The Anbar Awakening was a movement in Iraq where citizens banded together to increase security and protect their communities with the support of Coalition forces. It was caused by the presence of Al Qaeda in Iraq and led by tribal sheikh Abdul Sattar Buzaigh al-Rishawi. While it effectively pushed back Al Qaeda, it also caused […]
The Great Awakening was a Christian religious revival in America, with several distinct periods of increased religious activity. The First Great Awakening (1730-1740) saw increased church membership, fervent sermons, social activism, and new religious denominations. The Second Great Awakening (1790-1860) saw an upsurge in preaching activity, political movements, and the emergence of new Protestant denominations. […]
The Second Great Awakening was a religious revival in the US from 1790-1840, characterized by increased church activity, social activism, and new Christian denominations. The First Great Awakening preceded it. The period saw the emergence of social movements such as temperance, women’s rights, and abolitionism. It also led to the establishment of new Christian denominations […]
A vigil is a gathering held after a person’s death, typically before the funeral, to remember and mourn the deceased. The style and traditions vary depending on culture, with some being more somber and others celebratory. The term “wake” has unclear origins, but theories include guarding against grave robbers, preventing premature burial, and allowing the […]
