3 articles on "religions"

The History and Origin of Christmas

The origin of Christmas stemmed from pagan festivals like the popular Roman Saturnalia, which celebrated Winter Solstice. In the early pre-Christian era, winter celebrations were very popular and followed pagan rituals. Paganism in Europe celebrated...

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The History and Origin of Christmas

Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays worldwide, observed by Christians and non-Christians alike. It is a day that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, who is believed to be the son of God, according to Christian teachings. The holiday ...

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A New Religion for The Technological Age

When recently I read a book titled "What We Believe But Cannot Prove", edited by John Brockman, I realised that so much of what we "believe" is based on nonsense, fiction, suspect 'scientific fact', and good old wishful thinking. At the end...

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