A man lives out in the wilderness. He survives on a diet of bugs and honey. He fashions his clothes out of the hair of animals and claims to speak the word of God. By any standards, we might consider this man to be crazy, but this is a description of Saint John the…
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Members of Jainism emphasize the importance of all life, including plants and micro-organisms. This informs their beliefs of non-violence and self-control. While older members embrace the importance of spiritual traditions such as prayer to idols and honoring of mo…
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The Islamic observance of Ramadan is a time of sacrifice, devotional activities, worship, and reflection for Muslims worldwide. The lunar month of Ramadan is an annual marking of when Mohammed received revelations that would become the Qur’an. During the mont…
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