Buddhism is not a Club religion The most important difference between Buddhism and other religions is that Buddhism is not a Club religion. In Club religions when you join the club, you become special in some way and closer to truth and God. You may begin to discriminate between those in your club and those … Read more
It is reasonable to choose the man of reason over the man of faith under the circumstance that reason is a process well thought through and constructed with tangible or manifest things on exhibit, while faith is mere persuasion without such construction materials. Generally, from overt examples today, that is what occurs in practice dividing … Read more
Wicca has a variety of paths and traditions, and each of them has adopted symbols that are relevant to them. Although all these symbols have been adopted by various Wiccan groups, not everyone will recognize the symbols as part of their individual tradition. THE PENTACLE THE PENTACLE or Pentalpha is used by Wiccans to represent … Read more
When Spring is in the air, it seems as if life is breathed back into the world. Blooms start appearing and birds start building nests in the trees. As the clothes are changed out to spring attire, one discovers things stuffed in the closet and pushed to the side from last year. It is time … Read more
It feels wonderful to be forgiven. The burden of misdeeds, with which people can almost physically feel weighed down, may be lifted with the belief that they are no longer being judged. They are given a clean slate and reminded that they should seize the opportunity to do good deeds and avoid hurting others. It … Read more
American culture has become vastly post-Christian. Even though churches are found on nearly every corner, the Christians of America have little impact on the culture of America. Most of the Christian political activists still operate with the worldview and methods of the Religious Right of the 1980s. In contrast, younger generation activists target social injustice … Read more
We will do greater things than Jesus. Jesus told His disciples to wait for the coming of the Holy Spirit who would baptize them in power to enable them to carry out the work of the Father. He said it was better for Him to return to the Father for the Holy Spirit would be … Read more
Animal totems: Hawk The hawk is an animal that is both beautiful and majestic in flight and at the same time dangerous and predatory in nature. They live mainly in areas of open spaces where they can use their acute senses to help them hunt. Female hawks are usually bigger than their male counterparts and … Read more
Dreams are said to be the language of the subconscious mind. Dreams are thought to be the way information is communicated to us from our subconscious. You see, hear and feel things every day that your conscious mind rejects consciously. The conscious mind works mostly on logic and reason. Therefore, if it doesn’t make sense, it must … Read more
Most people have feelings they can’t totally explain. They are called a variety of things from hunches to premonitions. Often that sudden urge you feel to call an old friend or resume jogging may be a form of communication from a spirit on the other side in an effort to help you down life’s pathways. … Read more