Overview of religions

Clin Cornerstone. 2004;6(1):7-16. doi: 10.1016/s1098-3597(04)90002-6.

Abstract

This article provides a brief overview of 9 religions: Christianity, Judaism, Jehovah's Witnesses, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Christian Science, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Buddhism. Basic information on the origins, language, naming practices, diet, personal hygiene, and dress requirements is provided. For additional information, Web sites for each of these religions are also provided.

MeSH terms

  • Attitude to Death / ethnology
  • Culture*
  • Diet
  • Health Behavior / ethnology
  • Humans
  • Hygiene
  • Internet
  • Language
  • Moral Obligations
  • Names
  • Religion*