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at Chauvet depict creatures that are half human and half animal. Organized religion traces its roots to the Neolithic Revolution that began 11,000 years

journalist Christopher Hitchens in which he makes a case against organized religion. It was originally published in the United Kingdom by Atlantic Books

Criticism of religion involves criticism of the validity, concept, or ideas of religion. Historical records of criticism of religion go back to at least

touches on subjects of religious allegory and an interrogation of organized religion. The song has since peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Bubbling

Primate of the Polish Orthodox Church since 1998, the second largest organized religion in Poland. Previously, he was the bishop of Białystok and Gdańsk (1981–1998)

to the district Hospital and not far from the market. The largest organized religion in the area is Islam, but the town also has an Assembly of God church

theists do not endorse or adhere to the theology or doctrines of any organized religion or church. They may accept arguments or observations about the existence

sexism, racism, nationalism, homophobia, imperialism, capitalism and organized religion. In 1986, Samolesky and Hannah recruited original bassist Scott Hopper

It is heavy with satire specifically at government authority and organized religion. The main characters besides the title role is that of the priest

quo is the only solution that cannot be vetoed." Karl Marx viewed organized religion as a means for the bourgeoisie to keep the proletariat content with

The Sikhs are adherents to Sikhism, the fifth largest organized religion in the world, with around 25 million adherents. Sikh History is around 500 years

commentary, its criticism of reactionary right-wing politics and organized religion. Formerly a regular contributor to The Nation, New York Magazine and

the youngest of the major religions and the world's fifth-largest organized religion, it comprises about 25 million Sikhs as of the early-21st century

buddhas"), is the syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism that was Japan's main organized religion up until the Meiji period. Beginning in 1868, the new Meiji government

Circuit Court's ruling rested upon it. Government partiality towards organized religion is a necessary component of an Establishment Clause violation; in

God, and her mission in life. Mulder, on the other hand, often cast organized religion in a more negative light, believing that many religious acts were

(2007), Epica's third album. These songs deal with the dangers of organized religion. The album was re-released on 23 March 2013, which coincided with

King is an antitheist. He is known to oppose and strongly criticize organized religion by expressing his views in his songwriting. In a 2006 interview with

songs (Prologue and parts I-IX), which talks about the dangers of organized religion. In The Divine Conspiracy, Mark Jansen gives some room for new themes

Mathilde Friederike Karoline Ludendorff (born Mathilde Spieß; 4 October 1877 – 24 June 1966) was a German psychiatrist and author on several subjects such

Freethought of American history. His writings frequently condemned organized religion, Christianity in particular, as a tool used by the upper classes to

role in its publication. Although it never became the basis of an organized religion, the book attracted followers who devoted themselves to its study

Association of Korean Independent Film & Video. A blistering critique of organized religion set in a rural village where a manipulative church minister schemes

Thiensville Volunteer Fire Department. The freethinkers were opposed to organized religion and actively prevented churches from being established in the community

similar issues as Rua, but also touches on themes of imperialism, war, organized religion, and personal struggles. AllMusic's Stewart Mason expressed a difficulty

regarding religion and the church. Emphasis was put upon criticizing organized religion as a power structure and its supposed incompatibility with Soviet

humorous, the song has been interpreted as a blasphemous critique of organized religion and an ambivalent way for Morrissey to describe his own religiosity

pre-Christian times. Norse religion was a folk religion (as opposed to an organized religion), and its main purpose was the survival and regeneration of society

minister. He studied in a Canadian Bible school but later rejected organized religion in favor of the New Thought Movement. In 1928, he founded the spiritual

affiliates. Heldenfels believes Goldenson "simply felt uncomfortable about organized religion". Another 1953–54 ABC religious series, This Is the Life, also failed

mortuary analysis, experimental archaeology, the role of ideology and organized religion in cultural developments, and ecology-culture interaction. Born in

happening, why so many seemingly good people didn't believe in any organized religion yet cared passionately about their behavior and value of their lives

medical help. The parents were Pentecostals who did not belong to an organized religion. They had obtained medical care in the past, but had come to believe

Great Awakening. Smith family members held divergent views about organized religion, believed in visions and prophecies, and engaged in certain folk religious

shamans and mediums, which it denounced as backward and feudal.: 41  Organized religion saw a revival during the 1950s, when firm Communist Party control

fun day out. Mack tries to help Haley repair her relationship with organized religion. Marissa and Summer look to move into their remodeled house sooner

Klages, who considered himself a neo-pagan and against any form of organized religion, and the Zionist Wolfskehl, which led to charges of antisemitism against

vacant from 1938 to 1945 following the Stalinist-era purges against organized religion, culminating in the murder of the then catholicos Khoren I in 1938

atheist or agnostic, and are known for their ambivalence towards organized religion, blaming it as the cause of bloodshed and hatred. Kobi Farhi claims

interesting backstory, than what is explicitly stated, and hint at an organized religion theme. The title may be Young asking his audience if they are willing

change from defending Salafism to defending atheism and rejecting organized religion. He questioned the existence of God and criticized religions, which

The 19th-century philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche is known as a critic of Judeo-Christian morality and religions in general. One of the arguments he raised

it is more definable as a creed or a faith system rather than an organized religion. In the decade of 1910 to 1920, it had its major growth, reaching

