The major Christian groupings
including Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, Lutheran,
Reformed, Baptist, Pentecostal and Methodist Families
of Religions - Christianity
Judaism
- the
Orthodox, Conservative, Reconstructionist and Reform. In the
Jewish faith, the family is focal point for religious observances,
education, and identity. Judaism
Religions with
No Deity
are not without links, perhaps the more familiar groups under the
heading "no deity" are Buddhism
and Jainism.
So if Buddhists don’t
believe in gods, what do you believe in?
Religions with Multiple Deities include the
many spiritual traditions of India arising over some 3000 years -
coming to be known as Hinduism - Hinduism.
But also consider Taoism.
Origin
of major world religions.
The approximate dates for origins based for the most part on the
founders life span.
Where are the
concentration of world religions
Map
of global distribution of world religions. This
site is one way of showing the concentration of world religions over the
globe. It is general in nature but a good attempt to provide
information.
Data from
census and statistical samples
Adherents.com The
site gives 45,000 adherent statistics and religious geography citations.
Based on primary data from census and statistical samples, the site is
for researchers on all levels of expertise. Finding the number of
participants in any religion is difficult because of various ways of
counting and recording. This site is the best resource anywhere in my
experience.
Use of maps in
gaining perspective
Sitesatlas
The
importance of maps in gaining perspective on present and historic
religious life has been overlooked. This site, based in Switzerland,
offer instant access to maps that cover the globe. A special resource
for students.