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Old 09-16-2004, 06:36 PM
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Question researching religions

i'm interested in finding a website that lists and describes the basic beliefs of different religions. i know there has to be one somewhere out there on the net.

i'm tentatively considering checking out new religions but don't know where to really get started.

anyone know of any websites that can help?
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Old 09-16-2004, 06:42 PM
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Try this place as a starter: http://www.beliefnet.com/

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Old 09-16-2004, 09:31 PM
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ditto on Beliefnet-it's really good...
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Old 09-16-2004, 09:42 PM
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I agree on Beliefnet -- it's a great site. I've also read "The Idiot's Guide to World Religions" -- it's very simple and not terribly detailed, but it does give an overview of some, but not all, religions.

Something that I find interesting is to read sites for disgruntled former members of religions, to get the bad with the good I guess. I don't want to just read the "sunshine and roses" stuff. There's an ex-mormon community on Live Journal that is quite interesting (I'm not intending to bash Mormonism -- I'm just using it as an example).
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Old 09-16-2004, 09:49 PM
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I think that beliefnet is good, but visiting is even better - if you're doing this for personal growth, that is. If it's just for a paper or such, then you're set.
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Old 09-17-2004, 01:29 AM
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Definitely check out Beliefnet to start. Also, look into each religion's official website.
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Old 09-18-2004, 12:47 AM
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If you're also interested in cults and sects, the Rick Ross Institute is a good resource. http://www.rickross.com/
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