Why are there so many religions? Do they basically teach the same thing? Bruce and Stan address these questions and more as they take a close look at some of the world's major religions and belief systems. From Islam to Jehovah's Witnesses and from New Age Spirituality to Atheism, Darwinism, and Naturalism, World Religions and Cults 101 features—key teachings of each religionquick-glance belief chartsbrief biographies of leadersstudy questions for group or individual usesuggested readingReaders will also discover why spiritual searching is universal, how each religion compares to Christianity, the characteristics of cults, and what makes Christianity unique.Formerly titled Bruce & Stan's® Guide to Cults, Religions, and Spiritual Beliefs