Religion 2024, October

Alexander S altykov is one of the founders of St. Tikhon Orthodox University for the Humanities. He heads the faculty of arts at the same university, is a member of the Union of Artists of Russia

Paradise… What did this word mean in the past and does it make sense for a modern person? What can be considered the idea of paradise? Are these relics of the past or a sign of striving for the future? Who deserves it and who can get there? Do all religions have a concept of heaven? Briefly, we will try to understand these complex issues

At present, the threat of terrorist attacks from representatives of the radical movements of Islam is acquiring enormous proportions, having already become a global problem. Moreover, criminal organizations that profess and propagate Salafi Islam operate not only in the Middle East

The article is about religion in Bulgaria. It tells about the religious beliefs existing in the country. Features and facts from the history of major religions are listed, some architectural monuments are named

The goddess Sekhmet patronized war and the hot sun, her main epithets are “powerful”, “ruthless”, “severe”. She personified the destructive power of the hot sun, was the mistress of the desert. The Egyptians believed that the goddess was familiar with magic and could cast spells. Often portrayed as a woman with the head of a lioness

The article tells about the eight-pointed cross, which is the main symbol of the Orthodox Church. A brief overview of the history of its appearance in Russia is given, as well as the basic rules of inscription and the meaning of the constituent elements

Before 1917, there were more than fifty churches and temples in Saratov. This is probably why the city was chosen as a demonstration platform in the fight against religion in the thirties of the XX century. Most of the Saratov churches at that time were destroyed and looted. Only at the end of the last century did the restoration of some religious buildings begin

God created this beautiful world: forests, mountains, skies, flora and fauna. In the garden he called Eden, God perfected his act of creation. A man was born. The article highlights the main aspects of the creation of man by God from a biblical point of view

What is the main religion in Slovenia, statistics will best tell. It varies from year to year, but the latest results show that the number of believers has increased since 2002, while the number of atheists has declined

Paying tribute to devotion to the Almighty, Muslims say the canonical prayer from the verses of the Koran - prayer. Believers should do it five times a day. Turning to God, they perform a certain sequence of sacred actions. In Islam, it is called "rakat". Namaz, consisting of several rak'ahs, is not counted by Allah if the order of its performance is incorrect

Not every Christian knows what prayer is. It is understandable: it is the prerogative of Muslims. Every Muslim who accepts Islam is simply obliged to know what it is, and also to understand its whole essence. Let's talk about this

Prayer for women is not only an obligation, but also the greatest mercy shown by the Lord to his weak slaves. Prayer opens up many opportunities for the sincere prayer

Each denomination has its own holy book, which helps to guide the believer on the right path and help in difficult times. Christians have the Bible, Jews have the Torah, and Muslims have the Koran. In translation, this name means "reading books." It is believed that the Quran consists of revelations that were uttered by the prophet Muhammad on behalf of Allah

How is Islam different from other religions? Fasting Ramadan for Muslims is the most sacred time of the year. They refrain from all pleasures in order to test the power of will over carnal desires, to repent of sins, to overcome pride in the name of the forgiveness of the Almighty. What is the correct way to fast in Islam? This will be discussed in the article

Revelation is the transmission of information in a supernatural way from a holy source, such as God or His representatives. These truths can express His will and serve the benefit of mankind. In Christianity, only Holy Scripture and Holy Tradition are perceived as the revelation of the age

The first Muslim cemetery in Moscow appeared in the 18th century. The emergence of such burial places is associated with a large number of believers living in the city. Gradually, the number of cemeteries increased, they were ennobled, became more and more. Some of them function to this day

Pre-Christian ideas about the creation of the world, about the essence of being and the meaning of human life are based on myths and legends, described in detail in ancient treatises. The basis of the beliefs of our ancestors was the worship and spiritualization of the forces of nature, the veneration of powerful ancestors, the belief in the presence of supernatural forces in human life. What secrets does the great religion of the ancient Slavs keep in itself? How are the long-forgotten names of the gods and our modern speech connected?

