We Believe

Most people in every age and in every place have believed in a power or
powers greater than themselves. This belief in a greater power is called
religion.

There are many different religions. Each has its own special beliefs and
ways to worship. Even people of the same religion may practice their
faith in many different ways.

Some religions believe in one God. Some believe in many gods. Some
believe that there are spirits in animals, trees, and rocks. And some
religions are a way of living rather than a way of believing.

In many parts of the world, people have built great temples and churches
where they can worship. Other people have built large parks where they
can go to worship nature gods. Others have no places of worship.

In these pages you will meet children of nine religious faiths. You will
learn some of the things they are taught to believe, and some of the
ways they worship. Some of their beliefs may seem strange. But your
beliefs may seem just as strange to them.