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Krishna Janmashtami: A Global Celebration of Divine Love and Wisdom

Robert J. Stephens, Clemson University By Robert J. Stephens, Clemson University
Robert J. Stephens, Clemson University

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Many Hindus around the world will celebrate Krishna Janmashtami, the birthday of the Hindu god Krishna, on Sept. 6.

The Sacred High: How Drugs and Spirituality Have Intertwined Through History

Gary Laderman, Emory University By Gary Laderman, Emory University
Gary Laderman, Emory University

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Psychedelics are all the rage. Well-known figures like quarterback Aaron Rodgers, singer Miley Cyrus and boxer Mike Tyson testify to their transformative impact.

The Symbolic Journey of the Tree of Life in Jewish Tradition

Samuel L. Boyd By Samuel L. Boyd
Samuel L. Boyd

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The tree of life appears in the Book of Genesis, at the very beginning of the Hebrew Bible – what many Christians call the Old Testament.

AI Jesus: The Newest Representation of a Timeless Figure for the AI Age

Joseph L. Kimmel, Boston College By Joseph L. Kimmel, Boston College
Joseph L. Kimmel, Boston College

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Jesus has been portrayed in many different ways: from a prophet who alerts his audience to the world’s imminent end to a philosopher who reflects on the nature of life. But no one has called Jesus an internet guru – that is, until now.

From Nature to Commerce: How Witchcraft Embraces Commercialization

Helen A. Berger, Brandeis University By Helen A. Berger, Brandeis University
Helen A. Berger, Brandeis University

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Most Pagans view the Earth as the Goddess, with a body that humans must care for, and from which they gain emotional, spiritual and physical sustenance.

The Spiritual Journey of Tina Turner: Embracing SGI Nichiren Buddhism

Ralph H. Craig III By Ralph H. Craig III
Ralph H. Craig III

Tina Turner  on stage

The profound impact of SGI Nichiren Buddhism on the life and career of Tina Turner, the "Queen of Rock 'N' Roll," and how her spiritual practice empowered her throughout her journey.

Happy Birthday, Buddha! Why Buddha Has So Many Different Birthdays around the World

Megan Bryson By Megan Bryson
Megan Bryson

statue of Buddha

Explore the diverse celebrations of the Buddha's birthday across Asia, from bathing statues to lantern parades. Discover the rich cultural traditions and regional variations.

How Easter Eggs Evolved from Chicken Eggs to Chocolate

Serin Quinn By Serin Quinn
Serin Quinn

How Easter Eggs Evolved from Chicken Eggs to Chocolate

A lot of Easter traditions – including hot cross buns and lamb on Sunday – stem from medieval Christian or even earlier pagan beliefs. The chocolate Easter egg, however, is a more modern twist on tradition.

A ‘Green’ Ramadan Revives Islam’s Tradition of Care for The Planet

Noorzehra Zaidi By Noorzehra Zaidi
Noorzehra Zaidi

people refilling plastic drinking water bottles 

For many Muslims breaking fast in mosques around the world this Ramadan, something will be missing: plastics.

The Medieval History of Passover: Libel, Conspiracy, and Hope for Freedom

Miri Rubin By Miri Rubin
Miri Rubin

The Medieval History Of Passover: Libel, Conspiracy, And Hope For Freedom

On April 5, 2023, Jewish families and their friends will be celebrating the first night of the week of Passover, with the most convivial gathering of the year: the Seder meal.

Why Old Norse Myths Endure in Popular Culture

Carolyne Larrington By Carolyne Larrington
Carolyne Larrington

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From Wagner to William Morris in the late 19th century, via Tolkien’s dwarves and CS Lewis’s The Last Battle, through to last year’s controversial film The Northman, Scandinavian gods and heroes have been central to the stories we tell ourselves.

How Sports Became the New Religion - A 200 Year-old Story

Hugh McLeod By Hugh McLeod
Hugh McLeod

sports fanS on the way to a game, bystander holding a sign GOD IS LOVE

“Jesus Christ was a sportsman.” Or so claimed a preacher at one of the regular sporting services that were held throughout the first half of the 20th century in Protestant churches all over Britain.

Are Robots Performing Hindu Rituals and Replacing Worhippers?

Holly Walters By Holly Walters
Holly Walters

Robot Performing Hindu Ritual

It isn’t just artists and teachers who are losing sleep over advances in automation and artificial intelligence. Robots are being brought into Hinduism’s holiest rituals – and not all worshippers are happy about it.

How the Apple Became the Forbidden Fruit

Andrea Alexander By Andrea Alexander
Andrea Alexander

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At a certain point, "readers of the Old French version of Genesis understood the statement 'Adam and Eve ate a pom' to mean 'Adam and Eve ate an apple,'" explains Azzan Yadin-Israel.

The Bible: Jesus Was Not a Homophobe

Gerald West By Gerald West
Gerald West

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What does the Bible say about homosexuality? For starters, Jesus wasn’t a homophobe

Shamanism is the Fastest Growing 'Religion' in England and Wales

Alexander Alich By Alexander Alich
Alexander Alich

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According to the latest census, an unlikely “religion” is growing in popularity across England and Wales: shamanism. This makes shamanism the countries’ fastest-growing religion. So what exactly is it?

Why Early Christians Wouldn’t Have Found the Christmas Story’s Virgin Birth So Surprising

Rodolfo Galvan Estrada III By Rodolfo Galvan Estrada III
Rodolfo Galvan Estrada III

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The virgin birth may seem strange to a modern audience – and not just because it runs counter to the science of reproduction. Even in the Bible itself, the idea is rarely mentioned.

The Day of the Dead Is Misunderstood -- Why It Matters

Jane Lavery By Jane Lavery
Jane Lavery

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Known in Spanish as Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead is commonly celebrated every year on November 1 and 2.

Why Is the Rosary Central to Catholic Faith?

Kayla Harris By Kayla Harris
Kayla Harris

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Devotion to the rosary already had a centuries-old history, and the Marian apparition at Fatima only deepened it. So what is a rosary, and why is it so important to many Catholics?

How Halloween Has Roots In Ancient Celtic Celebrations Of Samhain

Tok Thompson By Tok Thompson
Tok Thompson

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Scholars have often noted how these modern-day celebrations of Halloween have origins in Samhain, a festival celebrated by ancient Celtic cultures. In contemporary Irish Gaelic, Halloween is still known as Oíche Shamhna, or Eve of Samhain

Diwali is a Celebration of The Goddess Lakshmi and Her Promise of Prosperity and Good Fortune

Jeffery D. Long By Jeffery D. Long
Jeffery D. Long

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This year Diwali, a popular festival for Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs, will be celebrated on Oct. 24, the Amavasya, or new moon day, of the month of Kartik in the traditional Indian lunar calendar.

From Faith to Transformation through Connecting with the Spirit World

Lynne Renoir By Lynne Renoir
Lynne Renoir

silhouette of a person standing on the last rung of a walkway into the sky

I was raised in a fundamentalist Christian home. My father was a preacher who was particularly attracted to the words of Solomon that he must not "spare the rod" in disciplining his child.

A Scholar Of Buddhism Explains Bodhisattva

Pierce Salguero By Pierce Salguero
Pierce Salguero

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“Bodhisattva” is a key idea in Buddhism. The word is constructed from the Sanskrit root bodhi, meaning “awakening” or “enlightenment,” and sattva, meaning “being.” The core meaning of the word is “a being who is on the way to becoming enlightened.”

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