Agnosticism
The position that the existence or nature of gods, supernatural beings or ultimate reality is unknown, uncertain or perhaps not presently knowable.
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Religions & Belief Systems
Explore religious, non-religious and high-control belief systems through reason, evidence, ethics, history, scripture, consequences and human behaviour.
Atheism
The absence of belief in gods, or the positive conclusion that no gods exist, depending on how the term is being used.
View sectionBuddhism
A diverse family of Indian-origin religious and philosophical traditions concerned with suffering, impermanence, conduct, meditation, wisdom, karma and liberation.
View sectionChristianity
A diverse monotheistic religion centred on Jesus of Nazareth, the Bible, worship of God and beliefs concerning salvation, resurrection and the meaning of Jesus's life and death.
View sectionConfucianism
A Chinese ethical, philosophical and religious tradition centred on moral cultivation, humane relationships, education, ritual, family responsibilities and government through virtue.
View sectionCults and High-Control Groups
Groups or movements examined for coercive control, manipulation, authoritarian leadership, isolation, exploitation and restriction of members' freedom.
View sectionHinduism
A broad family of Indian religious and philosophical traditions involving diverse concepts of divinity, duty, karma, rebirth, liberation, ritual, devotion and spiritual knowledge.
View sectionIslam
A monotheistic religion founded on belief in one God, the Qur'an as revelation to Muhammad, prophetic tradition, worship, moral responsibility and final judgement.
View sectionJainism
An ancient Indian religious and philosophical tradition centred on nonviolence, truthfulness, non-attachment, self-discipline, karma and liberation from rebirth.
View sectionJudaism
An ancient and diverse religious and cultural tradition centred on the Jewish people, covenant, Torah, law, ethical responsibility, worship, history and communal life.
View sectionNew Religious Movements
Religious and spiritual movements of relatively recent origin, including new organisations, teachings, revelations, communities and combinations of older traditions.
View sectionPaganism
A broad umbrella for diverse modern religious traditions that may draw on pre-Christian religions, polytheism, nature reverence, seasonal observance, reconstruction, revival and contemporary spiritual practice.
View sectionPlatonism
The philosophical tradition derived from Plato, including his accounts of knowledge, reality, Forms, the soul, virtue, justice, education and the Good.
View sectionSecular Humanism
A non-religious ethical and philosophical outlook grounded in human welfare, reason, evidence, individual freedom, equality and responsibility without reliance on supernatural authority.
View sectionSikhism
A monotheistic religion founded in the Punjab through the teachings of Guru Nanak and the Sikh Gurus, emphasising devotion to one God, equality, honest work, service and remembrance of the divine.
View sectionSocratic Philosophy
A philosophical approach centred on disciplined questioning, intellectual humility, ethical self-examination and testing claims for contradiction.
View sectionStoicism
An ancient Greek and Roman philosophical tradition centred on reason, virtue, self-command, acceptance of what cannot be controlled, and living consistently with nature.
View sectionTaoism
A Chinese philosophical and religious tradition centred on the Dao, naturalness, balance, simplicity, flexibility and acting without forced or excessive interference.
View sectionWicca
A modern Pagan religion associated with reverence for nature, seasonal ritual, Goddess and God symbolism, ritual practice, magic and personal ethical responsibility.
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