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2014-09-13T11:00:52-04:00

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Upcoming Holiday: Navratri

Last updated on: September 13, 2014 at 11:00 am By Deepika Birks

Navratri 2014 is September 25 to October 3. Goddess worshipers will be celebrating She who brings us from darkness to light. Read more

2014-09-12T10:35:02-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Hindus believe in eternal souls — but Christians don’t!

Last updated on: September 12, 2014 at 10:35 am By Deepika Birks

In Christian pop theology, Grandma's "in heaven with Jesus," but correct Christian theology is that Grandma's decaying in the ground and Jesus will eventually restore her body. Contrast this with Hindu belief that this body will be discarded, as will the bodies that come after it, and that heavenly existence is Oneness with God that does not require a body. Read more

2014-09-11T07:39:56-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

God the Soccer Mom

Last updated on: September 11, 2014 at 7:39 am By Deepika Birks

Sometimes I think of God as the Divine Soccer Mom. I envision Her standing at the game, which is actually the battle of our personal souls to escape samsara and reach liberation, and She's cheering. Read more