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Joseph Smith, Jr. worked his way through the tumultuous religious frenzy of his times and gave the world a frontier American religion, Mormonism.

A short summary of the religious currents in Japan from the beginning of the Meiji Restoration in 1868 to the end of World War II.

An overview of the religious trends that developed during the Tokugawa and Meiji periods of Japan.

A modern religious movement is reigniting interest in often ignored spiritual gifts with mystical and supernatural powers. Despite criticism, the movement grows.

Knights & Castles is a fascinating book that teaches children about what life was like in the Middle Ages.

Though the Vestal Virgins had precious luxuries not afforded other Roman women, there were certain sacrifices made for them.

The major branches of Wicca are Gardnerian, Alexandrian, Dianic, Celtic (Church of Wicca), Georgian, Discordianism or Erisian and Wiccan Shamanism.

The first man to worship a single god, Akhenaten radically changed life in Egypt during his life, only to have it undone after his death and his name erased from history.

Long before the inquisition in Spain and the trials in Salem, the Romans were burning their own witches in a desperate attempt to control religion, women and the state.

Much is known about Sitting Bull, but little is known about the white woman, Catherine Weldon, who wanted to help him and the Lakotas keep their land from the U.S.

Founded in 1957 by Jorge Angel Livraga, New Acropolis is sometimes considered a Philosophy school, other times, a cultural association and others, even a dangerous cult.

Crypto-Christianity in the Balkans was a "dual faith" that Christians practiced under Ottoman rule.

Gospel Days in the Cook Islands are a chance for visitors to experience both the traditional culture and the Christian heritage of the islands.

These natural rock outcrops are a remarkable sight. in Northwestern Germany near Detmold. The sandstone pillars rise from an otherwise unrocky landscape.

From Beijing to bordellos, from Henry VIII to Robert E. Lee, we gave our readers a choice of historical locations to visit. Take a look at the choices.

Margaret Clitheroe converted to Catholicism at a time when being a Catholic could mean death.

An outlaw mercenary in the near future is challenged to alter his survival code in order to help a woman who may be mankind's last hope in a world ravaged by war.

Building trust begins with building self-esteem - the valuing of the self through compassion and love.

Methodists financed their many social welfare programs by following John Wesley's three rules regarding money: gain all you can, save all you can, give all you can.

The article describes the links between reggae, the Rasta faith and social activism since reggae was introduced to New Zealand and asks whether today's mix is different.

America's birthday celebration can be a weekend for personal reflection as well as a national observance. Here are some thoughts to consider.

Muhammad gave the Arabs a religion that was more suitable to the needs of the Semitic people. This achievement was done despite the hardship of his task and self-doubt.

Druids are Pagans. Originally, the term meant country dweller. It evolved to mean those who did not practice the JudeoChristian Tradition.

NeoPaganism is a catch-all term used to define relatively modern religions which have embraced the Old Religions of Shamanic people or Pagans.

Here is easy access to information pertaining to Islamic practices, movements and salient issues affecting Muslims around the world.

Quedlinburg which was founded in the 9th century and is famous for its timber-framed townscape, was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994.

Beowulf portrays a stark contrast between Paganism and Christianity and was written in the eighth century A.D. It includes passages on fate and human will.

Religion in the 21st Century is complex and varied. In addition to Abrahamic religions there appears to be a growth in tailor-made beliefs.

Smith spins a tale about a Abigale, a Wiccan teen, who is coping with the loss of her mother and an unrequited crush as a mysterious presence steals her identity.

Sogdian caravans spread kernels of the world's religions from China to Syria. They dominated the Silk Road as masters of trade, diplomacy, and translators of scripture.

Diners, snackers and wine buffs enjoy authentic Spanish tapas and excellent wines at keen prices in a County Kerry restaurant set in a handsomely redecorated church.

A brief history of what Christianity looked like during its most formative years.

In the 15th and 16th centuries singer saints intensely devoted to the divine established the Bhakti movement involving local people. They stressed devotion over theology.

Lucas Cranach provided 117 images for Martin Luther's Bible of 1534. The history of German Bibles, Cranach's images, and Luther's work is explored by Stephan Fussel.

The Sassanians rose to dominance in the middle east and Persia after overthrowing the Parthians in AD 224.

Mortal mind, substance, error and animal magnetism are just a few of the terms that must be understood in their spiritual significance in the study of Christian Science.

The famous tourist attraction has been used as a fortress, a royal palace, a mint, and as a prison from which very few have escaped.

Why do people turn to paganism? What is it about paganism that is attracting them? Are they misguided, or have they discovered a deeper understanding?

Basque folk dancers perform the sorgin dantza (witch dance) as a reminder of a time when pagan beliefs and myths were a strong influence in their pre-European culture.

Myss discusses the pitfalls of splitting the mind in search of another time and place, instead of centering the mind in the present moment.

Rome's greatest virtue lay in her ability to adopt beliefs from other cultures. Yet the tolerance which had made the city great faltered at the rise of the Christians.

Ayahuasca brew, containing dimethyltryptamine (DMT), is the sacrament of Santo Daime Church. The hallucinogen's use is a legal and freedom of religion issue worldwide.

Akhenaten (1379-1362 BC) is sometimes credited with the invention of monotheism -- that is, the belief in one god above all others. But just who was this remarkable man?

Hypatia, the much loved pagan philosopher of Alexandria, Egypt, has long been acknowledged as the symbol of the passing of the old ways and the triumph of the new.

This article highlights the Hispanic influence on the city of San Francisco and describes the city's Latin history, sites, restaurants, and events.

Twain is esteemed by many. His writings provide an honest, sometimes cynical, often comical view of American life. His genius is sometimes most evident in his quips.

The Protestant Reformation began in Germany, when Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses, calling for reform of the Christian Church.

Born in 1542, Mary became queen at just six days old. Thus began the power struggle between Scotland, England and France.

Paramahansa Yogananda's teachings offer a scientific method for outsmarting changes that keep us nervous, frustrated, and dissatisfied in this turbulent, changing world.

Many religions have been founded by spiritual revelation; many individuals also have private revelations.