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Spiritual Support
Religion in
the UK is very diverse and there are support groups and contacts widely
available.
During the
2001 Census,
390,000 people registered their religion as Jedi
after a
campaign on the internet claimed - wrongly - that Jedi, the belief system at the
heart of the Star Wars films, would receive official government recognition as a
religion if enough people quoted it on their Census forms.
However, for
those of us who follow an officially recognised faith, here is an overview of
the spiritual diversity prevalent in the UK.
Additionally, the
Greek
Orthodox Church
has a presence in the UK.
Please
click here to find a Christian church
near you. Please
click here for the BBC's overview of
Christianity in the UK.
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Islam
After Christianity, Islam,
revealed in its final form by the
Prophet Muhammad,
is the most common faith with nearly 3 per cent describing their
religion as Muslim (1.6 million) in the 2001 Census.
For
information on Muslim groups and activities please visit the
Islamic Cultural Centre,
The Muslim News
and the
UK Muslim Directory.
Please
click here
for the BBC's overview of Islam in the UK. |
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Hinduism
A group of faiths rooted in the religious ideas of India, is the
next largest religious group in the UK(559,000).
Please visit
Hindu net
for information on the Hindu community in the UK. Please
click here
for the BBC's overview of Hinduism in the UK.
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The following list provides information for most religious groups in the
UK.
Jainism
An ancient philosophy and ethical teaching that originated in India.
Bahá'í
One of the youngest of the world's major religions
Judaism
Based around the Jewish people's covenant relationship with God.
Buddhism
A way of living based on the teachings of Siddartha Gautama
Mormon
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Paganism
A contemporary western religion based on reverence for nature
Sikhism
The religion founded by Guru Nanak in India in the 15th Century CE.
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