Syncretism refers to the combining of two or more religions into a new belief system. This blending of faiths typically happens either when a culture with religious traditions is conquered by or assimilated into another with different faiths. Religious syncr…
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When people think of religion, they typically think about deities or guidelines on how to pursue a life that aligns with the divine. However, plenty of modern religions also feature an array of creatures, spirits, and monsters that serve an array of purposes. …
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In nearly all societies, the calendar is usually subdivided into months, weeks, and days, with specific days or dates noting certain cultural and religious holidays, as well as celestial events. In Western societies, our year is based on the Gregorian calendar…
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Throughout the history of humankind, dance in world religions has always served as a form of expression. Whether as part of a performance enjoyed by an audience or part of a participatory event such as a party, humans have used body movement to communicate and…
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Eid al-Fitr is a festival that gives thanks to Allah for giving Muslims the strength and self-control to maintain their fast during Ramadan.
The Islamic holy month of fasting, Ramadan, began on April 2, 2022 and will end on May 2, 2022. During this month, Musli…
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Sufism is an intense devotion to spirituality usually to the exclusion of worldly matters.
Outside of the Middle East, Islam is poorly understood and often stereotyped as a violent, radicalized religion. While fundamentalist sects often attract a lot of attention i…
Learning about the misconceptions surrounding popular religions can provide you with the insight to reshape your opinion.
There are thousands of religions currently being practiced across the world. Still, there are a few religions that tend to get a bit more publi…
Atheist Persecution
As an atheist, you can sometimes feel like you’re a minority. Even with all the protections of free speech in America and Canada, you may still believe you’re being persecuted, especially as the holidays approach. There’s a long way to go …
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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As an interfaith minister in the Universal Life Church, it’s important to have a basic fluency in the holidays and traditions of the major world religions. Such fluency is necessary to fulfill the Universal Life Church’s mission of providing spiritual s…
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