Schmitt's biography of Weikard published in 1970, the reaction of organized religion to the publication of his textbook was widespread condemnation. This

that has filled the gaping hole in the West's social fabric where organized religion used to be". Martin Hunt of FACTnet notes several similarities between

working class has often been, for Marx, beguiled by nationalism, organized religion, and other distractions. These ideological devices help to keep people

blasphemous" Catholic nun films are "a way of thumbing one's nose at organized religion without attacking the more sacred beliefs of the general society"

posthumously in 1962. His poetry often criticized the British Raj and of organized religion. Diwan Singh was born on 22 May 1897 in Little Galotian, Sialkot District

term "mystical paganism" for his attempt to create a substitute for organized religion, in which he used a humanistic approach to recognize the importance

movement touted the fundamental evils of capitalism, State power, and organized religion. He was elected to the Parliament of Norway in 1933, serving the period

In academic discussions of organized religion, the term form is sometimes used to describe prescriptions or norms on religious practice. Forms in Christianity

promoted anarchist and radical causes. The Pleasure Boat railed against organized religion, government, prisons, slavery, land monopoly, and warfare. It supported

religion – Expressions of religion distinct from the official doctrines of organized religion Goddess worship (disambiguation) Natural religion – Concept in religious

religion – Expressions of religion distinct from the official doctrines of organized religion Piety – Religious devotion or spirituality Directory of popular piety

Qing dynasties and followed "the transformations of Taoism into an organized religion, the Taoist pantheon of gods who inhabit the stars and the heavens

best known for writing and broadcasting against Zionism, Nazism, and organized religion. A self-described freethinker, Fles was a vocal supporter of Humanism

have developed many other diverse cultural traits. These include organized religion, development in the arts, and countless new advances in science and

that economics in the twentieth century has virtually supplanted organized religion with a creed of material progress." Economist David Colander described

listening to Smith's opinions about Jesus Christ, Creation, and organized religion, questioning if he is a “dissenter”, then determining that he is a

writing about gay experiences and issues. In ONE, he also commented on organized religion. He later worked in newspapers in Kansas before moving to New York

Dogma, one of the characters claims that the poem is an indictment of organized religion. A series of six episodes starring Hugh Griffith, Felix Aylmer, and

predominantly from the middle class and disillusioned with the excesses of organized religion (namely Buddhism) and the old nobility, embraced neo-Confucianism

attracted many young Swedish people who might not have been interested in organized religion. Pastor Harris is a member of Franciskus Tredje Orden, FTO in the

relishes the chance to unveil the "pseudo-piety and hypocrisy of organized religion." Yet, he maintains an unwavering belief in man's capacity to find

"Well, there goes my Humanitas Award," after a long rant against organized religion. By itself, it was a meta-reference to both Larroquette's short-lived

1805,: 586  and Mechanicsburg was platted on 6 August 1814.: 596  Organized religion was rare in the earliest years; the first churches were established

in nature. In general, Puerto Rican anarchism was distinctly anti-organized religion, in particular against the Catholic Church that had retained considerable

local reporter on the trial as she confronted her own attitudes about organized religion and her father who was a fundamentalist Christian. Lebo explores the

from living according to traditions, or conforming to the values of organized religion of the family or societal codes, and the new middle class gradually

are saying. Adventures in Churchland: Finding Jesus in the Mess of Organized Religion (with the foreword written by Wanda Jackson, Rock and Roll Hall of

to achieve a communal state with nature, freed of government and organized religion. Presenting their own system as pure masonry, Weishaupt and Adolph

1805,: 586  and Mechanicsburg was platted on 6 August 1814.: 596  Organized religion was rare in the earliest years; the first churches were established

(belief dimension), but never attend a church or even belong to an organized religion (practice dimension). Another example is an individual who did not

networks at this time donated time to the three major divisions of organized religion in the United States: Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Judaism. Protestant

Angeles, juxtaposed with its sunny outward image; the hypocrisy of organized religion; anonymous sex and its implications in the age of AIDS; and homophobia

their community life". Before 1775 there was scattered evidence of organized religion among Black people in the Thirteen Colonies. The Methodist and Baptist

message to labourers and criminals who tended to be left outside organized religion at that time. In Britain, the Methodist Church had a major effect

prevalent legal views that define the proper relationship between organized religion and the state. The arm's length principle proposes a relationship

communities long remembered and discussed da Costa's skepticism about organized religion, denial of the soul's immortality, and the idea that Moses didn't

1805,: 586  and Mechanicsburg was platted on 6 August 1814.: 596  Organized religion was rare in the earliest years; the first churches were established

considered uncontroversial at the time, given the rising influence of organized religion and pressures of the Cold War era in the 1950s. The 1956 law was one

ISBN 0-8103-7714-4 p. 952. Andy Nyberg, "St. Priapus Church: The Organized Religion", The Advocate, Sep. 1983, pp. 35–37. Neilson III, Harry R. 2002.

topics such as AIDS and promiscuity and attitudes to homosexuality in organized religion. Born in Brooks, Alberta, Summerbell trained as a botanist, receiving

Twists the Genre and Attacks Stereotypes, Abusive Corporations and Organized Religion - Hollywood Insider". 16 September 2019. Anne Cofell Saunders at IMDb

(such as prophecies, miracles, and divine revelations) prominent in organized religion. Instead, deism holds that religious beliefs must be founded on human

