More faiths
- Atheism
- This skeptical tradition promotes the absence and rejection of belief in the higher spirit of God.
- Baha'i
- This religion was founded in 19th-century Iran by Mirza Hoseyn 'Ali Nuri (Baha Ullah). Its principal tenets are the unity of religions and the oneness of all humanity.
- Jainism
- Based largely in Southeast Asia, this faith was founded on the principle of non-violence to all living creatures. It traces its roots to the seventh century BC.
- Jehovah's Witnesses
- This faith is a branch of Christianity that evolved in the 19th century U.S. as an offshoot of the Adventist movement. Members believe that Yahweh, or Jehovah, is the one true God, and civilization is in its last days before the establishment of God's kingdom on earth.
- Macumba
- This faith practised in Brazil blends African beliefs, Brazilian spiritualism, and has European and Catholic influences.
- Mormonism
- Joseph Smith founded this faith after his spiritual experiences in New York state in 1820. It is characterized by an emphasis on family life and continual revelation.
- Neo-Paganism
- With a focus on nature and its close relationships to ritual witchcraft and magic, this faith revives the polytheistic traditions of the Middle Ages.
- Rastafarianism
- A religious movement in Jamaica since the 1950s, this faith has become internationally known through its association with reggae music.
- Santeria
- Originating in Africa, this faith developed in Cuba as a faith dependent on the use of divination, sacrifice and mediums.
- Shintoism
- Dating back centuries, this Japanese religious practice has no founder or dogmatic practices.
- Taoism
- A Chinese philosophical tradition dating back more than 2,000 years that centres on the Tao (the Way). It is a faith of Yin and Yang, a world filled with complementary forces.
- Unitarianism
- Religious freedom is at the heart of this movement, which has no strict set of beliefs. It grew out of the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century.
- Zoroastrianism
- Created in Iran about 3,500 years ago, this faith believes in one God, as revealed by the prophet Zoroaster.
Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica
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