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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If you’re someone who often feels anxious, it can be somewhat comforting to know you are not alone. In fact, recent reports from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America have stated that more than 40 million people in the United States over the age …
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There’s an old song with a lyric that says, “I can’t help falling in love with you.” That statement on its own is one of the most wonderful and fascinating things about relationships. Whether you believe opposites attract or not, there’s the possibil…
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Science and religion are at odds with each other—or at least that’s how it sometimes looks. While most religions are not actually hostile toward scientific disciplines, many evangelical Christians contend that the Big Bang theory is incompatible with a lit…
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How many species live on Earth? We don’t know, but estimates currently range between 5.3 million and 1 trillion. Many creation narratives, including the first chapter of Genesis, acknowledge the stunning multiformity of life on our blue and green planet….
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When the temperature starts to drop and the days become shorter, many people experience a shift in their moods. According to scientific research, people are exposed to less sunlight during the autumn and winter. This in turn reduces overall serotonin levels an…
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Millions of people across the United States practice yoga on any given day. For many of these yoga enthusiasts, one basic chant is instantly recognizable–om. To casual outsiders, this mantra seems simple yet mysterious. But what does it mean, and why is it s…
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To the average observer, feng shui may seem like a strange and complex system for arranging home interiors. Most beginning enthusiasts try to grasp the basics, learning how unseen living energy moves within a space. But there are many deeper concepts behind th…
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