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Menorah: The Deep Meanings of the 7-Branched Lamp

The menorah is one of the most easily recognizable and well-known symbols of Judaism. It has the distinction of being not just the oldest Jewish symbol, but ...

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34 Types of Crosses and What They Mean (With Images)

When we say the word cross, we tend to think of one specific image - the Christian cross. However, the cross symbol has existed for thousands of years, with ...

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Why Christianity Didn’t Take Over the East: A Deep Dive

Christianity is one of the world’s major religions, with over two billion adherents. It has a history that goes back over two thousand years. It’s also one ...

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In Search of the World’s Oldest Religion: Hinduism and Zoroastrianism

For as long as there have been humans, there has been faith and spiritual expression. Humans have always had an inclination to worship, to adhere to ...

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Jainism: The Ancient Path of Absolute Non-Violence

Imagine a religion that values every life so deeply that its followers avoid eating root vegetables to prevent harm to tiny organisms in the soil. A belief ...

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What is the Testament of Solomon and Why Isn’t It in the Bible?

King Solomon is best known for his wisdom and for penning some of the most beautiful verses in the Bible. But he’s also associated with a magical ring, ...

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Zoroastrianism: How This Ancient Iranian Religion Changed the West

We are often told that “The West is the product of Judeo-Christian values”. And while it’s true that these two out of the three Abrahamic religions have ...

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Samadhi – The Ultimate State of Mindfulness 

If you are at all familiar with yoga or with any of the major Eastern religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, or Sikhism, you’ve ...

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What is the Noble Eightfold Path? (Buddhism)

Achieving freedom from the eternal cycle of suffering has been the goal of Buddhism since the religion’s very inception and it’s something most people ...

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What Does an Upside Down Cross (Inverted) Really Mean?

Also known as an inverted cross, Petrine Cross or the Cross of St. Peter, the upside down cross is a religious and an anti-religious symbol at the same ...

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Tara – Savior Goddess of Compassion in Hinduism

The goddess Tara plays pivotal roles in both Hinduism and Buddhism, yet she’s relatively unknown in the West. If someone unfamiliar with Hinduism would see ...

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The Lion of Judah: Origins, Meaning and Symbolism

The "Lion of Judah", a powerful symbol deeply rooted in ancient traditions, carries a wealth of historical and religious resonance. Originating from the ...

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