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Alternative Religions
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As a person who is not particularly religious, I found out (whilst writing this quiz) that there are some non-mainstream religions out there that aren’t quite as scary as others may have you believe…
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Average
10 Q
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lones78
Nov 16 09
246 plays
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Parody Religions
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There are many parody and fictitious religions around, but here are a few that I (personally) found the most interesting.
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Average
10 Q
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lones78
Today!
144 plays
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Languages of Faith
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The languages used in sacred rites and holy texts are often a little different from the languages of daily life. Test your knowledge of the tongues used around the world to deal with the divine.
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Difficult
10 Q
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CellarDoor
Dec 02 08
582 plays
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Kali, Rakshasas, and Ghouls - Oh, My!
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Come with me as I investigate these "shirt-tail relatives" of the vampire from Hindu and Islamic tradition. Their spiritual aspects have surprised me; perhaps they'll surprise you.
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Tough
10 Q
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stuthehistoryguy
Aug 28 07
411 plays
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Religious Texts of the World
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Familiarize yourself with the scriptures, sacred writings, and other respected texts of the major world religions.
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Tough
25 Q
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skylarb
Jun 17 07
1365 plays
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Bucknallbabe and the Journey of a Lifetime
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Many religions look upon life as a journey. Read the postcards I sent home from my trip and discover how people of different faiths celebrate the milestones along the way.
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Average
10 Q
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bucknallbabe
Sep 05 09
225 plays
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The Dead Sea Scrolls
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The Dead Sea Scrolls have shed light on a turbulent period in the history of Judaism and in the development of Christianity. Come see how!
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Difficult
10 Q
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looney_tunes
Dec 13 08
537 plays
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Christianity or Islam?
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Christianity and Islam are two of the most dominant worldwide religions. Startling similarities and differences abound between the two faiths.
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Average
10 Q
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pagiedamon
Nov 20 08
1815 plays
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What Do You Know About Major World Faiths?
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This quiz tests your knowledge of major world religions. This quiz does not use any exotic words or fill-in-the-blanks, and all answers are explained afterwards. Have fun!
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Difficult
25 Q
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Funky_Nickie
Dec 21 06
3561 plays
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Evil and Suffering
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All world religions have something to say about evil and suffering. This quiz takes a look at these heavy issues and surveys some different viewpoints.
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Tough
15 Q
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skylarb
Dec 03 03
4527 plays
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Modern Cults
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In recent years a number of religious cults have been in the headlines. Test your knowledge of these groups. The list was suggested by an article by Carissa Gordon.
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
May 30 09
549 plays
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Places to Go in a Handbasket
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Where are you going and what are you doing in this handbasket? This magic basket will allow us to take a tour of ten different religious concepts of Hell. Don't worry! Your basket is well insulated against fire, ice and utter annihilation.
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Tough
10 Q
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kscleaves
Jul 25 09
327 plays
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Pilgrimage
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Journeys of moral and spiritual significance, pilgrimages are acts of faith undertaken by millions of people belonging to all major religions. This quiz will challenge your knowledge about some of the most important pilgrimage sites in the world.
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Difficult
10 Q
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Mr5
Jul 08 09
183 plays
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The Tower of Babel
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This quiz covers the story of the Tower of Babel in the Hebrew Scriptures, as well as its parallels in the stories of other world religions.
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Difficult
10 Q
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skylarb
Jan 22 04
1383 plays
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Prayer Beads
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Prayer beads have always been a fascination of mine. I make and sell them, hunt them down in auctions and have amassed a collection of over 800 sets of beads. Here are a few tidbits that I've run across along the way.
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Average
10 Q
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Zbeckabee
May 09 09
351 plays
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Prayers
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In many faiths, worshipers express gratitude, ask for help and petition for many other intentions, in the practice known as prayer. Here is a quiz on some of these forms. Thank you and I hope you enjoy.
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Difficult
10 Q
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neon000
Mar 30 08
441 plays
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Religious Services
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Across many faiths, worshipers have crafted ways to express their beliefs. Here is a quiz on a various types of religious services. Thanks, and I hope you enjoy.
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Tough
10 Q
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neon000
Jul 26 09
315 plays
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The Nature of God
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Approximately 85% of the world's population believes in the existence of 'God', 'gods', or simply - the 'divine' (Source: CIA World Factbook). However, their beliefs about its *nature* aren't the same...
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Average
10 Q
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achernar
Oct 13 03
5976 plays
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Religion and Culture #2
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Religion is both an aspect of culture and a machine that drives and regulates cultures. Here are more questions on world religion and culture. It may be a little harder.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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mvcale
Apr 27 09
591 plays
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Glossary of World Religions
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I'll give you the word and its meaning. You give me the religion that it is based on. Have fun!
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Average
15 Q
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strange_coffee
Jun 10 07
2034 plays
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The Ten Plagues of Egypt
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The ten plagues of Egypt recorded in Exodus are an interesting study. Exodus 12:12 tells us that God designed these plagues as a test of "all the gods of Egypt." What can you tell me about the gods they were an insult to?
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Difficult
10 Q
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sfasu1999
Aug 24 07
612 plays
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Name That Apocalypse!
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No Branch Davidians or Heaven's Gate here. Just a lighthearted look at the eschatological craziness of the 1980s and 1990s.
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Difficult
10 Q
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AlanSmithee
Feb 08 05
786 plays
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The World's Religions
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An overview of the world's religions. Choose the most appropriate answer.
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Easy
10 Q
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rebapitt
Jan 17 06
4326 plays
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Religion for the Worldly
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These five questions will focus on religions perhaps less familiar to the people of the West. I wish you luck!
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Difficult
5 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Sep 17 00
3660 plays
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An International Interfaith Pilgrimage
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In many faiths, going on pilgrimage to an historical religious site is important. This quiz will test your knowledge of some famous pilgrimage sites from a range of countries and religious faiths.
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Tough
10 Q
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natsim
Apr 19 03
1227 plays
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Religion and Culture #3
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A firm understanding of a religion demands knowledge of its histories, philosophies, literature, and its biographies. Through these we can examine a religion's influences and its impact upon society.
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Difficult
10 Q
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mvcale
May 05 09
504 plays
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Circumambulation
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The quiz tests players' knowledge of the religious practice of circumambulation. Best of luck!
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Tough
10 Q
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Triviaballer
Oct 17 08
330 plays
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Religious Trivia
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The quiz covers the history of various religions, religious orders, religious places, saints and religion founders, etc.
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Difficult
10 Q
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flem-ish
Apr 08 02
6465 plays
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Talmud or Gospels?
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Can you tell whether these quotes come from the Jewish Talmud or the Christian Gospels? IMPORTANT: Choose "both" if very similar sayings are found in both works, and "neither" if neither is the source.
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Difficult
15 Q
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skylarb
Jan 29 03
1416 plays
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Different Religions and Their Festivals
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Match the religions with the festivals they celebrate
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Difficult
10 Q
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nerthus
Apr 14 00
3168 plays
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