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Religion Etiquette

Beliefnet's guide to dealing with relgion during weddings, baby rituals, holidays, funerals, and more.

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Lutheran Funeral Rites for Rehnquist to Be Held at Catholic Cathedral

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Don't Put Limbo in Limbo

Ruling that all unbaptized babies are automatically saved sounds merciful, but is at odds with the Church's stance on salvation.

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'The Happiest Man on Earth,' the Eulogy for Father Mychal Judge

On 9/11, the beloved New York priest was one of the first to die. At his funeral, his friend offered these inspiring words.

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Transition Rituals

A faith-by-faith guide to rites for the deceased

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Sacred Samskaras: Hindu Rites of Passage

Samskaras--Hinduism's answer to the sacraments--sanctify life's transitions from birth to death.

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At the Side of a Dying Person

What Tibetan Buddhist tradition can teach us about the profound privilege of caring for someone who is approaching death.

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What's the Point of Praying for the Dead?

Prayer for the dead isn't appeasement or fire insurance. We pray for them because we know they're still alive--in Christ.

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Saying a Traditional Good-Bye

When my beloved aunt died, Hindu mourning rituals helped me cope with the loss.

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Rites of Transition: Hindu Death Rituals

An outline of rites performed for Hindus.

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