The major world religions. The information provided below is intended to provide a short introduction to the major world religions as defined classically.
Each description has been kept very short so that it is easy to read straight through all of them and get a general impression of the diversity of spiritual paths humanity takes to live the kind of life God wants. As a result, a great many things have been omitted. No omissions are intentional and readers are encouraged to consult other resources on the web as well as books for more in-depth information. For an excellent introduction to Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Confucianism, Christianity, and Judaism, Huston Smith's "The World's Religions" is highly recommended. In Push For Tolerance, Morocco Inaugurates Restored Synagogue. 30 Facts About Islam. History/Myths/Religion.