Faith in 1972, Juan Cole resigned in 1996 and became uninterested in organized religion. List of Baháʼís List of converts to the Baháʼí Faith Covenant-breaker

one of Waite's stepsons, is also an actor. After 50 years away from organized religion, Waite returned in 2010 and became an active member of Spirit of the

per cent. The rest of the population has no affiliation with any organized religion. Ghana: Administrative Division "Victims of land conflict in Saboba

metamorphosis into another person, we see Solares’ rejection of much organized religion (especially the Roman Catholic Church), but his simultaneous search

going, but I truly don't have a great feeling about any particular organized religion, and I don't think it's right to impose one on my kids. I feel like

Kakabakaba Ka Ba?, which satirized Philippine foreign relations and organized religion, while also exploring youth culture. In the film, a group of friends

unified in opposition to industrial capitalism and the intrusion of organized religion into economic and political spheres. They also believed in the importance

Religious Newcomers and the Nation State: Political Culture and Organized Religion in France and the Netherlands. Eburon. p. 102. ISBN 9789059723986

Church of Satan, which Benton has blasted on the grounds it is an organized religion, promoting what he perceives to be "Hollywood Satanism". Benton said

state that emerged under the leadership of the Tokugawa shogunate, organized religion played a much less important role in people's lives, and the arts

his own religious beliefs included a longstanding ambivalence about organized religion. As a kid in Texas, he briefly aspired to preach, only to conclude

Lovejoy as "a foil in the series, personifying many of the failings of organized religion and Christian conservatism," and yet still a real human with faults

The arrival of Buddhism forced Taoism to restructure into a more organized religion, in response to the existential questions that Buddhism raised. Competition

These may include separation, careful monitoring and regulation of organized religion such as in France, Turkey, India and others. In accord with the belief

sex education, without being encouraged to practise it themselves; organized religion is frowned on and the exchange of money forbidden. Many of the children

The arrival of Buddhism forced Taoism to restructure into a more organized religion, in response to the existential questions that Buddhism raised. Competition

tradition of worship, mythology and shrines, even if indeed Shinto as an organized religion was yet to be born. Breen has also written articles in English and

Little (Publishers Weekly): Although Shan takes on imperialism and organized religion (the [pair of] con artists are named Bush and Blair), the politics

term Zhengyi (Orthodox Unity) has been used since Taoism became an organized religion in 142 AD when Taishang Laojun bestowed the Covenant with the Powers

contempt for the era's political corruption and the trappings of organized religion, and Vinnie's push to get him baptized so he can go to heaven. William

Christian Punks also do not agree with, or are very critical of, organized religion. They say that real Christianity is not just a religion because it's

another religion (not listed), 149 (5.56%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 77 (2.87%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

docu-series is unapologetic in its somewhat controversial depiction of organized religion, but it extends an olive branch for creative thinking and plays with

out. He became known as an outspoken journalist who railed against organized religion, government, prisons, slavery, land monopoly, and warfare. He was

surreal imagery of Buñuel's films, specifically their and criticism of organized religion, particularly Catholicism. The song's lyrics and music invoke vivid

at this school influenced his distaste for the Catholic Church and organized religion. Though located in a Dutch-speaking Flemish city, the language of

notably those of faith and doubt. Although the musical satirizes organized religion and the literal credibility of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day

"three main sources of institutionalized oppression of lesbians" as organized religion, the medical profession, and the government. She also endorsed Martin

and intellectual. Former Salafist who became atheist and rejected organized religion. Persecution of atheists in Islamic countries Persecution of atheists

parents, the child Jack was a radical nature-worshiper who distrusted organized religion. He met Esther Rhys Williams at Munroe High School, in the early 1930s

Somali music include the kaban (oud). Islam is the largest and oldest organized religion in this region, although indigenous Sahelian and Saharan styles and

"certainly a believer in Christ", but he has always had a deep distrust of organized religion. De Burgh believes in the power of spiritual healing as an alternative

investigate the murder, the detectives must battle against the forces of organized religion. Guest appearances by Daniel Craig, Betsy Sodaro, John Early, and

area of Portugal. Artur Santos was known for his hostility towards organized religion in general and Catholicism in particular. He was especially hostile

Brinkerhoff, Merlin B. and Mackie, Marlene M. – Casting off the Bonds of Organized Religion: a Religious-Careers Approach to the Study of Apostasy, p.249, Review

work systems as reasons why few young South Koreans participate in organized religion. Religion in South Korea "성, 연령 및 종교별 인구 - 시군구" [Population by Gender

of Faith in America, which examines the way Americans worship, how organized religion and politics intersect in America, and how this powerful collision

(2007), Epica's third album. These songs deal with the dangers of organized religion. The song "Façade of Reality" on the album was written about the September

tradition, an institution, or even an organization. It is not an organized religion. It does not require any membership or vows. It is not initiated to

in Kalimantan have been recently codified and remolded into more organized religion, such as with codification of Panaturan as scripture of Kaharingan

non-Roma as entertainers in any aspect of performance. Eventually, as organized religion gained traction, performance became less emphasized and sometimes

and his privacy to this day. Ross was not a member of any specific organized religion. He frequently expressed his belief in a creator god and often closed

told Huffington Post contributor Debra Oliver that while he rejected organized religion, he was sympathetic to the ideas of Buddhism. TV writer TV movies

told Huffington Post contributor Debra Oliver that while he rejected organized religion, he was sympathetic to the ideas of Buddhism. TV writer TV movies

co-opting religious leaders and institutions. As part of civil society, organized religion serves as a mediator between the state and citizens, even under authoritarian

the story sheds light on the ambivalent and conflicting roles of organized religion in his life. Jude, from his origins in Marygreen, always found religion

may be a more accurate measure than participation in organized religion. With organized religion, participation may often be hindered due to transportation

