A growing collection of over 41,000 adherent statistics and religious geography citations -- references to published membership/adherent statistics and congregation statistics for over 4,200 religions, churches, denominations, religious bodies, faith groups, tribes, cultures, movements, ultimate concerns, etc.
A project funded by the Lilly Endowment, Inc., acts to preserve quantitative data on American religion, to improve access to this data, to increase the use of the data, and to allow comparisons across data files. The ARDA collection includes data on churches and church membership, religious professionals, and religious groups (individuals, congregations and denominations).
Independent, not affiliated with a particular religion or spiritual movement. Not out to convert you to a particular approach, but rather to help you find your own.
Lists news services carrying religion news. It also includes a few important newspapers and newsmagazines. All of the sites offer free, English-language news.
Information on a variety of religions: cults, Orthodox Christians, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Astrology, and many more.
Designed to assist teachers, scholars and general ""seekers"" who are interested in exploring religious issues. The aim is to develop an extensive library of resources, representing many different points of view.
Provides a foundation for understanding how religious groups emerge, grow, stagnate, reinvigorate themselves, and sometimes die. It includes profiles for more than 200 groups, including demographic information, beliefs, selected links, and print bibliographies.
A good starting place for Disciples of Christ information. Contents include Disciples news and special events as well as links to colleges and seminaries, regions and regional ministers and much more.
Provides Christians worldwide with carefully researched information and well-reasoned answers that encourage them in their faith and equip them to intelligently represent it to people influenced by ideas and teachings that assault or undermine orthodox, biblical Christianity.
Many people feel awkward or embarrassed when talking about religion so this site has been designed to give you the chance to learn more about Christianity without feeling in any way uncomfortable.
Official website of Christianity Today International. Mission is to expand CTI's ministry on the Internet through effective research, development, and collaboration that provides content, products, and services for the church worldwide.
Christianity.com is the premiere provider of Web Ministry solutions for Christian organizations. Founded in 1999 as LifeAudio.com, Christianity.com helps ministries be more efficient and effective in the use of the Internet.
This site is put together by people who are keen for others to have the opportunity to hear about who Jesus is, and what he has done for us. It is an evangelical site, which has been put together by Anglican Media Sydney.
Produced by The Protestant Hour, Inc, the website features an extensive collection of outstanding sermons in text and audio, preaching and Bible study resources, and helpful information for lay persons and pastors alike.
This site, taken from the entire series of the "Exploring faith today" booklets by Rev Dick Tripp is clear and informative. There are eighteen articles written to be easily understood by seekers and believers alike. They are non-agressive, thoughtful and well informed and will help readers understand more clearly the truth and relevance of Christian beliefs.
Presents twelve Dead Sea Scroll fragments and archaeological artifacts courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority as well as supplementary materials from the Library of Congress.
UMNS believes people are interested in news about religion and that much of what the church does meets the criteria of news for the religious and secular media.
If you are not a Muslim, then let this site serve as a means of introducing Islam to you, and provide you with options for exploring the beauty of this religion further. If you are a Muslim, then let this site serve as a repository for advancing your knowledge about Islam further.
A popular Muslim community web site that has been in existence since 1996. The site includes databases and directories on mosques, schools and other community service organizations in the UK, an events calender, etc.
Provides services for the Muslim community world wide, or anyone looking of information on Islam. Working to keep you up to date with news, articles and information on many aspects of Islam and more.
Introduces the reader to Islam, the natural religion of man, and an overview of core beliefs, compelling evidence and rational arguments for the truth of Islam will be presented.
Aish HaTorah is an apolitical, international network of Jewish educational centers, providing opportunities for Jews of all backgrounds to discover the wisdom and beauty of their heritage in an atmosphere of open inquiry and mutual respect.
To maintain a kosher house, you must allow only reliably-supervised kosher food into your house. But, beyond that, your entire kitchen and eating areas must also be kosher. Here are some guidelines:
The American Theological Library Association (ATLA) is a professional association of more than 800 individual, institutional, and affiliate members providing programs, products, and services in support of theological and religious studies.
Provides a forum for all who are involved in the academic study of religion, e.g. anthropologists, historians, phenomenologists, philosophers, psychologists, sociologists.
Home of the largest and most active conservative grassroots political organization in America. Offers people of faith the vehicle to be actively involved in shaping their government - from the County Courthouse to the halls of Congress.
AFF, is the leading professional organization concerned about cults and psychological manipulation. Site contains announcements, resources, and assistance for those who have been adversely affected by a cult experience.
Challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ. The largest interdenominational, school-based, Christian sports organization in America.
Promotes dialogue in the broadest sense among individuals and groups of different religions and cultures, focusing especially though not exclusively on the opinion-shapers of society, e.g., scholars, professionals, and institutional & business leaders.
The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) is a product of the resolve of the Muslims in North America to live an Islamic way of life. In keeping with its charter, ISNA works for the pleasure of Allah (Subhanahu wa Taala) to advance the cause of Islam and Muslims in North America.
Work to equip Christians to engage biblically and relevantly with the issues they face, including Work, Capitalism, Youth Culture, Media, Gender and Communication - helping you to make a difference, where you are.
An independent non-profit organization dedicated to the study and understanding of all aspects of Mormon history. Welcomes all who are interested in the Mormon past, irrespective of religious affiliation, academic training, or world location.
Members are scholars and others interested in the study of Hinduism, Christianity, and the interrelations between these two religious traditions. This page is designed to provide easy access to information about the Society, the Hindu-Christian Studies Bulletin, and other material related to Hindu-Christian studies.
Designed to entertain, educate, inspire and remind you that you are part of a vibrant, bold community that lives by rich traditions of advocacy, education, and taking responsibility, one for the other. It�s everything from holidays and literature to world events and travel. From kosher restaurants to Jewish movies.
An international fellowship of Christian churches, the WCC was formed to serve and advance the ecumenical movement - the quest for restoring the unity of the church - by encouraging in its members a common commitment to follow the gospel.