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Officiating your first wedding? Learn the 10 most common wedding officiant mistakes and how to avoid them, from rehearsals and ceremony scripts to marriage licenses.

Category: Weddings Perform a Wedding

Ashura is one of Islam's holiest days. Learn why Sunni Muslims fast, why Shia Muslims mourn Imam Hussain, and how one date came to hold two deeply significant meanings.

Category: Religion

More couples than ever are asking a friend to officiate their wedding. Here's exactly what to do, from getting ordained to running the ceremony without a hitch on the day.

Category: Weddings

From transgender sports and workplace religion to Sabbath accommodations and same-sex marriage, these recent court rulings reveal how religious freedom law is evolving in the U.S.

Category: Political and Religious Controversy

A rational creator who designed the universe, then stepped back and let natural law take over – that's deism in one sentence. Here's where the idea began, who believed it, and why it's resurfacing now.

Category: Religion

Who could officiate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding? We rank the 10 most likely celebrity candidates and explain why a friend might be the perfect officiant.

Category: Weddings

From Premier League champions to World Cup veterans, these seven soccer figures found a new calling through ordination, ministry, and meaningful service beyond the pitch.

Category: Be a Minister

Pastors aren't typically known for their wealth, but there's always a few glaring exceptions. Here's a look at a few of the wealthiest pastors in the world.

Category: Morality Christianity

Discover heartfelt blessings for every kind of father, including new dads, grandfathers, single fathers, father figures, and those remembered with love and gratitude.

Category: Faith Healing Blessings

Discover 10 surprising lessons about fatherhood from world religions and spiritual traditions, from Buddhist parenting advice to Shinto ancestor beliefs and beyond.

Category: Islam Religion Buddhism Christianity