History

Christian Denominations: How Many Are There?

April 14, 2010 Christianity

Determining the number of Christian denominations is a virtually impossible task. Though the numbers of known denominations can be easily traced, even for the more obscure offshoots of the main denominations, there are always going to be small pockets of believers who prescribe to the Christian doctrines in their own unique way. Therefore, the best [...]

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Jewish Foods and Their Cultural Impact

February 1, 2010 History

Find any Jewish celebration, and you are bound to find wonderful food to accompany it. Some foods are prepared in a traditional style, all of which goes back to certain Scriptures that call for that preparation. For instance, the prohibition of making fire on the Sabbath has led to the use of slow cooking stews [...]

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The Role of Food in Islamic Observance

January 27, 2010 History

Many religions have rules about what foods should be eaten, and what foods should not be. In Islam, everything in life is connected to faith, including the foods you choose to put into your body. Muslims should never eat to excess, and only eat when they are hungry. Any animal that is slaughtered should be [...]

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The Cow: Hinduism’s Sacred Animal

January 25, 2010 Hinduism

Respect for the life of everyone, including the life of animals, has long been a central theme in Hinduism. Though some Hindus might have eaten the meat of the cow in ancient times, today the cow is revered as a sacred animal. Mahatma Gandhi once wrote, “If someone were to ask me what the most [...]

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A Look at the History of the Vatican

January 20, 2010 Christianity

Vatican City, or the Vatican, is a sovereign city-state located in Rome, Italy. It is surrounded by walls, and has a population of about 800 people. The Vatican sits on about 110 acres and is home to the Pope, the leader of the Catholic Church. Vatican City came into existence in 1929 with the Lateran [...]

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