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friend, companion, lover, dancing partner, and even teacher, for you have learned much from one another in these last few years. Now you shall say a few words that take you across a threshold of life, and things will never quite be the same between you. For after these vows, you shal...
letting a profound silence hold their feelings in order to preserve the mystery of it from being reduced to the poverty of language. But at some point, Mary was inspired to acknowledge the sacredness of the moment—not with words, but with a sacrament...
Toward the end of the last century, I sat in a circle of religious environmentalists in a California wilderness. Each of us wore a mask we had made to represent a species or element of the nonhuman world: bear, eagle, butterfly, elephant, whale, mountain, river, redwood, maple leaf, ...
It is appropriate to end this book on the psychology of spirituality and religion with the eloquent words of Wayne Proudfoot, written in the introduction of William James’ awe-inspiring book on the juxtaposition of religion and science (1902/2004): Regardless of how Mozart’s particular genius ...
By Marcelo CarcachJan 27, 2024 2:06 PM EST Religious Studies When Pride Has No Meaning Why is the sin of pride considered one of the seven deadly sins? It becomes sin when it consumes thoughts and actions, leading to meaningless achievements, and prevents you from seeking the will of God...
Energy poverty, especially in rural areas, has become a central focus of scholarly and policy discussions. However, there is a significant gap in understanding the impact of religious beliefs on this phenomenon. This paper aims to fill this gap by utiliz
Maybe people talk endlessly like goldminers, looking for the truth. But instead of digging in rivers, they dig in their own thoughts. They eliminate words of no value, and end up finding one, just one, just one golden one, and already all is silence.” ...
Suddenly, the divine breaks into this dark world: the screen flashes red, and we see the words from Psalm 68 that are always used in Orthodox Paschal liturgies: Let God arise! Let the foes of Love be scattered! Let the friends of justice be joyful!
According to Elisha Williams, once the right of religious freedom is removed it is viewed as the first domino to fall in the chain reaction. “If that falls, so will the other freedoms,” says Williams. People rely on their religion for several life choices, so the right to 554 Words 3...