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Religions: Favorite Links

  1. Succinct, straightforward answers to just about any topic—religious or otherwise–About.com provides. Interested to know more about the beliefs and practices, life and culture and celebrations of followers of the Hindu faith? Check this out: http://hinduism.about.com/od/basics/p/hinduismbasics.htm
  2. Anamchara might surprise you when they say that they are the “Website of Unknowing.” Anamchara offers writings and philosophies of the mystic tradition—where the aspects of religion that we do not know are reflected upon, blogged about and respected. http://anamchara.com/
  3. BeliefNet offers informational resources, community groups, and discussions for a multitude of world faiths.
    http://www.beliefnet.com/
  4. Bridge-Builders is a sort of faith-based Facebook where you create a profile to connect with young people of different faiths around the world.
    http://bridge-builders.ning.com/
  5. Far more than simply the latest news related to religion, check out the “Religion” page of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for podcasts, catalogues of basic beliefs, photo galleries, debates and much more.
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/
  6. Surfing the internet for websites on Buddhism will give you some very interesting and informative religious websites. Buddhist Temples offers succinct descriptions of Buddhist thought, teachings, architecture and lovely photos.
    http://www.buddhist-temples.com/buddhism-facts/index.html
  7. Leader and holy teacher of the Gelug branch of Tibetan Buddism, Dalai Lama provides and excellent view of Tibetan Buddhism. http://www.dalailama.com/. Of particular interest are the pages on Religious Harmony and World Peace:
    http://www.dalailama.com/messages/religious-harmony
    http://www.dalailama.com/messages/world-peace/a-human-approach-to-peace
  8. Ehud’s Assisting You to Learn is an interesting, simple to use website that walks you through some basic beliefs of major religions:
    http://www.ualberta.ca/~ebenzvi/Assist/101/index.html
  9. EMuseum at the Univeristy of Minnesota-Makato has a particular sensitivity to how culture shapes religion.
    http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/religion/
  10. The Guardian News Service keeps you up to date on world events and offers beautiful photos and informative videos pertaining to religious topics.
    http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/religion
  11. A fun website that presents special holidays and celebrations for many religions—if it’s on a calendar anywhere, it’s likely to be here: Interfaith Calendar. http://www.interfaithcalendar.org/
  12. The Interfaith Peace Initiative focuses on peace between Israel and Palestine, promoting respect for all religions and human rights and adherence to international law and UN resolutions. http://www.interfaithpeaceinitiative.com/about.php
  13. Interfaith Youth Core This relatively new organization connects young people from around the globe to apply “the core value of all faiths—service to others.” http://www.ifyc.org/
  14. Interfaithing claims to have the largest interfaith group director on the internet, and offers daily interfaith news, videos and
    http://www.interfaithing.com/about/
  15. Videos, interactive timeline, essays and articles highlighting three major world religions can be found at the Jewish-Christian-Islamic Virtual Media Library.
    http://tltc.shu.edu/vml/
  16. An initiative of Harvard University in the United States, the Pluralism Project gives you a glimpse—through articles, blogs, videos and slide shows– of efforts in the United States to honor and celebrate the diversity of religious views in the world.
    http://www.pluralism.org/
  17. Religion Facts features pages on many different religions and includes comparisons, symbols, glossaries and current topics in the area of religion. The “Big Chart” gives you a visual overview of major religions.
    http://www.religionfacts.com/ (general website)
    http://www.religionfacts.com/big_religion_chart.htm (“Big Chart”)
  18. Religions for Peace claims to be the largest global coalition of “representatives of the world’s major religions” with the goals to “Stop War, End Poverty, Protect with Earth. Learn about local initiatives for peace around the world through this website.
    http://www.religionsforpeace.org/
  19. The pages on Christianity on the Religious Tolerance website provide a helpful overview of the Christian religion and includes links to various different views within the Christian religion. http://www.religioustolerance.org/christ.htm
  20. The 13th century Sufi poet, Rumi, is the inspirational force behind the Rumi Forum. Based in the United States, the Rumi Forum website brings to you videos and podcasts highlighting the challenges and successes of global interfaith dialogue and initiatives for peace.
    http://www.rumiforum.org/about/about-rumi-forum.html
  21. Sacred Texts allows you to read the sacred writings of many different religions, smaller religious groups, sects and religious philosophies. http://www.sacred-texts.com/world.htm
  22. Suite 101 offers “ground floor” articles and reviews on news stories on over 3000 topics, including religion. Check out their overview of the Shinto faith, originally from Japan: http://www.suite101.com/content/an-introduction-to-shintoism-a125032
  23. Catholic and protestant “brothers” from over 30 countries live in the French community of Taize, which has developed communities dedicated to working with marginalized people in Asia, Africa and South America. The founder, Brother Roger (now deceased), is featured in a series of videos on topics such as compassion and prayer: http://www.taize.fr/en_article10037.html
  24. Understanding Faiths is a new website that currently features background information via video on Islam, Judaism and Christianity. http://www.understandingfaiths.net/Home.aspx
  25. Understanding Islam provides articles, discussion groups, videos and more on the Islamic faith. http://www.understanding-islam.com/
  26. Start a local “Cooperation Circle” of interfaith understanding and service through the United Religions Initiative.
    http://www.uri.org/
  27. WikiCommons: A database of approximately 9 million freely usable media files (mostly photographs), including many photos tagged “religion,” to which anyone can contribute and download.
    http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Religion
  28. The World Council of Churches (WCC) is a global coalition of Christians who work together for common causes such as the environment, peace and social justice. You may find the work of the WCC in your region.
    http://www.oikoumene.org/
  29. Connect with young people of different faiths around the world via World Faith’s website, which includes blogging and local chapter building opportunities. World Faith helps people understand and appreciate the diversity of the world’s faiths in order to counter religious extremism and to find ways to create peace among people of different beliefs.
    http://www.worldfaith.org/
  30. Founded in 1893, one of the oldest organizations dedicated to understanding and fostering a global community of people of different religions, the World Parliament of Religions holds regional and global conferences and trainings and to explore ways of supporting community building and interreligious understanding. The Parliament also offers ways for youth to develop leadership skills and to connect globally: http://www.parliamentofreligions.org/index.cfm?n=7&sn=5

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