(SBNR) is self-identified stance of spirituality that takes issue with organized religion as the sole or most valuable means of furthering spiritual growth

over £1,900. Brown believes in God, but does not subscribe to any organized religion. During the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, Brown promoted

"Against Fate" as expressing a "novel iconoclastic attitude towards organized religion," but, in reality, this type of poem has a long history in the Judeo-Christian

religion. However, in 2005 he revealed that he's since strayed from organized religion, and now considers himself "a more spiritual-directed person". In

denominations, his overarching objective was the eventual destruction of all organized religion in Albania. Between 1945 and 1953, the number of priests was reduced

residents belonged to any organized religion in 1820, which was in line with the national average. Besides organized religion, the Smith family was exposed

Richard (27 January 2016). "Channel 4 and the declining influence of organized religion on UK television. The case of Jesus: The Evidence" (PDF). Historical

Oheb Shalom Congregation. In 2005, he said that he was "not a huge organized religion guy," and in 2013, he said that "the religion (Judaism) doesn't necessarily

Same Old Rock" is an attack on government, the history of war, and organized religion featuring guitar work and a solo by Jimmy Page. The album's four extended

Catholicism until after World War II, when the overall belief in organized religion started to fall steeply. In addition, the Sudeten Germans, who were

would not stand for election again in 2024. Guðni stands outside organized religion, but was raised in the Catholic faith. He left the Catholic Church

shows Emmanuel her own parallel universe. In this peaceful world, organized religion has little influence, Rybys Rommey is still alive and married to Herb

Spinoza put forth his most systematic critique of Judaism, and all organized religion in general. Spinoza argued that theology and philosophy must be kept

of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, Vol. 256, Organized Religion in the United States (Mar., 1948), pp. 53–62. "Why People Are Religious:

where he worked for 30 years. Never having written as an adherent of organized religion, he in the past wryly described himself as a Baptist agnostic. In

deemed inefficient, the wage system demoralizing and exploitative, and organized religion corrupt. An entire book was written detailing 36 types of bankruptcy

Italian tax for organized religion

to 1991. The church suffered oppression during this period, as did organized religion throughout the Soviet Union, though this was partly mitigated from

another religion (not listed), 299 (3.71%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 224 (2.78%) who did not answer the question. Sursee is twinned with:

Millennium & The Lone Gunmen, proposed that the episode is a parody of organized religion, most specifically those who follow a religion, but only pay it lip

innocence, "Sin" focused on confusion, and "Naked Sunday" was about organized religion. Weiland stated, "They switch off people's minds and control the masses

Portuguese descent. Drexler was raised Jewish, but does not follow any organized religion. Like many of his family, he studied medicine and became an otorhinolaryngologist—an

the seminary, I walked away from Catholicism, I walked away from organized religion because I felt that there was more for me to explore in the world

negative depiction of organized religion has been compared to the Catholic Church and the corruptibility of organized religion in general with the ultimate

Marcel was the son of an agnostic, and was himself not a member of any organized religion until his conversion to Catholicism in 1929. Marcel was opposed to

personal virtue, as expressed in Poor Richard's aphorisms. He felt that organized religion was necessary to keep men good to their fellow men, but rarely attended

his campaign, he stated that he is not a member of any one specific organized religion, but said that he has a deep sense of personal relationship with God

OH. Michael Peter Woroniecki – no permanent base or sponsorship by organized religion. Depends on donations sent through mail from converts, sympathetic

OH. Michael Peter Woroniecki – no permanent base or sponsorship by organized religion. Depends on donations sent through mail from converts, sympathetic

Faith in America: Changes, Challenges, New Directions. Volume 1: Organized Religion Today. Praeger Perspectives. London and Westport, Connecticut: Praeger

sometime in the 1850s, and thereafter, never participated in any organized religion. Donnelly moved to the Minnesota Territory in 1857 amidst rumors of

classed as adhering to another religion, while 36% did not belong to an organized religion. The economic area of Basel is considered to be the second largest

structures, and to an increased emphasis on spirituality at the lay level. Organized religion in the United States changed in the face of secularizing pressures

These often provided the first encounter for some settlers with organized religion, and they were important as social venues. The camp meeting was a

for strange and complicated reasons. But I am not a member of any organized religion." Zelazny died in Santa Fe on June 16, 1995, of kidney failure associated

Angeles, juxtaposed with its sunny outward image; the hypocrisy of organized religion; anonymous sex and its implications in the age of AIDS; and homophobia

belong to another religion, 598 (10.1%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 166 (2.8%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

part of the Communist political system that rejected traditional organized religion. According to the latest official population census made in Bosnia

the population (73.7% of adults in 2016). Although participation in organized religion has been diminishing, the public life and popular culture of the United

