The Alevi-Bektashi community, spread across Türkiye and beyond, holds a distinctive view on organ donation. For them, donating organs after death is seen as a way to achieve eternal salvation. This belief is deeply rooted in their social norms, known as erkân. A recent study explored this topic by
Loneliness is a big problem. It can make people feel sad and even affect their health. But guess what? Believing in a higher power might help. People who are religious often feel less lonely. They also feel less alone, even when they are by themselves. This is true for people from different religion
Tropical Storm Melissa is taking its time in the Caribbean. It's not in a rush, but that's not good news. It's expected to turn into a hurricane and dump a lot of rain on Jamaica and Haiti. This could cause serious flooding and landslides. The National Hurricane Center says Melissa will get stronge
Emman Atienza, a 19-year-old social media influencer, passed away in her Los Angeles home. Her family shared the heartbreaking news, revealing that she died by suicide. Emman was known for her engaging lifestyle videos and her openness about mental health struggles. She had a unique ability to conne
In the heart of the Caribbean, Tropical Storm Melissa is causing quite a stir. This isn't your typical fast-moving storm; it's taking its time, sitting nearly stationary and dumping heavy rain over the same areas for days. Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic are bracing for impact, with forec
Jelly Roll, the country music star, has been open about the challenges he's faced in his life. But one thing he doesn't often talk about is how he and his wife, Bunnie XO, overcame a major hurdle in their marriage. In a recent podcast appearance, he shared that he had an affair, which he calls one o
GlowFEST is making a comeback to downtown Reading, promising an exciting night filled with lights and activities. This event is set to take place on Saturday, from 4 p. m. to 9:30 p. m. , along Penn Street, specifically in the 500 and 600 blocks. The event organizers have added new attractions to k
In the UK, many Muslims feel left out when they seek help for their mental health. Their beliefs are often ignored, even though faith is a big part of their lives. This is a problem because therapy should include all aspects of a person's identity. Therapy is supposed to be about understanding and
Horror movies often paint religion in a dark light, focusing on demons and evil forces while leaving God out of the picture. But The Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson and written by C. Robert Cargill, takes a different approach. Both men identify as Christian, but they don't want to be lab
Women have long been the backbone of religious communities. But recent data shows a shift. Women are still more religious than men. But the gap is closing. Some people think women are leaving religion because of politics. They say women are fed up with sexist rules. Others argue that feminism is dr
