Wikipedia:Belief
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Religious, occult, esoteric or astrological beliefs can be encyclopedic in their own rights, but this simple fact does not grant immunity to relate them with certain subject even if the claim cites secondary or tertiary reliable source. When trying to include such information, editor should think carefully if the claim is directly relevant to the subject.
If the subject believes in certain belief, whether in long term, temporarily or no longer, can be addressed.
Susan was a devoted Christian and claimed that she received the message from the angels.
- Tim abandoned his faith in god for his son's death.
Even if the subject does not believe, it is still acceptable if the cause has direct relevance to the fact.
- John was killed by the indigenous inhabitants for violating their traditional practice.
- David was blessed by the Buddhist monks for returning their lost scripture.
- The temple guardian's dog is believed to be god-reincarnated by the worshipers after surviving the collapse of the temple.
If the subject does not believe, or the belief is uncertain, do not include it whatsoever.
White House is well located from the perspective of Feng shui.
Furthermore, do not include any fortune telling even if the divination coincides with the eventual fact, unless the claim is heavily reported and justifies a separate article, for example, the 2012 phenomenon.
- Mary's injury was foretold by the horoscope reading last week.