Understanding how Judaism and astrology connect takes a little examination, but it can shed some light on how religion looks at the stars.
Modern religious views about astrology are mixed. Many conservative Christian sects view astrology as incompatible with th…
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While studies show that a vast majority of people across America and Canada identify as “religious” in some capacity, research also shows that many parents don’t know how to openly discuss the various religious perspectives with their children.
Talking ab…
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A sizable body of literature on the subject of non-dual thinking has found a place in the West as spiritual seekers increasingly explore its roots through traditions such as Zen Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christian mysticism.
“I’m spiritual but not religious.…
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Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest and most practiced religions.
Hinduism is the third largest religion in the
world, following behind Christianity and Islam. Still, a vast majority of
followers of Hinduism live in India. Though there are followers all ov…
Fasting is a practice that can be found in religious systems all across the world.
Religion is not always an easy concept to nail down. In fact, academics and scholars have argued for untold years about how, exactly, to define the word “religion.” In some cases…
Afterlife and death have always been a point of fear for the human race.
Life after death can be a difficult concept for many people to understand. Death is a part of life. It might be the last part, but it plays a very big role in the way human beings live. With t…
According to the World Christian Encyclopedia, there are 19 significant world religions which can be broken into 270 large religious groups and numerous smaller ones. Christianity, including Catholicism and Protestantism, is the most popular one; approximately 33 p…
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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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More and more Americans claim no religious affiliation, which is a substantial shift from generations past. In the 1950s, only 4 percent of the adult population identified as nonreligious, while today the number is 23 percent. Does the absence of religion in their …
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Religion and Marijuana. On Nov. 5, 2014, Alaska became the fourth state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, also known as cannabis. Some religious leaders and theologians are struggling with their stance on this issue. They are in the middle of a debate …
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