World Religions: Origins and Demographics

Animism is the belief that all objects, both animate and inanimate, possess a soul or spirit.

Polytheism is the belief in multiple gods, each with their own powers and responsibilities.

Monotheism is the belief in one god, who is all-powerful and all-knowing.

Atheism is the belief in no gods.

Hinduism is the oldest known religion, dating back to around 3000 BCE.

Christianity is the most widely practiced religion in the world, with over 2.4 billion followers.

Islam is the second most widely practiced religion in the world, with over 1.8 billion followers.

Hinduism is the third most widely practiced religion in the world, with over 1.1 billion followers.

Buddhism is the fourth most widely practiced religion in the world, with over 535 million followers.

Sikhism is the fifth most widely practiced religion in the world, with over 27 million followers.

Judaism is the sixth most widely practiced religion in the world, with over 14 million followers.

Baha'i Faith is the seventh most widely practiced religion in the world, with over 7 million followers.

Jainism is the eighth most widely practiced religion in the world, with over 4 million followers.

Shinto is the ninth most widely practiced religion in the world, with over 4 million followers.

Cao Dai is the tenth most widely practiced religion in the world, with over 3 million followers.