A family that practices ninth largest religion in the world, Sikhism.
For a growing religion that’s the ninth largest in the world and counts over 27 million followers, Sikhism is still little understood by most in the West. First arriving with Indian immigrants …
Table with items commonly used in for rituals of paganism.
The term “paganism” elicits many different connotations, depending on who you ask. Images based on stereotypes, such as people practicing “strange rituals” and “taboo” customs, are sadly conjure…
Honor these important women in jazz.
Jazz is a style of music that doesn’t have a huge following, but it was huge in its heyday in the 1920s. What a lot of people don’t know is that jazz opened doors for women. The music was a force in women’s liberation of t…
Modern Zombies have roots in Haitian religion.
Zombies are a large part of popular culture in the United States. They’re everywhere in television, film, literature and video games, and have served as inspiration for zombie walks. These beings remain an ever-prese…
Center your mind and relax your body with tips for becoming a more spiritual person.
It is not always easy to find your own path in life. The world can be a chaotic place, and there are many different messages being sent your way at once. Being able to find peace a…
Hinduism has a rich ancient tradition and draws from many cultural traditions.
The world has no shortage of religions. Recent reports state that there are currently more than 4,200 different religions being practiced around the planet. This number is only a rough e…
Unique Religious Practices: Catholic Priest Performing an Exorcism
Religion has been around for the duration of recorded history. Though the religions of the world have shifted and changed dramatically over the course of thousands of years, many remain some of the …
Learn to discern the truth from the following myths about Buddhism.
Buddhism is thought to be the world’s second-oldest belief system, but there’s a lot of misinformation in modern culture. Maybe this is because so many people get information from movies and te…
Celebrating Arab American Women this Arab history month.
As March ends, it’s time to wrap up Women’s History Month. April begins Arab American Heritage Month, so let’s talk about some women who have their roots in Middle Eastern countries.
Donna Shalala
Ms. S…
The Maypole was a common sight at a Beltane celebration.
Ah! my heart is weary waiting,
Waiting for the May: Waiting for the pleasant rambles
Where the fragrant hawthorn brambles,
Where the woodbine alternating,
Scent the dewy way;
Ah! my heart is weary, waiting, W…