Hinduism worships a single deity but recognizes other gods as well. They believe there are many paths to reach god. Do Hindus celebrate the Christmas Holiday? No, Hindus don’t celebrate Christmas. Christmas is a Christian holiday that is not celebrated in Hinduism. Hindus celebrate Diwali the Annual Festival of Lights. Diwali falls in November and … Read more
Many religions and cultures have quite strict guidelines about what is and is not okay to eat, so you might be wondering, do Jews eat shrimp? No, people that follow the Jewish dietary laws known as Kashrut cannot eat shrimp. They are considered treif (or trefah) and are not kosher. In fact, no shellfish is … Read more
The Mormon faith is strongly connected to mainstream Christianity – and many Mormons consider themselves to be Christians – but Mormon beliefs are not all the same. You might be wondering, then, do Mormons believe in the Trinity? The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints (commonly known as Mormonism) does believe in the … Read more
Many people who are not Mormons have little comprehension of how their Mormon friends feel about Christ, the afterlife, or the plan of salvation. They are almost highly conscious of the Mormon health code, though. Many Mormons happily indulge in chocolate-related foods and beverages. Even though the LDS Church’s health policy, The Word of Wisdoms, … Read more
The holidays of different cultures are part of what makes the rich tapestry of life so beautiful and interesting, but not everybody will participate in every celebration. You might be wondering, do Hindus celebrate Eid? No, while Hindus do not celebrate EID in a religious way, they respect and appreciate the holiday, and can even … Read more
Do you want to know more about Judaism and its similarities to other religions, but aren’t sure if Jews believe in The Holy Spirit? The Jews believe that the Holy Spirit is not an entity separate from God, but one of his attributes. No, Rabbis say that the idea of God cannot be a duality … Read more
There is a belief that after we die our soul is reborn into a new body or identity. In reincarnation the soul is immortal and the body is perishable. Do Jewish people believe in reincarnation? Yes, Jewish people do have the belief that reincarnation exists. The idea of reincarnation or revolving of your soul through … Read more
You met this great guy or girl the other day and are thinking they might be the one- but they’re Mormon, and you’re not. So now you’re wondering, can a non-Mormon date a Mormon? Yes, Non-Mormons and Mormons are allowed to date as long as they are compatible with each other. However, Mormons date for … Read more
Studying world religions can be engrossing since you get to study how diverse humans are. Christianity has several variations that are interesting to look up, one of which includes Mormonism. Although the Mormons believe themselves to be Christians, they are not regarded as such by Catholics and Protestants. Do Mormons believe in God? Like other … Read more
Circumcision is a practice that is widely practiced by some religions and communities but is strictly avoided by others. The reasons behind practicing – or avoiding circumcision can vary and are usually based on religious rulings or personal preference. Do Hindus circumcise? The majority of Hindus do not circumcise since their religion hasn’t made it … Read more