Where did people get money for the Cao Dai Temple?
Q. I'm doing history fair and my architecture is the Cao Dai Temple. My teacher asked me to find out where the money was found for this building to be built. It's such a beautiful & detailed building, the money couldn't have just been in their pockets. How did they get the money to buy the things needed for this building?
Asked by Esmeralda - Wed Mar 3 22:22:02 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. That is quite a difficult question. It is indeed a beautiful building. I am guessing the french may have provided the funds? But I am not sure. In 1919 Ngo Van Chieu, an administrator for the French in Indochina, received a communication from the supreme deity during a table-moving seance. Chieu became the prophet of the new religion, which was formally established in 1926. Caodaists believe this ushered in Tam Ky Pho Do or the Third Period of Salvation, a period marked by direct revelation between heaven and earth. Caodaism is the Dai Dao or great religion of this period. The Great Temple was built between 1933 and 1955. A Cao Dai army was established in 1943 during the Japanese occupation of Indochina. After the war the Cao Dai was… [cont.]
Answered by Ms. O'Neill - Thu Mar 4 01:16:11 2010

I am doing a report on Veitnam and one religion i need to talk about is Cao Dai.?
Q. Does Anybody have a breif explanation?
Asked by Spartan AZ - Mon May 26 18:47:38 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Here you go.
Answered by Pangloss (L'Union Fait La Fo - Mon May 26 18:52:11 2008

what kind of religion is cao dai?
Q. i've heard the name a number of times, but still don't know what they're all about. what do they believe, and where are they centered? any answers?
Asked by ayani - Thu May 18 07:52:27 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Cao Dai is an attempt to create a perfect synthesis of world religions. It is a combination of Christianity, Buddhism , Islam, Confucianism, Hinduism, Geniism, and Taoism. Established in the Southern regions of Vietnam in the early 1920's, the religion was officially codified in 1926. The functioning center of Cao Daism is located in the Tay Ninh province. Cao Dai literally means high tower or palace, a metaphor for the spender of spiritual growth. The central philosophy of Cao Daism pertains to the duty that the faithful perform for themselves, their family, society and the world at large. Much like Confucianism, this element of the Philosophy pertains to how the individual functions within the context of the community.
Answered by rojoe Retired From Y!A - Thu May 18 07:54:53 2006

Bahai Vs Cao Dai?
Q. Compare & contrast these 2 religions.
Asked by clusium1971 - Tue Aug 21 23:50:05 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Both are fairly new movements claiming to integrate the teachings of the major world religions. Baha'i does so in the framework of a succession of prophets (corresponding to the major religious founders) culminating in their own founder (Baha'u'llah, a 19th century Iranian), though the process is expected to continue indefinitely into the future. Its culture comes out of Persian Shi'i Islam, but the religion has grown worldwide. Several splinter groups exist, but the main body follows an elected council based in Israel. Caodai teaches that this is the beginning of the "third period of salvation" in which God (called Caodai, or "high tower") speaks to us directly (through spirit mediumship) rather than as before, through prophets and so… [cont.]
Answered by Dawud Z - Wed Aug 22 05:12:54 2007

Why do some atheists think God is a purely man made phenomenon to control people?
Q. so only these atheists know the "secret" conspiracy made by a hand full of humans to control all the human cultures in the world by creating God...Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Chinese traditional religion, Buddhism, primal-indigenous, African Traditional & Diasporic, Sikhism, Juche, Spiritism, Judaism, Baha'i, Jainism, Shinto, Cao Dai, Zoroastrianism, Tenrikyo, Neo-Paganism, Unitarian-Universalism, Scientology, etc...
Asked by turntable - Wed May 7 08:24:48 2008 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Atheists who think they know everything are just as bad as Christians who think they know everything. That aside, I believe (not know, but believe) religion, at it's worst, can be used to do some pretty despicable things, including controlling people. I also think religion at it's best can be a beautiful thing.
Answered by discolapin - Thu May 8 17:10:15 2008

There's no hell in Judaism, Buddhism, and others... so why should I be scared of going to Christian hell?
Q. There's no hell in the following religions : Baha'i Bon (religion of Tibet) Buddhism Cao Dai (vietnam) Confucianism Hare Krishna Hinduism Jainism Jehova's Witness Rastafari Scientology Seventh Day Advent Sikhism Taoism Wicca And I should care that I'm going to hell in one because...?
Asked by Crikey a Wild Ski Bum - Thu Jun 4 20:36:18 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Because! Christianity is THE religion. It's right, the only true religion. And you know why it is? Because the big ol' Bible says so!
Answered by Rachel Marie {Go Nuggets} - Thu Jun 4 20:43:05 2009

