Mythological monsters are present in the ancient stories of every culture found across the world. While plenty of people are familiar with European beasts like dragons and unicorns, few people in the United States know much about the legendary creatures of Sou…
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When the summer arrives, plenty of people cannot wait to get outside and take advantage of all the gorgeous weather has to offer. While it can seem like the modern obsession with this season stems from the fact that many children are off from school during the…
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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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Humans have used wood as a natural resource for millennia. While deforestation threatens this resource, we still rely on it for fuel, furniture, paper, building construction, and more. When Taoist philosophy began developing in China over 2,500 years ago, fore…
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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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Enjoying the summer is a bit different than in years gone by. While the coronavirus is largely behind us, there is still a need to social distance and change the way people go about daily rituals. While you might not be able to gather with friends or go to lar…
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Christianity is one of the world’s most popular and influential faiths. It’s one of the three major Abrahamic religions, and despite its various denominations and sects, it’s usually centered around the existence and divinity of God and Jesus Christ as d…
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Gods and goddesses are typically depicted as being a mix of benevolent and destructive. Though myths and names vary from culture to culture, the power harnessed by deities is usually used in grand and awesome ways. However, this is not always the case. For as …
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