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% …
Read MoreTips For an Interfaith Wedding
When you know you’ve found the one you want to spend forever with, it’s an incredible feeling. It’s even better when the feeling is mutual and that person has pledged to take your hand in marriage. Now you can focus on all the details necessary to offici…
Read MoreDeities of Fortune
The average person encounters countless misfortunes in his or her lifetime. When it comes to matters of career, love, money, family, or achievement, people usually like to hope for the best. In fact, “hope” is putting it mildly. For as far back as recorded…
Read MoreIs “New Age” a Religion?
If you’ve been around for the past few decades, you’ve likely heard of the term “new age.” You may understand it as an object of criticism from adherents of other established faiths. You may associate it with alternative approaches to medicine or pract…
Read MoreExploring Messianic Judaism
Of the major Abrahamic religions, Christianity and Judaism would appear to be the two most closely aligned. The Tanakh, or the Hebrew Bible, includes the Torah, which contains the first five books of the Old Testament (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and D…
Read MoreWinter Plants and Their Purposes
Winter is not typically the season associated with greenery. For many plants, this time of year usually means barren branches and the state of “dying” that typically precedes the spring’s rebirth. Still, this doesn’t mean all flora suffers the same ann…
Read MoreGods of Chaos in World Mythologies
Throughout history, civilizations have worshipped deities that have embodied a plethora of concepts. From natural phenomena like lightning to man-made ideas like war, gods often represent important aspects of existence. For the most part, these mythological fi…
Read MoreHow To Get Out of a Funk
Everyone gets into a low place now and again. Whether you’re dealing with significant problems in your life or you simply have a case of the passing blues, it can be useful to think about how to get out of a funk. While certain mental health issues might req…
Read MoreThe Basics of Crystal Healing
Crystal healing is experiencing a moment in popular culture. Interest in the basics of crystal healing has exploded in recent years despite its dubious origins and its association with the New Age movement. While the scientific community remains skeptical, cry…
Read MoreExploring UFO Religions
In some of the world’s most prominent religions, worshippers seek spiritual encounters with a deity, spiritual entities, or a certain level of knowledge and understanding. You’ll often hear adherents talk about their spiritual path as relationships or conn…
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