Religion

burqa, niqab, hijab

The burqa is legally prohibited or restricted in 31 countries. --en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burqa

Mennonites

Congregations worldwide embody the full scope of Mennonite practice, from "plain people" to those who are indistinguishable in dress and appearance from the general population. Mennonites can be found in communities in 87 countries on six continents --wikipedia

Matt. 6:34: "Take no thought for the morrow"

"Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." --KJV

Good Friday

Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. --wikipedia

T/F: Enoch lived for 365 years

The text of the Book of Genesis says Enoch lived 365 years before he was taken by God. --wikipedia

moral absolutism

ethical view that all actions are intrinsically right or wrong. Stealing, for instance, might be considered to be always immoral, even if done for the well-being of others --wikipedia

creation and destruction of sand mandalas (Tibetan Buddhist tradition)

to symbolize the Buddhist doctrinal belief in the transitory nature of material life. --wikipedia

Book of Silent Prayer

A small book of classic prayers, prose, and poetry from Unity.

halo in Christianity

a representation of spiritual character through the symbolism of light --britannica.com

Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy

Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God --Exodus 20:8-11

Pontifical Swiss Guard

a minor armed force and honour guard unit maintained by the Holy See that protects the pope and the Apostolic Palace within the territory of the Vatican City --wikipedia

religious prohibition of pork

Prohibitions on eating unclean food are written in the Torah and in the Koran.

Dalai Lama's statement on Ukraine

Hope for Dialogue to Restore Peace in Ukraine

Saint Valentine

3rd-century Roman saint... associated with a tradition of courtly love. He is also a patron saint of Terni, epilepsy and beekeepers --wikipedia

Hindu Goddess Kali

Request: Kali inspires the highest and lowest consciousness energies in a wide range of devotees