One clue--It is not organized.
2007-02-15 16:00:34 · 13 answers · asked by Terry 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
animism/shamanism.
Those have been with us for MANY thousands of years, and are still held by many.
2007-02-15 16:04:42 · answer #1 · answered by Svartalf 6 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Hinduism is the oldest documented religion that is still in practice today. The keywords are "documented" and "still in practice today". Although there may have been other older religions, often times they were practiced in oral societies or they do not have an unbroken history of practice. Also, Hinduism does not have a central leader and contains many different beliefs and practices.
"Hinduism is generally regarded as the world's oldest organized religion."
http://www.religioustolerance.org/hinduism.htm
"Hinduism is the major religion of India, practiced by more than 80% of the population. In contrast to other religions, it has no founder. Considered the oldest religion in the world, it dates back, perhaps, to prehistoric times."
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001469.html
2007-02-16 00:29:43 · answer #2 · answered by Witchy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As a religion? Asatru, I say that because many of the Gods can be traced back to the Stone Age. Tyr, for example is one of the oldest.
2007-02-16 00:37:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hinduism is one of the oldest ones to date, and it's not organized?
Paganism in general, you are saying?
2007-02-16 00:02:49 · answer #4 · answered by FAUUFDDaa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nature.
2007-02-16 00:18:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was hindu, which reportedly even Christ studied, but Python worship has been going on for 70,000 years in Botswana.
2007-02-16 00:07:12 · answer #6 · answered by The man in the back 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the Pagans.
2007-02-16 00:04:25 · answer #7 · answered by FactoryGirl 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hedonism - It is the religion of self and it has been around from the first human!
2007-02-16 00:04:46 · answer #8 · answered by Roll_Tide! 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Pagan,
2007-02-16 00:02:54 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. E 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Humanism????
2007-02-16 00:04:31 · answer #10 · answered by G's Random Thoughts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if atheism was a religion i'd say that...but..since it isn't, i'd have to say pagan.
2007-02-16 00:02:55 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