There are hundreds, and even thousands, of religions around the world. Which religion is yours?
Answer a few quick spiritual questions, and we'll match you to your faith. If the questions seem unrelated, don’t worry—they reveal more than you’d think!
Questions Overview
- Yes, I believe in 1 God.
- Yes, I believe in multiple gods.
- No, I don't believe in any god.
- I'm not sure, or it's complicated.
- We got to an afterlife, like heaven, hell, or some sort of purgatory.
- We get reincarnated and live again on earth.
- Nothing. We're just gone.
- Something else, or I'm not sure.
- I love pork and beef and couldn’t imagine giving it up.
- I'll eat ham or bacon, but not beef, and I wouldn’t give it up.
- I'll eat beef, but not bacon, and I wouldn’t give it up.
- I either don’t eat both, or I’d be willing to give them both up.
- To serve a higher power.
- To make life on earth easier and more enjoyable.
- There isn't one; or, your purpose is whatever you want it to be.
- To reach enlightenment and a higher state of being.
- I keep it casual! Comfort is a priority.
- I cover up. Modesty is important.
- I think people should dress however they want.
- Praying is something active you do, like reciting verses or singing, out loud or silently.
- Praying is something you do quietly and spiritually. It's like meditating, but with devotion and respect.
- I don't believe in praying.
- Praying is whatever you want it to be. Just living can be prayer.
- Yes. Religion should have a set of clear rules to follow.
- Not really. Religion should be a guidebook, but not super restrictive.
- Not at all. Religion shouldn't be something that controls you.
- Science
- Religion
- They're both important, and they can work together.
- In nature
- With other people
- Alone
- Yes, rituals keep up grounded and on the right track.
- Sort of. Rituals are helpful, but not always.
- Not really.
- So we can become better people by overcoming it.
- So that we can be saved by a holy being.
- There's no reason. It's just a fact of life.
- I'm not sure.
- Being humble and living a modest life.
- Doing good works and charity.
- Gaining knowledge and learning.
More Quizzes
Core beliefs:<\/b> Christians believe in one all-powerful God with 3 \"persons\": the father, son (Jesus Christ), and Holy Spirit. They believe that through the life and death of Jesus, they are saved from sin and promised an afterlife in heaven.
What percent of people practice it?<\/b> 31.2%
More info on Christianity:<\/b>
Core beliefs:<\/b> Muslims believe in one God, Allah, who sent prophets to earth to teach people how to live just and pious lives. Among these prophets are Muhammad, Jesus, Moses, and Abraham.
What percent of people practice it?<\/b> 25.6%
More info on Islam:<\/b>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Become-a-Muslim"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Become-a-Strong-Muslim"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Become a Muslim","id":10813,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Become-a-Muslim","relUrl":"\/Become-a-Muslim","image":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/58\/Become-a-Muslim-Step-14-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Become-a-Muslim-Step-14-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Become a Muslim"},{"title":"How to Become a Strong Muslim","id":25369,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Become-a-Strong-Muslim","relUrl":"\/Become-a-Strong-Muslim","image":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b0\/Become-a-Strong-Muslim-Step-9-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Become-a-Strong-Muslim-Step-9-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Become a Strong Muslim"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Muslim-Symbols-Step-2.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/d2\/Muslim-Symbols-Step-2.jpg\/-crop-460-329-439px-Muslim-Symbols-Step-2.jpg"},{"number":3,"text":"You got: Hinduism!","meaning":"Hinduism is one of the most practiced religions in the world, with most of its practitioners in India and Nepal, though it's a global religion that has spread worldwide.
Core beliefs:<\/b> Individual Hindu beliefs vary, but the uniting belief is that God is in, and is<\/i> everything. Every person, animal, plant, and object contains the essence of God.
What percent of people practice it?<\/b> 15%
More info on Hinduism:<\/b>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-a-Hindu"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Convert-to-Hinduism"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Be a Hindu","id":390376,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-a-Hindu","relUrl":"\/Be-a-Hindu","image":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/5f\/Be-a-Hindu-Step-17-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Be-a-Hindu-Step-17-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Be a Hindu"},{"title":"How to Convert to Hinduism","id":2823895,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Convert-to-Hinduism","relUrl":"\/Convert-to-Hinduism","image":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/38\/Convert-to-Hinduism-Step-13-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Convert-to-Hinduism-Step-13-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Convert to Hinduism"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Hindu-Symbols-Step-1.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/1b\/Hindu-Symbols-Step-1.jpg\/-crop-460-329-439px-Hindu-Symbols-Step-1.jpg"},{"number":4,"text":"You got: Buddhism!","meaning":"Buddhism is one of the most practiced religions in the world, with most of its practitioners in India, though it's a global religion that has spread worldwide.
Core beliefs:<\/b> Buddhists believe that the soul reincarnates into a new body upon death, and that by following the life and teachings of Buddha, they can attain nirvana, the end of the cycle of reincarnation.
