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topic_name = Religion |
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subtopics = [[Religions]] of the world
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* [[Monotheism]], [[Polytheism]]
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* [[God]]
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* [[Atheism]] |
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opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
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See also [[Pluralism]]
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Religion is a word difficult to define. It refers to the beliefs concerning an object or person considered to be [[supernatural]] or [[divine]], and the [[moral]] values and rituals associated with such belief.
  
See also [[Cults and other religions]]
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Many people believe that a supreme being ([[God]]) exists but that he is essentially unknowable. This is known as [[agnosticism]]. Other people believe that there is no such thing as a God, a view known as [[atheism]]. Other people believe there is one God who has revealed information about himself to humanity, and this view is known as [[monotheism]]. Some of the most well known monotheistic religions are [[Christianity]] and [[Islam]]. Many people believe that there are many divine beings or gods, a view called [[polytheism]]. [[Hinduism]] is the most well known polytheistic religion.
  
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==Links==
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion Wikipedia - Religion]
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Religion is a word difficult to define. It refers to the beliefs concerning an object or person considered to be supernatural or divine, and the moral values and rituals associated with such belief.

Many people believe that a supreme being (God) exists but that he is essentially unknowable. This is known as agnosticism. Other people believe that there is no such thing as a God, a view known as atheism. Other people believe there is one God who has revealed information about himself to humanity, and this view is known as monotheism. Some of the most well known monotheistic religions are Christianity and Islam. Many people believe that there are many divine beings or gods, a view called polytheism. Hinduism is the most well known polytheistic religion.

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