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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As a parent or legal guardian of one or more children, you’re responsible for making sure they’re protected and provided for. Presumably, you want your child to also be prepared to live their best life as a contributing member of society. This preparation …
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In 1998, Arun Gandhi, Mohandas Gandhi’s grandson, helped establish the Season for Nonviolence. It begins on January 30, the anniversary of the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, and ends on April 4, the anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination….
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It stands to reason that if two people of different religions can fall in love and marry, that couple may face the possibility of raising kids in an interfaith household. A married interfaith couple is made up of two adults who can draw their own conclusions a…
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Kwanzaa encourages black heritage and pride while honoring important values that uplift the community and promote positive growth and development.
From Yule commemorations of ancient Germanic cultures to Jewish Hanukkah festivities, midwinter is often a time when p…
Hare Krishna, originally a division of Hinduism dedicated to worshipping Krishna, was established in the United States during the 1960s.
You might be familiar with the stereotype of Hare Krishna followers selling books in airports, but the religion’s roots predat…
Smudging involves the burning of herbs or other kinds of plant matter.
Sage smudging is used for a wide variety of purposes by people following traditional Indigenous spiritual paths as well as New Age, Neopagan and various shamanic belief systems. To fully underst…
Diwali is the Hindu autumnal “Festival of Lights”.
Religion and culture are often closely tied together, so it’s no surprise that many seasonal holidays also hold spiritual significance for their celebrants. A bountiful harvest was regarded as a gener…
Cultures throughout history have had different unique ways of honoring the dead.
Loss is a natural part of life. Since the concept of death goes back as far as life itself, it makes sense that cultures throughout history have had different ways of honoring the dead…
The art of combining fragrant plant-based materials and burning them in the form of incense has ancient roots.
Since the dawn of time, humans have integrated aspects of the natural world into their spiritual beliefs and rituals. It’s unclear exactly who invented …