Which Religious group of People would u chose to Control, Maintain and Protect ALL Nuclear Detonation Devices?
Q. Listed Alphabetically Buddhist Cao Dai Catholics Islam Judaism Protestants Shinto Wiccans R G - The Christians will be the Catholics or Protestants.
Asked by Moonshine Johnny - Sat Oct 20 19:32:15 2007 - - 20 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Tough one -- how about anyone who supports complete peace? If I had to pick on group name alone, I'd go with Amish, Buddhist, Shinto (the Japanese are pretty cool and stable today) and Wiccans. Last time I checked, Buddhists were for peace and non-violence. Check out the peaceful protests of Buddhists in Myanmar. The Wiccans are a more diverse group, but they know what it is like to be bashed by large groups of religious believers. I would definitely not trust fundamentalist anything, though.
Answered by Dalarus - Sat Oct 20 19:41:31 2007

which religion states that they should report you for trying to lighten the mood with an R&S wedding?
Q. would it be: Christianity Islam Non-Adherent (Secular/Atheist/Irreligi ous/Agnostic/Nontheist) Hinduism Chinese folk religion Buddhism Primal indigenous ("Pagan") African traditional and diasporic Sikhism Juche Spiritism Judaism Baha'i Faith Jehovah's Witnesses Jainism Shinto Cao Dai Zoroastrianism Tenrikyo Neo-Paganism Unitarian Universalism Rastafari movement or did i really scare deke that badly? lol Jan - take it easy! i had a question reported. i think it's silly that people spend so much time reporting questions when their time would be better spent asking their own questions, or answering others. papa bear - i assure you my question was reported and deleted. if you look in my profile, you won't see any evidence… [cont.]
Asked by Riegan - Thu Apr 19 16:05:12 2007 - - 10 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Um none that I know of. Some people on here are more uptight than others, in ALL faiths. I do tend to report it when people curse, make threats, insult the answerers, or post spam/statements that are not Q's with a question mark at the end, or give answers that dont answer the question. Case in point someone asked about the funeral beliefs of one religion, one of the responders said, my family believe in that, I hate them and will pee on their graves. In no way did that try to answer the Q. Honestly, I don't have much time, when I do feel like reporting, as I am busy answering. Thanks for having a nice sense of humor Reiguin.
Answered by IshVarLan Salinger - Fri Apr 20 05:08:26 2007

Which of these is the "true" religion? Do the others go to hell for not believing the "true" religion ?
Q. Christianity: 2.1 billion Islam: 1.3 billion Hinduism: 900 million Chinese traditional religion: 394 million Buddhism: 376 million African Traditional & Diasporic: 100 million Sikhism: 23 million Juche: 19 million Spiritism: 15 million Judaism: 14 million Baha'i: 7 million Jainism: 4.2 million Shinto: 4 million Cao Dai: 4 million Zoroastrianism: 2.6 million Tenrikyo: 2 million Neo-Paganism: 1 million Unitarian-Universalism: 800 thousand Rastafarianism: 600 thousand Scientology: 500 thousand [Source: Encyclopedia Britannica] I find it hard to believe that there is a half million scientologists. I apologize for leaving out some religions. This was a top 20 list. Yes, I know I'm an atheist and I will burn in hell. … [cont.]
Asked by man from utopia - Sat Oct 14 20:59:38 2006 - - 31 Answers - 0 Comments

A. No, because there is no hell, and religions that claim the existence of heaven or hell are in fact political systems based on the control of the human mind. You can relax. Not being an adept to a religion means you have a free mind
Answered by Sweet Dragon - Sat Oct 14 22:11:57 2006

