For years, the terms “religion” and “spirituality” have been synonymous and often their derivative forms were used interchangeably. Even an English thesaurus will list these words as having the same or similar meanings. Today, more people are self-iden…
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Religions and faiths have been inextricably tied to what it means to be human. An estimated 84% of the world’s population identifies with a particular religion, which is a social-cultural system that defines beliefs, morals, ethics, behaviors, and world view…
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In the fictional universe of “Star Wars,” Jedi Knights belong to an ancient order of individuals who can manipulate an energy field called the “Force.” While an elaborate and intricate sci-fi concept, the Jedi movement has moved far beyond the world of…
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While weddings and funerals tend to have many bizarre customs attached to them, other ceremonies tend to be more straightforward. Though a vast majority of people who decide to baptize their babies will do so in a very specific way, there are some examples of …
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To deny the cultural and social impact of alcohol would be impossible. Drinking alcoholic beverages is a part of many social customs. From a champagne toast at wedding receptions to professional happy hours, enjoying a drink or two is often viewed as acceptabl…
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Religions are systems of beliefs, practices, and behaviors that represent mankind’s connection to ideas and things that are spiritual, transcendental, and even supernatural. It’s estimated that there are over 10,000 belief systems worldwide, with over 80% …
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When you know you’ve found the one you want to spend forever with, it’s an incredible feeling. It’s even better when the feeling is mutual and that person has pledged to take your hand in marriage. Now you can focus on all the details necessary to offici…
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If you’ve been around for the past few decades, you’ve likely heard of the term “new age.” You may understand it as an object of criticism from adherents of other established faiths. You may associate it with alternative approaches to medicine or pract…
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Of the major Abrahamic religions, Christianity and Judaism would appear to be the two most closely aligned. The Tanakh, or the Hebrew Bible, includes the Torah, which contains the first five books of the Old Testament (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and D…
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In some of the world’s most prominent religions, worshippers seek spiritual encounters with a deity, spiritual entities, or a certain level of knowledge and understanding. You’ll often hear adherents talk about their spiritual path as relationships or conn…
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