Throughout the history of mankind, there has been the idea of something supernatural. It was gradually transformed and organized into a system that was later called religion

Satanism is one of the modern movements, whose representatives believe that not some Higher powers are responsible for a person’s actions, but only he personally. Religious trends of this kind exist today in many countries of the world

Even in ancient times, in a number of countries adhering to Islamic traditions, male circumcision was considered a completely natural surgical procedure

In this article, we will try to understand what limbo is, what is the origin of this word and how its essence and meaning evolved along with the development of religion, mythology and science

After the rest of the emperors died in civil strife, the pagan Licinius and the Christian Constantine I the Great remained the rulers of the Roman world. The latter in 313 issued a decree that Christians were allowed complete freedom of religion, and from that moment their rights were equalized with pagans

The article tells about the perception of God as the central hypostasis of the triune and indivisible Holy Trinity. The use of a number of His names in the Holy Scriptures is considered, one of which is God Sabaoth

The realities of our world are such that prayer is indispensable. And you need to pray not only for yourself, but also for your loved ones. And sometimes we do not know how to pray for ourselves. What can we say about the neighbor. Therefore, the materials of this article will tell in detail about how you can prayerfully support your loved ones

The article tells about the Forbidden Mosque Masjid al-Haram, located in Saudi Arabia. The mosque and the Kaaba inside it are a sacred place for Muslims around the world

Despite the fact that Islam is one of the youngest religions on the planet, it has a very interesting history filled with bright events and facts

Abba Dorotheus is one of the most revered Christian saints. He is known primarily as the author of moral teachings, which will be discussed in this article

In general, a person is designed for eternal life, we have no time limit, we are immortal. But people with drug and alcohol addiction do not understand this, they begin to live from one dose to another and, in fact, lose themselves

Speaking about what the paganism of the ancient Slavs is, it is impossible to find an unambiguous answer. But this is certainly a great cultural and religious heritage of the ancient world. The reflection of various traditions and beliefs has deeply entered the consciousness of peoples and is still reflected in the realities of the modern world

The article tells about the famous Optina Hermitage and the elders who glorified it. You can learn about who the Optina elders are, what prophecies they left behind and what a wonderful prayer they wrote, from this article

Once the Lord created this world. He made it perfect and ideal, from the point of view of human morality. God did not even think that someday sins and bloody deaths would stain this world and destroy it like a house of cards. And so it happened … What is hell - we will find out in this article

Egyptian mythology is a huge, most interesting layer in the history of the development of the whole culture as a whole, which has not yet been thoroughly studied. Scientists constantly find more and more new details of the development of Egyptian civilization, make discoveries and replenish the pantheon of gods with new “characters”

The Goddess Psyche and myths about her have always been very popular. The story of her relationship with Cupid (Eros) is considered especially beautiful and romantic. This story became the basis for many works of art. And some psychologists are convinced that this myth is not just a beautiful fairy tale, but also a deep, philosophical work

Often in our lives we find ourselves in situations where, in our opinion, only a miracle can help us. Not all people can and want to cope with the hardships and troubles that visit them. Therefore, in search of a way out, people often turn to faith and pray to the Lord to guide them on the path out of a difficult situation, a prayer amulet is also said to prevent the onset of trouble

Anathema is the excommunication of a Christian from the holy sacraments and from contacts with the faithful. It was used as a punishment for especially grave sins against the Church

Christian religion is canonical. It is built not only on sincere and deep faith, but also on specific laws, common truths, which, through holy people, were transmitted by God to ordinary people to atone for their sins and gain eternal life of the soul in paradise after death. That is why all followers of Christianity need to know the meaning of the main terms and events in the history of their religion

Slavic deities were depicted as idols. Carved from wood, with human faces, they were made quite well. In the article we will talk about how they looked, what they were made of and what happened to the Slavic gods

Slavic amulets literally surrounded the ancient Slavs in their daily lives. Being a rather superstitious people, people tried to protect themselves from various misfortunes, failures and evil spirits by applying various symbols and signs to the body and clothes. They were used in abundance by men, being warriors, hunters and researchers - they especially needed the help of higher powers and the protection of the Family

Perun is the ancient Slavic god of thunder and lightning. He is the supreme ruler in the pantheon of pagan higher powers, who patronizes the prince and the fighting squad. Perun gives men strength, and severely punishes for non-compliance with military laws

After reading this article, you will learn that a Buddhist stupa, a sacred hill and a mound are related concepts. We will also talk about the most famous monuments of Buddhism associated with the founder of this teaching