Vedanta
Most people know about Hinduism, but there’s an even broader philosophy that gave Hinduism its foundations. It’s called Vedanta, and it’s based on the ancient texts, the sacred scriptures of India, the Vedas. The word “Vedanta” is from two words &…
Saturday, April 18, 2015 will forever be a dark day in the history of Nepal. On this date, a deadly 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck the country. Nepal is located in one of the most seismically hazardous regions in the world and the disaster was not a huge surprise …
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Raksha Bandan, meaning “Knot (or Bond) of Protection,” is one of Hinduism’s most important festivals. It honors the special bond between brothers and sisters. It is celebrated on Shravana Poornima, the day of the full moon, during the Hindu month of Shravana,…
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An interfaith minister, ordained through the Universal Life Church, might be interested to learn of the different holidays celebrated throughout spring by different religions. It is a joyous time of year where each faith adds its own unique celebratory ritual. Thos…
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Shiva is one of the primary gods in the Hindu religion
Hinduism is a religion of thousands of gods, or manifestations of gods. One of the most important is Shiva, the lord of destruction. The god represents the destruction of the world, after which it is born again…
Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world, following Christianity and Islam. It encompasses a very wide diversity of belief systems. Different branches of Hinduism have different takes on divinity, monotheism, worship, and rites. Hindus are generally conc…
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It is customary to burn candles for the Festival of Light
Diwali is an ancient religious ceremonial holiday celebrated across a multitude of faith. It is also referred to as Devali and Deepavali in certain countries. Diwali signifies a festival of lights and takes …
As part of the celebration, effigies of the demon Ravana are burned in great bonfires after being paraded through the streets
To be an effective interfaith minister, one has to be well-informed about a variety of faiths. Being ordained is only the first step in the…
Navaratri celebrates the warrior goddess, Durga, and her defeat over a world-conquering demon
Because the Universal Life Church does not stand between its members and their beliefs, interfaith ministers for the ULC can benefit from understanding important tradition…
The Universal Life Church, founded in 1959 by Reverend Kirby J. Hensley as “Life Church,” the Universal Life Church believes in allowing members to find the right path for themselves. The ULC allows almost anyone to get ordained online to become a minis…
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