November 2009

How Did Judaism Begin?

November 30, 2009 Events

The central idea of the Jewish faith is simple: There is one God. 4000 years ago, Abraham promoted that idea, and at the time it was quite radical. Abraham was a Hebrew man from the Middle East, where everyone believed in many gods, all of which were responsible for different things. The thought of one [...]

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The Meaning of Thanksgiving

November 25, 2009 Questions & Answers

Every year when Thanksgiving rolls around, we see turkeys lining the freezers at the grocery store, and hear stories of Pilgrims and Indians. Everyone probably knows that Thanksgiving is a day of giving thanks, and that it began with the Pilgrims and the Indians hundreds of years ago. But what does Thanksgiving really mean? In [...]

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What was the Sermon on the Mount?

November 23, 2009 Questions & Answers

According to the gospel of Matthew, the Sermon on the Mount was a compilation of the most important of Jesus’ teachings. Jesus gave this sermon around the year 30 AD, while standing on a mountainside before his disciples and a large crowd of followers. The Sermon on the Mount was the first of five sermons [...]

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Major Holidays in Hinduism

November 18, 2009 Events

Those who follow the Hindu religion have several days that are considered holy, and several days of celebration with friends and family. A few of the more popular observed days are listed here. Depending upon where in the world a Hindu lives, there might be more holidays for celebration. Diwali. The festival of lights takes [...]

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Major Holidays in Buddhism

November 16, 2009 Buddhism

Every religion has their holy days, sometimes also called holidays, that are celebrated on a regular basis. These days are meant to celebrate what a particular religion means, the days that changed the course of the faith, and important events that solidified the tenants of the religion for future followers. Here are a few of [...]

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