"Perhaps you associate the word 'meekness' with 'weakness.' But such an association fails to grasp the true meaning of meekness."
"Mercy is not receiving all the consequences of the bad things we do. Grace is receiving more blessings than our good acts warrant."
"When he unexpectedly shows up on the road of life, or makes himself at home in our living room, may we have eyes to recognize him."
"I think that is a good way to end this calendar year, by looking at my blessings and feeling gratitude."
"While Baha’is hold a vision of hope for the world, we recognize the long and thorny road humanity will travel, and accept that we have a serious role to play in the healing and transformation of our world."
"There is an unsettling verse in Proverbs 17:5. 'Whoever mocks the poor insults his maker. He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.'"
"I have come to believe to actually grow up is to acquire an ever-evolving perspective."
"Currently there are 265 temples across the world either in operation, under construction, in renovation or announced. These are not used for weekly Sunday worship."
A scholar of Christian spirituality argues that prayers are meant to bring together a faith community — something apps aren’t likely to achieve.
"Hanukkah is far less important than Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, but it has become prominent because it coincides with the extended Christmas season, even though this year it comes nearly a month earlier."
Here's a look back at several decades of balloons, marching bands and more at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Baha’is around the world will be commemorating another centenary event, and the public is invited to join us on Nov. 27.
What does the Bible teach about Jesus Christ and his understanding of his death?
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So-called Spiritualists split off from Martin Luther’s Reformation 500 years ago, but some of their ideas carry on.
Christmas isn’t the only holiday celebrated during the winter season. There are a plethora of others, some of which have festivities that exceed even the most ostentatious Christmas celebration.
Islam, for its followers, is the “way of life,” and Holy Quran is the book that provides guidance, which is in a way like a “user’s manual” to lead a truthful and peaceful life.
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. (Psalms 19:1)
As we look at the world, where is the peace the angels sang about?
"Trevor Lawrence is right. You can be passionate about your work, compete at the highest level, and realize there is more in life than your career."
"The Yizkor service, the Yom Kippur Memorial service in which we remember our departed loved ones, is always sad. But somehow it helps to be remembering our losses when remembering with a group of friends."
More houses of worship are offering mental health programs, especially African American congregations.
What is my purpose? This question has arisen in the hearts and minds of philosophers, spiritual seekers and humankind throughout the centuries. It especially arises during times when people feel shaken up, confused, uncertain about the future, and facing difficult times.
At its peak over the last year and a half, more than 40% of adults reported anxiety or depression symptoms—four times the pre-pandemic rate.
“Judge not that you be not judged.” Christians often hear these words when we try to speak to unbelievers about their need of Christ or of the moral decay in our nation or even what is sinful in God’s eyes.
The Satanic Temple, a nontheistic group, is invoking the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to challenge Texas’ new anti-abortion law.