Brazilian Carnival may have pagan roots.
When Americans hear the words “Mardi Gras,” and “Carnival” they usually think about the libation-soaked, bead-festooned raucous celebrations along New Orleans’ famed Bourbon Street. While these modern revel…
Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
If you were raised in a Christian family, you probably heard about the Adam and Eve story in Sunday school or during church sermons. Perhaps these lessons warned about the perils of disobedience, explained original sin or unfortu…
Samhain was a time when shepherds would all return to their homes and families for the winter and meet with other tribe leaders.
The start of winter is an important event for many pagan groups. The ancient Celts of Ireland, for example, were known to take part in a…
Some modern witches embrace the stereotypical imagery and repurpose it to their benefit.
While there are no hard facts about the exact number of Wiccans in the United States, Religious Tolerance estimates that there could be up to three million. Some consider thems…
Reincarnation as an idea has been around for thousands upon thousands of years across many belief systems.
Reincarnation is a concept that most people have a vague understanding of. In essence, this is an idea that suggests that all living creatures die and are reb…
Afterlife and death have always been a point of fear for the human race.
Life after death can be a difficult concept for many people to understand. Death is a part of life. It might be the last part, but it plays a very big role in the way human beings live. With t…
Karma is the force tied to people that guides them through each rebirth until they eventually reach a place of peace.
Karma is a concept most people are aware of in one way or another. It makes sense, as the idea has been around for thousands upon thousands of year…
Ideas from ancient civilizations in the region impacted the chapters and verses we read in modern translations of the Bible.
If you’ve read any portion of the Old Testament, you might quickly get the impression that ancient Israelite beliefs were endemic to their…
Sikhism is a religion that has been around since the 15th century BCE,
Sikhism is a religion that has been around for several thousands of years. Since the 15th century BCE, it has been a predominant religious force in India. While there are not as many followers a…
Learning about the misconceptions surrounding popular religions can provide you with the insight to reshape your opinion.
There are thousands of religions currently being practiced across the world. Still, there are a few religions that tend to get a bit more publi…