what is the definition of religion?

Question

how many type of religions there is in the world

Answer 1

Delusion.

Too many.

Answer 2

Religion is belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.

There are thousands of religions in the world. Adherents.com has statistics for over 4,200 religions, churches, denominations, religious bodies, faith groups, etc.

According to Adherents.com, the major religions of the world ranked by number of adherents are:

Christianity: 2.1 billion
Islam: 1.3 billion
Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist: 1.1 billion
Hinduism: 900 million
Chinese traditional religion: 394 million
Buddhism: 376 million
primal-indigenous: 300 million
African Traditional & Diasporic: 100 million
Sikhism: 23 million
Juche: 19 million
Spiritism: 15 million
Judaism: 14 million
Baha'i: 7 million
Jainism: 4.2 million
Shinto: 4 million
Cao Dai: 4 million
Zoroastrianism: 2.6 million
Tenrikyo: 2 million
Neo-Paganism: 1 million
Unitarian-Universalism: 800 thousand
Rastafarianism: 600 thousand
Scientology: 500 thousand

With love in Christ.

Answer 3

Before I say anything, I would like to suggest that you post this question under "sociology," "psychology," etc. You will gain more insight.

Religion can be defined in so many different ways, but I will keep it short and sweet. If by "religion" you mean "faith," as in the sets of beliefs themselves, and not the institutions, then I can answer thusly: It serves in two ways, for the society as a whole, and for the individual. It helps maintain peace and order in a society by creating values and practices that promote the well-being of the community under the religion, most of which are based off of respect for your peers. The second, for the benefit of the individual, has to do with the individual's necessity for an explanation of two very important things: death, and one's purpose in life. Religion provides guidance and security. In a psychological point of view (not to undermine its spirituality, but rather regarding it from a colder stance), one could say that the belief that there is a greater power over things that one himself cannot control creates a feeling of security, or gets rid of the feeling of insecurity that the thought of life happening under random events creates.
Hope I was able to explain to your understanding.
Kind Regards,
Loup

Answer 4

Hi,
The word religon simply means a way of life. Yes it's that basic. And as you can see there are many many different religions in this crazy world. From Evolutionist thinking all the way to Scientology. Quit the spread of ideas on this little blue ball floating through space!

Answer 5

An organised faith with many adherents. There are many religions:

Islam, Zoroastrianism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Confucianism, Daoism, Judaism, Christianity, Manichaeism, Shinto, Sikhism, Bahaism, Mormon, Animism and Indigenous.

Answer 6

The outward act or form by which men indicate their recognition of the existence of a god or of gods having power over their destiny, to whom obedience, service, and honor are due; the feeling or expression of human love, fear, or awe of some superhuman and overruling power, whether by profession of belief, by observance of rites and ceremonies, or by the conduct of life; a system of faith and worship; a manifestation of piety; as, ethical religions; monotheistic religions; natural religion; revealed religion; the religion of the Jews; the religion of idol worshipers.

Answer 7

Too many to mention...which raises the question, which religion is the right one ?

Answer 8

faith interior the theistic experience is poison. prepared faith masquerades as a "harvester of souls," whilst all it is, is a funds-making company scamming lots of mindlessly gullible and wretchedly desperate "souls." maximum historical religions have not survived and have been relegated to mythology and folklore. at the instant's faith will additionally be day after today's fable. regrettably, yet another one will spring up in its place and proceed to perpetuate the human conflicts born from non secular transformations. this is the way it is.

Answer 9

Something which inhibits free-thought, under the guise of being a sheep (but the religious are wolves in sheeps clothing these days).

You forgot the rastas, Sai... =P

Answer 10

Thank you for the good question,the whole world it is only
two religions .One for the DEVIL, where you find Man made doctrine,mixing word of GOD with the creed.Dont get confused with the names ,it is just a mater of diferent department where devil do his works.ANOTHER ONE IS FOR THE TRUE GOD ALMIGHTY JEHOVA /JESUS CRIST
where people have the true WORD of GOD.
which one do you belong?

Answer 11

"any faith-based set of values that makes exclusive claims for its truth and explains the mysteries of the universe."

David Klinghoffer, Seattle Times.