religion, study of — Introduction attempt to understand the various aspects of religion, especially through the use of other intellectual disciplines. The history of mankind has shown the pervasive influences of religion, and thus the study of religion,… … Universalium
religion, sociology of — The scientific study of religious institutions, beliefs, and practices had its origins in Marxism and the neo Hegelian critique of religion, but it is primarily associated with the late nineteenth century research into religious phenomena by… … Dictionary of sociology
Religion in ancient Greece — Greek religion encompasses the collection of beliefs and rituals practiced in ancient Greece in the form of both popular public religion and cult practices. These different groups varied enough so that one might speak of Greek religions , though… … Wikipedia
Religion — • The voluntary subjection of oneself to God Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Religion Religion † … Catholic encyclopedia
Religion in the United States — has a history of diversity, due in large part to the nation s multicultural demographic makeup. Among developed nations, the US is one of the most religious in terms of its demographics. According to a 2002 study by the Pew Global Attitudes… … Wikipedia
Religion in Indonesia — Religion plays a major role in life in Indonesia. It is stated in the first principle of the state ideology, Pancasila: belief in the one and only God . A number of different religions are practiced in Indonesia and their collective influence on… … Wikipedia
Origins of the American Civil War — For events following South Carolina s declaration of secession from the Union, see Battle of Fort Sumter and American Civil War. The Battle of Fort Sumter was the first stage in a conflict that had been brewing for decades. The main explanation… … Wikipedia
Origins of Judaism — This article discusses the historical roots of Judaism throughout the 1st millennium BCE. For the origins of the modern day religion of Judaism, see Origins of Rabbinic Judaism. Scenes from the Book of Esther decorate the Dura Europos synagogue… … Wikipedia
Religion in Fiji — Prior to the introduction of Christianity and other belief systems, Fijian religion could be classified in modern terms as forms of animism and divination which strongly affected every aspect of life.Fiji today is generally considered a Christian … Wikipedia
Religion Explained — infobox Book author = Boyer, Pascal name = Religion Explained: The Evolutionary Origins of Religious Thought language = English subject = Religion genre = Science publisher = Basic Books release date = 2001 isbn = ISBN 0 465 00696 5 Religion… … Wikipedia