Richard (January 27, 2016). "Channel 4 and the declining influence of organized religion on UK television. The case of Jesus: The Evidence" (PDF). Historical

poetry—darkening in social satire, reformatory zeal against capitalism and organized religion, and despair over the war—was published as: 1933: Í byggðum ("Among

another religion (not listed), 156 (3.82%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 186 (4.55%) who did not answer the question. "Arealstatistik Standard

found by a giant alien. "He Walked Among Us" (#13) was a take on organized religion in which a Christ-like astronaut helps the impoverished populace of

supporting them and more with seeing Islam as Earth's most tyrannical organized religion over seeing some other religion as such. It has also been found in

purchased a home in Studio City, Los Angeles. Although critical of organized religion, Dore identifies as spiritual.[third-party source needed] In 2021

these, 6,838,440 (53.8%) were estimated to belong to some sort of organized religion. According to the Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA) at

important." Lyrical subjects explored on Opiate include censorship and organized religion. On March 26, 2013 the band released a special 21st anniversary limited

belong to another religion, 756 (6.68%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 359 (3.17%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

eventually decided to collaborate on a book intended as an attack on organized religion, as Young had convinced Allen to become a Deist. They worked on the

these claims, by stating that the song is about hypocrisy in modern organized religion and was not intended to be heretical. CD Single "Gott ist ein Popstar"

Religious Newcomers and the Nation State: Political Culture and Organized Religion in France and the Netherlands. Eburon Uitgeverij B.V. ISBN 9789059723986

Carter himself as the protagonist. Carter was not reluctant to attack organized religion in his books, notably in his unfinished epic World's End, in "Amalric

Wallis, Richard (2016). "Channel 4 and the declining influence of organized religion on UK television. The case of Jesus: The Evidence". Historical Journal

religion – Expressions of religion distinct from the official doctrines of organized religion Witchcraft in Africa Encyclopedia of African Religion (Sage, 2009)

an agnostic ... he rarely went to church and was never involved in organized religion of his own volition". In his early 20s, Martin dated Melissa Trumbo

with a diverse crowd of atheists and freethinkers who had rejected organized religion. In November 1913, Manalo secluded himself with religious literature

]" He was a self-described misanthrope and harbored contempt for organized religion and "political correctness", as well as "slave mentality" and other

"on S&M's sliding scale, I'm probably a 6". Barker is critical of organized religion, but has said that the Bible influences his work and spirituality

religious discourse for the coming centuries. In Ancient Greece, organized religion was fragmented, celebrated in a number of festivals for specific gods

Research Institute survey, 42% of Portlanders do not identify with any organized religion. That is 9% more that the two runner ups, San Francisco and Seattle

belong to another religion, 232 (2.99%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 223 (2.87%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

expressed his belief in a God or creator. He understood the power of organized religion in social and political affairs, and later sought to use it to support

of organized religion in France and amending the law itself through new legislation and rendering court decisions that were favorable to organized religion

all organized religion and choosing to think for himself rather than fall victim to the fear mongering that is involved in all organized religion." A

until 1830. Though a spiritual man, Smith showed little interest in organized religion prior to his son Joseph reporting his visions to the family. He was

2007. ISBN 978-1-58023-238-8 I'm God; You're not: Observations on Organized Religion & Other Disguises of the Ego, Jewish Lights Publishing, October 2010

Richard (2016-01-27). "Channel 4 and the declining influence of organized religion on UK television. The case of Jesus: The Evidence". Historical Journal

Protestant or other non-Catholic backgrounds) who had no connection to organized religion. The motto of both the television show and The Christophers is, "It's

as Savior and Lord" with an emphasis on personal spirituality over organized religion. 24 percent are Liturgical Christians, predominantly Lutheran and

wanted to do." King was raised Methodist, but lost his belief in organized religion while in high school. While not conventionally religious, he says

aspect of the creation of the World State is the abolition of all organized religion, a step deemed indispensable to giving the emerging "Modern State"

Bible, quoting and praising it. He was private about his position on organized religion and respected the beliefs of others. He never made a clear profession

performances. The idea came from Courtney and his frustration with organized religion. Both Link and he wrote the show, and appeared in it as well. Courtney

wrote that likewise, in Nazi Germany, "because Nazi ideologues saw organized religion as an enemy of the totalitarian state, propagandists sought to deemphasize—or

great mistake, from politics (El Presidente), pollution (Swarm), and organized religion (Crushed By the Cross), to fast food (Death to Dickie Duncan), and

Swastikka. The sequel, Selling Jesus, is a critical examination of organized religion and corporate avarice. The band hit it off right on, releasing six

denounce evolution as un-Christian heresy. Moreover, in the realm of organized religion, obscurantism is a distinct strain of anti-intellectualism that is

church has stated its contention that they are the first formally organized religion to adopt the term "Satanism" and describes the term "Theistic Satanism"

The Two Popes draws absorbing drama from a pivotal moment in modern organized religion." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 75 out of

another religion (not listed), 277 (4.65%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 188 (3.16%) who did not answer the question. "Arealstatistik Standard

the heart of man and neither priest, prophet, nor the ritual of any organized religion will help one to find Him there. They felt that both temple and mosque

subject can be misleading, however. Confucianism there is not an organized religion, making it hard to easily define a person as Confucian or not. Though

described himself as a secular Jew who did not affiliate with any organized religion; one of his "core values" is the idea of forgiveness. He has also

proper release and making his proclamations upon the "true" evils of organized religion and idolatry official. On 28 July, 2023, SKOLD released the album

avoid conflict with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which opposes organized religion. Fo Guang Shan's presence in China increased under the leadership

