A mantra can be a powerful force for a person. Whether you are well-versed in Eastern teachings or not, you most likely have heard of mantras before. Etymologically, the word is a combination of the Sanskrit words meaning “to think” and “tool.” Literally sp…
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When the world is in bloom, you might want to pause and feel spring’s rebirth.
All religions have rituals associated with the arrival of a new season. For Christians, Easter marks the resurrection of Jesus and the rejuvenation this event brought to the world. Pas…
A spring cleaning to start off the season might be exactly what you need.
Spring is a season associated with renewal. After the harsh winds of the winter have held control of the land for months, people are ready to get back outdoors and enjoy some warmer weather. …
Who is Satan?
Whether you were brought up in one of the three Abrahamic religions or you heard about Satan from other sources, you might be familiar with the popular image of a villainous figure, horned and carrying a pitchfork, who tempts people or makes them suff…
Fasting is a practice that can be found in religious systems all across the world.
Religion is not always an easy concept to nail down. In fact, academics and scholars have argued for untold years about how, exactly, to define the word “religion.” In some cases…
Life can often seem like a complicated mystery. To make sense of it all, humankind has spent a great deal of time and energy crafting thousands upon thousands of religions. In many of these religions, the concept of rebirth is important. Though some spiritual group…
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Scholars and pagan revivalists alike are interested in bringing details and secrets of Mithraism to light.
In January 2018, the public was treated to a rare historical find below the streets of London. CNN reporter Katy Scott revealed that an ancient Roman temple c…
Saint Brigid, once a Celtic goddess could have transformed into an Catholic saint.
If you were raised in the Catholic faith, you might remember tales about Saint Brigid of Kildare. Stories say that as a medieval abbess and one of the patron saints of Ireland, she f…
Mark you calendar to celebrate Imbolc traditions on February 1st.
For many, February 1st marks yet another day in the endless stretch of winter. Still, there are many out there who credit the date with special significance in welcoming warmer days. According to Gae…
The Santería Church of the Orishas describes its faith as a “beautiful religion that is vibrant, empowering and sings to your soul”.
Human cultures have devised religious worldviews to justify their societies’ hierarchies, structures and traditions. Yet …