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[[Image:Divine Wind.jpg|thumb|Bowing his head, the [[Prophet of Mercy]] basks in the presence of [[Installation 05]].]] | [[Image:Divine Wind.jpg|thumb|Bowing his head, the [[Prophet of Mercy]] basks in the presence of [[Installation 05]].]] | ||
{{quote|Usually the good Lord works in mysterious ways... not today. This here is sixty-six tons of straight up, H-E-spewing divine intervention! If God is love, then you can call me Cupid!|[[Avery Johnson]], boosting morale beside a recently delivered tank<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', ''[[Metropolis (Level)|Metropolis]]''</ref>}} | {{quote|Usually the good Lord works in mysterious ways... not today. This here is sixty-six tons of straight up, H-E-spewing divine intervention! If God is love, then you can call me Cupid!|[[Avery Johnson]], boosting morale beside a recently delivered [[M808B Main Battle Tank|tank]]<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', ''[[Metropolis (Level)|Metropolis]]''</ref>}} | ||
{{quote|If had known you were going to bring up religion... I would have counseled a less contentious topic.|[[Rol Pedersen]]<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 119''</ref>}} | {{quote|If had known you were going to bring up religion... I would have counseled a less contentious topic.|[[Rol Pedersen]]<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 119''</ref>}} | ||
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Zen is a form of Buddhism that became popular in [[China]] and [[Japan]] and that lays special emphasis on meditation. According to Charles S. Prebish:<ref>'''Historical Dictionary of Buddhism''', ''page 287''</ref> ''"Although a variety of Zen 'schools' developed in Japan, they all emphasize Zen as a teaching that does not depend on sacred texts, that provides the potential for direct realization, that the realization attained is none other than the Buddha nature possessed by each sentient being ..."'' Zen places less emphasis on scriptures than some other forms of Buddhism and prefers to focus on direct spiritual breakthroughs to truth. | Zen is a form of Buddhism that became popular in [[China]] and [[Japan]] and that lays special emphasis on meditation. According to Charles S. Prebish:<ref>'''Historical Dictionary of Buddhism''', ''page 287''</ref> ''"Although a variety of Zen 'schools' developed in Japan, they all emphasize Zen as a teaching that does not depend on sacred texts, that provides the potential for direct realization, that the realization attained is none other than the Buddha nature possessed by each sentient being ..."'' Zen places less emphasis on scriptures than some other forms of Buddhism and prefers to focus on direct spiritual breakthroughs to truth. | ||
[["Smart" AI]]s, having the short lifespan of seven years, often look to Zen. [[Wikipedia:Koan|Koans]], spiritual questions on which Buddhists meditate, are popular subjects of intrigue. | |||
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Muslims regard their religion as the completed and universal version of a primordial, monotheistic faith revealed at many times and places before, including, notably, to the prophets Abraham, Moses and Jesus. Islamic tradition holds that previous messages and revelations have been changed and distorted over time. Religious practices include the Five Pillars of Islam, which are five obligatory acts of worship. Islamic law touches on virtually every aspect of life and society, encompassing everything from banking and warfare to welfare and the environment. | Muslims regard their religion as the completed and universal version of a primordial, monotheistic faith revealed at many times and places before, including, notably, to the prophets Abraham, Moses and Jesus. Islamic tradition holds that previous messages and revelations have been changed and distorted over time. Religious practices include the Five Pillars of Islam, which are five obligatory acts of worship. Islamic law touches on virtually every aspect of life and society, encompassing everything from banking and warfare to welfare and the environment. | ||
As of 2552, Islam is the official religion of the [[Islamic Republic of Pakistan]].{{Fact}} | |||
As of 2552, Islam is the official religion of the [[Islamic Republic of Pakistan]]. | |||
===Christianity=== | ===Christianity=== | ||
{{main|Wikipedia:Christianity|Evangelism|Evangelical Promessic|Lutheranism}} | {{main|Wikipedia:Christianity|Evangelism|Evangelical Promessic|Lutheranism}} | ||
Christianity is a monotheistic religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the New Testament. Its followers, known as Christians, believe that Jesus is the begotten Son of God and the Messiah (Christ) prophesied in the Old Testament. To Christians, Jesus Christ is a teacher, the model of a virtuous life, the revealer and son of God, and most importantly the savior of humanity who suffered, died, and was resurrected to bring about salvation from sin. Christians maintain that Jesus ascended into heaven, and most denominations teach that Jesus will return to judge the living and the dead, granting everlasting life to his followers | Christianity is a monotheistic religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the New Testament. Its followers, known as Christians, believe that Jesus is the begotten Son of God and the Messiah (Christ) prophesied in the Old Testament. To Christians, Jesus Christ is a teacher, the model of a virtuous life, the revealer and son of God, and most importantly the savior of humanity who suffered, died, and was resurrected to bring about salvation from sin. Christians maintain that Jesus ascended into heaven, and most denominations teach that Jesus will return to judge the living and the dead, granting everlasting life to his followers. | ||
===Triad=== | ===Triad=== | ||
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===Covenant Religion=== | ===Covenant Religion=== | ||
{{Main|Covenant Religion}} | {{Main|Covenant Religion}} | ||
The [[Covenant]] (later [[Covenant Loyalist]]) religion, given no specific name, is a polytheistic religion that centers around the belief that godhood is a state attainable by mortals and that the [[Forerunner]] attained such a state through activation of the [[Halo]], which sent them on their [[Great Journey]] to salvation. Originating as the belief system of the [[San'Shyuum]], it was eventually adopted and, to an extent, modified by the various races that would later join the Covenant, with the most devoted new members being the Sangheili and the Jiralhanae. It would continue even after the end of the Covenant as the Sangheili faith, although modified by recent revelations concerning the true purpose of the Halo Array. | The [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] (later [[Covenant Loyalist]]) religion, given no specific name, is a polytheistic religion that centers around the belief that godhood is a state attainable by mortals and that the [[Forerunner]] attained such a state through activation of the [[Halo Array]], which sent them on their [[Great Journey]] to salvation. Originating as the belief system of the [[San'Shyuum]], it was eventually adopted and, to an extent, modified by the various races that would later join the Covenant, with the most devoted new members being the Sangheili and the Jiralhanae. It would continue even after the end of the Covenant as the Sangheili faith, although modified by recent revelations concerning the true purpose of the Halo Array. | ||
===Forerunner Religion=== | ===Forerunner Religion=== | ||
The | The Forerunner religion, its name unknown, was a polytheistic religion based on the belief in [[Precursors]], god-like creatures with the power to travel intergalactically and accelerate the evolution of intelligent life. It is implied that the Forerunners believed the Precursors had given them the [[Mantle]], a source of Forerunner authority, and believed they gave it to Humanity.<ref>'''[[Terminals]]'''</ref> | ||
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