2012. On his religious beliefs: ANNO: "I don't belong to any kind of organized religion, so I guess I could be considered agnostic. Japanese spiritualism

and social realism. His second feature The Fake (2013) critiqued organized religion, as a cult leader swindles rural, uneducated villagers out of their

Richard (2016-01-27). "Channel 4 and the declining influence of organized religion on UK television. The case of Jesus: The Evidence" (PDF). Historical

religion – Expressions of religion distinct from the official doctrines of organized religion Parody religion – Constructed mock religion Secular religion – Communal

"Staring into The Abyss: Khushwant Singh's Personal Struggles With Organized Religion". sikhchic.com. Retrieved 21 March 2014. Khuswant, Singh (16 August

focus on philosophy and spirituality—specific subjects range from organized religion in "Opiate", to evolution and Jungian psychology in "Forty-Six & 2"

of spirituality but do not identify themselves as members of any organized religion. Islam: Together, Muslims constitute about 1 percent of the North

that also had no sort of representation of institutionalized and organized religion, of which I'm not a believer, I must make that clear." Interviewed

the letter is consistent with Lincoln's fairly lukewarm approach to organized religion. Some 19th-century theologians thought that various pre-Christian

Richard (27 January 2016). "Channel 4 and the declining influence of organized religion on UK television. The case of Jesus: The Evidence" (PDF). Historical

allowed them to keep on their traditions within the framework of an organized religion. Their conversion was hastened by the sudden proliferation of Christian

them. At elementary school, Griffin began to develop a dislike for organized religion because of the punishments she and other "vulnerable" students received

S2CID 257390685. Schoenherr, Richard A. (1987). "Power and Authority in Organized Religion: Disaggregating the Phenomenological Core". Sociological Analysis

thinkers rejected theism outright; and atheism, deism, and hostility to organized religion were formed. During the Enlightenment, Baruch Spinoza redefined God

belonged to another religion, 113 (2.54%) who did not belong to any organized religion, 114 (2.56%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

who belong to another religion, 71 (6.83%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 30 (2.89%) who did not answer the question. The municipality has

years, many of his editorials poked fun at the concept of God and organized religion. Increased speculation on this was brought to a head by a series of

find the succor they crave, or a truth that makes sense to them, in organized religion." In 2018, Robert Wright, a visiting professor of science and religion

that state of grace... music is the theme of mantra. I'm not into organized religion at all, but I've always liked what Fela Kuti did in Nigeria, playing

have started to doubt the mission bureaucrats, who soured him on organized religion. On April 13, 1942, he wrote to the American Military Mission in China

laid bare many of his personal convictions including his hatred of organized religion and his increasing public interest in women's rights, the occult,

supergroup Elegant Weapons. Brown does not "subscribe to any particular organized religion", though he says he believes in God and the Ten Commandments. In August

another religion (not listed), 82 (2.68%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 72 (2.35%) who did not answer the question. FC Schötz is the municipality's

defenders of the Hawaiian gods, temples, and priesthoods of the ancient organized religion. The first Christian missionaries arrived only a few months later

cities, towers, agriculture, metallurgy, formal political states, organized religion, idolatry, crafts, trade, writing, weaponry, astronomy, calendar systems

month. He has informed them out of respect, despite his hatred of organized religion, which he blames for his mother's death. The three learn that he is

organized Daoists. Before their foundation, Daoism did not exist as an organized religion. Being the first organized religious Daoists, the Celestial Masters

2012. Burstein, N. (15 February 2012). "From organized crime to organized religion. Ex-mobster: first reformed, now modern Orthodox". The Times of Israel

interest in spirituality and metaphysics beyond a simple attachment to organized religion. In 1773, Iredell married Johnston's sister Hannah and the two had

belong to another religion, 305 (4.98%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 223 (3.64%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

another religion (not listed), 141 (3.37%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 166 (3.97%) who did not answer the question. "Arealstatistik Standard

ideologies. The Church of the SubGenius, for instance, pokes fun at organized religion and American culture through its parodic depiction of a "mock religion"

belong to another religion, 190 (5.24%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 108 (2.98%) who did not answer the question. "Arealstatistik Standard

2019 revealed that 26.4 percent of the population identified with an organized religion. This breakdown included 14.9 percent identifying as Buddhist, 7.4

Unrepentant, Self-Affirming, Practicing: Lesbian/Bisexual/Gay People Within Organized Religion. Continuum International Publishing. p. 19. ISBN 0-8264-1429-X. OCLC 51991900

after the series ended. Burstein criticizes the episode for attacking organized religion, which it presented as suppressing freedom and creativity. But religious

of the Kree are fanatically devoted to it, and its worship is an organized religion. Early in the career of the Fantastic Four, the Supreme Intelligence

die by physician-assisted suicide, and, by extension, critics of organized religion for being against it. The band released its first album, Collection

church attendance was "about putting money in the coffers." Outside organized religion, he continued to meditate, pray, and offer gratitude to God. "If I

different church from the Irish and Germans. Though turned off by organized religion at times, however, Sinatra had a deep faith that became public when

church to fundamentally affect the lives of common people and to see organized religion as a trap. He recalled in 1902: "It is in doubt and not in faith that

