Trauma can take many forms. From the death of a loved one to the end of a long-term relationship, experiencing a sudden change in your life can lead to an array of physical, mental, and spiritual issues. Though it can seem like the pain will never go away, the…
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Subscribing to a religion or faith is a personal choice that every adult is entitled to. Belief systems often help people feel a sense of purpose or answer questions about existence. Everyone has a life to live, and many people follow certain religions or spir…
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When it comes to religious belief, things tend to be very personal. Although many of the world’s most established faiths include tenets and a doctrine, it’s up to each person to decide the spiritual path they’ll take. Freedom of religion is one of the mo…
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Casual observation of humankind and its history shows that religion and spirituality are a part of the human condition. Questioning one’s existence, purpose or place in the world is often tied to our perception of a higher power, rules to live by, having an …
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From tossing the bouquet to couples avoiding each other before walking down the aisle, there are a number of traditions and superstitions connected to Western weddings. While there are plenty of strange customs involved in American weddings, every culture has …
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Many of the spring flowers that announce the season have religious symbolism. Easter lilies represent Christ’s purity, red roses symbolize the blood He shed, and daffodils are thought to have bloomed after Christ rose from the tomb. As perennial flowers …
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When it comes to spoofing and mockery, there will be many different opinions about what is fair game. From people to places to ideas, many things are subject to parody, often as criticism or litigation of society’s understanding or execution of certain c…
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As a parent or legal guardian of one or more children, you’re responsible for making sure they’re protected and provided for. Presumably, you want your child to also be prepared to live their best life as a contributing member of society. This preparation …
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If you’re familiar with Greek mythology, you probably know about most of the major deities in the religion: Hera, Athena, Demeter, Zeus, Poseidon, and so forth. You probably also know that many of these have Roman equivalents such as Juno, Minerva, Ceres, Jupiter…
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Syncretism refers to the combining of two or more religions into a new belief system. This blending of faiths typically happens either when a culture with religious traditions is conquered by or assimilated into another with different faiths. Religious syncr…
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