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Wicca is a modern pagan religion that has captivated the interest of many. As this religion becomes more visible in mainstream culture, questions arise about what exactly Wicca entails and what its followers believe. Her ...

Category: Religion

Jewish families across the globe will settle into their Passover seders at the end of April. The festival is a poignant commemoration of liberation and deliverance from slavery going back to the time when Jews resided in ...

Category: Judaism

Across cultures and religions, there are a number of traditions that seem to have similar origins. One example of this is the “evil eye.” According to historians, the belief that someone can cause misfortune or bad l ...

Category: Superstitions

Though it is considered one of the biggest and most widespread religions across the world, there are plenty of people who do not know much about Christianity. Considered one of the Abrahamic religions, Christianity is ce ...

Category: Christianity

In a momentous event that bridges centuries and cultures, the historic Yen Cami Mosque in Thessaloniki, Greece, reopened its doors for Eid al-Fitr prayers for the first time in a century. This significant occasion marks ...

Category: Islam

Religion serves a very important purpose for humanity. By connecting with a higher power, people can feel a sense of comfort when faced with the many unknown variables of life. While there are hundreds of active religion ...

Category: Freedom of Religion

In Cuba, a country known for its vibrant culture and tumultuous history, a quiet revolution is underway. The Rev. Elaine Saralegui stands as a beacon of hope in the bustling port city of Matanzas as she leads a service i ...

Category: Equal Rights

In the heart of California, nestled deep within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, lies the city of Antioch—a place with a rich and complex history. Beneath its modern façade and the busy lives of its 111,000 residents ...

Category: Equal Rights

The United States has an interesting relationship with religion. While it is a nation that touts “freedom to follow whatever religion one chooses” on the one hand, it also has a history steeped in many Protestant rul ...

Category: Religion

The concept of “faith” can be one that is difficult to understand at times. Basically, faith is having a strong belief in something even though you don’t have concrete evidence of its existence. While faith is used ...

Category: Religion