God's existence... Mankind's primitivity... Life in outer galaxies... what's your position?
Q. so, as for my first point, i want you to know that christians think islam is a false religion, because jesus said that no prophet will come after him; and muslims think the same about us because they refuse the idea that jesus is the son of god, jews don't even belive that the Masaya came yet... and everybody is certain that they are right, of course i'm not talking about a few hundred people, im talking about billions and billions over the generations, here are some figures: Christianity 2.1 billion Islam 1.3 billion Secular/Irreligious/Agnos tic/Atheist 1.1 billion Hinduism 900 million Buddhism 708 million (see also Buddhism by country) Chinese folk religion 394 million Primal indigenous ("Pagan") 300 million African traditional and… [cont.]
Asked by Wise_Guy - Mon Jul 31 14:14:32 2006 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You might want to check those figures, they are way off! Also, with so much disagreement over the "right answer" ... doesn't that in itself say something? ... like no body knows, no matter how much they think they do!
Answered by Daniel T - Mon Jul 31 14:19:50 2006

interesting religions?
Q. anyone know of interesting religions besides: Christianity Islam Hinduism Chinese traditional religion Buddhism primal-indigenous African Traditional & Diasporic Sikhism: Juche: Spiritism: Judaism Baha'i Jainism Shinto Cao Dai Zoroastrianism Tenrikyo Neo-Paganism Unitarian-Universalism Rastafarianism Scientology ans can you tell me a bit about it? thanks!
Asked by katieboo - Fri Mar 14 19:10:17 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Eckankar...kinda trippy Eckankar philosopy is: Each of us is connected to God through Divine Spirit (the ECK), which can be heard as Sound and seen as Light.
Answered by Loosid - Fri Mar 14 19:15:44 2008

are we all going to hell? not christians everyone else?
Q. since every preacher says the only way to heaven is thru jesus then every one who lived befor christ doesnt matter hes already in hell. Christianity: 2.1 billion Islam: 1.3 billion Hinduism: 900 million Chinese traditional religion: 394 million Buddhism: 376 million African Traditional & Diasporic: 100 million Sikhism: 23 million Juche: 19 million Spiritism: 15 million Judaism: 14 million Baha'i: 7 million Jainism: 4.2 million Shinto: 4 million Cao Dai: 4 million Zoroastrianism: 2.6 million Tenrikyo: 2 million Neo-Paganism: 1 million Unitarian-Universalism: 800 thousand Rastafarianism: 600 thousand Scientology: 500 thousand this is the estimate of whats on earth right now take into consideration that christianity… [cont.]
Asked by fastfreddie - Sun Aug 13 23:10:45 2006 - - 32 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Freddie The question is, what do you consider 'Hell" to be? Is it fire and brimstone as some would have us believe? Is it an afterlife of eternal wandering in a dense fog, seeing no one? Or is it a state of mind, known only to those of us still earthbound in an unreal reality? Does it matter what religion we are, or even if we are religious? Religion and spirituality can be two separate things. Which do you believe you are? Search your own soul for answers, then follow your own convictions, not what is dictated to you. To some, God is a presence in their daily lives; not judging nor condeming. To others a wrathful, avenging God is what they believe in. I ask you...do you go to church to commune with God? Or do you take the God within… [cont.]
Answered by gentlyrains - Mon Aug 14 00:05:30 2006

The source of large-scale violence in the world?
Q. Don't rage, this is a serious question. I would like to know if you can site examples of large-scale violence, cruelty or oppression that were instigated by followers of any of these popular world religions: Hinduism Buddhism Sikhism Juche Spiritism Baha'i Jainism Shinto Cao Dai Zoroastrianism Tenrikyo Neo-Paganism Unitarian-Universalism Rastafarianism Keep it up! I want some more! This question is to collect information not to attack the Big 3 religions.
Asked by Thus Always to Tyrants - Thu Oct 1 10:11:25 2009 - - 16 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I cannot think of any that have been fought over the above religions. Most religious wars have been between Christians trying to force their brand of the faith on to other Christians. Christians trying to force Christianity on to other non-Christians or between Christians and Muslims. Sometimes Christians and Muslims have fought to defend their faith or moreover their faith's territory. Religion has historically been a major factor in many conflicts, but has almost Always involved Christians
Answered by rumbler_12 - Thu Oct 1 10:27:53 2009

Which of top 22 religions have you never heard of.?
Q. 1. Christianity: 2.1 billion 2.Islam: 1.3 billion 3.Secular/Nonreligious/Ag nostic/Atheist: 1.1 billion 4.Hinduism: 900 million 5.Chinese traditional religion: 394 million 6.Buddhism: 376 million 7.primal-indigenous: 300 million 8.African Traditional & Diasporic: 100 million 9.Sikhism: 23 million 10.Juche: 19 million 11.Spiritism: 15 million 12.Judaism: 14 million 13.Baha'i: 7 million 14.Jainism: 4.2 million 15.Shinto: 4 million 16.Cao Dai: 4 million 17.Zoroastrianism: 2.6 million 18.Tenrikyo: 2 million 19.Neo-Paganism: 1 million 20.Unitarian-Universalism : 800 thousand 21.Rastafarianism: 600 thousand 22.Scientology: 500 thousand The site lumps JWs and Mormons with Christians
Asked by ivorytowerboy - Sun Jan 21 16:26:22 2007 - - 22 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Heard of and have studied them all except Tenrikyo, gonna go do that now.
Answered by Dr. Douche - Sun Jan 21 16:34:32 2007

