In heaven, Jesus is worshiped not only as King but as the Lamb still bearing the marks of love. In the Old Testament ...

I’m pleased to have the opportunity to get back to my sins and guilt, what with Yom Kippur a mere six and a half months away, ...

Liberation begins with God giving the Israelites control of their own time and inviting them to commemorate and sanctify ...

As a scholar of the Bible and ancient Judaism, I believe Passover is a particularly poignant time to recognize the tragedies of the past year and offer hope for the future.

Muslims typically commemorate Eid al Fitr with a community prayer service in the morning, called Salat al-Eid. The prayer is ...

While the origin of fasting is unknown, it is as natural as eating, sleeping, laughing, and crying. It has been known to man and beast since the beginning of time.

In the Northern Hemisphere, the vernal or spring equinox, typically occurs between March 19 and 21, while the autumnal or ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

In a latest survey indicating how Ramadan is respected, a new survey has revealed American Muslims are far ahead than Jews and Christians when it comes to observing fast.

The Yom Kippur War was a resounding event, marking the fourth Arab-Israeli conflict. Egypt’s objective was clear: to reclaim the territories lost during the Six-Day War in 1967—in other words, the ...