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A Mosaic of Human Beliefs

WorldReligions.com presents an array of current news, features, and opinions from field of religious life as it interacts with the family of humankind around the globe.

Wikipedia includes the following definition, which while necessarily limited, gives some context to the topic of this website.

A religion is a set of stories, symbols, beliefs and practices, often with a supernatural quality, that give meaning to the practitioner's experiences of life through reference to an ultimate power or reality. It may be expressed through prayer, ritual, meditation, music and art, among other things. It may focus on specific supernatural, metaphysical, and moral claims about reality (the cosmos, and human nature) which may yield a set of religious laws, ethics, and a particular lifestyle. Religion also encompasses ancestral or cultural traditions, writings, history, and mythology, as well as personal faith and religious experience.

While it will be impossible to cover the vast spectrum of activities encompassed by the description above, we provide though-provoking news and commentary related not only to so-called "mainstream" religions, but to other ideas and practices dealing with man's search for meaning within the universal mystery.

Religion's role in restoring honor in the U.S.
Restoring the honor of America—what does this mean? What is the United States of America really about? Glenn Beck led a rally a week ago that attracted a great many Americans. It was filled with inspiring speeches, and took place in one of...
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RELIGION TODAY/Methodist survey aims to stop membership decline
RELIGION TODAY/Methodist survey aims to stop membership decline Rose French Associated Press Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- It's the conundrum Protestant denominations with declining memberships and shrinking budgets are desperate to solve: How to stem the dec
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Religion classes were once a staple of Loudoun public schools
The debate over the traditional Christmas creche on the courthouse green, which will be back on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors' docket Wednesday, reminds me of when Loudoun and Fauquier public schools taught religion -- the "fourth R." Public school - Education - United States - Virginia - Church-State Relations
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Religion new from around Asheville and Western North Carolina
ASHEVILLE — Dr. Ed Nelson, veteran evangelist and pastor, will speak during evangelistic services at Temple Baptist Church, 985 ½ Patton Ave., Sept. 5-8. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sept. 5 and 7 p.m. Sept. 6-8. Child care will be provided.
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Religion notebook
Religion notebook
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Religion Notes: Revival meetings set at New Beginning
New Beginning Baptist Church, 29 Marlow Drive, Mills River, will hold revival meetings at 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.
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