Cows are sacred to Hinduism. However, for starters, Hindus do not worship cows, and Hinduism does not teach its adherents […]
Religion
In Brief: Difference Between Sunni Islam and Shia Islam
Sunni Islam and Shia Islam are the two major branches of Islam or, in other words, two of the main […]
Image on Shroud of Turin May Not Be Human—New Study
The Shroud of Turin is a piece of aged linen on which a faint and spectral image of a man […]
Fast Explainer: The Papal Conclave In A Nutshell
The death, resignation, or removal of the Pope initiates a well-structured and tradition-bound series of events and actions within the […]
The Economy of Vatican City Explained
How does the economy of Vatican City work? What are the economic activities? How does it earn revenues? What are […]
Difference Between the Holy See and Vatican City
The Holy See and Vatican City are often intermixed. Numerous people would refer to the Vatican City as the See […]
Water Cremation 101: Pros and Cons of Alkaline Hydrolysis
Body disposal through alkaline hydrolysis involves placing the intact dead body in a pressurized vessel. The vessel is then filled […]
The Basics of Hinduism: Beliefs and Practices
Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world. Its roots and customs are believed to date back more than 4000 […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Cremation
Cremation has become an alternative to the burial of an intact body because of pressing concerns over limited land availability […]
Wahhabism: Principles and Criticisms
Religious leader and theologian Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab from the eighteenth century started a movement in the region of Najd […]