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History of religion is the academic study of the origins, development, and impact of religious beliefs and practices. It examines how religious traditions have shaped human societies and cultures throughout history, and how they continue to influence our world today. The history of religion is a vast and complex field, encompassing a wide range of […]

Islam in Spain, known as Al-Andalus, refers to a period of Muslim rule on the Iberian Peninsula from the 8th to the 15th century. It saw the flourishing of an advanced Islamic civilization, with major cities such as Crdoba, Seville, and Granada becoming centers of culture, science, and art. The arrival of Islam in Spain […]

Christianity is the majority religion in Europe, with approximately 75% of the population identifying as Christian. The largest denominations within Christianity in Europe are Catholicism and Protestantism. The Christianization of Europe began in the Roman Empire, and by the 4th century, Christianity had become the dominant religion in the Roman Empire. Christianity continued to spread […]

Buddhism is a religion and philosophy that originated in the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, in the 6th century BCE. It is one of the world’s major religions, with over 500 million followers worldwide. Buddhism emphasizes the importance of compassion, wisdom, and ethical conduct. The ultimate goal of Buddhism is to achieve […]

Confucius, also known as Kongzi, was an influential Chinese philosopher and teacher who lived during the Spring and Autumn period (771-479 BCE). He is best known for his teachings on ethics, morality, and social harmony, which have had a profound impact on Chinese culture and thought. Confucius’s teachings emphasize the importance of following traditional values […]

Confucianism, also known as Kongism or Ruism, is a Chinese ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius (551-479 BCE). Confucianism is a complex system of moral, social, political, and religious thought that has had a profound influence on Chinese history, culture, and society. Confucianism emphasises the importance of personal […]

“Non religiosity” is the state of not adhering to any organized religion or spiritual belief system. Unlike atheists, who actively disbelieve in the existence of gods, non-religious individuals typically do not hold any specific views on the existence or non-existence of a higher power. They may simply not have a personal interest in religion, or […]

Rastafari spiritualism, a blend of Christianity, African traditions, and social activism, is a religious and cultural movement that emerged in Jamaica in the 1930s. Its followers, known as Rastafari or Rastafarians, view former Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I as the embodiment of God (Jah) on Earth and the living incarnation of Jesus Christ. Rastafari spiritualism […]

The term “oldest religion” refers to the religion that has existed for the longest period of time, with its origins often shrouded in mystery and lost to the passage of time. Determining the oldest religion is a complex task, as different belief systems have emerged and evolved independently in various regions of the world. However, […]