Buddhism is the most prominent religion that doesn't center on a single creator God, focusing instead on enlightenment through practices and philosophies, though some Hindus, Jains, Taoists, and Confucians also follow paths without deity worship, emphasizing ethics, self-realization, or harmony over a supreme being. These traditions are known as nontheistic, meaning they don't require belief in a god or gods, but aren't necessarily anti-God.
Nontheism has been applied and plays significant roles in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. While many approaches to religion exclude nontheism by definition, some inclusive definitions of religion show how religious practice and belief do not depend on the presence of a god or gods.
The most famous and widely considered nontheistic religions are Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Jainism. Hinduism is sometimes considered nontheistic because it emphasizes following one's dharma, or duty, more than worshiping deities.
Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that he died on the cross for the sins of humanity. Baha'is believe that Jesus Christ is a Manifestation of God, which means He's a divine messenger who was sent to guide humanity.
During obligatory prayers Baháʼís face the Qiblih, which is the Shrine of Baháʼu'lláh, comparable in practice to Muslims facing the Kaaba during daily prayer, or Christians/Jews facing Jerusalem. The Báb changed the direction of prayer to He whom God shall make manifest, a role claimed by Baháʼu'lláh.
The Baháʼí scriptures refer to God by various titles and attributes, such as Almighty, All-Powerful, All-Wise, Incomparable, Gracious, Helper, All-Glorious, Omniscient and All-Loving. Bahá'is believe the greatest of all the names of God is "All-Glorious" or Bahá in Arabic.
Elon Musk's beliefs have evolved; while previously skeptical, he recently stated he believes "God is the Creator" and the universe came from "something," though he avoids strict religious labels, identifying more as a "cultural Christian" who values Christian principles for boosting happiness and birth rates, rather than subscribing to all traditional doctrines. He acknowledges a higher power but distinguishes this from a judging, moralistic deity, focusing on the creative origin of the cosmos.
The Book of Mormon establishes clearly that “Jesus is the Christ, the Eternal God, manifesting himself to all nations” (Book of Mormon title page; 2 Nephi 26:12). At the heart of the doctrine restored through Joseph Smith is the doctrine of the Christ.
Jesus said that the 2nd greatest commandment was to “love your neighbor as yourself” (Mt 22:39)(Mk 12:31). By following this example of our Lord in confronting those who do not know the truth with love, we will set ourselves apart from every other religion in the world.
The 2020 global percentage of adherents by religion.
I am a Jew, but I am enthralled by the luminous figure of the Nazarene." Einstein was then asked if he accepted the historicity of Jesus, to which he replied, "Unquestionably! No one can read the Gospels without feeling the actual presence of Jesus. His personality pulsates in every word.
Donald Trump identifies as a nondenominational Christian, having previously been associated with Presbyterianism and influenced by Norman Vincent Peale's "positive thinking," though his faith journey includes shifting affiliations and a strong connection with evangelical Christians, with recent statements emphasizing a stronger faith after a life-threatening event. While raised Presbyterian and attending church as a child, he declared himself nondenominational in 2020, yet his religious identity is complex, drawing from various Christian influences and appealing to a broad base of Christian supporters, including Christian nationalists.
In Arabic, "atheism" is generally translated ilhad (إلحاد), although this also means "heresy". A person who denies the existence of a creator is called dahriya.
Christian universalism. Christian universalism is a school of Christian theology focused around the doctrine of universal reconciliation – the view that all human beings will ultimately be saved and restored to a right relationship with God.
Mormon men can lawfully have one wife. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints strictly prohibits polygamy (or plural marriage) today.
The most controversial Mormon belief, especially historically, is polygamy (plural marriage), which the main Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) officially ended in 1890 but is still practiced by fundamentalist splinter groups, leading to ongoing public scrutiny and internal divides. Other controversial aspects include early, now-renounced, doctrines like the Adam-God theory, unique temple rituals, and beliefs about God's nature, though these generate less public controversy than polygamy.
We've raised our kids in a religious way; they've gone to the Catholic church that Melinda goes to and I participate in.” Gates is not yet what we might call a committed disciple: “I think it makes sense to believe in God, but exactly what decision in your life you make differently because of it, I don't know.” However ...
Elon Musk has publicly stated he has Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism, which he disclosed during his 2021 appearance on Saturday Night Live. He described his traits as including taking things literally, struggling with social cues, and finding reward in intense focus, suggesting it aids his work. His comments sparked conversations about autism and how individuals, particularly high-profile ones, experience it.
Mark Zuckerberg says he's no longer an atheist, believes 'religion is very important' : r/atheism.
Baha'u'llah allowed for two wives in the Kitab-i-Aqdas but 'Abdu'l-Baha said that given the conditions placed on having two wives (treating them equally and fairly) it was not practical or possible to have more than one wife.
The Baháʼí Faith is a religion established by Baháʼu'lláh in the 19th century that teaches the essential worth of all religions and the unity of all people. It initially developed in Iran and parts of the Middle East, where it has faced ongoing persecution since its inception.
As far as Bible translations go, the NIV and the ESV consistently use 'the LORD'. The Holman (HCSB) is a partial exception: it uses 'Yahweh' for about 10 per cent of the uses in the Old Testament. The NIV never uses 'Yahweh'.