With over 2.5 billion adherents, Christianity is the world’s most popular religion. This monotheistic Abrahamic religion is followed by the majority of people in over 150 countries or territories. Although Christianity can generally be divided into three mai…
Read MoreThe Enneagram Type One
How does the world look to you? Maybe you see things and quickly think of how they can improve. You live by a strong inner ethic and a high set of standards that govern your words and actions. You’re infuriated by lack of order, unreliability, or laziness in…
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What Is Modern Paganism?
Modern paganism, or neopaganism, has its roots in the pagan rituals of times gone by in the UK, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, and elsewhere. If you ask someone who practices paganism to describe it to you, you’ll only get one pe…
Read MoreComing of Age in Other World Religions
The transition from childhood to adulthood is what’s known as the coming of age. It is acknowledged in various cultures around the world, although the specific age varies. This transition may be a simple legal matter, or it can be part of a ritual, often ass…
Read MoreSikhism: A Summary
Sikhism is a philosophy and religion founded in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent in the fifteenth century by Guru Nanak. Sikhs call their religion Gurmat, which means “way of the Guru” in Punjabi. Sikhism is practiced by more than 26 million pe…
Read MoreNeptune and Pluto Retrogrades
If you’re an astrology enthusiast, you’ve undoubtedly encountered the term “retrograde.” It’s mostly used to refer to Mercury, the swift-moving planet of technology, contracts, and communication. Mercury retrogrades have been blamed for everything fr…
Read MoreAtheism and Humanism
Religions and faiths have been inextricably tied to what it means to be human. An estimated 84% of the world’s population identifies with a particular religion, which is a social-cultural system that defines beliefs, morals, ethics, behaviors, and world view…
Read MoreHow Couples Can Handle Difficult Conversations
Life can be more complicated than most would like to admit. This is especially true when you’re in a relationship. If you’re used to living as an individual, learning how to exist as a duo can be a truly trying experience. Unfortunately, this can also lead…
Read MoreA Brief History of Jediism
In the fictional universe of “Star Wars,” Jedi Knights belong to an ancient order of individuals who can manipulate an energy field called the “Force.” While an elaborate and intricate sci-fi concept, the Jedi movement has moved far beyond the world of…
Read MoreUnusual Baptism Ceremonies
While weddings and funerals tend to have many bizarre customs attached to them, other ceremonies tend to be more straightforward. Though a vast majority of people who decide to baptize their babies will do so in a very specific way, there are some examples of …
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