Hindus comprise nearly 80 percent of India’s population, numbering a little over 966 million people according to the most recent figures available from its central government. Conversely, there are only around 69,000 Zoroastrians in the country today. Most Hindu …
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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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Many of the spring flowers that announce the season have religious symbolism. Easter lilies represent Christ’s purity, red roses symbolize the blood He shed, and daffodils are thought to have bloomed after Christ rose from the tomb. As perennial flowers …
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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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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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Engaging in daily spiritual rituals can be a helpful way to maintain a positive disposition and feel connected to a force more powerful than yourself. Naturally, it isn’t always easy to remember to follow daily practices. One helpful option to consider is cr…
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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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Millions of people across the United States practice yoga on any given day. For many of these yoga enthusiasts, one basic chant is instantly recognizable–om. To casual outsiders, this mantra seems simple yet mysterious. But what does it mean, and why is it s…
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Music has been described as a powerful force, capable of connecting people within and across geographic, generational, and cultural boundaries. It exists in various combinations of melodies, harmonies, rhythms, and sounds as forms of expression, celebration, i…
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According to many scholars, Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion, with roots going back more than 4,000 years. It’s the third largest religion after Christianity and Islam, with the majority of its adherents living in India.
Foundational Belief…
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