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 Cyclical Wisdom: How Religion of Peace Embraces Eternal Circularity

Circularity is a recurring theme in many religious traditions across the world. It represents the cyclical nature of existence, the interconnectedness of all things, and the eternal return of life, death, and rebirth. Circular imagery is central to many mystical traditions, with the Mandala being a well-known example. Sufism, the mystical branch of Islam, incorporates […]

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Family Unity and Togetherness

Community is a fundamental aspect of religious life in any tradition, with family—the first micro-community we inhabit—serving as a scaffolding  for broader community systems. The health of a community heavily relies on the strength of its members’ family dynamics.The family unit is where we first learn to love and be loved. Without learning these essential

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Universal Flood Stories in Mythology

All around the world, various cultures have been telling stories about “the great flood” that reshaped the world early in human history, leaving only one survivor or a group of survivors to reform the world or repopulate humanity. Flood myths have been recounted in many mythologies and religious traditions. Despite originating in different regions and

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Ethical Wisdom in the Teachings of Jesus and Krishna

In the realm of spiritual teachings, the parallels between Jesus Christ of Christianity and Lord Krishna of Hinduism offer a unique perspective on ethics that transcends religious lines. Inspired by Father Francis X. Clooney’s work in comparative theology, we conclude our Weekly Wisdom Series by reflecting on the ethical dimensions found in the teachings of

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