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Ask an EOC: Why does the Eastern Orthodox church calendar begin in September?

An Eastern Orthodox Christian explains the Julian and Gregorian calendars, Orthodox feast days, Pascha and the liturgical year's Sept. 1 beginning.

Ask a Pagan: What is the history of Paganism?

Explore where Paganism comes from, whether Pagans are witches, their beliefs about gods and nature, and languages tied to Pagan traditions.

Ask a Muslim: Do Muslims celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad?

Eid Milad Al-Nabi commemorates Prophet Muhammad’s birth, life and teachings, and Muslims honor his legacy this year on Aug. 25.

Ask an EOC: What can I pray for protection over me and my family? 

Explore Eastern Orthodox teachings on prayer, the prayer of the heart, discernment and the practice of living continuously in God’s presence.

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.

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.

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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