Also, the following may be considered some of the minor religions of the world:

Baha'i:

       The Bahai Faith Index -- Search Engine, Directory, News, Photos, and More

       The Bahá'í World -- official online presence of the Baha'i Faith by the Baha'i International Community.

       Bahá'í Study Center -- containing a handy glossary, audio/video materials such as mp3 versions of books on tape, and online courses using Blackboard Course Info.

       Bahai.com. Maintained by an individual Bahai with good basic links to other resources.

Seikism

Zoroastrianism

Jainism

Native American Religion or the First Nations

What God Really Wants You to Know by C. David Lundberg

       In his new book, What God Really Wants You to Know, C. David Lundberg identifies 33 key principles common to the world's major religions including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Each principle is affirmed by two or more quotations from the sacred texts of each of seven world religions.

       BOOK AWARDS RECEIVED: Winner of the National Indie Excellence Book Award and the New England Book Festival Award in the spirituality category. Also winner of the USA Book News National Best Books Award in the category of comparative religion. ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Finalist in the religion category. Also Winner of a Silver Nautilus Book Award.

       Lundberg says, "It is only natural that God would give all people simple universal principles for living life, which if followed, would lead to peace, fulfillment and joy. It comes as no surprise that these powerful laws can be found commonly held within the sacred texts of the world's religions."

       This well-researched and groundbreaking book demonstrates that the commonly held teachings of every major faith are the real story, and they have the power to bring us all together. Through a systematic exploration of over 800 key excerpts from the world's sacred texts, the author distills thirty-three essential principles, common to all world religions, which comprise the foundation of love, wisdom, personal power and abundant life. These principles resonate within every human heart, as they form the foundation and the heart of spirituality and religion and are one with our true divine and eternal nature.

       The life-changing principles in the book can empower readers to be fully tuned into God, find true love in life, enhance experiences of peace and joy, achieve success, improve relationships, and rediscover a zest for life. The book covers the meaning and purpose of life, who we really are, Who and What God Is, and principles for loving living. Detailed source notes, glossary, and index. A comparative religion analysis blended seamlessly into a self-help and empowerment guide, What God Really Wants You to Know is as scholarly researched as it is reader-friendly. In a world of violence between and within religions, it couldn't come at a better time.

List $19.95 Trade Soft Cover, 448 pages

Publisher: Heavenlight Press; first edition (February 2, 2009)

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      This master matrix or outline is "dedicated" to each of the world religions to give a correct and accurate understanding of the teachings of that religion. These matrices or outlines will be combined to form The Great Synthesis Chart.

       My desire is to have about five dedicated disciples or followers of each religion, or a dedicated group from each of the world's religions, preferably from each of the five continents, to fill out this master matrix or outline below, or any part thereof, so that I can post it on the website. I would like to have a dedicated disciple or group of disciples from North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

        Also, I, William Star also plan to fill out this master matrix or outline for each of the world's religions.

       Any individual or group may fill out any part of this master matrix or outline, that is, one or more topics, and send it to me.

       More information is given after the master matrix on what to do to fill it out and to send it to me, William Star.

A Short History of ______________ (the Religion)
       Including the Meaning or Origin of the Name of the Religion

The Name(s) of God Used by the Religion

The Main Symbol(s) Used by the Religion and An Explanation of Its Meaning

Main Founder(s), Teacher(s), Prophet(s), Buddha(s), etc.

Main Holy Books or Scriptures (With explanation of the divisions in the scriptures, such as, books, verses, etc.)
       How to Get a Free Copy, or How to Buy the Holy Books or Scriptures
       Websites that have the Holy Books or Scriptures (especially with search engines to search the scripture)
       A Good Way or Some Good Ways to Study the Holy Books?
       Other Important Books

Short Overview of the Religion

Main Tenets or Commandments

A Glossary of Common Words or Concepts used in the Religion

Main Verses or Passages from the Holy Books or Scriptures on:
       1. The Will of God, Will, the Power of God, Power, Constancy, Determination, etc.
       2. Wisdom, Knowledge, Understanding, Learning etc.
       3. Divine Love, Charity, Compassion, Kindness, etc.
       4. Purity, Joy, Happiness, etc.
       5. Truth, Healing, Science, etc
       6. Peace, Service, Ministration, Doing the Works of God, etc.
       7. Forgiveness, Mercy, etc.
       8. Integration of Synthesis of the Teachings Above.

