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World Religions

This article discusses the significance of religion in today's society and highlights the changing dynamics within the U.S. Congress. It notes the historic inclusion of the first Buddhist senator, the first Hindu representative, and a member who identifies as having no religion. With over 1.1 billion people globally identifying as unaffiliated, it explores the concepts of atheism, agnosticism, and personal belief systems within the context of world religions. Discover how these changes reflect broader societal trends and the importance of religious diversity.

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World Religions

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  1. World Religions

  2. Importance of Religion

  3. Where Religion is “Not Important.”

  4. World Religion Membership

  5. Religious Composition of the 113th Congress The new 113th Congress includes the first Buddhist to serve in the Senate, the first Hindu to serve in either chamber and the first member of Congress to describe her religion as “none.” http://www.pewresearch.org/

  6. 1.1 Billion People are Unaffiliated • An atheist doesn’t believe in God. • An agnostic believes that whether God exists is not known. • A person may have their own belief system.

  7. 5 Major World Religions

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