As the Ivory Coast gears up for the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2024, the excitement is palpable. The faith of the Ivorian people is deeply intertwined with their hopes for victory on the field. F ...

Category: Religion

Iran has a tough and mysterious reputation as an Islamic country with little tolerance for outsiders. However, watching the Zoroastrian population of Iran celebrate Sadeh this week tells a different story. With joyous ga ...

Category: Freedom of Religion

Fantasy stories are packed with all types of outlandish elements like dragons, magic, and ogres. To help ground these tales, authors often build their worlds utilizing elements that reflect real life. One perfect example ...

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The biopic Bob Marley: One Love has captured audiences worldwide with its portrayal of the legendary reggae icon's journey. While illuminating Bob Marley's sometimes chaotic and often powerfully moving career in music, t ...

Category: Spirituality

Even though it is the world’s second-largest religion, countless people around the planet know very little about Islam. In fact, what many people do believe they know about Muslim traditions and beliefs is often incorr ...

Category: Islam

You've likely heard that ship captains are legally able to perform weddings at sea. But is that old rumor true, and can you actually say 'I Do' while aboard a ship? Here's what to know about having a wedding at sea.

Category: Weddings Perform a Wedding

Can you perform your own wedding? That depends. Some couples want to do it themselves, but it there are a variety of reasons it may be a smart idea to instead consider a wedding officiant rather than going it alone.

Category: Weddings Perform a Wedding

What happens if a wedding is performed with no marriage license? Is it still legal? From forgetting to neglecting, sometimes things happen, and here's what you can do if you forgot your marriage license.

Category: Weddings

 Cultures throughout history have utilized funeral pyres to say goodbye to the dead, and you've probably seen them depicted in movies, books, and TV shows. But are they actually legal in the United States?

Category: Funerals

In a world full of technology, some couples are hoping to get back to basics and are asking their wedding guests to refrain from using their cell phones during the ceremony. Here's how to have your own unplugged wedding.

Category: Weddings