Jana Melpolder: October 2009 Archives

What are your little pumpkins dressing up as this year for Halloween? Are you anticipating the tiny ghosts and goblins coming to your door for candy? Click through the Haunting Halloween Memories gallery to see other Beliefnet members share their beloved pictures of past Halloween nights. You can also check out your knowledge about Halloween's history. Don't be too spooked to see what's creeping around Beliefnet for Halloween!

What has the Beliefnet Community all fired up? Take a peek at the discussion forum that debates whether or not women should be aggressive. Do you believe women should be more of the aggressor, or should they try to conduct themselves in a quieter way? Whether you are a man or a woman, what do you think is right? Post your own opinion on how you think women ought to be on this hot topic!

Now you can get a glimpse of instruments that have helped bring healing to Native Americans for generations. Beliefnet Community member Wamduskasapa shares his own photos of the beautiful instruments that are used. Look what this Shamanic Practitioner is offering to his community. You'll want to befriend this kind soul once you see his profile!

Join the lively debate on whether Christians should celebrate Halloween. Is it wrong to dress your children up as ghosts and witches when you belong to the Christian faith? Or maybe you see it just as an innocent form of fun. Tell the Beliefnet community what you think!

Unemployment. Money troubles. People losing their jobs. It's all part of the recession that has been experienced not only by Americans but by others around the world, and sometimes more severely. It's what economists call 'The Business Cycle', and the good news is what goes down must eventually come back up. As the recession is starting to (or is it still too soon to tell?) come to an end or at least lessen, we can almost all breathe a little easier. What are your plans after the recession is over? Are you planning any vacations or to just to put it into the savings account? Hopefully we are all a little wiser with our money, and with that might come new and better informed decisions.

Hardly anything on the Beliefnet community is as popular as the beautiful photo galleries put up by so many of you. Check out the incredible landscape that Donfofo captured recently with his camera. Or take a look at what one...

The Beliefnet member charger174 recently discovered, when all is well in life, how quickly it can change within the 'blink of an eye'. She describes, 'it is just another day in October of 2009. As I sit here typing, I...

For the past two weeks the media has shown the importance of women getting tested for breast cancer. Whether you are a breast cancer patient, survivor, or friend of one, take a look at the Biblical Quotes gallery dedicated to...

What kinds of women do Muslim men prefer to marry? Do most desire to be with a Muslim woman or are many deciding to be with women who do not belong to the faith? One Beliefnet Community member shares his...

This past weekend Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs all over the world began the holiday known as Diwali. What do you do during this holiday? Or make sure you take a peak at what Hindus do during what's called 'The...

Recently I was able to travel to India for two months, and to put it simply, it was an absolutely amazing experience. Check out the breathtaking views that villagers get to see everyday. Or take a look at the saris...

Ever feel like you can't get enough photo galleries? Sharing pictures in the Beliefnet Community has always been quite a crowd pleaser, and today is no different. One community member shows some drawings of what heaven might look like. You...

If you've ever wanted to know more about your own spiritual life, you've come to a great spot. With Beliefnet's many spiritual quizzes available, you can finally get answers to those questions you've been asking yourself. What's your devotional personality...

Do you ever feel pressure from your friends or family to get married and 'settle down'? Are you noticing that many of your friends are starting to get married and have children, leaving you feel a bit left out? Or...

Today in the United States, a celebration known as Columbus Day will remember when explorer Christopher Columbus set sail and 'discovered the New World'. In other words, the story goes that Europeans discovered a new land that was already known...

Today people seem more busy than ever. Besides the traditional everyday housework, many individuals work, go to school, raise children, or sometimes all three. Everyone deserves to give themselves a restful afternoon every now and then - and that most...

Candy, cookies, and cravings - the start of the holiday food season is finally upon us, especially with Halloween just around the corner. But don't feel like you'll be the only one with piles high of candy in your home!...

Celebrities have always been known to run into trouble with their popularity. Many times however, they can use their publicity for their own protection. What do you make of all the blackmail stories that have been circulating lately? It originally...

Flowers, henna, a festive atmosphere - all are just a small part of what makes a Hindu wedding so wonderful. The traditional Indian wedding has its share of color and beauty that would awe even the most hard to please....

Before you dress the little ones up this year in their new costumes, bring out the old Halloween photos that you can share with your online community friends. Think you have the cutest Halloween pictures? Enter yours to be in...

After many hours at work you come home hoping for a peaceful night. But as soon as you hit your pillow, the last thing you can think of is falling asleep. Think you are alone? Of course not! For many...