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The open encyclopedia of beliefs, practices, perspectives, and personal stories.
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Christianity
~2.4 billion
The world's largest faith tradition, centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. Encompasses Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, and Evangelical branches.
Latter-day Saints
~17 million
A restoration movement founded by Joseph Smith in 1830, centered on the Book of Mormon and continuing prophetic revelation.
Islam
~1.9 billion
A major world religion founded in the 7th century, centered on the Quran and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. Encompasses Sunni, Shia, and Sufi traditions.
Judaism
~15 million
One of the oldest monotheistic traditions, with roots stretching back over three millennia. Encompasses Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructionist movements.
Hinduism
~1.2 billion
An ancient and extraordinarily diverse family of traditions originating in South Asia, encompassing a vast range of philosophies, practices, and devotional paths.
Buddhism
~500 million
A tradition founded by Siddhartha Gautama, emphasizing mindfulness, ethical conduct, and the pursuit of enlightenment. Encompasses Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana branches.
Sikhism
~30 million
A monotheistic tradition founded by Guru Nanak in the Punjab region, emphasizing equality, selfless service, and devotion to one God.
Jehovah's Witnesses
~8.7 million
A Christian denomination known for door-to-door evangelism, distinctive theology, and a close-knit organizational structure governed by the Watchtower Society.
Scientology
Estimates vary widely
A set of beliefs and practices created by L. Ron Hubbard in 1954, centered on spiritual rehabilitation through auditing and study of Hubbard's writings.
Cults & New Religions
Varies
Independent movements and organizations that scholars and former members have identified as exhibiting high-control group dynamics.
General Resources
Resources that span multiple traditions: recovery support, psychology of belief, academic study of religion, and tools for understanding group dynamics.
Featured perspectives
Genetically Modified Skeptic
by Drew (Genetically Modified Skeptic)
YouTube channel by a former fundamentalist Christian examining religious claims and apologetics.
The Guru Papers
by Joel Kramer & Diana Alstad
Essential analysis of guru-disciple dynamics and authoritarian control in spiritual movements. Examines how spiritual authority is constructed and exploited across traditions.
An Olive Branch
by Independent Organization
Independent organization that conducted third-party investigations into abuse at Buddhist organizations including Shambhala and Against the Stream. Reports are publicly released.
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What you’ll find here
Every tradition, presented with care. We cover the beliefs, practices, history, and lived experience of the world’s faith traditions — from the largest denominations to lesser-known movements. Every tradition gets the same depth of treatment.
Multiple perspectives, side by side. For every topic, you’ll find devotional, questioning, and academic viewpoints presented together. We believe informed exploration requires hearing from those who believe, those who question, and those who study.
Real stories from real people. Personal accounts from those entering, deepening, questioning, leaving, and returning to faith — every journey treated with dignity.
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