zen, Zoroastrian texts, Divrei Torah, The Urantia Book, Ethiopian, Medieval, Texts by Early Christian Fathers, The Egyptian Book of the Dead, and World Scripture compilation.
- Religious Movements Homepage - University of Virginia
We know that religions and human cultures are constantly being renewd and invigorated. This sites provides a foundation for understanding how religious groups emerge, grow, stagnate, reinvigorate themselves, and sometimes die. It also tries to promote tolerance and appreciation of alle religions.
The site contains a database that includes 150 new religions. Created by Jefferty Hadden at the University of Verginia (USA).
- Religious Tolerances - Ontario Centre for Religious Tolerance (OCRT).
The goal: promote the understanding and tolerances of minority religions; expose religious hatred and misinformation; supply information on controversial religious topics to help you reach your own understanding. Great site. Coordinator: B.A. Robinson.
- Sociology of Religion - Hartford Institute for Religion Research
A site devoted to the social scientific studie of religious groups. A great resources for those engaged in or interested in the field of sociology of religion. You'll find information on professional societies (associations and journals); sociologists of religion; syllabi, bibliographies and articles; research resources and general sites.
- THEOLDI - Theology Literature Database
Documentation of Theological and Interdisciplinary Literature. Contains (among others) the René Girard documentation. From the School of Theology at University of Innsbruck.
- Theologie
Resources on theology and religious studies, sociology of religion, Judaism, the bible, Buddhism, and more. University of Leiden (Netherlands).
- Voice of the Shuttle: Religious Studies Page
Editor: Alan Liu (University of California at Santa Barbara, USA).
- Virtual Religion Index
An extensive, well-organized, and annotated directory of resources. With special attention for the sociology and anthropology of religion. Editor: Mahlon H. Smith (Department of Religious Studies at Rutgers University, USA).
- World Religions
A comprehensive directory of Internet resources for the academic study of religion. Editor: Mike Madin (Washington, USA).
Miscellaneous Resources
- Ancient Religions & Mythology
A collection of resources, compiled by: Facets of Religion.
- Churches ad Hoc
Photo Essay by Herman Krieger.
- FACTnet
Factnet's news and historic archive service promotes independent investigation and public debate and dialog on cult and mind control issues critical to our social and individual well-being. Including critical information on scientology.
- Hare Krishna Index
Gateway to Krishna consciousness on the internet. A comprehensive listing of web sites of the Hare Krishna movement International. From the Society for Krishna Consciousness.
- Japanese Journal of Religious Studies
- Mysticism in World Religions
The mystical traditions of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism. Editor: Deb Platt.
- Pantheism
God=universe. A collection of resources, compiled by Paul Harrison.
- Pantheism
A long and strong article on pantheism by Michael P. Levine in the Stanford Encyclopaedia of Philosophy.
- Pantheism - A religion for all
Pantheism holds that God is identical with the real world: 'God is all and all is God'. God does not trancedent reality but is immanent in reality: 'All reality is in God'. Beyond him is only illusion or nonreality. Mike Trobee presents the important writings of pantheism, and discusses the different modes of pantheism (the pantheism of Einstein, scientific pantheism).
- Rastafarianism
A brief look at the ideals of the Rastafarian religion: its origins in Africa, its embracement by the poorer black population in Jamaica. It's not just a religion, but a way of life. Rastafarians speak out against poverty, oppression, inequality, etc. Rastas make use of the Bible, but only when it fits their needs. They disagree with many parts of the Bible as being written and changed by the white Babylon.
- Rastafarianism
Article by Edward T. Pettiford on rastafarianism as a religion and culture.
- $cientology: The Cult of Greed and Power
A long list of material concerning the Scientology company. Edited by: 'Tilman Hausherr'. If you do like information from the other side you might want to visit the official Scientology site (called 'Applied Religious Philosophy').
- Scientology & Dianetics: the hate cult that abuses
- Theosophy Corner
An outline of universal principles, the operations of which can be recognized by 'everybody with an open mind'. Recognition of these principles is possible through 'gradual development of the faculty of understanding'. These principles can be found in the literature of many religions, especially the mystical sections, e.g. Sufism, Gnosis, ancient Kabbalah, certain parts of Buddhism, Hinduism, etc, as well in old myths.
- Theosophical Society
The Society was founded in 1875 in an effort to promote the expressed awareness of the 'Oneness of Life'. The word is derived from the Greek theos (god, divinity) and sophia (wisdom).
Religion in the Low Countries
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dr. Albert Benschop
Social & Behavioral Studies
University of Amsterdam
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