Other Religions

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Atheist
Although close to secular humanism, there's not quite enough overlap...This page is provocative and can be offensive to some.
TNA World (atheist webpages sorted geographically)

Bahá'í
This is a religion founded in Iran in 1863 by the Baha'u'llah. The major theme of Bahá'í is the union of all religious faith into one world faith in the worship of one God.
The Bahá'í World
Bahá'í Resources on the Internet

Christian Science
Because a number of their teachings are considered outside traditional Christianity, Christian Science is often considered by fundamentalist Christianity to be a "cult".
The Church of Christ, Scientist

Jehovah's Witnesses
Denying the doctrine of the trinity, the Jehovah's Witnesses are usually considered outside the realm of traditional Christianity.
Watchtower Official Website
All Along the Watchtower (underground JW)

Mormonism

Knock! Knock!

Historically, Mormonism claimed not to be Christian, but a restoration of original Christianity. Although controversial, Mormonism now claims growing repectability as another branch of Christianity--neither Catholic or Protestant. Since the founding of the Church on April 6, 1830, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a unique history and set of doctrines including eternal progression, additional books of scripture, modern revelation, polygamy, as well as many others. The church based in Utah is the largest branch of more than 100 churches of the "restoration" movement founded by the first prophet, Joseph Smith. The study of this movement can be a fascinating endeavor.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Official Utah Mormon site)
The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Strangite)
The Church of Christ (Temple Lot)
The True & Living Church of Jesus Christ of Saints of the Last Days ("fundamentalist" polygamist Mormons)
The New-Jerusalem.Com site (nice unofficial Utah Mormon site).
Latter Day Specialities (an interesting commercial site featuring gifts for "Latter-day Saints" [LDS]. The above missionary graphic was obtained from LDS Missionary Mail at http://www.mmail.com/.)

The most respected evangelical Christian ministry dealing with Mormonism is Utah Lighthouse Ministry located in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah. It was founded by Jerald and Sandra Tanner, descendants of early founders of Mormonism. The reason why they are respected is their reasoned, scholarly approach to the subject of Mormonism, especially in the study of the original documents of Mormonism. Their avoidance of emotional arguments is refreshing. This link is provided in the interest of balance and is not meant to offend anyone.

The Sacred Name Movement
In recent years, a number of assemblies have formed around the world centered around the sacred Hebrew name of God found in the "Old Testament" scriptures. Many of these assemblies (few call their congregations "churches") span the spectrum between traditional Christianity and orthodox Judaism, and are often neither "fish nor fowl".
The Assemblies of Yahweh
The House of Yahweh
iahushua.com
Yahweh's New Covenant Assembly

Scientology
A controversial modern religion founded by a science fiction writer.
Scientology (Official page)
Leisa Goodman's Home Page (with links to scholarly studies on Scientology)

Tenrikyo
A newer Japanese religion founded in 1838 by a woman named Oyasama who taught "the intention of God the Parent."
Tenrikyo Home Page

The Theosophical Society
A controversial religious organization founded by Madame H.P. Blavatsky and Col. H.S. Olcott in New York on November 17, 1875. It is most noted for discovering the sage Krishnamurti.
The Theosophical Society (with links to other Theosophical society sites including the International Headquarters in India)

Unificationism
The Unification Church was founded by the Reverend Moon and followers were popularly known as "moonies".
The Unification Church

Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrianism is an ancient dualistic religion from Persia that were it not for the quirks of history may have become the dominant religion of the west.
Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrianism Page

Shamanism, Pagan, and Earth Religions
Bulfinch's Mythology (an amazing achievement)
The Ásatrú Alliance
Rainbow Family of Living Light
Ring of the Niebelung
The Irminsul Æettir Ásatrú Page
The Dark Goddesses (goddess worship)
Pagan Parenting Page
Athena

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