Perhaps the most important piece of advice to remember when creating the perfect environment for meditation is that it needs to feel right.
Meditation
has long been a standard practice amongst Eastern philosophies and religions.
While the Western world has fina…
Though the histories of the various cultures of the world are varied in a multitude of ways, there are some surprising similarities to be found. For one, a majority of ancient religions held a deep respect for the natural world. All across the planet, people w…
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The followers of this outlandish religion base moral decisions around the teachings of the Jedi but do not particularly adhere to the fictional history or characters depicted in the various films, books, and television shows.
Religion is a concept that dates ba…
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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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There’s no doubt that solar eclipses scared our ancestors. Were the gods angry? Did pestilence and destruction await? Astronomers throughout history helped us better understand these events. But what if a celestial body disappeared for real – like our M…
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The image of Santa Muerte is frequently misunderstood and sensationalized in the United States. Due to her association with drug traffickers in popular media, her image is unfairly deemed as sinister. Additionally, the Catholic Church and other Christian movem…
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In fact, Shintoism only received its name in the sixth century due to people needing to separate the religion from Buddhism and Confucianism.
There
are some religions around the world that tend to “hog the spotlight” when it
comes to general awareness. Chri…
Though stories of the Mokele-mbembe and the Biloko might not be as widespread as those of the hydra or Pegasus, there are countless tales of mythological beasts of Africa.
As far as continents go, Africa is quite large. Though there are dozens of nations locate…
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From teas to tinctures, the herbs of summertime can be used in a variety of ways to treat all sorts of common ailments.
Alternative religions and homeopathic health treatments are often connected. Whether you’re a practicing pagan or simply someone who apprec…
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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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