In nearly all societies, the calendar is usually subdivided into months, weeks, and days, with specific days or dates noting certain cultural and religious holidays, as well as celestial events. In Western societies, our year is based on the Gregorian calendar…
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For as long as human beings have existed, traditions and rituals surrounding death have been commonplace. Throughout history, funeral customs from around the world have existed in order to show proper respect to the dead and allow those left behind to grieve i…
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Science and religious belief often can and do connect. Astronomy developed in ancient times because our ancestors saw their gods’ actions and intent in the skies. The Book of Genesis contains a familiar creation narrative. You may be surprised to learn that …
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Throughout the history of humankind, dance in world religions has always served as a form of expression. Whether as part of a performance enjoyed by an audience or part of a participatory event such as a party, humans have used body movement to communicate and…
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It stands to reason that if two people of different religions can fall in love and marry, that couple may face the possibility of raising kids in an interfaith household. A married interfaith couple is made up of two adults who can draw their own conclusions a…
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We often think of frogs as cute animals that make strange noises. But they’re more complex than meets the eye. These amphibians, along with their ancestors, hold an important key to how life on Earth developed. We’re constantly writing this elaborate histo…
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February was chosen as Black History Month because both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas celebrate their birthdays in February. In recognition of Black History Month, we’d like to make some reading suggestions. Here are six books for Black History M…
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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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In societies heavily influenced by Judaism or Christianity, the concept of a day of rest isn’t strange. Known as the Sabbath or Shabbat, this day or time period is intended for adherents to take a break from work and reserve time for worship and other religi…
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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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