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 ...

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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 ...

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More than 95% of Cambodians are Buddhist, and this large majority is in mourning this month over the loss of the Great Supreme Patriarch Tep Vong. A highly respected religious leader who played a crucial role in reviving ...

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When anthropologists study the remnants of long-gone civilizations, they utilize specific “markers” to denote the advancement of the society being studied. One of the biggest signs that ancient people had started to ...

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On February 15, 2024, a wave of change swept Greece as the nation became the first majority Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex marriage. This landmark decision passed in Greece's parliament with a 176-76 vot ...

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Religion serves a very specific purpose in the hearts, minds, and souls of the human race. While many people cling to spiritual beliefs in order to receive comfort or wisdom about the bigger mysteries of life, there are ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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