Faith Group Descriptions

The Chaplain's office would like to refer you to some of the most comprehensive and unbiased websites out there.

(of you find a broken link, tell us ASAP, click here to do so)

Queen's University Human Rights Office http://multiculturalcalendar.com/ecal/religions.php?lang=en&s=c-queen&year=2010

The Ontario MultiFaith Council- This site carries a lot of statistical information, but to answer general questions you have to buy their product.

BBC MultiFaith Page- This is a very comprehensive list of faiths and their beliefs. Think you have it all figured out? Try the Quiz section.

Questions about Islam? Check out WHY ISLAM .

Beliefnet.com has a full list of religious and faith based groups as well as a Belief-O-Matic survey to suggest what you might be interested in.

Atheism

The ideas and story of people who don't believe in God.

Baha'i

One of the youngest of the world's major religions.

Buddhism

A way of living based on the teachings of Siddartha Gautama.

Candomblé

A religion based on African beliefs, originating in Brazil.

Christianity

The world's biggest faith, based on the teaching of Jesus Christ.

Hinduism

A group of faiths rooted in the religious ideas of India.

Islam

Revealed in its final form by the Prophet Muhammad.

Jainism

An ancient philosophy and ethical teaching that originated in India.

Jehovah's Witnesses

A Christian-based evangelistic religious movement.

Judaism

Based around the Jewish people's covenant relationship with God.

Mormon

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Paganism

Contemporary religions usually based on reverence for nature.

Rastafari

A young religion based on Marcus Garvey's philosophies.

Santeria

Afro-Caribbean syncretic religion originating in Cuba.

Shinto

Japanese folk tradition and ritual with no founder or single sacred scripture.

Sikhism

The religion founded by Guru Nanak in India in the 15th Century CE.

Taoism

An ancient tradition of philosophy and belief rooted in Chinese worldview.

Unitarianism

An open-minded and individualistic approach to religion.

Zoroastrianism

One of the oldest monotheistic faiths, founded by the prophet Zoroaster.