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Let’s get wasted! The story of Purim

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“A person should drink on Purim until the point where they can’t tell the difference between ‘Blessed is Mordechai’ and ‘Cursed is Haman.’”

No, this quote isn’t instruction for a Jewish frat-party game, it’s taken directly from Talmud.

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Dracula as a Jehovah’s Witness? A conversation with author Dave Hitt

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What if a Jehovah’s Witness became a vampire? This is a theme that Dave Hitt explores in Blood Witness, a horror/comedy novel that he is releasing in weekly podcast installments on BloodWitness.com.

Not About Religion interviews Mr. Hitt about the novel, atheism, and his views on religion.

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Jehovah’s Witness’ roots: An introduction to C.T. Russell

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On the anniversary of Charles Taze Russell’s 157th birthday, journalist Thomas Solomon explores this influential and controversial Bible student’s life and legacy.

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A Bible for every niche

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Those who don’t want to bogged down with a thick, leather-bound tome with microscopic print have plenty of other options. Here are 10 such niche alternatives to the thing we call the Bible.

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Prophets in love, part 1: Abrahamic religions

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The first in a 4 part series, here we will examine some of the major prophets of religion, and the romantic relationships that may or may not have shaped the evolution of their respective faith.

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High for Christ

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Exercising one’s first amendment right to freedom of religion can be a tricky thing…especially when your form of worship consists of lighting up a joint in the name of God. Just ask Norman Hutchinson of Mexico, Maine.

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The Muslim conflict: a brief guide

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A brief, to-the-point-guide to understanding the Sunni/Shiite conflict in the Middle East.

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7 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Many consider Martin Luther King Jr. Day as nothing more than a day off from work. But there are many ways that we could remember and celebrate the life of America’s greatest civil-rights leader. Educate yourself. Read a biography of King’s life. If you already have, read a biography of Gandhi, one of King’s chief [...]

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What we learned in 2008

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Magazines and blogs have put out their year end “top religious stories of the year” lists, notably Time, Religion Newswriters Association, and the Huffington Post. Here at Not About Religion, religious literacy is paramount. Therefore, we have put together a list of the top 5 things that we learned from religious stories in 2008. 1. [...]

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Holiday gifts for the spiritual knowledge seeker

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Jolly or not, ’tis the the season to be shopping. We’ve assembled a list of gifts for your favorite spiritual knowledge seeker. Or, if you are the seeker who’s looking to drop hints, you could leave this page open on your computer while you head out. Or better yet, print it out and leave a copy on the kitchen table.

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