Religions You May Not Have Heard Of
Popular religions aren't the only options, with less than 1% of the world's population following an obscure faith. Here are religions you may not have heard of.
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Who Was Eli In The Bible?
Jesus, Moses, Noah, David and Goliath, Jonah - biblical figures are well-known across the Western world. But who exactly was Eli? Here's his story.
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Who Was Aaron From The Bible?
The name Aaron is certainly common enough nowadays. It also belongs to a character in the Bible who played an important role in the Old Testament.
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How Iran's Islamic Revolution Changed The Country Forever
In 1979, the Islamic Revolution set the country into a different direction via the walking back of many rights protected by Shah Muhammad Reza Pahlavi.
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The Meaning Behind The 7 Chakras In Hinduism
The concept of chakras is an important tenet of Hinduism. Here's a rundown of the seven main chakras of the human body and their role in our wellbeing.
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Paul McCartney Took Jesus To A Beatles Recording Session
There was a time when a man told Paul McCartney he was Jesus so McCartney took him to a Beatles recording session, just in case.
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Why Nuns Cover Their Hair
Women keeping their heads covered when engaged in religious practices has been a longstanding tradition. Here's why nuns, in particular, cover their hair.
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The Fascinating History Of The Tomb Of Jesus' Midwife
One site being newly excavated outside of Jerusalem is dedicated to a figure you probably don't know: Salome, a midwife who was present at the birth of Jesus.
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What These Numbers In The Bible Really Mean
Many different numbers have significant symbolic weight throughout scripture. Here are a few of the many symbolic numbers in the Bible and what they can mean.
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Why Does The Vietnamese Religion Cao Dai Revere Victor Hugo?
Even if you can't name one of writer Victor Hugo's works off the top of your head, you've definitely heard of them. Here's his connection to Cao Dai.
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The Gospel Of Judas Paints The Bible's Traitor In A Very Different Light
The Gospel of Judas paints the Bible's traitor in a very different light than the version of Judas that has been in circulation for thousands of years.
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The Theory That The Unidentified Bible John Killer Could Still Be Alive
Just because the Bible John case is more than 50 years old doesn't mean that the killer is dead.
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What Is The Servant Foundation And Why Is Everyone Talking About Them?
People watching Super Bowl LVII were treated to the usual onslaught of catchy ads - but perhaps gave pause upon witnessing an advertisement for Jesus Christ.
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The Caste System Of Hinduism Is Rooted In Two Core Beliefs
One of the main tenets of Hinduism is the caste system, which divided people into different levels of society. These are the caste system's two core beliefs.
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What Does The Bible Say About The Flat Earth Theory?
The flat Earth conspiracy theory is often blamed on the Bible, but in fact, the Bible doesn't say anything about the Earth being flat.
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What Are The 3 Marks Of Existence In Buddhism?
There are three marks of existence in Buddhism called dukkha, anatta, and anicca. Here's what those words mean.
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What Are The Four Sacred Sites In Buddhism?
Though there are countless religions across the world, there are a handful that are the most prominent: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
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The Takenouchi Manuscripts Provide An Entirely New Story For Jesus Christ
The world is full of accounts of the life of Jesus Christ. Notably, the Takenouchi Manuscripts provide an entirely new story for the Son of God.
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The Manacled Mormon Case: How An American Beauty Queen Enraptured The British Tabloids
Crimes can be laced with tawdry, unseemly behavior. Here is how an American beauty queen came to be the central figure in the British Mannacled Mormon case.
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Islam's Battle Of Uhud Explained
Islam is filled with many tragic and violent stories as the religion became an emerging force in the Arabic world — including the Battle of Uhud.
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The Mysterious 1934 Disappearance Of Nation Of Islam Founder, Wallace D. Fard
The disappearance of Nation of Islam founder Wallace D. Fard has been a mystery for decades. Here's what happened to the founder of the controversial group.
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The Disturbing Theory Behind The Police And Serial Killer Bible John
A serial killer targeted women in Glasgow, Scotland, in the 1960s. Despite intense investigation, the killer has yet to be found, and some suspect a cover-up.
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The Holiest Sites In Christianity
Many of Christianity's most sacred sites are located in Israel and Palestine, with others in Africa and Europe. These are the holiest sites in Christianity.
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The Holiest Sites In Judaism
Countless monuments and temples throughout the world have been constructed within Judaism's 4,000-year history. Here are some of the holiest sites in Judaism.
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The Holiest Sites In Islam
Muslims visit many important sites to pray and feel connected with Islamic religious history. Here are some of the holiest locations in Islam.
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How Russian Cult Leader Vissarion, The 'Jesus Of Siberia,' Came To Power
For 30 years a man who called himself Vissarion claimed to be Christ reborn. Here's how the Russian cult leader, aka "Jesus of Siberia," came to power.
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The Three Poisons In Buddhism Explained
Lists are helpful ways to organize information, even to understand the world, in science as well as philosophy. There are helpful lists to be found in Buddhism.
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