1.
While Wicca might seem like an ancient religion,
and has roots in European fertility cults, it actually wasn't introduced until
the 1950’s.
2. In
Buddhism, Nirvana isn't a place reached through death but is instead a state
achieved through enlightenment, which can sometimes take multiple
reincarnations.
3. In
Catholicism there are patron saints for nearly everything including beekeepers
(Saint Ambrose), headaches (Saint Bibiana), and coffee (Saint Drogo).
4. For
Hanukkah, menorahs burn through 44 candles, adding one candle each of the 8
nights, plus the "shamash," a candle used to light the others each
night.
5. The
three "main" gods (aka the "trimurti" or "three
forms") worshiped by Hindus are Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver,
and Shiva the destroyer. There are also many more gods and goddesses
("devas" and "devis") that are also acknowledged.
6. Converting
to Islam requires three main things: a formal statement of faith (shahadah) in
front of one to three witnesses; proclaiming there is only one God, that
Muhammad is God's prophet; and converting freely, not by force.
7. Mormons
aren't allowed to drink tea, coffee, or alcohol (but soda’s okay!).
8. Some
faiths require believers to refuse medical treatment. For example, Jehovah’s
Witnesses aren't allowed to receive blood transfusions, and Christian
Scientists often refuse all traditional medical treatment.
9. Some
religious denominations refuse modern technology; members of the Amish religion
do without electricity or telephones.
10. While
the US has a separation of church and state, some countries are controlled by
one religion, though a true modern theocracy is rare (Vatican City is an
example).
11.
Christianity is currently the world's largest
religion. Islam the second and Hinduism the third.
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