Religion can take on many forms. Our ancestors worshiped one god, many gods, royalty, and even nature itself. As Japan’s oldest faith, Shinto plays an important role in the nation’s history. It’s a journey from folk spirituality to imperial religion to a…
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Many spiritual traditions rely on sacred or religious literature to communicate their beliefs, instruct devotees, and provide guidance on a wide range of subjects. Some religious texts first existed in oral form and were then transmitted to each generation unt…
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According to psychologists, one of the oldest phobias present in human beings in modern times is a fear of snakes. Even people who never come in direct contact with these creatures are likely to have an intense aversion. As with anything that has been around a…
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Buddhism is one of the most well-known religions around the world. Though it is not practiced in the West in the same way it is in the East, the belief has gained a strong following all over the planet. Still, there are a number of misconceptions about Buddhis…
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