Ancient Religions Reveal the Future
Ancient religions reveal the future By: Dana Ford http://www.sxc.hu/photo/708473 The Sumerian language is the oldest ever recorded in history. It was developed before the age of Jesus Christ and its religion supports a world made up of an ancient sea and many gods. However, not only is it an ancient marvel, it’s also a futuristic [...]
Magic Religions
Magic religions By Dana Ford http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1120376 When we think of magic, we think of black top hats, black wands, doves, scarves, bunnies and mysterious boxes, right? Magic tricks. Card tricks. But to the Shamans, magic is reality. It’s their way of life. A Shaman is a person who believes he or she can use magic [...]
Giving Globally
Giving Globally By Dana Ford http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1263312 Those considered Christian devote their hearts to Jesus Christ according to what the Bible may tell them to do. In many ways they do this, among one is tithing. To tithe is to give a piece of one’s heart to God in exchange for his blessings. This piece of [...]
Peace be Hindu
Written By Dana Ford, Relate Contributing Writer Yoga is an exercise most everyone is familiar with. But do you think of other religions when you do it? Yoga is a very crucial aspect to the Hindu religion. We use yoga to relieve stress, get in shape and practice relaxation. Those who practice Hinduism use it [...]
Carnival in Germany
Written by Gundi Huetter As every year, the fifth season is about to begin in Germany. Comparable to Mardi Gras or the Carnival in Rio, it is just a big festival with people dressing up and dancing and singing on the street. (Photo by http://www.reise-nach-italien.de/karneval-rhein.jpg) It all starts on a Thursday the week before Ash [...]
Voodoo: The Magic of Haiti
Written by By Dana Ford, Relate Contributing Writer We’ve all heard about Haiti lately…because on Tuesday, this nation made breaking news. A major earthquake struck there. Haiti is the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere and is also known for its traditional religion, Voodoo. Although many find the practices and descriptions of Voodoo to fit more [...]
Are Agnostics like Atheists? What is Agnostocism?
Written by Dana Ford, Relate Contributing Writer Agnosticism is a term used to describe the question: Do gods exist or not? Many adopt this concept if they believe gods do not exist at all. However, many claim they are Agnostic so they aren’t labeled as Atheists. Much of this has to do with a person [...]
Virginity: The Key to Christian Hearts
Written By Dana Ford, Relate Contributing Writer Sex. Anyone uncomfortable reading that word? Afraid your parents might see that what you’re reading is about… SEX? It’s true: sex is a powerful word. It’s a powerful thing. It’s also something, that if you belong to a Christian faith, you should wait for. In Christianity, virginity symbolizes [...]
Do you Believe in Jah, Jedi or a Meatball Monster?
Written by Dana Ford, Relate Contributing Writer Many religions we’ve heard of but not taken much thought as to learn more about them. Others, we have never even dreamed would exist. Many find it strange. Others? Well, it’s a way of life. Ever heard of a Ratsafari? What about a Jedi or a Pastafarian? All [...]