For many people, spiritual beliefs are best when shared with others. This is especially true when it comes to the family unit. You might feel like it is easier to bond with your partner and children when you are engaging in different spiritual practices. Howev…
Read MoreZoroastrianism: The Faith That Molded Christianity
People generally associate monotheism with the three Abrahamic religions. The belief in one omnipotent deity is the focal point of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. While such faiths hold disproportionate influence in the modern world, monotheistic faiths are …
Read MoreTopics To Discuss Before Getting Engaged
Creating a lasting relationship is not a task that can be completed overnight. When you find a person you want to walk life’s journey alongside, it can make you feel overcome with positive emotions. In fact, plenty of people capitalize upon this rush and mak…
Read MoreSpiritual Teachings To Remember
Life sometimes has a way of throwing a curveball at you when you least expect it. While some issues are more manageable than others, any surprise can be enough to make you feel overwhelmed depending on your current circumstances. No matter the obstacle at hand…
Read MoreA Season for Nonviolence
From January 30 through April 4, many people around the world remember the work of Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr. and Cesar Chavez during the Season for Nonviolence. January 30 is the anniversary of the death of Gandhi. April 4 is the anniversary of Ki…
Read MoreExploring the Islamic Calendar
In nearly all societies, the calendar is usually subdivided into months, weeks, and days, with specific days or dates noting certain cultural and religious holidays, as well as celestial events. In Western societies, our year is based on the Gregorian calendar…
Read MoreFuneral Customs From Around the World
For as long as human beings have existed, traditions and rituals surrounding death have been commonplace. Throughout history, funeral customs from around the world have existed in order to show proper respect to the dead and allow those left behind to grieve i…
Read MoreInsects and Genesis
Science and religious belief often can and do connect. Astronomy developed in ancient times because our ancestors saw their gods’ actions and intent in the skies. The Book of Genesis contains a familiar creation narrative. You may be surprised to learn that …
Read MoreDance in World Religions
Throughout the history of humankind, dance in world religions has always served as a form of expression. Whether as part of a performance enjoyed by an audience or part of a participatory event such as a party, humans have used body movement to communicate and…
Read MoreRaising Kids in an Interfaith Household
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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