Noun

religions

  1. Plural form of religion.
Category: English plurals

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Wed Jul 8 00:12:49 2009

In the 20th century study of comparative religion, major religious groups or "world religions" were divided up by adherence to a specific philosophy or theology. However, there is no consensus among researchers as to the best methodology for determining the religiosity profile of the world's population. A number of fundamental aspects are unresolved:

  • Whether to count "historically predominant religious culture[s]"
  • Whether to count only those who actively "practice" a particular religion
  • Whether to count based on a concept of "adherence"
  • Whether to count only those who expressly self-identify with a particular denomination
  • Whether to count only adults, or to include children as well
  • Whether to rely only on official government-provided statistics
  • Whether to use multiple sources and ranges or single "best source[s]"

Nonetheless, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism are usually considered the respective top four.

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Mon Jul 6 00:54:53 2009

What is circumcision and which religions really required that?
Q. What is circumcision and which religions really required that? And why they do that?
Asked by Avinash - Mon Jun 29 18:34:25 2009 - - 12 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Well circumcision is about cutting foreskin of main organ of men (when they are children) ... All Abrahamic religions or faiths do that. They are: Christians Muslims Jews Bahai Samaritans Druze Raftafarians Advantages of Circumcision: 1.maintains penile hygiene 2.reduces risk of penile cancer 3.reduces risk of urinary tract infections and consequent renal complications. 4.provides greater protection against sexually transmitted diseases 5.eliminates risk of phinosis and prostate cancer 6.protection of wives against cervical cancer 7.Cleanness Disadvantages of Circumcision: I think everyone should have their penis circumcised! No disadvantages at all! ___ Circumcised People of World: Christians = 2.7 Billion (34% compared to… [cont.]
Answered by Umez - Tue Jun 30 19:36:26 2009

How should a Christian view other religions ?
Q. I have seen many books in Christian bookstores condemning other religions as cults/demonic. How should Christians view temples, mosques etc - as being inhabited by Satan and devils that draws people away from their only true god (Jesus) ? Or should Christians view other religions as equally helpful to people with different faiths ?
Asked by Yours Truly - Sun Apr 26 01:13:30 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A: Love them and be salt and light to them as the Spirit of God gives ability and words. While Christians cannot endorse or recommend any religious community or institution that does not recognize Jesus Christ as both Lord and Savior... as far as we may the Bible also teaches us to live peaceably with all men. Romans 12:18 - If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. Whenever I have nagging questions like these I goto FIJC Ministries website and online chat. They always seem to have scripturally sound advice and answers and they have awesome audio sermons on their website! Chatroom: Website:
Answered by unknown - Mon Apr 27 14:21:54 2009

Why do all the major religions insist on ignorance?
Q. The main problem I have with religion is that it tries to stop the advances of science. Science tries to advance our understanding of the unknown while the religions insist that god did it and to try to understand the unknown would be an act against god. This may not be every religious persons' position, but it certainly applies to the majority of religious people. So again, my question: Why do all the major religions insist on ignorance?
Asked by Heathen - Tue Jun 23 16:40:58 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If the religions encouraged intellect then they would lose members.
Answered by Tiedyed3 - Tue Jun 23 16:47:00 2009

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