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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Is Voodoo A Real Religion?

January 18, 2010 Questions & Answers

With the extensive news coverage of Haiti following the devastating earthquake, much has been made of the “voodoo” religion in Haiti. Many Haitian residents prescribe to a religion known as Vodou, sometimes pronounced as “voodoo.” Vodou is an ancient religion, one of the oldest in existence, and has its roots in African countries.
When African [...]

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What is the Rapture? When Will It Happen?

January 13, 2010 Questions & Answers

If you have ever read the Bible or heard someone speak of Revelation, you know that prophecies for the end of the world are laid out in the Book. Part of the prophecy is known as the Rapture. Though the word “rapture” is not found in the Bible, the theory is based firmly in Scripture. [...]

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The Importance of Lumbini – The Birthplace of Buddha

January 11, 2010 Buddhism

Many religions look to holy sites to remember and honor their history. These sites might be churches, temples, ruins of ancient buildings that were associated with the religion, or places where momentous events happened. For instance, Christians look to Jerusalem as a holy area, because that’s where Jesus walked. Muslims look to Mecca as their [...]

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Pass the Jar

January 8, 2010 Activities

Many stories in the Bible deal with clay vessels or jars, and this game can be used to get the wiggles out in conjunction with any of those stories.
The game is a variation of Hot Potato, using a homemade clay jar instead of a potato or ball. The children will pass the jar around a [...]

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