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Religious Resources on the Web

Mainstream Religions
"Cults" on the Web
Web Religions


Mainstream Religious Resources and Sites on the Web

Buddhism World
Includes Buddhism resources on the Internet, Vegetarian Recipes, and even some Chinese Resources.

Baptist.org
Serving all the onlines any Baptist can have., including news and events, email services, and links.

The Catholic Encyclopedia
Catholicism from "In the begining there was..." all the way to "Amen."

Yahoo!'s Listing for Christian Denominations
Since there are too many Christian denominations to list all of them on one page, here are links to all of them.

The Jewish and Israel Resource Page
This site offers great sounds as well as a wealth of information about Judaism, Israel and the Holacaust. Especially good for Gentiles.

Al-Muslim
Information about a wide range of Islamic issues. Includes a FAQ about Islam.

Introduction to Sanatanadharma
While only Deb can pronounce the name of this site, it is still a good tour of Hinduism.

Online Bible
This site contains every verse of the King James Version of the Bible.

The Church of Scientology Even though this group is just barely mainstream, their website shows all of the markings of a well-put together organization.


Religions Which People Would Call "Cults"

(It is a point of contention as to whether some groups really are cults or whether "cult" is just a word for a religion most people don't like. Regardless, you have probably seen representatives of the following groups around campus.)

Traditional Witcraft FAQ
What is a witch really? For those interested and curious about the Wiccan religion.

Church Universal and Triumphant
This site is the home of a religion founded in 1958 by Mark Prophet and claims to follow the teachings of the "Ascended Masters," who were/are "Immortal, God-free beings," and included Jesus Christ, Moses, and a person named "Master El Morya." It gets stranger from there.

The Family
The web site of a psuedo-Christian group with controversial views on sex, politics, and the future.

The Unification Church
This is the official site of the religion commonly referred to as "The Moonies." This religion was started by the Reverend Moon, and promotes teachings which are "a little different."

Hare Krishna: The Complete Picture
This link will explain everything you want to know about the religion with the loudest musicians on Franklin Street.

Deb's Gate
"Your One-Stop Site for All Your Heaven's Gate Mirror Needs," contains a complete mirror of the official Heaven's Gate Web Site, as well as other sites relating to the first major cult on the Internet.

The Universal Life Church
Here you can become an ordained minister in seconds without sacrificing your own religion. (What a country!)

High Pressue Groups on Campus
A web site of the University of California at Irvine, this site provides information on how religious recruiters try to bring in new recruits on college campuses.

Cult Awareness Resources on the Internet
This page provides links to tons of great information about cults in America, especially those which recruit on college campuses.

Cult Information Centre
Contains information on cults, cult mindsets, cult recruiting methods and ways to react for the families of cult members.


Internet-Based Religions

Simple People Opposing Neverending Gaudy Endeavors
Cult parody at its best.

The Kibology FAQ
No one knows who Kibo really is, but he's a god on the usenet--seriously.

The Church of the Subgenius
Not very religious, but very funny. This is where you get your short-term-marriages.


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