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When curious about a belief system, ask questions! The best resources are often people in the religion you'd like to learn about. Many people are happy to answer sincere, respectful questions; and they may help clear up a long held misunderstanding!
Books are one of your most valuable tools when wanting to learn about others. It is important when learning about a religion to choose at least one book authored by someone currently in that belief system. While it's great to read from a wide spectrum of opinions, be sure to get it from the horse's mouth as well.
Sadako was a young Japanese girl who fell sick after the WWII bombing of Hiroshima. Because of her religious belief, Sadako began to fold 1000 origami cranes for her unrealized hope of recovering. Many people around the world now have traditions of folding origami cranes for World Peace Day.
Many Native American tribes passed along the legend of the White Buffalo Calf Woman. According to the story, she made her first appearance 2000 years ago to teach lessons, ceremonies, and prophecies. She promised to return again to purify the world. She foretold that, when a white buffalo was born, the time would be near for the Great Spirit to bring in the age of harmony and balance.
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