Saturday, August 30, 2025

From A to Z

Aztec - The Aztec religion was deeply spiritual, highly ritualistic, and closely tied to their understanding of nature, time, and society.  The Aztecs worshiped many gods, each linked to aspects of life and nature.

Australian aborigines - Australian Aboriginal religious beliefs are some of the world’s oldest continuous spiritual traditions, deeply connected to the land, ancestors, and community.  They are not a single, unified religion but a collection of spiritual traditions across hundreds of Aboriginal nations, each with its own stories and practices.

Zulus - Zulu religious beliefs are deeply rooted in ancestor worship, a strong connection to nature, and a belief in a creator god.

Siberian Shamans - Siberian shamanic beliefs are some of the oldest spiritual traditions in the world, deeply tied to nature, spirits, and the role of the shaman as a healer and mediator between worlds. 

Hasidisim - Hasidic Judaism is a mystical and highly traditional branch of Orthodox Judaism that began in the 18th century in Eastern Europe.  It emphasizes a deep, joyful, and emotional connection to God, spirituality in everyday life, and devotion to a spiritual leader called a Rebbe.

Buddhist - Not centered on a creator god; instead, it focuses on personal spiritual development and liberation from suffering.  Emphasizes ethical living, meditation, and wisdom.

Christianity - Okay, we're all pretty clear on this one, I think.  

I dunno, I was musing about religion and spirituality so I decided to look up some Fun Facts to Know and Tell about religions.  I'm always struck by how common a reverence for the natural world is in spiritual beliefs.  And a reverence for those who have come before us.  Living a good life, a wise life, a slow life is always mentioned.  God or god or gods not so much and when they're present there are often a whole shit-ton of 'em and rarely does the idea come across that you HAVE to believe in this or that god and that if you don't bad shit is going to happen. 


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