A serious threat plagues the residents of Sunnyvale, California. And no, it isn’t vampires — it’s birds. Murders of crows descended on the Silicon Valley community in the last five years, but their numbers swelled during the pandemic. San Francis…
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Although some new religious movements have novel origins, many grow out of existing religions. Some of these movements exist on the fringe of faiths that have been around for centuries. Over history, a few religious groups have emerged, claiming to be descenda…
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Most people are familiar with major religions in the world such as Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Judaism. These faiths tend to have long histories and strong influences on art and culture, so even if you’re not a practitioner or adherent, you probably r…
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Ripples Through Faiths
Water is considered a fundamental element that is necessary for every form of life. It covers over two-thirds of the Earth’s surface, and it’s the main component of the fluids found in all living organisms. Humans need water to su…
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When it comes to spoofing and mockery, there will be many different opinions about what is fair game. From people to places to ideas, many things are subject to parody, often as criticism or litigation of society’s understanding or execution of certain c…
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As a parent or legal guardian of one or more children, you’re responsible for making sure they’re protected and provided for. Presumably, you want your child to also be prepared to live their best life as a contributing member of society. This preparation …
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In 1998, Arun Gandhi, Mohandas Gandhi’s grandson, helped establish the Season for Nonviolence. It begins on January 30, the anniversary of the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, and ends on April 4, the anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination….
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It stands to reason that if two people of different religions can fall in love and marry, that couple may face the possibility of raising kids in an interfaith household. A married interfaith couple is made up of two adults who can draw their own conclusions a…
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Kwanzaa encourages black heritage and pride while honoring important values that uplift the community and promote positive growth and development.
From Yule commemorations of ancient Germanic cultures to Jewish Hanukkah festivities, midwinter is often a time when p…
Hare Krishna, originally a division of Hinduism dedicated to worshipping Krishna, was established in the United States during the 1960s.
You might be familiar with the stereotype of Hare Krishna followers selling books in airports, but the religion’s roots predat…