Distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person. A genetically determined characteristic.

A new method, idea, product, etc

The spread of beliefs and social activities from one group to another.

The mixing of world cultures through different ethnicities, religions and nationalities has increased with advanced communication, transportation and technology.

Modern and transmitted via mass media and aimed particularly at younger people. The entirety of ideas, perspectives, attitudes, images, and other phenomena that are within the mainstream of a given culture, especially Western culture

The doctrine that there is more than one God or many Gods. An example is the ancient Greeks which has now come to be known as Greek mythology

The belief in a single all-powerful god, as opposed to religions that believe in multiple gods. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are widely practiced forms of this

What government (any public official who is influential , including school officials, city council members, county supervisors, etc.) does or does not do about a problem that comes before them for consideration and possible action

The doctrine that every natural thing in the universe has a soul. If you believe in it, you believe that ostriches, cactuses, mountains, and thunder are all spiritual beings.

The nontheistic religion or philosophy that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama ("the awakened one").

The believe the ultimate goal in life is to achieve Insight , or wisdom which leads to the four stages of enlightenment and Nirvana.

Religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, or its beliefs and practices. The central tenet of is the belief in Jesus as the Son of God and the Messiah.

They believe that Jesus, as the Messiah, was anointed by God as savior of humanity, and hold that Jesus' coming was the fulfillment of messianic prophecies of the Old Testament

Believe in the divinity of the Vedas, the world's most ancient scripture. believe in a one, all-pervasive Supreme Being who is both immanent and transcendent. there are three worlds of existence--physical, astral and causal--and that the universe undergoes endless cycles of creation.

The doctrine that every natural thing in the universe has a soul. If you believe in it, you believe that ostriches, cactuses, mountains, and thunder are all spiritual beings.

Karma--the law of cause and effect by which each individual creates his own destiny by his thoughts, words and deeds--and in dharma, righteous living. Belief that the soul reincarnates.

Religion of the Muslims, a monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah. Begun in the seventh century by Muhammad. Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and strive to keep the Five Pillars.

Yoga Guided by a Satguru. all life is sacred, to be loved and revered, and therefore practice ahimsa, "noninjury. Genuine Respect for Other Faiths

Qur'an, is the holy book. The religion's name means "submission," deriving from a root word that means "peace." The word Muslim means "one who submits to Allah." Muslim's follow The 5 Pillars: 1. The testimony of faith (shahada), 2. Prayer (salat), 3. Giving (zakat), 4. Fasting (sawm), Pilgrimage (hajj)

Ancient monotheistic religion, with the Torah as its foundational text. God is the creator of all that exists; He is one, without a body. He alone is to be worshipped as absolute ruler of the universe. 
God has communicated to the Jewish people through prophets.
God monitors the activities of humans; He rewards individuals for good deeds and punishes evil.

Though Christians base much of their faith on the same Hebrew Scriptures as this religion does, there are major differences. They affirm the inherent goodness of the world and its people as creations of God.
Believers are able to sanctify their lives and draw closer to God by fulfilling mitzvoth (divine commandments).
No savior is needed or is available as an intermediary

Arose as an attempt to harmonize Islam and Hinduism. Founder of Nanak , was born of a Hindu father and a Muslim mother in India. Nanak is said to have received a direct call from God establishing him as a guru.

The belief is that there is only One God. He is the same God for all people of all religions. The soul goes through cycles of births and deaths before it reaches the human form. The goal of our life is to lead an exemplary existence so that one may merge with God. The religion preaches that people of different races, religions, or sex are all equal in the eyes of God. It teaches the full equality of men and women .

He taught that God is one, and he designated God as the Sat Nam ("true name") Nanak retained the doctrines of reincarnation and karma, which are notable tenets of Eastern religion The word "guru" literally means "enlightener," it carries a particular institutional meaning within the tradition, "guru" refers to the line of authority, beginning with a set of 10 prophets who established and led the community.