Misconceptions About Judaism
With the FBI’s Hate Crime report from 2014 identifying the Jewish community as the biggest target of hate crimes, it’s time to consider why people target Jews. Jews are often stereotyped because of generalizations of their religion….
Isis
In November, after the Paris bombing, a bookstore in Colorado was vandalized. Sadly, it wasn’t the first time this year that the store, Isis Books & Gifts was damaged by the uniformed. Unfortunately, it’s not the only casualty of current events. One wo…
Sikh
Some estimates suggest that about 20 percent of students are bullied during the school year. For some ethnicities and religions, the number is even higher, from 50 to 67 percent, depending on the location. A White House task force suggests that the number may …
Day of the Dead
Halloween may be the biggest holiday in the fall, but Day of the Dead is important to Hispanics, which account for 17 percent of the population in the United States. In Mexico, it is a public holiday, but here in the United States, it’s taken a ba…
Oprah Winfrey has been one of the most prominent figures in television for over 25 years. Her TV shows have educated, motivated and inspired millions of viewers. Anything she endorses or disavows, from books to food to politicians (i.e. Barack Obama) typically dram…
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Interfaith couples must choose their path carefully
The number of people who choose to marry someone with a different religious background has steadily increased over the years. Only 20 percent of weddings in the United States were between interfaith couples prior …
There is an app for just about everything these days and that includes ones for people who want some religion on their phones or tablets. Whether you are Christian, Jewish, Mormon or Buddhist there is an app for you.
The Bible
The Bible, created by YouVersi…
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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With the coming of spring to the northern hemisphere, many people in the western Judeo-Christian culture look forward to the celebration of Easter. However, many cultures have time-honored celebrations and traditions that welcome the lengthening days and the hope o…
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In a month surrounded by families and traditional churches celebrating the light of their many faiths, it is easy to get lost among the many messages. This is why the Universal Life Church is spreading the message of our late December celebration of Humanity. We ac…
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