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Understanding the Foundations of Religion
“To yield an understanding of the religious nature of man, by showing us an essential and permanent aspect of humanity” – Emile Durkheim Practitioners and observers…
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Films
Devilishly Good: ‘Hail Satan?’ Satanic Temple Documentary Premieres at Sundance
In her documentary Hail Satan?, director Penny Lane demystifies The Satanic Temple and its rituals. Hail Satan? premiered on January 25 at Sundance Film Festival. The…
Hinduism
The Hindu Celebration of Dhanu Sankranti
Offerings of water and flowers to the sun god Dhanu Sankranti is a holiday celebrated in Indian mythology.[/tweetit] It is also known as Dhanu Sankraman. The…
Christianity
How Christmas and Chinese New Year Are Similar
Christmas and Chinese New Year have their differences, but they’re also quite similar. You might believe that Chinese New Year is just a special version of…
Catholicism
The Origins and Similarities of Halloween, All Saints’ Day, Samhain and Reformation Day
The relationship between Halloween, Samhain, Reformation Day and All Saints’ Day Despite being commemorated around the same period of the year by different groups across the…
Celebrity
Is Harry Potter A Religion? This Podcast Says Yes
The Harry Potter faithful are heeding the Harry Potter and the Sacred Text podcast. The fact that Harry Potter fans have been religiously faithful to the…
Religion News
First Ever Book Series Outside Japan on Shinto Tradition
California scholars Allan Georges Grapard and Fabio Rambelli create America’s first Shinto study book series. Bloomsbury Publishing has become the first publishing house outside Japan to…
Religion News
Does this Video Suggest Monkeys Believe in God?
Video footage suggests chimpanzees may believe in a higher power. Scientists have recently made a potentially revolutionary advance in biological research with video footage which they…
Hinduism
Hindus Decreasing Pollution Caused By Rituals in Queens
After environmental concerns in Jamaica Bay after pollution from religious rituals, Hindu groups are promoting awareness of the environmental harm being caused and looking for ways…
Entertainment
Muslim Man Performs Last Rites for Hindu Friend
Muslim man refused to allow differences in faith to stop him from helping out his Hindu friend. Relationships between Muslims and Hindus in India have had…
Entertainment
This is what the typical day looks like for a Muslim during Eid al-Fitr
A Muslim celebration with many rituals and traditions that marks the end of Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr (Feast of Breaking the Fast) marks the end of the…
Entertainment
Multireligious Japanese: Many Practice Celebrations of Several Religions, Not Just One
via Flickr 1, 2, 3, CC by 2.0 Although worshipping is no longer a significant part of daily living in Japan, Japanese individuals practice rituals from…