Whether you move in religious circles or not, you’ve likely heard of churches, denominations, and sects. To some people, these terms are distinct and disparate, while others use two or more of these terms interchangeably. From a sociological standpoint, thes…
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Obeah describes a set of spiritual healing and justice administration beliefs and practices created and developed by enslaved Africans primarily in the West Indies. Obeah traditions and rituals do vary among adherents, especially between the various nations of…
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As the spring clears away all the cold and inaction of the winter, the world begins to show signs of life once more. Usually, the easiest way to tell the seasons are transitioning is by looking for the return of the buds and blossoms of local flora. In fact, m…
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The Baháʼí Faith is a relatively young religion that has been around since the nineteenth century. Established by the Persian religious leader Baháʼu’lláh, this belief system is built upon the essential value of world peace and unity among various …
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Although many Rastas reject the idea of a single doctrine, instead emphasizing individuality and personal experiences, Rastafari is strongly influenced by Judaism and Christianity:
Rastafari is a religion that is commonly misunderstood by outsiders around the w…
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After those failed, he convinced the rest of the sleazeball gods to send a huge flood to shut humans up for good.
“Life isn’t fair, but God is good.” If you grew up in a Christian home, you’ve likely heard this phrase at least once. But if you used that…
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Increasingly, members of the African diaspora in the Americas have been drawn to the concepts and ideas presented in the Yoruba religion.
The Yoruba religion includes the various faith traditions and spiritual beliefs of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Many of th…
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Unlike instances where gods and goddesses have taken the form of an animal for one reason or another, zoolatry is typically about showing reverence and honor to specific beasts.
Throughout human history, religions have included a variety of deities of all shape…
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Haitian Vodou is one of several religions of the African diaspora that was founded and spread by Afro-Haitians among the Atlantic Slave Trade between the 1500s and 1800s.
Haitian Vodou is one of several religions of the African diaspora that was founded and spr…
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Figuring out how to interpret your dreams is like reading a book. Your own interpretation matters most, because it will stick with you.
Dreams can be powerful. Though almost every human who has ever lived has experienced them, there is still a ton of mystery su…
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