It’s a known fact that the churches’ pew empty when the leadership stops believing in biblical doctrines. And over the last few decades, many denominations have experienced mass exodus and the UCC is no exception. UCC’s membership and attendance has almost halved in the last half a century. Their membership dropped by about 44% since … Read more
The world continues to embrace the Rastafarian way, and that has many asking a variety of questions. Is Rastafarian a religion? Is Rastafarian a Lifestyle? Truthfully, the pendulum swings both ways when it comes to Rastafarian. At the core of Rastafarian, the genesis was as a religion and political movement. However, it’s evolved to become … Read more
Via Rhoda Fertich Leaving your place of worship isn’t an easy decision, especially if it’s the place that made you love church again. While growing up, my dad never advocated for us to go to church since he wasn’t a religious guy. My mother did try her best and she managed to take us to … Read more
Strength is regarded highly in African societies and many other parts of the world. African societies in particular regard strength as the basis of success and have crafted many proverbs to express their value. Here are some proverbs drawn from all over Africa that talk about strength: 1: The one who lacks the strength … Read more
Death has long been viewed as a natural part of life within African society. Consequently, it is approached and rationalized through various means. Proverbs serve as one such method, offering a window into the wisdom and perspectives of African societies on the subject of death. Here are a few examples. 1: When the roots of … Read more
Carlin George claims that “More people have been killed in the name of god than for any other reason.” This is one of the world’s oldest misconceptions since religion is associated with love and respect. But in the past, people were ready to defend and even kill for their religion and the Abrahamic religions are … Read more
Have you ever wanted to know more about Rastas? Has their way of life got you intrigued about their beliefs? Well, it’s time to learn all about the Rastaman and their core beliefs. Rastafarian religion and lifestyle have been part of Jamaica since the 1930s. Since then, many people from across the globe continue to … Read more
Cannibalism refers to the act of one member of a species consuming all or parts of another member of the same species as food. In a human context, it refers to one person or a group of people eating human flesh or organs. Throughout history, there have been communities and individuals who engage in cannibalism … Read more
Reports of priests sexually abusing minors have been a thorny issue for several decades, especially in the Catholic Church. Pope Francis reportedly admitted that 2% of Catholic clergy are predators. The prevalence of predatory cases among priests in different countries is far from ending, even though the Vatican maintains it is dedicated to fighting the … Read more
Omnism and Pantheism are two ideologies that are often confused with each other. This is largely because both share a focus on the oneness and interconnectedness of people. However, the belief systems have distinct differences in terms of philosophical and spiritual concepts. Their approach to religion and core principles varies greatly. What is Omnism? Omnism … Read more