Shinto

Background of Shinto Shintoism or “Shinto” is the official religion of Japan which is called the “House of the Rising Sun” after the Shinto goddess named Aharatsu. Shinto is a Chinese word which means “the way of the higher spirits or gods” which demonstrates the early Chinese roots of this religion. Kami – refers to […]

Shaman Paganism Animism

Practitioners of Shaman Paganism Animism100-200 millionAnimism FoundedAnimism is ancient and has no established organisational structure or history but according to the Biblical account, most likely began around 2250 B.C. consistent with the time of King Nimrod and the Tower of Babel whereby languages were confused and mankind dispersed globally by the God of the Bible.Animist […]

Buddhism

Quick Facts about the Buddhism Religion “All who ever came before Me were thieves and robbers, and the sheep did not listen to them. I (Jesus) am the door, no one comes to the Father but by Me” – Jesus, John 10:8,9 Buddhism sprang from Hinduism but denies the authority of the Vedas. Because of […]

Islam

Quick Facts about Islam Although Islam is located throughout the world, according to the Pew Forum – Religious Research Centre, there are currently over 10 million Muslims living in the U.S. estimated post-Arab Spring diaspora. the following nations have the highest population of Muslims in the world: Adherents Of IslamApproximately 1.6 BillionAdherents Of Islam Indonesia: […]

Judaism

Definition and Overview of Judaism Founder(s) of Judaism Abraham Founder of the Hebraic bloodline appx 2000 B.C. – Great grandfather of the 12 tribes of Judaism. (also considered by Christians to be the “Father of Faith”) Noah’s son Shem settled in a region that became known as “Ur” in the Chaldean Kingdom (modern day Iraq). […]