For many people, spiritual beliefs are best when shared with others. This is especially true when it comes to the family unit. You might feel like it is easier to bond with your partner and children when you are engaging in different spiritual practices. Howev…
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How old is planet Earth? Science places its birth at around 4.6 billion years ago. Creationists contend that Earth is less than 10,000 years old based on literal readings of Genesis. But comparing our planet’s natural history with Genesis’s first creation …
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As a parent, you do your best to raise your children to be healthy and happy adults. Providing food, safe shelter, love, and guidance are all part of your obligation to youngsters. Many parents either subscribe to a faith or not, leading their offspring down a…
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In media, literature, and pop culture, it’s not uncommon to see religion and science presented as mutually exclusive concepts. Christianity, in particular, has had a strong cultural impact as one of the world’s most practiced faiths. This religion, like ot…
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For years, the terms “religion” and “spirituality” have been synonymous and often their derivative forms were used interchangeably. Even an English thesaurus will list these words as having the same or similar meanings. Today, more people are self-iden…
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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…
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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…
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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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To deny the cultural and social impact of alcohol would be impossible. Drinking alcoholic beverages is a part of many social customs. From a champagne toast at wedding receptions to professional happy hours, enjoying a drink or two is often viewed as acceptabl…
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Religions are systems of beliefs, practices, and behaviors that represent mankind’s connection to ideas and things that are spiritual, transcendental, and even supernatural. It’s estimated that there are over 10,000 belief systems worldwide, with over 80% …
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