World Religions

Since 1963, American Atheists has been the premier organization fighting for the civil liberties of atheists and the total, absolute separation of government and religion.

"For over 75 years, the AHA has proudly served as the leading progressive voice in America on behalf of humanists, atheists, agnostics, and freethinkers."

"We are the global representative body of the humanist movement, uniting a diversity of non-religious organisations and individuals."

Could the best kind of belief possibly be, no belief at all? Host Tevya decides to check out atheism.

The website of the worldwide Baha'i community.

Bahai.us is the official website of the Baha’is of the United States. It was created and is maintained under the auspices of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of the United States, the nine-member elected governing body of the U.S. Baha’i community.

A collection of primary and secondary sources related to the Baha'i religion.

The Bahá’í Faith is one of the most diverse and widespread religions on the planet, with temples on every inhabited continent. This program tells the story of how its founders struggled to establish the Bahá’í Faith and explores the message of unity set forth by Bauhallah in the Kitáb-i-Aqdas.

The archive is based at Wesleyan University, and gratefully acknowledges support from Wesleyan, the Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies, and the New England Council of the Association of Asian Studies.

These are key texts of Confucianism, the traditional state religion of feudal China.

Born in China of missionary parents, Huston Smith learned about Chinese language, culture, and religion while growing up near Shanghai. Smith explains how the intertwining of opposites is key to understanding the great religions of China—Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism.

Jainworld is a non-profit tax-exempt membership and donation-supported organization dedicated to Jain tradition of wisdom, compassion, equality, brotherhood, universal well-being and spirituality.

JAINA is the Federation of Jain Associations in North America, an umbrella organization that preserves and shares Jain Dharma and the Jain Way of Life.

A collection of sources, primary documents, and more, from Harvard University.

Here, you'll survey Jainism's origins and philosophy, which require a life of total nonviolence.

The official website of the Church of Scientology.

Information about Scientology's beliefs and practices.

What exactly is the Church of Scientology, called religion by some and cult by others? In this program, ABC News anchors Diane Sawyer and Barbara Walters and correspondent Tom Jarriel delve into the controversial church’s history, mission, and practices.

General information and resources about Zoroastrianism.

"Our purpose is to be of service to all Zoroastrians worldwide, by providing practical help, representation, support and information, and to stimulate interest in and extend knowledge of our great religion."

A collection of websites related to Zoroastrianism.

2500 years ago Zoroastrianism was the world's most powerful religion and a major influence on the development of Islam, Judaism and Christianity. Today it is one of the smallest, practiced in only a few tiny pockets around the planet.