Does anyone know of a religion that has similar beliefs and philosophies to Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism....
Q. I am studying religion right now, and I am looking for a religion that has the characteristics of many religions (such as Cao Dai or Jainism etc). Some characteristics would be no one almighty god, force or energy connection in the universe, no worship, clear explanation of beginning of time (not Adam and Eve or something). I have viewed religions such as Jainism, Cao Dai, Taoism, Buddhism, Scientology LOL, Christianity, Judaism, Sikhism, Shinto, Islam, Hinduism, Baha'i Faith, Sithism, Jedi Religion, Confucianism, Chendoism, and Gnosticism. Does the religion I am (vaguely) describing even exist??? Thanks for the help. PS: Name any other cool, interesting, crazy, weird, or funny religions you know of. (for fun) THANKS!
Asked by Billie Joe Armstrong - Tue Jul 1 23:40:51 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Japanese Zen Buddism is an amalgam of all of those plus the indigenous Shinto. From a purely academic perspective Coptic Christianity is kind of interesting too, though it probably doesn't meet most of your criteria.
Answered by David M - Tue Jul 1 23:44:59 2008

Christianity is 33% of world population.?
Q. When will the other 67% accept Jesus Christ as Their Savior before His 2nd coming? Christianity: 2.1 billion 33% Islam: 1.3 billion21% Secular/Nonreligious/Agno stic/Atheist: 1.1 billion 16% Hinduism: 900 million 14% Chinese traditional religion: 394 million 6% Buddhism: 376 million 6% primal-indigenous: 300 million African Traditional & Diasporic: 100 million Sikhism: 23 million Juche: 19 million Spiritism: 15 million Judaism: 14 million Baha'i: 7 million Jainism: 4.2 million Shinto: 4 million Cao Dai: 4 million Zoroastrianism: 2.6 million Tenrikyo: 2 million Neo-Paganism: 1 million Unitarian-Universalism: 800 thousand Rastafarianism: 600 thousand Scientology: 500 thousand The negligible % ages of religion not shown...others you can… [cont.]
Asked by fasttrack - Sat Aug 26 12:36:39 2006 - - 20 Answers - 0 Comments

A. But u know what's even scrier.. out of that 33% EVEN less are true Christians! I sya true Christians not meaning the people who go out and join soup kitchens and charities or satnd on the road side preaching, giving to the poor, going to church etc. Sure all of them are really good, but if we don't feel a closeness to God, we aren't truly Christians. It sounds harsh, but it's true! God said will he find any faith left on the earth? God knows all. By this, we can say that and even smaller percentage are erally christians that when Jesus comes again to judge the living and the dead, few will go, but of course, enough to cause a difference. For years I thought i was aChristian, but now I know I wasn't. I went to church because my dad was the… [cont.]
Answered by HulIabalo0 - Sat Aug 26 13:51:23 2006

From this list, what religions have you not heard of?
Q. Christianity Islam Secular/Nonreligious/Agno stic/Atheist Hinduism Chinese traditional religion Buddhism primal-indigenous African Traditional & Diasporic Sikhism Juche Spiritism Judaism Baha'i Jainism Shinto Cao Dai Zoroastrianism Tenrikyo Neo-Paganism Unitarian-Universalism Rastafarianism Scientology Yes, I am asking this question for a research project. The more answers the better. Thank you to those of you who answered. :)
Asked by R - Fri Apr 20 13:15:05 2007 - - 53 Answers - 1 Comments

A. primal-indigenous African Traditional & Diasporic Juche Baha'i Jainism Shinto Cao Dai Zoroastrianism Tenrikyo
Answered by Christie G - Fri Apr 20 13:20:01 2007