What percent of people practice it?<\/b> 7%
More info on Buddhism:<\/b>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Practice-Buddhism"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Become-a-Buddhist"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Practice Buddhism","id":676562,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Practice-Buddhism","relUrl":"\/Practice-Buddhism","image":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/58\/Practice-Buddhism-Step-18-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Practice-Buddhism-Step-18-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Practice Buddhism"},{"title":"How to Become a Buddhist","id":118846,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Become-a-Buddhist","relUrl":"\/Become-a-Buddhist","image":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/7c\/Become-a-Buddhist-Step-13-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Become-a-Buddhist-Step-13-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Become a Buddhist"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Set-up-a-Tibetan-Buddhist-Shrine-Step-2-Version-3.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/c5\/Set-up-a-Tibetan-Buddhist-Shrine-Step-2-Version-3.jpg\/-crop-460-329-439px-Set-up-a-Tibetan-Buddhist-Shrine-Step-2-Version-3.jpg"},{"number":5,"text":"You got: Judaism!","meaning":"Judaism is one of the major religions in the world, with a rich and complex history that combines both religious and ethnic traditions. There are a few different denominations, including Orthodox, Reform, Conservative, and Reconstructionist.
Core beliefs:<\/b> Jews believe in one all-powerful God, who revealed himself to the prophets Abraham and Moses. They believe that by living life by the word of God, they will be rewarded after the arrival of the Messiah.
What percent of people practice it?<\/b> 0.2%
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Core beliefs:<\/b> Many spiritualist religions center on the veneration of nature and the natural world. Some worship animals or plants as spirits, and others believe that every living thing possesses a spirit. Other traditions believe in pantheons of gods, or no gods at all.
Common folk religions:<\/b> Wicca, Druidry, Folk Magic
What percent of people practice it?<\/b> 0.3%
More info on pagan religions and folk spirituality:<\/b>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Find-the-Right-Religion-for-You"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Respect-and-Be-Open-to-All-Beliefs"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Find the Right Religion for You","id":514427,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Find-the-Right-Religion-for-You","relUrl":"\/Find-the-Right-Religion-for-You","image":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b6\/Pick-the-Right-Religion-Step-3-Version-3.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Pick-the-Right-Religion-Step-3-Version-3.jpg","alt":"How to Find the Right Religion for You"},{"title":"How to Respect and Be Open to All Beliefs","id":513191,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Respect-and-Be-Open-to-All-Beliefs","relUrl":"\/Respect-and-Be-Open-to-All-Beliefs","image":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/01\/Respect-and-Be-Open-to-All-Beliefs-Step-1-Version-3.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Respect-and-Be-Open-to-All-Beliefs-Step-1-Version-3.jpg","alt":"How to Respect and Be Open to All Beliefs"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Become-a-Wiccan-Step-17-Version-2.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/02\/Become-a-Wiccan-Step-17-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-460-329-439px-Become-a-Wiccan-Step-17-Version-2.jpg"},{"number":7,"text":"You got: Irreligion!","meaning":"\"Irreligion\" is the umbrella term for people who don't practice a particular religion. They may be atheist, agnostic, or simply unaffiliated.
Core beliefs:<\/b> Most people who are irreligious either don't believe in a god, or aren't sure a god exists. Some practice other forms of spirituality, like with personal rituals or beliefs, but for the most part, irreligious people aren't organized into a practicing tradition.
What percent of people are irreligious?<\/b> 28%
More info on irreligion:<\/b>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Respect-and-Be-Open-to-All-Beliefs"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-a-Happy-Person-Without-Religion"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Respect and Be Open to All Beliefs","id":513191,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Respect-and-Be-Open-to-All-Beliefs","relUrl":"\/Respect-and-Be-Open-to-All-Beliefs","image":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/01\/Respect-and-Be-Open-to-All-Beliefs-Step-1-Version-3.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Respect-and-Be-Open-to-All-Beliefs-Step-1-Version-3.jpg","alt":"How to Respect and Be Open to All Beliefs"},{"title":"How to Be a Happy Person Without Religion","id":829329,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-a-Happy-Person-Without-Religion","relUrl":"\/Be-a-Happy-Person-Without-Religion","image":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/cc\/Be-a-Happy-Person-Without-Religion-Step-11.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Be-a-Happy-Person-Without-Religion-Step-11.jpg","alt":"How to Be a Happy Person Without Religion"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Be-a-Happy-Person-Without-Religion-Step-5-Version-2.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/2d\/Be-a-Happy-Person-Without-Religion-Step-5-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-460-329-439px-Be-a-Happy-Person-Without-Religion-Step-5-Version-2.jpg"}]" class="quiz_results_data"/>
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All About World Religions
What are the major world religions?
There are many, many religions practiced all over the world, but the most common religions include Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, and Buddhism.
What are the 4 types of religions?
There are many more than 4 types of religion, but some say the major types are Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
How many people practice each religion? According to polls and surveys, here’s the breakdown:
- Christianity — 32%
- Islam — 26%
- Hinduism — 15%
- Buddhism — 7%
- Judaism — 0.2%
- Other — 0.3%
- Irreligous — 38%
(Note that these stats are compiled from several different surveys, and are approximate.)
How do I decide my religion?
That’s a complex question! Your religion is something deeply personal to you, and you should only decide it after you spend some time exploring the different religions around the world. But a good place to start is by asking yourself what matters most to you. Is it nature? Is it being kind and just to other people? Is it living an organized, structured life? Different religions cater to different values. Also, you don’t have
to have a religion! Studies show that the largest percentage of people worldwide aren’t actually religious.
What religion am I if I believe in God?
People who believe in a god are called “theists.” People who believe in just one God are “monotheists,” while people who believe in multiple gods are “polytheists.” There are many different religions that believe in God or a god.
What religion was Jesus?
Jesus was Jewish, but according to Christian tradition, he started the Christian church.
What is the #1 religion in the world? The most common religion in the world is Christianity, with an estimated 2.4 billion practitioners all across the globe.
Want to learn more?
For more information about global religions, check out these resources: