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Definition:
Samhain is the Celtic harvest festival which occurs on October 31 or November 1. It marked
the ending of the fertile period of the year and the beginning of winter. During the winter
period, it was believed that a path to "another world" was open, allowing spirits and such
to visit people at night.
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What is the Philosophy of Religion?
Sometimes confused with theology, the Philosophy of Religion is the philosophical study of religious beliefs, religious doctrines, religious arguments and religious history. The line between theology and the philosophy of religion isn't always sharp, but the primary difference is that theology tends to be apologetical in nature, committed to the defense of particular religious positions, whereas Philosophy of Religion is committed to the investigation of religion itself, rather than the truth of any particular religion.