Atheists and non-Atheists, how well do you know religion(s)?
Q. First round. This is a long survey. If you want to skip parts, that is better than nothing, but I will appreciate those who take the time to do it all. I got the following basic list from Adherents.com, added to it and put it in alphabetical order. I am conducting an admittedly unscientific poll, but I would like for you to: 1. State if you are Atheist, Agnostic, Deist with no ties to any group or what religion you follow. Specific denomination is preferable if you do not mind. 2. Then state if it was how you were raised or what you came to later in life. If you have changed, how old were you? For simplicity's sake, the letters R or C for the words raised or changed is sufficient. 3. On a scale of 1-5 how strongly you believe in what… [cont.]
Asked by Tomas de Torq, Inquisitor - Mon Aug 18 22:39:53 2008 - - 19 Answers - 0 Comments

A. 1. Apathetic Agnostic. 2. I was raised Baptist and Non-Denominational (Protestant) Changed to Apathetic Agnosticism. 3. 5 4. 5, more information only broadens your horizons. 5. Overall 3.5 A. African Traditional & Diasporic - 2 B. Baha'i - 1 C. Buddhism - 3 D. Cao Dai - 1 E. Chinese traditional religion - 2 F. Christianity - 5 F1. Anglican - 4 F2 Christadelphian - 1 F3. Christian Science - 2 F4. Ebionite -1 F5. Gnostic - 2 F6. Greek Orthodox - 4 F7. Jehovah Witness - 3 F8. Messianic Jew - 2 F9. Mormon - 3 F10. Oriental Orthodox - 2 F11. Protestant - 5 F12. Quaker - 3 F13. Roman Catholic - 4 F14. Russian Orthodox - 2 F15. Seventh Day Adventist - 2 F16. The Way - 1 G. Hinduism - 2 H. Islam - 3 H1. Shi'ite - 2 H2. Sunni - 3 I. Jainism -… [cont.]
Answered by Shadus - Mon Aug 18 23:10:21 2008

Pick a God Any God?
Q. There are literally thousands of religions being practiced today. Here are 20 of the most popular, along with an estimate of the number of followers: Christianity: 2.1 billion Islam: 1.3 billion Hinduism: 900 million Chinese traditional religion: 394 million Buddhism: 376 million African Traditional & Diasporic: 100 million Sikhism: 23 million Juche: 19 million Spiritism: 15 million Judaism: 14 million Baha'i: 7 million Jainism: 4.2 million Shinto: 4 million Cao Dai: 4 million Zoroastrianism: 2.6 million Tenrikyo: 2 million Neo-Paganism: 1 million Unitarian-Universalism: 800 thousand Rastafarianism: 600 thousand Scientology: 500 thousand Vote on the favorite Religion. Which one is the "right" one?
Asked by Bryan W - Mon Oct 22 22:39:46 2007 - - 36 Answers - 1 Comments

A. OMG you forgot the most important religion of all!!! pastafarianism!!! all praise the flying spaghetti monster!!! may all who read this be forever in the warmth of his sauce!
Answered by musicluvr9879 - Mon Oct 22 22:45:18 2007

atheist statistics...no thesists please?
Q. World Population: Christianity: 2 billion Islam: 1.3 billion Hinduism: 900 million Secular/Nonreligious/Agno stic/Atheist: 850 million Buddhism: 360 million Chinese traditional religion: 225 million primal-indigenous: 150 million African Traditional & Diasporic: 95 million Sikhism: 23 million Juche: 19 million Spiritism: 14 million Judaism: 14 million Baha'i: 6 million Jainism: 4 million Shinto: 4 million Cao Dai: 3 million Tenrikyo: 2.4 million Neo-Paganism: 1 million Unitarian-Universalism: 800 thousand Rastafarianism: 700 thousand Scientology: 600 thousand Zoroastrianism: 150 thousand Atheist Percantages in Random Countries: East Germany 88.20% Slovenia 29.80% Russia 27.30% Israel 25.60% Netherlands 24.10% Hungary 23.30% … [cont.]
Asked by tornado of souls - Wed Feb 11 18:20:50 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It would appear that non-believers make up a significant portion of the world population and if many religouns with no theistic claims are included I believe we may be the largest of groups. Of course if we define non-belief so broadly we would probably have to group all theistic beliefs giving them the advantage. Funny how Israel has a high proportion of atheists given the fact they were formed to give a home to those of the Jewish faith. I thought Britain had more atheists than that. I love the divorce rate statistic. lol Remember, its a religious institution, not. =P I agree with Brian on the prison population, either we are better people or we are too smart to get caught.
Answered by Spazzy- McGee - Wed Feb 11 18:30:06 2009