Buddhism is a very old religion, dating back to the fifth century, BCE. It has its roots in India, although worldwide around 350 million people currently consider themselves practicing Buddhists. It originally spread from India into other countries in Southeast Asia like Tibet and Sri Lanka before making its way to China and Japan. It …
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Different cultures and religions sometimes have specific diet or meal restrictions that they must adhere to. This can be a lifelong commitment, or this may be periodic fasting, such as during Lent. There is a lot of confusion tied to what Catholics are allowed to eat, and what they must avoid, during this period. Meat …
Candles have a myriad of purposes, from illumination to bringing a clean or memorable scent to any area, most households have numerous candles. When thinking about candles in the realm of religion, most religious institutions utilize candles in ceremonies or to lend a certain ambiance to their place of worship. Catholics look at candles in …
Fasting has taken on a life of its own, with fasting and cleanses being offered in conjunction with various diets and body purification programs. However, this type of abstaining is still practiced by various religions for numerous reasons. Catholics are one of the biggest groups to still embrace this practice. So why do Catholics fast? …
There are a lot of groups in the United States that have religious undertones or encourage their members to be active in their church. In most cases, these groups work directly with religious institutions to further their beliefs. There are times, however, when the goals or beliefs of the two entities do not mesh well. …
Contraceptives are a touchy subject for a lot of people and, with those people, come some pretty loaded opinions. We all know that condoms can protect individuals from STDs and can also prevent unwanted pregnancies. It is the latter, however, that causes condoms to be a heavily debated topic in many religious communities. Can Catholics …
Tattoos are commonplace in today’s society, more so than they have ever been before. However, tattoos actually predate the life of Christ. Some people look at tattoos as art or even inspiration, while others look at tattoos in a much more negative light. Some religions even frown upon or outright prohibit tattoos. Can Catholics get …
All religions have prayers that resonate through believers and tie into their belief systems in an intricate and intimate way. For Catholics, the Rosary is that prayer. Why do Catholics pray the Rosary? The Rosary is a powerful prayer to God, prayed through his mother, Mary. Catholics also believe that Our Blessed Lady, herself, came …
As humans, we are all prone to make mistakes. Sometimes, those mistakes are more than simple mistakes, they are actually sins. When we commit sins- we may feel embarrassed and remorseful, sometimes even hiding our sins from others. We cannot, however, hide those sins from God. Why do Catholics go to confession? Catholics go to …
For some homes, fish is a rarity during mealtimes. If you live in a Catholic home, however, you may find that fish is more of a staple. In fact, Catholics may eat more fish than most other households, especially on Fridays. Why do Catholics eat fish on Fridays? The simple answer is because Catholics do …