different church from the Irish and Germans. Though turned off by organized religion at times, however, Sinatra had a deep faith that became public when

after the series ended. Burstein criticizes the episode for attacking organized religion, which it presented as suppressing freedom and creativity. But religious

tapping into deep, spiritual wells that were usually the province of organized religion ... [they] got people high whether those people were on drugs or not

belong to another religion, 1,753 (6.52%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 1,051 (3.91%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

who belong to another religion, 75 (5.04%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 37 (2.48%) who did not answer the question. "Arealstatistik Standard

relationship with radio journalist Shelby Blackburn Allman was averse to organized religion for many years, but claimed he always believed in a God. Following

another religion (not listed), 55 (2.73%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 72 (3.57%) who did not answer the question. "Arealstatistik Standard

another religion (not listed), 89 (6.63%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 11 (0.82%) who did not answer the question. Wikimedia Commons has

present-day Nueva Vizcaya used to be part of the vast Provincia de Cagayan. Organized religion in Nueva Vizcaya dates back to the year 1607, when the Dominican Order

death of perception of supernatural agents all around us, it's that organized religion has lost its ability to convince people. That's very different than

another religion (not listed), 47 (1.65%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 114 (4.%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

avowed atheist. Before Davies married Lois, he insisted she give up organized religion and later his son Roderick Davies said, "Dad considered people who

religion's doctrine and its ritual(s) can vary considerably from organized religion to non-institutionalized spirituality, such as ayahuasca shamanism

another religion (not listed), 163 (2.6%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 293 (4.68%) who did not answer the question. "Arealstatistik Standard

belonged to another religion, 1,091 (8.63%) who did not belong to any organized religion, and 642 (5.08%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

Enlightenment, tempered by the tolerance that meant less hostility to organized religion compared to France. Dutch universities declined in importance, no

another religion (not listed), 28 (3.17%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 42 (4.76%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

at this school influenced his distaste for the Catholic Church and organized religion. One of his companions at that time was the writer Charles van Lerberghe

Society. Wright was among them. They were more conservative, supporting organized religion and traditional forms of governance, and excluding women from leadership

are wont to claim Biblical justification and enjoy the support of organized religion domestically (though not unanimously); both are national security

Scouts Canada states that while a belief in God or affiliation with organized religion is not a requirement to join, members must have "a basic spiritual

Tarico, Valerie (27 March 2013). "Religious Trauma Syndrome: How Some Organized Religion Leads to Mental Health Problems". Truthout. Retrieved 21 May 2020

belong to another religion, 305 (4.89%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 121 (1.94%) who did not answer the question. Wikimedia Commons has

Sanctuary, Battin developed a method of scrutinizing the practices of organized religion. It focused on practices in different religious groups that raised

education. Fall 2022: Resolved: On balance, societies benefit from organized religion. Spring 2021: Resolved: The United States Federal Government should

mankind", stating that he thinks "that there are a lot of things about organized religion that are unfortunate, and [that he tends] to like to stay away from

board by the school principal, an event that changed his outlook on organized religion. Muller transferred to the suburban Harrisonville school district

2020-09-17. Altemeyer, Bob (2004). "PERSPECTIVES: The Decline of Organized Religion in Western Civilization". International Journal for the Psychology

Angeles, juxtaposed with its sunny outward image; the hypocrisy of organized religion; anonymous sex and its implications in the age of AIDS; and homophobia

ISBN 8492217235. Andy Nyberg. (1983-09). St. Priapus Church: The Organized Religion. The Advocate, pp. 35–37. Boisvert, Donald L. (2020). "The Temple

interview in 2017 he stated that he no longer affiliated himself with any organized religion. Rodgers is the godfather to Cade Cobb, the second son of his long-time

with mental health, difficulty with self-esteem, and the effect of organized religion on other peoples' lives. According to Joel Madden, the album was "all

belong to another religion, 315 (6.33%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 102 (2.05%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

who belong to another religion, 79 (6.29%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 22 (1.75%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

practices and increased human potential helped to shift views on organized religion during the era. In 1957, 69% of US residents polled by Gallup said

amoral undertaker with Nietzschian philosophies and a hatred for organized religion, the character appeared as the primary character in a trilogy (known

on demand. The regime was militantly atheist, seeking to dismantle organized religion. In January 1918, the government decreed the separation of church

belong to another religion, 315 (6.33%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 102 (2.05%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

who belong to another religion, 77 (4.06%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 60 (3.17%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

civic level. Thus, the phenomenon we are studying is not in fact an organized "religion". Instead we might think of the beliefs and practices of Greeks in

who belong to another religion, 40 (1.03%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 142 (3.64%) who did not answer the question. Wikimedia Commons has

common before the emergence of an arbitration system based on state or organized religion. It may result from crime, land disputes or a code of honour. "Acts

another religion; 6,310 (10.61%) stated they do not belong to any organized religion; and 3,205 (5.39%) did not answer the question. As of  2012[update]

Muslim. Of the rest; there were 21 (3.7%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 16 (2.82%) who did not answer the question. "Arealstatistik Standard

atheism was instituted which gradually grew to an intolerance to organized religion. Religious music was not supported by the regime and in time was purged

also appealed to some who had a materialist orientation and rejected organized religion. In 1854 the utopian socialist Robert Owen was converted to spiritualism

who belong to another religion, 87 (5.19%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 45 (2.69%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

