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Ask a Latter-day Saint: What is Pioneer Day?

Pioneer Day commemorates the 1847 arrival of Latter-day Saint pioneers in Utah and celebrates the faith, courage and enduring legacy that inspires members.
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Ask a Bahá’í: Was Baha’u’llah a sinless human being?

Why Bahá’u’lláh's prayers include pleas for forgiveness and humility, and how Bahá’í teachings understand the relationship between God and humanity.
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Ask a Jew: What are the different Holocaust remembrance days and their meaning? 

Learn the differences between Yom Hashoah, International Holocaust Remembrance Day and Tisha B’Av, and how each honors Jewish Holocaust victims.
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Ask a Buddhist: Am I a Buddhist?

A Buddhist teacher explains how sincere practice, curiosity and personal transformation—not labels—help determine whether Buddhism is your spiritual path.
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Ask a Bahá’í: Do Bahá’ís celebrate Christmas?

While many Bahá’ís enjoy Christmas traditions with family, their faith centers on Bahá’í holy days and honoring God through daily actions.
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Ask a Catholic: Why do Catholics ‘pray’ to Mary?

A columnist explains devotion to Mary and why Catholics ask her to pray for them and the biblical roots of honoring the Mother of Jesus.
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Ask a Buddhist: What’s really happening when alcohol numbs PTSD pain?

A Buddhist teacher explains the Buddha's teachings on the three forms of suffering and how mindfulness can help cultivate lasting peace and well-being.
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