Generally, religion is defined as a social-cultural system that encompasses beliefs, ethics, morals, worldviews, prophecies, texts, and organizations. It also includes behaviors, sanctified places, and other designated practices.
Druze
Originally, the Druze religion was based on the Qur’anic teachings, but it was influenced by Greek and Asian philosophy. Druze believe in metempsychosis, the belief that one soul instantly re-enters another human body when one dies.
Druze are a secretive religion. Although they have a mixed ethnicity, most Druze are Arabs. They live in small, rural communities in various parts of the world.
There are two types of people in the Druze religion: the initiated and the uninitiated. The initiated, known as the ajawid, are devout and selected members. They are expected to follow certain prescriptions, including respect for elders, children, women and the young.
Baha’i
Despite having the highest population of Baha’is worldwide, the Baha’i religion has not had a particularly smooth ride in Yemen. The Houthi movement has close ties to Iran, and the Baha’is have been accused of a Zionist conspiracy.
In 2011, the Arab Spring uprisings led to a reorganization of the Yemeni political landscape. After the uprisings, Baha’is in Yemen began to face systematic persecution. The Houthis have resorted to arresting and detaining Baha’is. The persecutions have not been restricted to the Houthi movement, but have also affected other Baha’i communities.
Animism
Animism is an ancient religion that has been practiced by many cultures throughout history. The word “animism” comes from the Latin word anima, which means “spirit.” Animism is a religious belief that believes that all things have a spirit. This includes the physical world, as well as other spiritual beings.
There are many forms of animism. Animists believe in elemental spirits. They offer worship to these spirits. These spirits offer guidance and help to Animists. Animists can be monotheistic or polytheistic. They may worship the earth, the sun, or other natural elements.
Judaism
Thousands of years ago, the Israelites claimed to have had the experience of God’s presence in the midst of human events. They also believed that God chose them to be the people with whom he would enter into a unique covenantal relationship.
Jewish monotheism affirms that God is the one who created the world and that he will redeem all the people of the world. Jews believe that God will bring about the general resurrection of the dead, which will include the resurrected Messiah.
Restorationism
During the 19th century, a group of charismatic Christians sought to re-establish a primitive, apostolic church. They emphasized the need to rebuild the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture and bring white supremacy back into America. They also focused on aggressive street evangelism and property sharing.
Some early figures in the Restorationist movement include Gerald Coates and John Noble. These charismatic leaders were responsible for the movement’s key teachings.
Superstition
Throughout history, superstition has been one of the most pervasive forces in religion. Superstition is a form of belief without rational substance. It is based on a person’s fear of the unknown and attributed to fate, magic, or supernatural influence.
Many people hold irrational beliefs, and some people use superstitions to cure illness or prevent illness. Some people also use superstitions to predict the future. For example, a school boy who believes that his pen will be lucky in an exam is likely to write a good test.