Religion
There are at least fifteen religions in the world today that claim to have at least three million followers of their lifestyle, belief system and thought process.http://www.religioustolerance.org/var_rel.htm
Of these, Christianity continues to be the most common religion in the world, attracting over 2 billion followers worldwide, or nearly one third of the world's population.
The second most common religion currently is that of Islam, which has been growing at a rate faster than the growth of the world's population, thereby gaining proverbial market share. Islam followers make up nearly 1.5 billion people now, as they continue to close the gap on Christians.
The group that lumps together the combination of secular people, along with those with no religious aspirations or connections, atheists and agnostics, would make up the third most populous group, totaling 1.1 billion people. This group is not one to be easily swayed to join a particular religion, choosing to follow their own beliefs.http://www.adherents.com/Religions_By_Adherents.html
Hinduism, with almost 900 million followers, is fourth in the world when it comes to popularity measured by number of people involved. They are followed by what is deemed Chinese traditional religion, which is a combination of Confucianism, Taoism and Chinese Buddhism, along with traditional, non-scriptural local traditions and beliefs.http://www.adherents.com/Religions_By_Adherents.html#Chinese
Buddhism, tribal religionists from Africa, African traditional and Diasporic such as the forms like Santeria and voodoo, Sikhism and Juche round ...
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Krak des Chevaliers
The castle has undergone preservation since the time of the French mandate in the area. http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1229 A number of contemporary structures not in accordance with the original structure have either been removed, or planned for demolition. The Syrian Directorate of Antiquities and Museums assures and provides an annual budget for its maintenance and protection, especially from the encroachment of modern development from the nearby town. http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1229 The castle site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006. http://www.sacred-destinations.com/syria/krak-des-chevaliers
