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Religion and Philosophy Resources on the Internet
Comprehensive information on many religions, including links to divinity school libraries across the country, from the Boston University School of Theology.

TELA: Scholars Press WWW Site
An academic site whose scholarly resources include journal articles, book reviews, and links to dozens of religious texts.

Religious Resources on the Net
A large assortment of religious Web sites on the Internet, searchable by topic or keyword.

ARIL: The Association for Religion and Intellectual Life
An interfaith site featuring the journal CROSS CURRENTS, as well as a wealth of sound files, from an Islamic call to prayer to an NPR segment on Christmas carols.

The Pluralism Project
Dedicated to religious diversity. Extensive collection of links to faiths underrepresented on the Internet, such as Santeria, Bahá'í, and Jainism.

Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance
Concise descriptions of 62 worldwide religions; essays on topics from spirituality to Satanism.

Mysticism In World Religions
A history and study of mystical traditions in six religions.

GOD.COM
Pathfinder's exploration of religion on the Web, featuring reporting, interviews, and sound, via TIME magazine.

ICJS: The Institute for Christian and Jewish Studies
Moderated interfaith dialogues, scholarly essays, and hard-to-find links from an association dedicated to Christian-Jewish communication.

The Public Religion Project
This organization holds that religion needs to be part of public life and provides a database of religious scholars willing to serve as resources.

The Laymen's National Bible Association
Sponsors of National Bible Week, featured on the November 21, 1997 broadcast of RELIGION AND ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY.


Christian
Online Bible Homepage
Complete texts of both Old and New Testaments, readable by chapter.

Christianity.Net
Christian book and music reviews, plus news and humor. From magazine publisher Christianity Today.

The First Church of Cyberspace
A site full of original content, with religious music, Java-enhanced Bible quotes, and links to movie reviews and moderated debates.

CICI Home Page -- Catholic.Net
Lists of Catholic resources on the Internet, plus periodicals, discussion forums, and a directory of Catholic dioceses around the world.

Catholic Worship
Devoted to Catholic liturgy. Information on rites, sacraments, prayers, and music.

The Holy See
Internet home of the Vatican, with Papal news and messages.

Gospel Communications Network
Links to over 80 ministries, daily wisdom, and a bookstore. Search the Bible for relevant text by subject at the Bible Gateway.

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Features news, photos, videos, and sound recordings of liturgical chants. Offers a free e-mail newsletter.

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Locates the Lutheran congregation nearest you and offers news and information about some of the Lutheran Church's programs.

The Religious Society of Friends
History of the Quaker movement, lists of Quaker organizations, schools, and books, and dates and times of meetings all over the world.

First Meridian Heights Presbyterian Church
The Indianapolis church whose innovative "Alivetime" service was featured on the RELIGION AND ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY broadcast of November 7, 1997.


Jewish
Andrew Tannenbaum's Judaism and Jewish Resources
Large, various list of resources, from on-line Hebrew lessons to personal ads for Jewish singles. Especially strong on Israeli news and information.

The Jewish Theological Seminary of America
Information about the school and Conservative Judaism, including a locator map to find Conservative congregations across the country.

Project Genesis: Torah on the Information Superhighway
Offers free classes, taught via e-mail, in Jewish learning and law. Rabbis personally answer religious questions.

Shamash Home Page
Home of the Jewish Internet Consortium, with a kosher restaurant database and a wealth of mailing lists.

The Jewish Communication Network
Dynamic, colorful site with areas highlighting sports, politics and Jewish cooking. Many links, including an English version of Ha'artez, an Israeli daily newspaper.


Muslim
About Islam and Muslims
The basic ideas involved in the Muslim way of life.

Islamic Texts And Resources MetaPage
Links to information about Muslim art, history, and philosophy.

The Islam Page
A comprehensive guide to the teachings of Islam: prayer, holidays, and issues from the place of women in Islam to life after death. Includes links to 36 Muslim countries' Web sites.

The Islamic Garden
An enormous list of links, including mosques around the world, Muslim student associations, and searchable translations of the Qur'an into six languages.

Muslim Women's Homepage
Links, articles, and opinions on the issue of women in Islam.


Eastern Religions
Buddhism Study Homepage
An introduction to Buddhism, with a list of newsgroups, organizations, and vegetarian recipes.

IRIZ: International Research Institute for Zen Buddhism
Large collection of Buddhist texts, including Zen art and anecdotes.

Journal of Buddhist Ethics
Scholarly journal devoted to exploring Buddhist issues, with book reviews and critical articles. Offers free e-mail subscriptions.

Tricycle Buddhist Review
The Buddhist quarterly's on-line home, featuring news, essays, and products.

The Hindu Universe
A searchable guide to Hinduism. Arranged in categories such as "History," "Worship," and "Customs."

The Taoism Information Page
Basic information about Taoism, several translations of the Tao Te Ching and other texts, and links to related sites, from Chinese history and philosophy to martial arts.

The Sikhism Home Page
A thorough overview and history of the Sikh way of life, including a glossary of religious terms and downloadable audio prayers. Extensive listings of Sikh resources and organizations.


Other
CAWeb: The Official Site of the Church of All Worlds
An introduction to paganism through articles, prayers, and links to journals as well as witchcraft and environmental sites.

The Secular Web
An alternative to religious sites. Provides a bookstore, national event listings, and links to secular, atheist, and agnostic organizations.