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Find resources on key topics related to religion around the world, including religious freedom, interfaith dialogue, religious tolerance, materialism, atheism and agnosticism.

Christianity

The life and teachings of Jesus Christ gave rise to what is now the largest religion in the world as 33% of the global populations consider themselves Christians. Learn more here.

Islam

Originating in Mecca in the early 7th century, Islam is now the world's second largest religion with over 1.7 billion followers. Learn more here.

Buddhism

Buddhism originated in India sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE. From there, it spread through much of Asia before reaching the rest of world. It is the world's fourth largest religion with over 500 million followers.

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Islam

Founded in the 7th century by Muhammad, Islam contains all its teachings and beliefs in the Quran, the holy scripture of Islam. Believers, called Muslims view Muhammad as a messenger of their god or "Allah".

Islam

7 black religious symbols in a line spelling the word coexist on an olive green background

Religious Tolerance

Respect of other religions is a basic part of society that allows us to understand and not discriminate on the basis of faith.

Religious Tolerance

Random Acts of Kindness

Kindess is a powerful tool that helps make the world a better place. If you can make someone happy, do it. Offer random acts of kindness and inspire people to spread love and happiness among humanity.

Random Acts of Kindness

Easter 2022

Better World Info wishes everyone an Easter filled with love, peace, and kindness. The Christian holiday and now cultural celebration of spring and new beginnings commemorates the resurrection of Jesus. Eggs are now common place among celebrations which represent new life. After 40 days of Lent, Chrisitians often celebrate by enjoying Easter eggs and large feasts. Easter is the perfect time for activists to make a difference, set goals, and take action for a better world!

Easter 2022

Many male muslim worshippers sit on the red carpeted floor of a mosque wearing tradional white skullcaps

Ramadan 2022

The Muslim fasting month takes place this year from April 2nd to May 2nd. Due to the Covid19 pandemic, fasting breaks with friends and visits to mosques are cancelled. Individual fasting isn't a problem. Some imams broadcast the prayer online and organize shopping and other support services in their community. Despite the difficult times, Better World Info wishes all Muslims Eid Mubarak!

Ramadan 2022

Interfaith Dialogue

Of growing importance today, interfaith dialogue movements aim to promote positive relationships between people of different faiths to create understanding and acceptance of one another.

Interfaith Dialogue

Freedom of Religion

A fundamental human right based on the freedom to practice any belief without government influence. Unfortunately, in many countries, people still face opposition and oppression to practice their faith freely.

Freedom of Religion

Hanukkah

The Jewish Hanukkah, or Festival of Lights, is celebrated from November 28 to December 5 this year. It takes place in honor of the rededication of the second temple in Jerusalem in 169 BC. People usually celebrate with friends and family and give each other presents. There are traditional dishes of Jewish cuisine such as sufganiyot or latkes. Another candle is lit at the Hanukkah candlestick every evening until all candles are lit on the eighth day. We wish you a Happy Hanukkah!

Hanukkah

Christmas

Christmas can be celebrated by all - traditionally a Christian event, people of other beliefs can all share the delights of the festive season. Over the years the sentiment of the holiday has been lost to materialism and consumerism, but many see it as a time to be with your loved ones, helping those who are less fortunate, and supporting Christmas appeals for the vulnerable. It is also a time to spread peace and joy throughout the world. Whatever your traditions or celebrations involve, be sure to enjoy a sustainable Christmas with our green gifting and decorative ideas.

Christmas

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