Religion is an organized set of fundamental beliefs shared by a number of people or sects that centers around explaining the cause, purpose and nature of the universe. These sets of beliefs often consider the universe as the creation of some supreme power or powers. Religions involve ritual, devotional and cultural practices in their belief systems, as well as a code of ethics contained therein. Religions are usually centered around several texts that contain all of these beliefs within, in addition to narratives and histories.
Spirituality refers to the practice of concerning oneself with the inner spirit or soul, as opposed to material or physical things. Spirituality is neither a religion nor necessarily affiliated with religions or organizations. Rather, it is a way of life that is inherently personal. People practice spirituality in many different ways, but common themes in spirituality involve getting to know oneself, feeling connected to oneself and others, and finding meaning, purpose and direction in life. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
What makes a wine kosher?
March 30, 2016, 2:16 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
If you think kosher wine is only for a specific group of wine drinkers, think again.
What wine did Jesus drink at the Last Supper?
March 24, 2016, 3:35 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
Experts speculate what the modern-day counterpart would be, and you can try this at home, too.
Judge rules in favor of 'greedy' street names at controversial NYC development
February 23, 2016, 4:20 p.m. by Matt Hickman
Fancy a new townhouse on Cupidity Drive?
What I've learned about Lent
February 9, 2016, 5:46 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Sacrifice isn't just about giving up chocolate, but that's a good start.
Faith-based groups can now pledge to be EPA Food Stewards
January 19, 2016, 3:02 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
The Environmental Protection Agency spent MLK Day spreading the gospel of food waste reduction to faith-based groups.
How much do you know about Mother Teresa?
December 18, 2015, 3:20 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Mother Teresa will soon be made a saint. How much do you know about the tiny nun with the huge heart who did so much for the poor?
8 ideas for gifts made by monks or nuns
December 16, 2015, 5:04 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
Try a triple pale ale, some mint julep fudge, or an amaretto cheesecake made by nuns and monks.
Massive buried towers unearthed in Angkor Wat
December 11, 2015, 2:06 p.m. by Owen Jarus, LiveScience
Researchers also discovered evidence of military fortifications in the ground.
Pope blesses kid-built satellite bound for space
December 3, 2015, 11:45 a.m. by Mike Wall, SPACE.com
Provided all goes well, the tiny satellite will snap pictures of Earth from orbit.
The nuns in this Wisconsin convent have been praying nonstop for 137 years
November 13, 2015, 12:52 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
Around 180 laypeople help the sisters keep up their round-the-clock vigil.
Religious kids are less generous and more judgmental than their atheist peers, study finds
November 6, 2015, 1:05 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
The effect was greatest as kids got older, with tweens increasingly less likely to share.
103-year-old woman banned from church
September 22, 2015, 7:45 a.m. by Starre Vartan
A controversial move by a Georgia church has people asking, 'Can you do that?'
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