One area of Gilmores reading discussed a web site called Beliefnet.com. This website allows whoever is on it to find and recieve information about the main nonthiestic and polytheistic religions and other less known religions and spiritualities. The site doesn't use the term "religion" but instead replaces it with the word "faith".
"...Beliefnet.com claims to be the largest spiritual site. assiduously avoiding the term 'religion' on their home page in favour of terms 'inspiration', 'spirituality' and 'faith'. They state that they are independent and not affiliated with any spiritual organisation or movement. [...] [The website] features participatory discussion boards as well as editorial content focussed on faith and prayer..." (Gilmore p. 42)
Beliefnet.com can fall under all three categories of being a theological, mythological and ideological based website.
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