Religion
The following list is just a sample of the many religions practiced around the world. No specific sites relating to the different branches of Christianity are included. The focus here is mainly on religions that may not be as well known to most people.
World Scripture: A Comparative Anthology of Sacred Texts
http://www.unification.net/ws/
This site contains over 4,000 scriptural passages from 268 sacred texts and 55 oral traditions, organized into different themes common to all traditions. Some of the themes covered include ultimate reality and the purpose of human existence, the religious life, and salvation and the savior.
Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance
http://www.religioustolerance.org/
This site has information on a large number of religious and belief organizations around the world. In addition to general background information the site also contains information on current "Hot Topics" and links to other sites involved with these issues.
Concise Dictionary of Religion
http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~nurelweb/books/concise/index.html
A useful nontechnical dictionary that explains terms dealing with many different religions.
About Islam and Muslims
http://www.islamicity.com/Mosque/uiatm/un_islam.htm
If you were looking for a general introduction to Islam this would be a good place to begin.
The Sikhism Homepage
http://www.sikhs.org/
This site gives basic information such as the history and practice of Sikhism, the philosophy and beliefs of its followers and a comparison to other religions.
Jainism: Principles, Traditions, and Practice
http://www.cs.colostate.edu/~malaiya/jainhlinks.html
A good place to start for information about the Jain religion and its history, beliefs, practices and the way others see the religion.
Scientology
http://www.scientology.org/
This ids the official website and contains background information, a history of Scientology, and a list of related sites.
FAQ on Hasidism (Chassidism)
http://www.pinenet.com/~rooster/hasid1.html
This site attempts to answer many of the questions a person may have about this form of Judaism.
Tricycle: The Buddhist Review
http://www.tricycle.com/
This is the online version of a quarterly magazine devoted to Buddhism in its many forms. The site includes a section called Buddhism 101: The ABC's of Buddhism.
Buddhist Studies WWW Virtual Library
http://www.ciolek.com/WWWVL-Buddhism.html
Links to other sites is the main attraction of this page.
The Baha'i World
http://www.bahai.org/
This site serves as great place to find out more about the Baha'i faith along with the history and beliefs of its followers.
One Country
http://www.onecountry.org/
The online newsletter of the Baha'i International Community.
The Witches Voice
http://www.witchvox.com/
The mission statement of The Witches Voice is to be "a proactive educational network dedicated to correcting misinformation about Witches and Witchcraft." The site also has many links to other pagan sites.