Religious Newcomers and the Nation State: Political Culture and Organized Religion in France and the Netherlands. Eburon Uitgeverij B.V. ISBN 9789059723986

divine being Transcendentalism, a philosophical movement that believed organized religion corrupts the purity of the individual Spiritism, a religious movement

who belong to another religion, 79 (5.38%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 45 (3.07%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

of Jesus with peyote. There are also some Christians that reject organized religion altogether. Some Christian anarchists—often those of a Protestant

another religion (not listed), 97 (4.61%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 51 (2.42%) who did not answer the question. "Arealstatistik Standard

position on God and religion was quite complex. While he rejected organized religion and its beliefs, he wrote extensively on the human being's need for

also began to recur. Theravada Buddhism is by far the most prominent organized religion in the country, with nearly 5,000 temples serving as the focus of

degrees in 1878 and 1908, respectively. In 1878, she returned to organized religion, becoming a Unitarian. She applied to the American Unitarian Association

belong to another religion, 136 (7.35%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 57 (3.08%) who did not answer the question. Wikimedia Commons has

who belong to another religion, 65 (7.67%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 8 (0.94%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

another religion (not listed), 74 (2.78%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 71 (2.67%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

Granville Hedrick. By 1869, McLellin had broken completely with "all organized religion," though he expressed a firm belief in the Book of Mormon in 1880:

Sacred Music suites as an attempt to reinforce commercial support for organized religion. However, Ellington simply said it was "the most important thing I've

ISBN 978-1-932705-51-5, pp. 60–61 Thomas Paul Urumpackal (1972), Organized Religion According to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, Georgian University Press, ISBN 978-88-7652-155-3

another religion (not listed), 114 (2.64%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 148 (3.43%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

Motörhead: "It refers to the three things that I hate most in life - organized religion, politics and war. Things like people that go to church and cum in

traditions as it was devout in its Catholic faith. In the early 1970s, organized religion in America had increasingly turned towards the rational as the country

who belong to another religion, 83 (3.1%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 59 (2.2%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

vocal melodies and lyrics. The lyrics address a range of issues, from organized religion to dictatorial oppression. LaBrie explains that Elements of Persuasion

but as a social and recreational practice rather than part of an organized religion. Islamic countries are guided by rules of modesty that forbid nudity

the established churches. Philosophers such as Voltaire depicted organized religion as hostile to the development of reason and the progress of science

Sisterhood. This fictional organization would claim it did not believe in organized religion, but the sisters were spiritual nonetheless. Both my father and mother

wicked." Discussing Japanese culture, Mark L. Blum suggests that "[n]o organized religion will openly condone suicide", but identifies four "sociocultural spheres

Being, to replace Catholicism. They advocated deliberate government-organized religion as a substitute for both the rule of law and a replacement of mob

who belong to another religion, 92 (3.77%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 81 (3.32%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

another religion (not listed), 52 (2.45%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 61 (2.88%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

who belong to another religion, 62 (2.27%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 71 (2.6%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

these, about 20,337 (64.5%) were estimated to belong to some form of organized religion. Pennsylvania was unique in its guarantee of religious freedoms, one

who belong to another religion, 32 (10.%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 9 (2.81%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

going to start finding inconsistencies, which there are tons of in organized religion. We both sort of made it clear in classroom situations that we didn't

church’s troubling characteristics. Palmolive, no longer involved with organized religion, still embraces Jesus. She considers herself to be a "punk mystic"

who preferred the Grange and its studio. Although she had abandoned organized religion at the time of her marriage, Georgiana's Methodist upbringing emphasized

belong to another religion, 257 (4.66%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 137 (2.48%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

conflicts that occasionally erupted into violence. Conflict over organized religion was pervasive in pre-1848 Europe.[citation needed] Tension came both

who belong to another religion, 72 (3.7%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 76 (3.91%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

who belong to another religion, 21 (2.88%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 17 (2.33%) who did not answer the question. "Arealstatistik Standard

who belong to another religion, 83 (4.66%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 36 (2.02%) who did not answer the question. The village is also known

1960s and 70s saw the rise of multiculturalism and the weakening of organized religion in favour of personal spirituality. A growing "return to ethnicity"

oratorical style of evangelism, even though he was generally disdainful of organized religion. Howard Zinn opined that "Debs was what every socialist or anarchist

but still expresses concern regarding the manipulative nature of organized religion. Letter 5 is devoted to the Anglican religion, which Voltaire compares

band has since openly distanced themselves from Christianity and organized religion. Upon releasing their comeback single, "On My Teeth", from Erase Me

belong to another religion, 106 (3.57%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 101 (3.41%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

who belong to another religion, 49 (3.1%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 53 (3.35%) who did not answer the question. The historical population

they would have become Magians or Sabians. Encapsulating his view on organized religion, he once stated: "The inhabitants of the earth are of two sorts: those

increasingly out-of-his-depth Harry counters that he doesn't belong to any organized religion. Tension grows in Billie’s and Harry’s relationship as he experiences

contributed significantly to the rise of irreligion and distrust of organized religion among the general populace, irreligion in its various forms, especially

free-spirited and do not believe in societal constructs of marriage or organized religion. They have a refugee from Iraq living in their basement. Tom's parents

who belong to another religion, 41 (1.22%) who do not belong to any organized religion, 130 (3.86%) who did not answer the question. The historical population