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U.S. Latinas embrace spiritual practices outside traditional religion

Aleja Hertzler-McCain — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:13:37 +0000

(RNS) — Many U.S. Latinas have turned to sound healing while seeking spiritual practices outside of traditional religion.

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I documented dozens of shrines to people who’ve died in North Philly − here’s what they tell us about memory, grief and trauma

Gordon Coonfield — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:01:14 +0000

(The Conversation) — Makeshift memorials are public expressions of private mourning in response to trauma and tragedy.

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Brazilians march for Eshu, an Afro-Brazilian deity, to protest Christian intolerance

Eduardo Campos Lima — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:05:47 +0000

SÃO PAULO, Brazil (RNS) — A march in honor of the orisha Eshu drew some 150,000 people in São Paulo recently, considered a rebuke to the rise of evangelical Christians’ political power.

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As the pioneers of modern paganism die, fears grow that their wisdom will be lost

Heather Greene — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 21:56:30 +0000

(RNS) — Today’s young Wiccans and witches tune in to social media for community.

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Kamala Harris’ heritage draws attention to Hinduism’s complex history in Caribbean

Richa Karmarkar — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 22:20:30 +0000

(RNS) — For many who claim Indo-Caribbean heritage, Vice President Kamala Harris’ spotlight is the perfect chance to dive into the community’s lesser-known past: where indigenous faiths and cultural traditions found more in common than not.

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On anniversary of Frida Kahlo’s death, her art’s spirituality keeps fans engaged around the globe

MarÍa Teresa HernÁndez — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:24:43 +0000

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Her take on life and spirituality sparked a connection between her paintings and her viewers, many of whom remain passionate admirers of her work on the 70th anniversary of her death.

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The gods must be angry: Mexico ‘cancels’ statue of Greek god Poseidon after dispute with local deity

Fabiola SÁnchez — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:08:32 +0000

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s environmental protection agency said late Thursday that the Poseidon statue lacked permits.

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Online spaces create community for spiritual yoga practitioners

Ellie Davis — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 22:15:35 +0000

(RNS) — Yoga churches, and the people who lead them, represent the evolving landscape of spirituality in America, blending ancient wisdom with modern practices to create a supportive community for seekers of all backgrounds.

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At the Olympics, athletes show guts, glory – and a lot of ink, including tattoos that profess their faith

Gustavo Morello — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:50:29 +0000

(The Conversation) — One biblical verse bans tattoos, but the full story of Christianity’s relationship with body modification is more complicated.

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‘Authentic’ ayahuasca rituals sought by tourists often ignore Indigenous practices and spiritual grounding

Pardis Mahdavi — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:26:52 +0000

(The Conversation) — The psychotropic allure of the ayahuasca plant for hundreds of thousands of non-Indigenous consciousness seekers is raising many concerns.

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