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religion, human beings’ relation to that which they regard as holy, sacred, spiritual, or divine. Religion is commonly regarded as consisting of a person’s relation to God or to gods or spirits. Worship is probably the most basic element of religion, but moral conduct, right belief, and participation in religious institutions are generally also constituent elements of the religious life as practiced by believers and worshipers and as commanded by religious sages and scriptures.
The subject of religion is treated in a number of articles. For treatment of particular religious systems, as well as founders, reformers, and other religious personages, see ... (100 of 218 words)
Articles from Britannica encyclopedias for elementary and high school students.
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Religion - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11)
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People often use the word religion to mean the worship of a god or gods. But some religions do not have gods. One thing that all religions have in common is that they help their followers to find meaning in the world. Many people want to know where the world came from. Many also want to know what happens after death. Most religions offer some sort of answer to these great questions. The major world religions of today are Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Judaism.
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religion - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)
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As a word religion is difficult to define, but as a human experience it is widely familiar. The 20th-century German-born U.S. theologian Paul Tillich gave a simple and basic definition of the word: "Religion is ultimate concern." This means that religion encompasses that to which people are most devoted or that from which they expect to get the most fundamental satisfaction in life. Consequently, religion provides adequate answers to such basic questions as What are the origins of the world? What is the meaning of human life? Why do people die and what happens afterward? Why is there evil? How should people behave?
The topic religion is discussed at the following external Web sites.
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Religious Resources on the Net
- Annotated index to more than 1,000 religion-oriented sites. Primary categories include "Bible Resources," "Publications," Reference," "Religious Art and Images," "Religious Organizations," "Youth and Young Adult," and "Commercial Religious Services."
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TIME Magazine - God.com
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Religion Facts - Just the Facts on the World’s Religions
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Catholic Encyclopedia - Religion
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Overview of World Religions
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Fact Monster - Society - Religion
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Rich East High School - Religion in Ancient Rome - Religion
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The Global Dialogue Institute
- Overview of this organization aiming to promote discourse among individuals and groups of different religions and cultures.
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ibiblio: The Public’s Library and Digital Archive
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Einstein on Science and Religion
- Collection of excerpts, quotes, and summaries conveying Einstein’s attitudes toward religion.
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Institute For Creation Research - Religion and Resurrection