Over the years, wedding ceremonies have evolved, not only in terms of location and traditions but also in the roles people play in officiating the big day. One of the most significant shifts has been the increasing presence of female wedding officiants. Discover w…
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Over the past decade, marriage equality has reshaped family life in the United States. Since the Supreme Court’s Obergefell v. Hodges ruling in 2015, the number of married same-sex households has more than doubled. What factors are driving this change?
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February was chosen as Black History Month because both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas celebrate their birthdays in February. In recognition of Black History Month, we’d like to make some reading suggestions. Here are six books for Black History M…
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To many Americans, Mount Rushmore is a significant landmark honoring four of the nation’s presidents. To Indigenous people, it’s yet another physical example of the racism and hostility they’ve experienced over the last few centuries. President Trump’s…
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Current immigration concerns in the United States center around its Immigration and Customs Enforcement division separating migrant children from their families.
A Dutch church’s efforts to prevent the deportation of an Armenian
family have made recent hea…
Scholars and pagan revivalists alike are interested in bringing details and secrets of Mithraism to light.
In January 2018, the public was treated to a rare historical find below the streets of London. CNN reporter Katy Scott revealed that an ancient Roman temple c…
Most citizens of Wakanda, the fictional African kingdom from where Marvel’s Black Panther originates, revere the feline deity Bast.
Arguably, the ancient Egyptian goddess Bastet is the most famous feline deity. The writers of Marvel’s Black Panther stories …
Hanuman, the gorilla god revered by M’Baku and his Jabari tribe in the movie, has a fascinating origin in India’s mythoi.
Viewers of the recently released “Black Panther” movie were treated to richness and beauty in the fictional kingdom of Wakanda. The fil…
Boy Scouts of America make a ground breaking decision to accept transgender youth.
The Boy Scouts of America was formed more than 100 years ago to meet the needs of boys. It’s estimated that more than 2.4 million boys participate in the organization in the United…
A List of Influential Pagan Women for Women’s History Month
March 8 is International Women’s Day, and the entire month of March is dedicated to remembering women who made a difference for women. For Women’s history month, here are six women who have influ…