The Golden Rule(s) of the Religion
(You may see the link to teachings on The Golden Rule near the end of this page.)

A General Understanding of the Community, Followers, Disciples, or Sangha, etc.

       The Culture
       Greetings and/or Farewells
       Customs
       Teachings on Marriage
       Main Language(s) and How to Learn Them
       Common Diet and/or Dietary Habits
       Teachings on Fasting
       Other Important Understandings Regarding Culture

Main Prayers, Meditations, or Mantras; and the Guidelines for Practicing Them

Music

Dance

Some of the Best Artwork or Pictures from the Religion, If Appropriate

Names and Stories of Angels, if any, Given in the Holy Books or Scriptures

Names of Main Buildings or Places of Worship, that is, Churches, Monasteries, Temples, Mosques, Synagogues, etc., Including Books and Websites That Have Pictures of these Buildings or Places of Worship

Locations of Main or Primary Buildings or Centers of Worship

Main Holy Days or Religious Celebration Days

Main Leaders, Teachers, or Prophets of Today

Teachings on a Deeper or Mystical Understanding -- An Esoteric Understanding

Places, Phone Numbers, or Websites to Get Our Questions Answered In the United States of America

What is the Best Way to Become a Disciple, Practitioner, Follower, or Believer?

Any Other Important Teachings

A Summary of ______________ (the Religion)

Some of the Best Websites on the Religion (No more than 10 websites)

Some of the Best Books on the Religion (No More than 10 Books)

Personal Testimonies or Witnesses from approximately Five Disciples, Followers, or Believers.

Guidelines for Doing this Master Matrix, or Any Part Thereof:

       Underneath the wording for each of the major topics, the wording may be changed to fit the more common wording of the religion.

       The information of each of the topics should be no more than one page of computer text or typed text, preferably in 12 point and a Verdana font. The whole outline should not be more than forty pages.

       All information should be sent by regular email or PDF format to William Star and in the subject line, please put, "Regarding Master Matrix or Outline for ___________" (Name of Religion)

       Click here if you would like to send an email to me, William Star.
Or email me at anopendooroflove@aol.com

       Do You Have Any Suggestions for Improving This Master Matrix or Outline?

       Do I have your permission to post this information on the website, www.anopendooroflove.org and other websites, to use this information in a book, or books, that I may compile on the world's religions, and to send in my newsletter, emails, etc.

       Credit will be generally be given to, but not necessarily so, to the authors or compilers of each master matrix or outline, or any part thereof, that I use on the website, or in a book on the world's religions, other books, emails, newsletter, etc.

       Suggestions for Anyone Giving Classes on the World's Religions or Comparative Religions:

        You may feel free to use this outline or any part of it in any good way that you like. It may be used for students to write papers or give talks on any or all of the topics. It may be used in discussion groups, etc.

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       The following website has 100's of faith based activities for youth in the Sacramento area and is presented here as an example of an "interfaith" website. A similar website could be built in many cities or areas. http://www.sacyouth.com

Glossaries of Terms Used in the World's Religions

       A Glossary of Religious Terms in the Free Encyclopedia Wikipedia

Love, Compassion, or Charity as the Essence or Core of Every Religion

This is a list of various religions and their effective statistics.
Note: Statistics include when the religion began, its founder, status, demographics, and other facts.

Great Saints and Sages of the World's Religions

Four Sacred Freedoms, Plus One

Teachings of the Ascended Masters on the World's Religions

How Accurate is the Teachings of the World Religions?

The World Religions and the Seven Rays

Cooperation and Unity Among the World's Religions

Loving Communication, Compassionate Communication, or Non-Violent Communication between the World Religions

The Golden Rule and the World's Religions

Prayers for Peace from Saint Francis and the Various World's Religions

100 Ideas for Creating a More Peaceful World

Teach Peace Foundation -- Education for a More Peaceful World

Karma and Reincarnation, Codes of Conduct, etc.

