Religion - ULC Blog

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.

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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.

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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

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas finally received word of their freedom. For people of faith, it's more than a historical date. It's a call to act on what they believe.

Category: Equal Rights Freedom Religion Social Equality Social Justice

"Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony." "By reading the scriptures I am so renewed that all nature seems renewed around me and with me. The sky seems to be a pure, a cooler bl ...

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Many people believe that the Bible is just a book of stories and tales that are no longer relevant to today's world. While it is true that many scriptures are out of touch with our culture, it's also true that the Bible ...

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If you have pets, you know how easy it is for these four-legged creatures to become part of the family. Dogs, cats, birds, horses and other animals were not always this way. Animals were for working or providing food. Th ...

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The state of Michigan is actually two pieces of land, connected by the Mackinaw Bridge. The northern section is called the Upper Peninsula, or just the UP, pronounced you-pee. People who live there are often referred to ...

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Memphis is a major city in Tennessee, although it is fairly young. Future president Andrew Jackson, judge John Overton, and other wealthy Americans founded the planned city in 1819. Lorraine Motel, the site of Rev. Marti ...

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New Mexico is called the Land of Enchantment for its scenic beauty and rich heritage. The first known inhabitants were members of the Paleo-Indians, but the state was also settled by Navajo, Apache, Ute and Pueblo people ...

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