Religions
AAAS Evolution Resources
- A meeting between science and religion does not have to be hostile. This site encourages the exchange of ideas between scientific and religious communities.
Biographical sketches of memorable Christians of the past
- Over 250 saints and other "memorable Christians." Can
be sorted chronologically, alphabetically, or by date.
Includes several feast days.
Finding God in Cyberspace
- This subject directory provides a selective listing of the best Internet resources of interest to religious studies scholars and students of religion. It is designed to provide both novice and advanced researchers with a helpful starting point for online religious study.
National Library of Canada - Religion
- Organized by the National Library of Canada, an extensive listing of religions,
history and sects. An excellent place to locate information on many religious
topics
Ontario
Consultants on Religious Tolerance (OCRT)
- This user friendly site has variety and depth on almost every aspect of contemporary religious life. The purpose of this site is to protect religious freedom and reduce hatred, misinformation and discrimination. It also includes Look here for definitions of religious terms.
Saskatoon Religion Resources
- Information on local churches, addresses and contacts.
Canadian First Nations:
Religion and Spirituality
- A good starting point for information on Native American religion.
The Holy Father
- An excellent site for details on all aspects of the Vatican, including biographical information on the Popes.
BibleGateway
- The BibleGateway is a free service for reading and researching scripture online-- all in the language or translation of your choice! There are advanced searching capabilities based on keywords or scripture references, and various tools to enhance your study of the Bible.
UnBound Bible
- Nearly every version of the Bible is available in many
languages at this comprehensive site. Versions include English,
Biblical languages, and ancient translations. It is
searchable and includes tools such as a Greek lexical
parser and a Greek and Hebrew lexicon. Texts and fonts
can be downloaded. The site is also available in French
and Spanish.
Reform Judaism
- Reform Judaism is the oldest and largest Jewish
movement in North America. The site defines Reform
Judaism, offers information on affiliating with the
movement, provides resources for study, and more.
Study of Hindu Religion
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A comprehensive study of the principles and practices of
Hindu religion, yoga, and philosophy, this site also
includes the basic tenets and beliefs of Jainism, Sikhism,
Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam,
Shintoism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Additional
sections offer comparisons between the four Hindu sects,
between the three Western Religions, between Eastern
and Western Religions, and between various sects and
non-religious movements.
Zen Buddhism WWW Virtual Library
- A searchable, annotated directory of sites on Zen
centers, organizations, institutions, documents,
writings, electronic newsletters and journals, teachers,
and koans. Also features a calendar of anniversaries
and festivals and a list of names given to students and
teachers active within the Zen.
Islamic World
Al-Islam Site
- This site presents the work of the Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project (DILP), a non profit, international group of people. The objectives are to digitise and present on the Internet quality Islamic resources, related to the history, law, practice, and society of the Islamic religion and the Muslim peoples with particular emphasis on Twelver Shia Islamic school of thought "
Islamic Association of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon)
- This website provides information about the Saskatoon Muslim community. There are various articles about
Islam and a list of services and events.
Islamic Calendar
- The Islamic calendar (or Hijri calendar) is a purely lunar calendar. This site explains how the calendar works and demonstrates what the Islamic calendar looks like in relation to the Gregorian calendar.
Ramadan is a special month of the year for over one billion Muslims throughout
the world. It is a time for inner reflection, devotion to God, and self-control.
Muslims think of it as a kind of tune-up for their spiritual lives. There are
as many meanings of Ramadan as there are Muslims.
Ramadan
on the Net
Essentials
of Ramada, the Fasting Month
Ramadan,
the Fasting month for the Muslims
Non Traditional Religions
The word "witch" is one to which strong and often contradictory connotations are attached. Depending on our point of view, we may be fascinated, terrified, or angered. Misconceptions abound, but accurate and interesting information is available. We recommend the following sites on:
Witchcraft