The word religion is derived from Latin “religionem” meaning the respect for what is sacred and reverence for the gods. The contemporary definition states that it is an organized collection of beliefs, cultural systems and word views that connect humanity with an order of existence. The word religion is often interchangeably used with faith or belief system.
However there are those who oppose this, arguing that religion differs from private belief system. Most of the world`s religions offer the answers to the origin of life and universe along with moral and ethic codes of conduct. It is estimated that there are, currently, over 4.200 religions worldwide.
When it comes to the classification of religion, there are five distinctive branches: Abrahamic, Iranian, Indian, African and Indigenous and folk.
There are numerous aspects to consider concerning religion such as the origin and the development, different types of religion and the teachings behind them. There are also other issues religion is concerned with such as economics, health, violence, law and science.
The documentaries and video materials complied in this category are looking into the above mentioned issues.
TV3 brings us a documentary on Ireland`s cults such as “The Palmarians”, “The House of Prayer” or the “Scientologists”. See their structural complexity, hierarchy and means of funding. The story also includes the experiences of their former members and their current views of these churches. It also gives you a chance to look inside these churches and see what exactly is going on.
Discover the origin and history of Christianity in Abkhazia in a documentary that combines these stories of the past and video materials into a fascinating tale. Witness some of the monuments, monasteries and the stories about the saints in a documentary directed by Sergei Yazvinskiy.
Ancient mythologies around the world are filled with tales of demons and gods from beezlebub, djinn, lamia to baal and satan. This documentary is looking into these mythological creatures from the perspective of Christianity. Also have a chance to see the history of witchcraft, demon possession and how people used the above mentioned terms to their benefit in times of war.
Britain’s Wicca Man tells the extraordinary story of Britain's fastest growing religious group - Wicca - and of its creator, an eccentric Englishman called Gerald Gardner.Historian and leading exper...
The sexual abuse of children inside the Catholic church shook Ireland to its core. Unreported Europe speaks to the survivors and examines if the church has truly taken responsibility for the scandal.S...
When you talk about religious movements, there are always groups and subgroups. The Hasidic movement is such group.The movement is all about love, joy, and humility. Hasidim belong to a movement found...
In this documentary, Reggie Yates concludes his travels around South African communities by spending a week with Prophet Mboro - a charismatic yet controversial church leader who is adored by his thou...
When you think of Prophets of Islam, you probably think of Muhammad. But he is not the only prophet. Yes, the Holy Book Qur’an is mostly based on his teachings and sayings. In reality, there are 25 ...
In this documentary, VICE asks the Head of the Satanic Temple in the UK all the important questions about satanists. Do they drink blood? Do they sacrifice babies? Can they connect people to the Illum...
The Amish are a group of traditionalist Christian church fellowships with Swiss German and Alsatian Anabaptist origins. They are closely relate to Mennonite churches.When people re...
The Satanic Temple is a new religious organization. Founded in 2013 as a kind of a prank, the organization quickly gained a huge amount of authentic followers.Penny Lane, the direc...
There are many religions in the world that believe in the Spirit. Many religions believe that when a person dies, his spirit continues to live on.In Christianity, for example, the ...
The Kaaba, also spelled Ka'bah or Kabah, sometimes referred to as al-Kaʿbah al-Musharrafah, is a building at the center of Islam's most important mosque, the Masjid al-Haram in Me...
In the New Testament, the word Armageddon represents the last battle between good and evil before the Day of Judgment. This dramatic and catastrophic conflict would have the power ...
The divide between Sunnis and Shia is the largest and oldest in the history of Islam. Members of the two sects have co-existed for centuries and share many fundamental beliefs and ...
Witchcraft is the practice of what the practitioner believes to be magical skills and abilities such as using spells, incantations, and magical rituals. Witchcraft is a broad term ...
When we talk about gods and mythology, we often talk about Greek Gods and Roman Gods. But there are so many other fields that we rarely discuss about.For example, Chinese mythology...
This award-winning documentary explores the relationship between religion, spirituality, and psychedelics.The documentary explores the many myths about reality, and includes ...
The Bible is always a subject of controversy, speculation, and some conspiracy theories. If you are into conspiracy theories, you will love this video.Some would say that the...
This is the extraordinary story of Britain’s fastest growing religious group, Wicca, and its creator, the eccentric Gerald Gardner. Many know him by the craft name Scire, an En...
Hagia Sophia is a cathedral built at Constantinople, now Istanbul, in the 6th century CE under the direction of the Byzantine emperor Justinian I. Built in 537, it is now off...
Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu, which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China. But it rose from religion fo...
Lorna Byrne is an Irish author and peace ambassador. She is known for her bestselling memoir, Angels in My Hair, Love from Heaven, and more.She has said that the angels told ...
Ellora is a sacred site in Maharastra, central India. The Ellora Caves are listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and is celebrated for the Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain templ...
Mary Magdalene is the Bible’s key witness to the most important event in history. Without her vision of a risen Jesus, there may never have been a Christianity. You have to...
The Bible is a collection of sacred texts or scriptures. Varying parts are considered to be a product of divine inspiration and a record of the relationship between God and huma...
Mirza Masroor Ahmad is the current and fifth caliph, the leader of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. This documentary shows him in a great picture. It shows his leade...
Although the Devil figure is present in many religions, he is mostly known for his role in Christianity. He can also be compared to some mythological gods. In modern biblical...
The Prophet Muhammad is the founder of Islam. According to the Islamic doctrine, he was a prophet, sent to present and confirm the monotheistic teachings preached previously ...
When it comes to innovations and science, the Islamic world is rarely mentioned. In fact, we rarely think that the Islamic World has given us many firsts.But the reality is q...
William Maillis is one of the youngest people to graduate from a public high school. He did it at the age of 9. When he was just five years old, he was able to solve circumfe...
Gautama Buddha, or simply known as Buddha, was a monk, mendicant, sage, and Teacher on whose teachings Buddhism was founded.In the moment of pure enlightenment, he became the ...
Self-harm, which is also known as self-injury, is by definition “intentional, direct injuring of body tissue, done without suicidal intentions”. In other words, people want t...
It is ironic how there was a satanic child abuse panic. But what happens when the Church is actually doing the child abuse?Sexual abuse in the Catholic Church has been a cont...
In order to understand the present, we have to know the past. History plays a huge role in our lives. It helps us reflect on the past, and see how it influences the present.The C...
Over the years, Vatican has been criticized for its involvement into the rise of Nazi Germany. When it comes to Vatican and Nazi Germany, Pope Pius XII is always the first to...
When Dan Brown published “The Da Vinci Code”, it instantly became a best-seller and worldwide sensation. Brown sold millions of copies around the world.And while it is a ...
Lord Shiva is the third god in the Hindu triumvirate, which consists of three gods responsible for creation, upkeep, and destruction of the world. Vishnu is the maintainer or...
In 1755, a powerful earthquake hit the city of Lisbon for an astonishing 5-6 minutes. And that was not all. Once survivors managed to climb out of the rubble, and flee to the...
Antonio Gaudi is widely considered one of the most genius architects in history. The entire city of Barcelona is like one big museum of his work.But the most magnificent and ...
Miracles happen to those who believe in them. It is a saying you’ve probably heard at one point in your life. But do miracles really happen? Well, this is a documentary sho...
The immaculate conception is the conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, free from original sin by virtue of the merits of her son Jesus Christ. According to the Catholic C...
Christians and Catholics will tell you God is everywhere around us. He loves us all, he cares for us all. But does he care for places on earth that look forgotten?The documen...
Christianity is the most popular and widely spread religion in the world. The religion is based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, who is the focal point of the Chris...
Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world. The religion has more than 1.15 billion adherents worldwide, which is 15% of the world’s population. With that, Hindu i...
A popular saying on Bali is that “there are actually more temples than homes”. And that might be true. According to some estimates, Bali is home to more than 10,000 relig...
Is there some universal concept of God that all religions share? Or, is God fundamentally different to people of different faiths. That is the question Morgan Freeman tries t...
For more than one millennium, the East and the West church have been in a state of official schism. The schism of 1054 divided Christians on Catholics, and Orthodox Christian...
When you think of conspiracy theories, you often think about religious conspiracies. The infamous One-World-Government is constantly trying to make people believe in somethin...
The islands of Papua are home for many different ethnic groups. Sailors navigated these islands, remaining isolated until the 20th century. In the 20th century, scientists be...
Have you ever wondered why are some monuments placed at that exact same place? Or what do they symbolize? There is so much mystery in monuments and sculptures around the worl...
Ever since Morgan Freeman played God in Bruce Almighty (2003) and Evan Almighty (2007), you cannot dismiss his voice. Freeman has such a powerful voice, he can definitely be ...
The hijab has been a subject of controversy in the past few years. We’ve seen countries banning women from wearing hijab. And then we had Nike create a special sports hijab...
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