Can Cultural Practices Enhance Global Well-Being? Lessons from the Happiest Countires

“Happiness is the meaning and purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.”- Aristotle Introduction The 2025 World Happiness Report, published on March 20, 2025, reveals that Finland has been ranked the happiest country globally for the eighth consecutive year. Other Nordic nations, such as Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden, consistently secure top […]

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Navigating The United Methodist Church’s Property Disputes Amid Disaffiliation: Legal Challenges and Implicatoins

“I want the whole Christ for my Savior, the whole Bible for my book, the whole Church for my fellowship and the whole world for my mission field”- John Wesley Introduction The recent legal dispute between the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC) and Perdido Bay Methodist Church underscores the intricate challenges

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Cultural Shifts and Spiritual Drifts: Examining the Recent Trends in U.S. Religious Identity

“Christianity is the companion of liberty in all its conflicts – the cradle of its infancy, and the divine source of its claims.” Alexis de Tocqueville  Introduction In recent decades, the United States of America (USA) has experienced notable shifts in religious affiliation, particularly a decline in individuals identifying as Christians. However, recent data from

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Evolving Faiths: Projected Shifts in Global Religious Demographics by 2050

  Joella Carman and Brad Scriber’s recent article in the National Geographic magazine, “How will religious populations change in the coming decades? Demographics where you live could be much different from the rest of the world,” delved into the projected shifts in global religious affiliations. Contrary to the common belief that secularism is on the

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Dust and Divinity: Finding Meaning in the Mundane at the Maha Kumbh Mela

“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” William Shakespeare Introduction At the heart of the Maha Kumbh Mela lies the Triveni Sangam – the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. This grand Hindu religious gathering serves as a melting pot

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From Tradition to Transformation: How Is Faith Expressed Across Generations?

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller Introduction Faith, a cornerstone of human experience, transcends time, yet its expression evolves across generations. This article delves into the interplay between tradition and transformation, exploring how faith manifests

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Epiphany: Comparing Christ’s Manifestation with Divine Revelations in World Religions

“The Magi teach us that we need to set out on a journey to find Jesus. They show us that faith is not born of a high-level theological discussion, but of a desire for God that keeps us searching until we meet Him.”- Pope Francis The word “Epiphany,” is derived from the Greek epiphaneia meaning

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The “BRANCH”

The “BRANCH”: How Ancient Prophecy Shapes Modern Faith Why is the Symbolism Still Relevant Today? Introduction Picture a barren field filled with stumps – remnants of trees that once stood tall and strong. Now, imagine a green shoot emerging from one of those stumps, defying all odds. What does this image stir in us? Perhaps

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From Hope to Polarization

How Key Presidential Elections Defined American Politics “The ballot is stronger than the bullet.” – Abraham Lincoln Introduction Presidential election years have long been milestones in American history, capturing our collective hopes, fears, and divisions when the stakes are at their highest. From campaigns that united the nation with shared optimism to bitter contests that

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