Top Religions You Never Heard Of

Religion has been an important element for societies for ages. During the ancient Greek and Egyptian civilization, people were already worshiping Gods as the main part of their culture. Religion has held a strong power in the past and continues to do so in the present; it influences any part of life, be it political or societal. There is a […]

Funeral Rites in Different Religions

Funeral rites are meant to honor a deceased person. They vary depending on the religion of the deceased. Find out all about it by reading this article. Catholic Funeral Rites In the Catholic religion, when a person is seriously ill and is about to die, a priest is called upon to give the last sacrament of death. According to Catholic […]

The Ambiguous Nature of the Abrahamic God

It is often assumed that the God of Islam is a fierce war-like deity, in contrast to the God of Christianity and Judaism, who is one of love and mercy. And yet, despite the manifest differences in how they practise their religions, Jews, Christians and Muslims all worship the same God. The founder of Islam, Muhammad, saw himself as the […]

The Origins of ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’

In the fourth century, a Christian monk named Evagrius Ponticus wrote down what’s known as the “eight evil thoughts”: gluttony, lust, avarice, anger, sloth, sadness, vainglory and pride. Evagrius wasn’t writing for a general audience. As an ascetic monk in the Eastern Christian church, he was writing to other monks about how these eight thoughts could interfere with their spiritual […]

Fact Vs Faith: Can Science and Religion Co-Exist?

The debate about science and religion is usually viewed as a competition between worldviews. Differing opinions on whether the two subjects can comfortably co-exist – even among scientists – are pitted against each other in a battle for supremacy. For some, like the late paleontologist Stephen Jay Gould, science and religion represent two separate areas of inquiry, asking and answering […]

Witchcraft: A Reality Not a Myth!

Warning: This article is purely based on personal experiences and beliefs. If you are going to bring in hard-headed skeptic thoughts or if you think this article will be too spiritual for your “highly intellectual” mind, I suggest you stop right here.   Do you believe in witchcraft? I’m well aware that this question would only evoke incredulous stares. As […]

Understanding The Funeral Rituals of Muslims

Islam is one of the three great monotheistic religions (Jewish, Christian, Islamic). Concerning Muslims, some traditions are difficult to understand, especially when it comes to funerals. During this painful period, Muslims perform several rites that are very important to them. The Cleansing The cleansing ritual, also called the “funeral cleansing”, is an essential ritual in the Muslim religion. When a […]

Netflix’s ‘Lucifer’ And Jewish Beliefs

In Netflix’s show ‘Lucifer’, you will see angels, sin, hell, afterlife, heaven, God, and of course, the main character Lucifer. We are far from Sunday church sermons; in this film, we see alcohol, sex, and a lot of debaucheries that I will not mention here. Lucifer was first released on Fox in 2016 and then migrated on Netflix, with the […]

On What Grounds Do Hindus Assert That The Soul Is Reborn?

Hindu religious texts authoritatively assert about the rebirth of the soul. After death, the physical body serves no purpose. It is consigned to the flames so that the five elements that constitute the body return to nature. However, the soul is immortal. According to Hindu spiritual belief, it is reborn. The Concept Of Rebirth There are innumerable instances when people […]

Buddhist Thoughts That Will Transform Your Life (Part 1)

Today I want to leave you with a few lines about the transformation of our existence, the improvement of our happiness. For this, I present you with some thoughts of Buddha that will help you transform your life. I want to ask you something, that you open your heart and your mind to receive these pills of wisdom. There are […]