Jediism largely evolved from the popular Star Wars movies. The observance of the “Force,” as well as the principles and philosophies of the Jedi knights, are the foundation of the religion. The followers acknowledge the importance of the movies on their religio…
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Beads in traditional Mardi Gras Colors
After New Year’s Eve, the next big party of the year is Mardi Gras. Also known as Fat Tuesday and Carnivale, the holiday takes place on February 17 this year. The celebratory aspect of this annual event is now the main focus…
Hate Crimes
According to the FBI website, hate is not crime. However, when someone commits a criminal offense that is motivated by bias against religion, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, it becomes a hate crime. The FBI recently released its annual report …
Recent reports on NPR and other media outlets have suggested that Buddhism is on the wane in Japan. It’s estimated that about 40 percent of the 77,000 temples in Japan will close their doors and cease to function over the next 25 years. For the record, that’s o…
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Religious Beliefs
The face of religion is changing. The Pew Research Center, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank based in Washington D.C., recently offered formal projections based on six years of research and data from censuses and population registers from around…
Pagan Christmas Traditions
Not celebrating the birth of Christ can make you feel like an outcast at Christmas. The original celebrations during this time were actually feasts to bring people together and make them feel good during the long winter months whe…
There are many excellent reasons to get ordained online to perform weddings. Marriage ceremonies may run the gamut from ultra-traditional to non-conformist, but to be valid all must have someone to officiate the event. Perhaps a couple close to you has asked if you…
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How Prison Ministry Can Help Inmates
Prison ministry is an effective and important way for one to use an online ordination. Courtesy of Michael Coghlan.
Prison can be very lonely and isolating, however it also provides a time to start anew. Getting married while in…
Religion Statistics: Over Half of Americans Believe Religion Can Solve Most Current Problems
Religion in America, courtesy of CGP Grey.
Compelling religion statistics suggest 57 percent of Americans believe that religion is the answer to all or almost all of today…
Members of Jainism emphasize the importance of all life, including plants and micro-organisms. This informs their beliefs of non-violence and self-control. While older members embrace the importance of spiritual traditions such as prayer to idols and honoring of mo…
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