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)
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The date moves around our modern calendar, but it always falls on the same day on the Jewish calendar.
Archaeologists just discovered an ancient South American mystery religion
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Artifacts uncovered at the bottom of Lake Titicaca show this religion pre-dated the Incas by 500 years.
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You don't have to give up comfort food just because meat is off the menu.
Why does Easter move around on the calendar?
February 26, 2019, 9:23 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
The Council of Nicaea decided when Easter would be celebrated — and it's tricky.
How to celebrate the New Year for Trees
January 18, 2019, 10:14 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
One Israeli winery is highlighting this environmentally focused holiday that everyone can celebrate.
In his final book, Stephen Hawking makes it clear where he stands on God
October 16, 2018, 2:48 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
It's one of many bold claims made by the late physicist in his final book.
Creationists and conspiracy theorists share the same cognitive error, study finds
August 20, 2018, 8:12 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
If you believe that 'everything happens for a reason,' you might be making this error, too.
'Angel' cloud spreads her wings in Texas sky
August 3, 2018, 9:09 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
'It lasted for just a few moments, but I grabbed my phone and the first picture I took was spectacular.'
Fabled 'Gate to Hell' really did kill people — and now we know why
July 30, 2018, 10:19 a.m. by John Platt
The ancient Romans saw 'Pluto's Gate' as the entrance to the underworld.
9 precariously perched temples and monasteries
July 13, 2018, 9:37 a.m. by Josh Lew
These religious structures have been sitting atop cliffs and mountains for centuries.
Tibetan monks transform butter into art
June 14, 2018, 2:39 p.m. by Jacqueline Gulledge
Tsepdro is a sacred art form traditionally made during Tibetan New Year.
Can religion help you live longer?
June 14, 2018, 2:34 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Credit healthier habits or a tendency to volunteer more, say researchers.
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