Religion & Philosophy

Religion – General

Adherents.com – Religion Statistics: Collection of church membership and religion adherent statistics. Over 40,000 statistics for over 4,200 faith groups.
American Religion Data Archive: Free resource available to researchers interested in quantitative data on American religion.
Bible Gateway – Search the Bible: Search multiple Bible versions in nine languages.
Catholic Encyclopedia: Defines and explains terms used in Catholicism, such as Holy Ghost, and offers a synopsis of this Christian faith.
Freedom From Religion Foundation: National organization of freethinkers atheists, agnostics in Madison, Wisconsin, working to keep state and church separate and to educate the public about the views of nontheists.
Religion News Service: Journal has addressed religious, ethical, spiritual and moral issues for more than 60 years. Includes news, commentary and religious calendars.
Religions of the World: Brief essays on the religions of the world and religious festivals.
Religious Tolerance: Ontario-based group that has compiled 550 essays providing background on over 60 religions and many contemporary religious issues.
Sikhism: Details this Indian philosophy’s teachings, emblems and ceremonies and festivals. Includes translated scriptures and contemporary articles.

Buddhism – About.com: Introduction to Buddhist Principles, especially those which are considered to be basic to understanding Buddhism.
Buddhism – Fundamental: Buddhist Instruction Ministry provides explanations of the teachings of the Buddha, based on the ancient Pali Canon text.
Zen Buddhism: Extensive list of resources includes links to Zen newsletters, classes, practice centers, sacred texts, bookstores and event calendars.
Zen Guide: Use this resource to research the history and core tenets of Zen Buddhism, or check out related philosophy links.

Hinduism – About.com: Place to explore everything about Hinduism and various aspects of this unique and universal ‘religion’, with your About Guide Subhamoy Das.

Islam 101: Educational site on Islam, its civilization and culture. Includes introductory course on Islam and presents views on contemporary issues.

Erratic Impact: Philosophy Research Study Guide – categorized by history, subject and author.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Developing online encyclopedia of philosophy, covering philosophers, terms, and systems of thought. Includes a collection of texts.
Philosophy Pages: Aids to the study of philosophy, including study guide, dictionary, timeline, discussion of major philosophers, and links to e-texts.
RefDesk – Philosophy: Virtual encyclopedia of philosophy and religion compiles links to pages dedicated to the study of these subjects.
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Constantly updated publication from Stanford University features philosophers, theories, and terms.