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Sister Janet Mead The Lord's Prayer

Maybe you don't recognize the name Sister Janet Mead if you're not from Australia. However, if you were a kid or older during the 70s, you probably know who she is, if only indirectly. Sister Janet Mead has...

15 comments    music religion christianity
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Christmas songs

Most everyone is familiar with the idea that songs are sung at Christmas. Most people have been caroled too, or have gone caroling at Christmas. However, very few people know why we carol at Christmas, and...

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Medieval Cathedrals of Europe

Buildings are great sources of information that can help reveal the beliefs of a society. Sometimes all we have left of ancient civilizations to examine are the ruins of their buildings. Too often, with...

25 comments    religion god history
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ABOUT THIS GOD ISSUE

Thinking about God and gods and goddesses,and angels and spirits and Jesus take up a lot of my time. Like since I could have a rational thought. Being raised Southern Baptist was an interesting theological...

45 comments    religion god jesus
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Catholic Symbols

Contains pictures and explanations of the different Catholic symbols, these symbols act as badges of faith, teaching tools and aids on the journey towards an understanding of complex philosophies.

56 comments    education pictures religion
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The Great Soma Mystery

Soma was a drink once made by an Indo-Iranian peoples that date back to at least 4,000 years. Certain Zoroastrian and Hindu branches were known to have used the drink in their religious practices to gain...

10 comments    education religion literature
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Yule, the Winter Solstice

Yule is the pre-Christian holiday celebrated on the Winter Solstice. Traditions include delicious feasts and gathering around a Yule log fire.

8 comments    holiday pagan traditions
I've stood before this 10th centruy, 18 foot tall pillars in Tula, Mexico.  Some say they are spear throwers, but could they be ancient astronauts with ray guns?88

The Gods of My Ancestors

Growing up in a dysfunctional family was the best and worst of all worlds, especially when it came to religion. The bewildering cornucopia of contrasting ideas about God, religion, going to church, etc. was...

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The Making and Manufacturing of Communion Wafers

If you are a member of a Christian church then you are probably very familiar with the Holy Communion and how the communion wafer is used as a part of that ritual. But do you know the whole story behind the...

6 comments    food religion christianity
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Orange on St. Patrick's Day - What Happened to Green?

Elementary school celebrations in my day encompassed the usual cliche's, but here's some other information, along with some great recipes and music!

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