But even one of the Bible writers pointed out that self-examination is the first order of business. Why are you looking at the speck in your brother's eye when you have a plank in your own?

Abrahamic religions teach the following beliefs or are home-grown in the USA and exported. Of the 20 listed six come under the category "Catholic' Read more

Despite numerous stories about the cavern, most people who recount them have never seen it firsthand. According to one legend passed down through generations, two elderly villagers lost their way in the cave and barely escaped with their lives.

A large sign with the words "Do Not Enter" stands outside the cave, which Seiji respected by not going inside. However, upon inspection, he found a solid rock wall at the back of the cave, suggesting that the only possible direction the cave could lead was down. Read more

This night is chosen as the best time to read the onions as it was believed to hold some magic because St Paul received clear signs to become a Christian on this night.

The Catholic church does not officially support the practice. "They do not condone this kind of stuff. They say, 'When you pray, you pray to the saints, not to the onions. Read more

As a teenager and a faithful Catholic, she had even been told that using the cards could invite evil spirits. Read more

He also faces social exclusion in his eastern Indian village as Catholics now consider him a "bad omen" after 11 of his close relatives died in a road accident on his ordination day. Read more

But did you know lemon peels can help you predict if you'll land a lover? Or that crazy things happen if you kiss your own elbow?

Max Cryer's new book, Superstitions and Why We Have Them was published in May tells you about these and many other superstitions Read more

Those arrested include church pastors and customary chiefs.

According to the Daily Post, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, John Taleo, has described the killings as brutal and unlawful murders.

The killings were reportedly carried out in the presence of the public, including children.

Reports from the police based on Lakatoro in Central Malekula said that police have already arrested over 40 people in Akaham following the weekend's murder.

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• Radio New Zealand International
• Radio New Zealand International
• indigenouswatch.wordpress.com
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This research shows that astrological sign has no impact on the probability of marrying - and staying married to - someone of any other sign. For decades, popular astrologers have promoted the idea of ‘love signs': compatibility between partners with certain combinations of birthdays. If the more than twenty million married people in England and Wales offer any indication, however, lonely hearts who worry about the zodiac are wasting their time. Continue reading

Ra provincial administrator Sitiveni Tavaga says that cult practices are still alive in some remote settlements in Ra.

"This is a new cult group where members were not allowed to send their kids to schools and those that are sick are not allowed to go to the hospital. They say this is part of their religious beliefs," he said.

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• The Fiji Times
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