The global financial storm has spawned calls for economic reform —- especially in the United States. Experts see America's lightly regulated, dynamic style of capitalism moving toward a slower-growing, more stable model.">@import "/templates/css/news/common.css";@import "/templates/css/news/story.css";@import "/templates/css/news/print_story.css";

The Mayan calendar ends on Dec. 21, 2012, spelling doomsday predictions. While astronomers say this is nonsense, others believe there will be a shift in world consciousness from the Age of Pisces to the Age of Aquarius. Religious scholars say this has the beginnings of a new religious movement.">@import "/templates/css/news/common.css";@import "/templates/css/news/story.css";@import "/templates/css/news/print_story.css";

This article is not really religion oriented, but I thought it was an interesting article nonetheless.

Women's dress in Islamic culture is based on a principle of female modesty. Customs of the time, place, and social class of the woman influence what she might wear. Some options include hijab -- or modest, loose clothing and a scarf over the head and under the chin -- and burqa or burka, a more complete covering of the head, face and body.">IE=8

The head of the Anglican Communion said Monday that restructuring the world's third-largest Christian denomination appears inevitable in the face of irreconcilable differences on sexuality and the Bible.

Central tenets of Orthodox Judaism, based on the questions in the Belief-O-Matic quiz.

There are a wide variety of beliefs and practices in modern day Wicca. However, distinct principles are common to most modern witches.

Religious intolerance and strife in Israel

The most interesting aspect of the eastern religions we have hitherto studied would probably be the beauty contained within each religion. There seems to be a unifying ideal with both Hinduism and Buddhism: an accordance with peace and tranquility. Now, obviously both religions have the bloodstained hands of religious battle. However, that seems to be the antithesis of both of the religions.
Buddhism is, on the other hand, the religion I found most interesting. Purely from an ideological standpoint Buddhism tends to appeal to me via meditation, peace and accordance with oneself and their surroundings.
Tyler Andor wrote:
> What did you find most interesting about the first two eastern religions we have covered?

Well, I think the most important information that people should be aware of are the traditional warning signs of a cult. Thereby, reducing the chance that the individual gets caught up in the cult.
Tyler Andor wrote:
> What do you think is the most important thing for people to know about cults?

Religiously inspired hatred animosity and intolerance

Satanism: Religious Satanism, 16th century Satanism, Satanic Dabblers, etc.