Articles related to "Religions"

In his book, author Wes Nisker is among many writers who have questioned the purpose of our species and the role of religion.

Incorporating religion classes on the high school level may answer those critics advocating a values based curriculum while introducing students to global perspectives.

Young adult literature often features religion as a theme to show the struggles and confusion during adolescence. Here are three teen books that portray religious themes.

This article discusses the role religion plays in our lives. The article contrasts benefits and drawbacks and attempts to summarize competing findings in the literature.

Many would argue that science and faith are incongruent, even at odds. Logic and rational examination of religion could possibly bridge gaps and foster understanding.

Recently, child torture occurred in Brazil, resulting from a trance induced by Condomble, a Yoruba religion. Was this an isolated act or is Condomble evil?

One of the most important books of Buddhism, the Bardo Thödol is a book that teaches people how to die by teaching them how to live.

Shinto is the national religion of Japan and a way of expressing the spiritual connection between humans and the natural world.

Characterized an atheistic religion, this article explores whether Buddhism is indeed a religion, and whether Buddhists are actually atheists.

Looking for information on Barack Obama and his religious beliefs? What is the faith of Barack Obama? This article explores the questions on President Obama's religion.

The Eastern Orthodox religion's Easter (Pascha) church service can help parents teach kids about religion in a way that offers children great hope, love and joy.

Preoccupation with politics and social issues may be turning people away from mainline churches at a time when Christianity should be offering substantive answers.

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

The city of Teotihuacan was the site of the infamous Aztec sacrifice made to the sun god and was at the centre of the Aztec religion.

Throughout the Bronze Age, the Kingdom of the Hittites employed a religious institution that empowered their queen's with true political power.

Tolerance, caring, and encouragement in finding an individual path to spirituality is the credence of Unitarian Universalism. Healing a hurting world is their mantra.

An overview of early Japanese religious history, with a focus on the traditions of Confucianism, Taoism and folk religion.

Mystical experiences are a birth-right but veiled whithin culture, even though proven to improve quality of life. Let's move towards a better understanding of them!

Although Paleo-Indians migrated to North and South America over many centuries, there are religious similarities that demonstrate a common mythos.

Discover where religion came from in this overview of comparative religions and how they influenced Christianity today.

Ankerberg and Burroughs have written a useful resource for understanding biblical Christianity and how it compares to other religions.

The Quran relates anyone who approaches God in truth will be rewarded for their dedication and need not fear.

Roman religion was transformed by contact with conquered regions, introducing new gods and goddesses as well as new forms of worship often associated with mystery cults.

Many examples of civil religion can be found in President Obama's 2009 Inaugural Address.

Though Daniel C. Dennett sides with incendiary atheist Richard Dawkins, he offers a friendlier, more measured voice in the debate over science and religion.

John Locke's wrote the moving A Letter Concerning Toleration which calls for unity and setting aside differences in order to attain peace and freedom.

The Bolsheviks war on the Orthodox Church was waged to remove a powerful threat. Churches closed and priests were shot. Secular holidays replaced religious ones.

Students create a movie poster based on a famous story from the Bible.

The origin of scrupulosity is not religion, as some might argue, but rather a biological disorder. Understanding this point is part of the treatment for religious OCD.

San Francisco, arguably America's gayest city, is home to a number of churches that welcome LGBTs.

The Christ poll I ran was misleading - Jesus' appearance is irrelevant to his African ethnicity, and to his politics - aboriginal activism against colonial oppression.

James Madison established his credentials as a champion of religious freedom with his Memorial and Remonstrance against Religious Assessments.

Religious differences can be complicated, particularly in the workplace. Add diverse beliefs and there's a recipe for disaster.

In a world where gods walked the earth, the mortals with whom they co-existed left nothing to chance. For the Ancient Greeks, everything happened for a reason.

Many people seem to be confused over the meaning of the term "separation of church and state". How is it relevant to our lives in America?

Will Paganism be able to run with the other "big dogs" of religion or will they only be seen as heathens and satanists? Mr. Charles Colson gives his opinion.

Defining the New Age, its roots and usage as a cultural term, and the practices and beliefs it attempts to describe.

The importance the Taiwanese place on religion is evident everywhere you look in Taiwan. From Taoism to Buddhism to Christianity, the Taiwanese are deeply religious.

There is a popular misconception that it is a religion or connected to Gerald Gardner's Wicca. It is not. There are no courses that will transform a person into a Witch.

Exploring the fundamental belief that oneness or unity is the underlying principle of most spiritual traditions.

Discordianism may have been started as a parody religion, but the religion's holiest texts makes two very important points.

When someone hears the term Paganism, they automatically see hags dancing around a fire calling demons, which is a severe misconception of the term and beliefs.

How can a man meet God? Many believe religion represents the timeless traditions that secure our salvation, but do they really?

Although the extent of the practice is debated by scholars, human sacrifice played an important role in Aztec religion and culture.

Changing his name and moving his capital from Thebes to Amarna, Amonhotep IV replaced traditional Egyptian gods with the worship of Aten, the great sun disk.

Antebellum religious views within slave holding communities defended the institution as a divinely decreed fulfillment of God's ordering of human societies.

The Mormon religion has received a large amount of negative publicity in recent months, but what are the fundamentals of the religion, and why has it been misunderstood?

Ancient Egyptians were polytheistic. That means they believed in many gods and goddesses; as many as 2,000.

Doomsday scenarios and prophesies of a pending apocalypse, said to be revealed in ancient texts, are often exaggerated and taken out of context.

A popular ploy of early Catholic missionaries in both barbarian Europe and the New World was the appropriation of existing rites and symbols to express Christianity.