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RELIGIONS AND SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS NOT LISTED ELSEWHERE

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SHINTO

Nihongo.org resources on Japanese Culture and Religion

Some basic information about Shinto with a few comments

CHINESE CULTURE AND RELIGION

An overview of Chinese Culture at the time of the warring states

to go directly to the religious aspects, use the link below

A examination of the relationship Taoism and "Confucianism" and its influence on Chinese culture

MORMON CHURCHES

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ****

Founded by Joseph Smith in New York State in 1830, now based in Salt Lake City, after migration led by Brigham Young

Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ****

Based in Independence, MO, chose to follow Joseph Smith III after death of founder of LDS Church

OTHER

Watchtower Bible and Tract Society ****

official name of the religion normally referred to as Jehovah's Witnesses

Unification Church ****

religious body founded by Reverend Sun Myung Moon

Covenant of the Goddess

a clearing house for information on Wicca and related subjects.

Practitioners of Wicca claim that it is an ancient nature based religion, and the term "witch" is often used to demonize and persecute its practitioners

Wiccan Beliefs updated 02/18/01

a site that offers information about Wiccan

Last updated 02/18/01