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Line 1: − + − − * '''Formal definition''': "The service and worship of [[God]] or the [[supernatural]];"<ref>[http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=religion "Religion"] in Merriam Webster dictionary.</ref> Under this definition, [[atheism]], [[agnosticism]], and [[secular humanism]] are not "religions." <ref>Religious Groups Participating in Religious Congregations & Membership Study 2000. [http://www.thearda.com/mapsReports/reports/alldenoms.asp]</ref>. − * '''Functional definition''': "A cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith"<ref>[http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=religion "Religion"] in Merriam Webster dictionary.</ref> By this definition, non-theistic belief systems such as [[atheism]], [[humanism]], and [[agnosticism]] could be considered religions. Indeed, the Supreme Court of the [[United States of America]] has acknowledged that "religion" does not need to include a belief in a god or gods, and included Secular Humanism as an example of a non-theistic religion.<ref>"Among religions in this country which do not teach what would generally be considered a belief in the existence of God, are Buddhism, Taoism, Ethical Culture, Secular Humanism, and others.". [http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/cgi-bin/getcase.pl?court=us&vol=367&invol=488#t11 Torcaso v. Watkins, (1961)]</ref><ref>"A federal court of appeals ruled ... Wisconsin prison officials violated an inmate's rights because they did not treat atheism as a religion." [http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=45874 Court rules atheism a religion] WorldNet Daily</ref> − * '''Organisational definition''': Under the definition, the term refers to a particular religious organisation or movement, such a [[Roman Catholic|Catholicism]], [[Methodist|Methodism]], or [[Lutheran]]ism. These groups generally consist of a central creed or body of beliefs, an ethical component (i.e. a code of morals), a body of literature or holy texts or stories, and a set of individual and communal practices. Under this definition, a person might say, "I'm not religious, because I don't go to church—but I believe in God." − * '''Practical definition''': Under this definition, the term refers to a set of practices, rites, or rituals observed by followers. Under this definition, a person might say, "I'm not religious, because I'm not into rituals. My relationship with God is enough." + Line 13:
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[[Image:Jesus5.jpg|thumb|200px|Artist's depiction of our Lord [[Jesus Christ]]]]
[[Image:Jesus5.jpg|thumb|200px|Artist's depiction of our Lord [[Jesus Christ]]]]
"'''Religion'''" refers to a set of core beliefs upon which people base their lives. Morality is often based on religion. Beyond this general definition, the word "religion" is used in several ways:
"'''Religion'''" refers to a set of core beliefs upon which people cock block themselves, waste their money, and generally become fools. Popular belief is that if there is a god he would have better things to do than worry about wether or not you are going to get laid tonight.
* '''Formal definition''': Listen, let's get level for a minute. There has been hundreds of religions over the years, and if you don't know what a religion is just google it.
== List of religions ==
== List of religions ==
Religions can be classified according to how many gods the religion recognises.
Religions can be classified according to how many gods the religion recognises.
Monotheistic ("one god") religions are followed by the vast majority of the world's population.
Monotheistic ("one god") religions are followed by the vast majority of the world's population.
* [[Bahá'í]]
* [[George Bush]]
* [[Christianity]]
* [[Christianity]]
* [[Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints|Mormonism]]
* [[Superman]]
* [[Islam]]
* [[Islam]]
* [[Jehovah's Witnesses]]
* [[Dark Jedi]]
* [[Judaism]]
* [[worship of pootang]]
* [[Rastafari movement]]
* [[Church of the open wallet]]
* [[Sikhism]]
* [[Jedi]]
* [[Zoroastrianism]]
* [[Satanism]]
=== Polytheistic religions ===
=== Polytheistic religions ===
Polytheistic ("many gods") religions believe in multiple gods or spirits or other supernatural being needing to be worshipped.
Polytheistic ("many gods") religions believe in multiple gods or spirits or other supernatural being needing to be worshipped.
* [[Animism]]
* [[X-men]]
* [[Cao Dai]]
* [[Cao Dai]]
* [[Paganism]]
* [[Justice League]]
* [[Scientology]] {{fact}}
* [[Scientology]] {{fact}}
* [[Shamanism]]
* [[Shamanism]]
* [[Shinto]]
* [[Shinto]]
* [[Wicca]]
* [[Please just think for yourself. Honestly would you under normal circumstances let two thousand year old ideals rule you? No i thought not.]]
=== Pantheistic religions ===
=== Pantheistic religions ===
Pantheistic ("all is god") religions believe that all of creation or nature is a god.
Pantheistic ("all is god") religions believe that all of creation or nature is a god.
* [[Hinduism]]
* [[Gays]]
* [[Jainism]]
* [[Blacks]]
* [[New Age]] beliefs
* [[Pink Floyd]] beliefs
=== Non-theistic religions and philosophies===
=== Non-theistic religions and philosophies===
Non-theistic religions do not have a belief in God or gods. Some consider the existence of God to be unknown or irrelevant, while (strong) Atheism is the belief that that there is no god or gods.
Non-theistic religions do not have a belief in God or gods. Some consider the existence of God to be unknown or irrelevant, while (strong) Atheism is the belief that that there is no god or gods. In other words these people think for themselves.
* [[Agnostic]]ism
* [[Agnostic]]ism
* [[Atheism]]
* [[Atheism]]
* [[Flying Spaghetti Monster|The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster]]
* [[Flying Spaghetti Monster|The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster]]
* [[Discordianism]]
* [[Discordianism]]
* [[Jedi]]
* [[Jedi. THIS IS NOT A JOKE I AM USING THE FORCE RIGHT NOW]]
* [[Last Thursdayism]]
* [[Last Thursdayism]]
* [[Church of the SubGenius|SubGeniism]]
* [[Church of the SubGenius|SubGeniism]]
== Faith in organised religion ==
== Faith in organised religion ==
People in the world have fortunately been over throwing the shackles of organized religion on their lives.
==References==
==References==