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24Oct, 2024

How To Keep Your Spirits High Throughout the Cold Winter Months

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The winter can often prove to be one of the most challenging times of the year for people across the world. When the temperature drops, people are more likely to experience feelings of sadness and isolation. In fact, studies from recent years suggest that abou…

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11Oct, 2024

Putting a Spotlight on Parody Religions

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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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26Sep, 2024

Atlantis: Plato’s Mythical Kingdom and the DC Universe

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The first DC Comics Aquaman film, scheduled for a December 21 release, focuses on its titular hero and his role in the battle for the Atlantean throne. Many people are familiar with legends about the mythical kingdom of Atlantis. It’s natural to assume that the D…

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29Aug, 2024

Athena or Minerva? How Greek Deities Became Part of Roman Religion

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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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11Jul, 2024

Summer Solstice Celebration are Beginning

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Summer Solstice Celebration

Call it midsummer, the first day of summer or summer solstice; it all means essentially the same thing. It’s the day with the longest amount of daylight and the shortest night of the year. In 2023, the summer solstice will occur on Wednesday, June 21. In som…

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21Nov, 2023

The God of the Bible: Exploring His Pre-Judaism Origins

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The curation, editing, translation and collection of a vast range of religious texts have produced scriptural collections such as the Hebrew Tanakh and the King James Version of the Bible. Attempts to produce a cohesive chronicling from these writings have resulted…

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17Aug, 2023

6 Spiritual Lessons We Can Learn From Our Pets

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Our pets do more than offer companionship. Whether you have a cat, dog or fish, your pet can help you live better. Taking care of a pet keeps you active and motivated. Petting an animal can reduce blood pressure and stress. Your pet can help you be more social…

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11Aug, 2023

A Variety of Monsters Found in Modern Religions 

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When people think of religion, they typically think about deities or guidelines on how to pursue a life that aligns with the divine. However, plenty of modern religions also feature an array of creatures, spirits, and monsters that serve an array of purposes. …

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09Aug, 2023

Use a Vacation Day or Two To Take a Spiritual Retreat

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August is American Adventures Month, which celebrates vacationing. When most people think about vacations, images of theme parks or camping probably come to mind.  Although that type of thrilling adventure is important to your well-being, it may not truly…

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