How to Become a Minister, including an Interfaith Minister or Ambassador

       Study this website and learn as much as you can. Study, serve, and practice enough that you become your own God-ordained minister.

The following is a list of churches on the Internet that give free or low cost ordination for ministers:
       Rose Ministries -- http://www.openordination.org/

       Universal Life Church Free Online Ordination -- http://www.themonastery.org/?destination=ordination

       Become an Ordained Christian Minister Online -- http://www.christianharvestchurch.com/

       Everything You Need to Start a Church or Ministry -- http://www.startchurch.com/index.asp

       Become a Unity Minister or Similar Minister.

       International Society of Interfaith Ambassadors

The Order of Priests and Priestesses of Melchizedech
       Melchizedech in the Bible and in other Teachings and Scriptures
       Jesus was a Priest after (in) the Order of Melchizedech

Interfaith Education Links from the Temple of Understanding

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A Meeting of Ministers, Monks, Nuns, Priests, Priestesses, Imams, Rabbis,etc.

       In our own towns and cities in America and the world, we may have a meeting of, first of all, a gathering of our own faith, that is from the various churches, temples, mosques or communities, such as various Christian and Catholic Faiths. Then the next step would be to have a meeting of all faiths -- an Interfaith Meeting of all religions. More and more there can be a sharing between all faiths, all religions, and a cooperative and complimentary effort -- a universal understanding and respect.

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An Important Related Website -- Sacred Destinations -- Many Possibilities

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The Battle of Armageddon -- The Battle of Light and Darkness
       The Battle Victorious for the Sons and Daughters of God

Understanding Darkness, Sin, and the Fallen Ones

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George Washington's Words in His Farewell Address, Sept. 17, 1796:

       "Do not let any one claim to be a true American if they ever attempt to remove religion from politics."

       And I, William Star, might add: Do not let any one claim to be a true American if they ever attempt to remove The Ten Commandments from politics.

William Star's Words

       "Do not let anyone claim to be a true American if they ever attempt to remove prayer and The Ten Commandments from our schools."

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My Personal Story or Testimonial on this Page or Subject: To come later.

Putting These Teachings Into Practice, or Moreover, a Greater Practice
       We may meditate on this teaching and see if and how we are to put it into practice, or a greater practice, to help fulfill our divine plan.
       To Know, To Dare, To Do, and To Be Silent (when appropriate),
       To Share or Speak Out (when appropriate)
       Affirmation: I AM able to put these teachings into practice, or a greater practice, because, with God all things are possible.

This page will be improved, and more teaching and links will be added as often as possible.

The Importance of Good Discernment or Good Discretion
       The Discernment of the Holy Spirit
       The Discernment of Our Holy Christ Self or Holy Christ Buddha Mind
              The Selective and Discriminative Intelligence Within Us
       Affirmation: I AM the Pure Mind of God and the Mind of Christ in me (or us).

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United States of America (U.S.A.)
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       A Sacred and Sponsored Nation of Light and Love

       A Home of the 'I AM' Race
               If we rearrange the letters of America -- we can get "I am race".

       A Nation of the Four Sacred Freedoms --
              Freedom of Press, Freedom of Speech, Freedom to Assemble or Gather Together, and Freedom of Religion.

Note: At times the leaders and the people of America have done things that are not right, as the leaders and peoples of all nations have done, so I ask forgiveness for anything that the leaders or peoples of America have done that has not been right, but, in general, America is and has been a Great Land of Freedom and Love to the Earth, and I am grateful for such a God-Given Land. And, I might add that every nation should be a "God-Given Land," and all nations should form a "Family of Nations" or S.U.N., a Spiritual United Nations, under the One God -- called by many names. And all people should form "One Family of God" under Heaven. And I hope and pray that we can all say: "In God: We Trust!"

I AM the Victory of Love, and I AM the Love of Victory!

As above, I AM that Magic Presence of Love,
So below, I AM that Magic Love everywhere I go,

And as I AM that Magic Love everywhere I go,
I will reap that Magic Love that I sow.

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I AM An Open Door of Love;

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I AM An Open Door of Love;

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