Resources: Religions: Other Religions

Other Religions

Why do we have a page called "Other Religions"? Well, the big six religions are: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism. That means that they are the religions with the most followers. We want to include information on other faiths but we don't expect to gather enough to warrant a whole page for each of them. Will that change in the future? Maybe!

The Baha'i Faith
As the official site of the Baha'i community, this site offers visitors an overview of Baha'i beliefs.
Baha'i Library
A collection of primary and secondary sources related to the Baha'i faith.
Shinto
A BBC page that provides broad information about Shinto, a Japanese religion. Information about central beliefs, rituals, holidays, and ethics are included.
What Is Jainism?
Jainism, some called it the world’s most peaceful religion. Its monks are famous worldwide for their strict adherence to non-violence.
What is Shinto?
Although Shinto has a 2000 year history, it's never been easy to define or explain. This video explains some of Shinto beliefs and practices.
What Is Taoism?
This religious tradition of China is known for it's care for nature, peace, and going with the flow.
What Is Zoroastrianism?
What do Emperor Xerxes, Freddie Mercury, and Ireland’s richest citizen Pallonji Mistry have in common? All of them are Zoroastrians. The ancient religion of Iran. This is one of the oldest ongoing religions and altered the course of history by influencing Judaism, Christanity, Islam, and Greek philosophy.
Shinto Series: Religion for Breakfast
Shinto has a unique and complex history, one that requires an understanding of Japanese history and politics. Religion for Breakfast's series of videos tackles this topic, addressing a variety of issues related to Shinto.
Life Where I'm From: Religion in Japan
Japan is one country where "religion" and "culture" are not commonly seen as separate--religious rituals and worldviews are integrated into everyone's daily life. This video explains the everyday experience of going to a shrine in Japan, and how it both is and is not a religious occasion.
BBC: What is the Tao?
The 道 (tao, dao, or "way") is the central concept of taoism, but one of its key features is the way it defies description. Here are some beginning points to investigate the tao.