When you think of fasting, certain memories likely come to mind. You recall your friends who couldn't have chocolate for a while until they got treats in their Easter baskets. A Muslim friend declines a lunch invitation ...

Category: Religion

According to the Pew Research Center, the majority of people surveyed believe that it's possible to be moral without believing in God. Two-thirds of respondents agree with this sentiment overall, and the percentage is ev ...

Category: Freedom of Religion

Many holy scriptures include instructions on how to circumvent the worries of the world. Buddhism teaches practitioners to live in the present rather than dwelling on the past or fretting about the future. The Bhagavadgi ...

Category: Faith Healing

June is Pride Month, a time for LGBTQIA+ people to celebrate their identities and their rights as citizens. It commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Riots when patrons of the Stonewall Inn fought back against police brutality. ...

Category: Equal Rights

Many people are drawn to faith communities by the promise of the grace of God. A relationship with a loving being who accepts them with abundant care and regard for their well-being. Even when religions such as Islam, Bu ...

Category: Spirituality

What is the meaning of life? Religious leaders, philosophers, teachers, and other soul searchers have tried to answer this question throughout history. Some find meaning in service to God or humanity while others focus o ...

Category: Religion

It is a great honor to be asked to officiate a couple's wedding. They are entrusting you with one of the most special days of their relationship. Whether they are close friends or hired you based on a referral, you shoul ...

Category: Weddings

Many issues divide people of faith, and few inspire as much fervor as abortion. The debate on this topic sparks heated pleas on all sides. How do religious leaders and the people in their faith communities respond? The a ...

Category: Human Rights

A lot goes into making sure your wedding day goes off without a hitch. Most professional planners advise that you give yourself at least six months to plan your special day. However, even if spring blooms are starting to ...

Category: Weddings

Anointing is the act of pouring or sprinkling a substance on a person's head or body for a particular purpose. The rite can be as simple as a small smear on the forehead or as robust as a thorough dousing of the entire b ...

Category: Religion