Religion & Spirituality
Ancient Religions Explained: The Aztecs
The Aztec were the native people who had for centuries enjoyed primacy in central Mexico at the time the Spanish conquered the territory in the sixteenth century C.E. More…
Ancient Religions Explained: The Druids
Druids were ancient priests who led nature-based religious ceremonies in Celtic Britain and other European regions. More…
Ancient Religions Explained: The Mayans
The Maya of ancient times, located in what is now southern Mexico and Central America, operated under a complex theocracy. More…
How to Blow a Shofar Howcast video
Master the art of coaxing music from a shofar, or ram’s horn, an instrument played on certain Jewish holy days.
How to Celebrate the Holidays in an Interfaith Family
Being part of a family that shares more than one faith can sometimes be tricky. More…
How to Fast for Ramadan Howcast video
Fasting from sunrise to sunset every day is a crucial part of Ramadan, the annual month-long Muslim celebration that marks Allah’s revelation of the Koran to the Prophet Muhammad. These tips will help you stay strong throughout.
Finding a Church That’s Right for You
Whether you’re looking for religious guidance, spiritual counseling, regular opportunities to worship, or a more active social life, if you are going to choose a church, it’s important that you find the right one. Finding the right church can be more challenging than merely locating a congregation within your denomination, but a few simple guidelines can simplify your search. More…
How to Have a Puja at Home Howcast video
Hindus offer a puja, or worship, ceremony every day in the home, typically early in the morning.
How to Host a Passover Seder Howcast video
A seder is a ceremonial dinner service usually observed on the first or first and second nights of the Jewish holiday Passover. It’s also a joyful occasion to gather with friends and family. Here are some tips to hosting the best seder ever!
Jewish Rituals and Holidays
In this guide, you learn about the specifics of the religious observances; about holidays; and about the rituals that mark important landmarks in the life of practicing Jews. More…
How Not to Attend a Passover Seder Howcast video
It’s one of the rituals of spring if you have a lot of Jewish friends: the annual seder invitation. Here’s what not to do if you want to keep that friendship alive.
How to Observe Good Friday Howcast video
Good Friday is the day Christians mark the anniversary of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and death. Commemorate it properly with these guidelines.
How to Pray the Hail Mary Howcast video
The Hail Mary is the best-known prayer in honor of the mother of Jesus.
How to Pray the Rosary Howcast video
Praying the Rosary is one of the Catholic Church’s most popular devotions and enduring images. You may want to dedicate the Rosary to a specific intention, like a sick friend or relative.
How to Offer Ramadan Greetings Howcast video
Ramadan is a month-long fast for Muslims around the world. From dawn to sunset, observant Muslims abstain from eating and drinking. This period is marked by joyful greetings and a desire to be faithful to Allah.
How to Practice Buddhist Loving-Kindness Meditation Howcast video
Metta bhavana, or loving-kindness meditation, is one of the two simplest meditations in Buddhism. It helps develop positive feelings towards all other living creatures.
How to Practice Buddhist Walking Meditation Howcast Video
Although Buddhist meditation is usually associated with sitting in the lotus position, you can also practice walking meditation. By practicing mindfulness as you walk, you can make this kind of meditation part of your everyday lifeÑjust be careful crossing the street.
How to Say the “Act Of Contrition” Howcast video
When a Catholic finishes confessing, a priest often assigns a penance that includes an “Act of Contrition.”
How to Understand the Meaning of Lent Howcast video
The season of Lent is a time for sacrifice and reflection as the church waits to celebrate the resurrection of Christ from the cross.
Understanding Islam: Beliefs and Teachings
There are so many claims about who Muslims are and what they believe in that it can be confusing at times to know what’s real and what’s not. More…
What is Buddhism?: The Basic Principles Explained
Buddhism developed in India as a noncomforming system outside of Hinduism. Buddhists explicitly rejected the usefulness of the elaborate Vedic rites and refused to accept the caste system as authoritative. Despite these differences, however, Buddhism shares many fundamental beliefs with Hinduism, including the concepts of reincarnation, karma, and entering Nirvana, or absolute liberation. More…
What Is Kabbalah? The Basic Principles Explained
In this guide, we will look at the basic concepts of Kabbalah. More…
What Is Mormonism? The Basic Principles Explained
In this guide, we will look at the religion that is practiced in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly referred to as the LDS Church). More…
