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In Indian religious philosophy, there are certain unique concepts not seen in other later religions. One of them is the utmost importance given to duty, referred to as ‘dharma’, while …
Inevitably, frustrations occur in life. They can vary from mild to infuriating, and they always leave a mark. Memories of these slights – real or merely perceived – taint your …
Atheists should celebrate Christmas in the same way that Christians should celebrate it: as a pagan holiday with dark and disturbing roots. Christmas is a perfect example of the flexibility, …
God is the space between the words. It’s the space between the bars that holds the tiger. It’s the space between the notes that makes the music. This says so …
Due to the tendency people have to believe in “something,” and the struggle to simultaneously maintain an educated and rational approach to reality, faith may sometimes seem foolish. Facts, concepts …
How do karma and grace relate to one another? Initially, it would seem that karma and grace are opposing principles in the universe. After all, karma is law, and grace …
The ancient origins of runes are shrouded in a secret past, but the practice of reading them has experienced a popular revival. Runes are a sacred writing system used throughout …
These days, ADD and ADHD run rampant in the United States. I, myself, have ADD but have recently found a bit of hope in the concept of meditation. Buddha taught …
The art forms associated with the practice of Zen Buddhism are a way of approaching the artisan’s role in the totality of their existence. To practice Zen is to achieve …
Atheists are curious about religion simply because they are intelligent, and can’t imagine how someone could suspend their miraculous gift of intelligence and devote their lives to the confined space …
Why are atheists so curious about religion? Asking the question “Why are atheists so curious about religion?” is like asking, “Why are religious people so curious about atheism?” This is …
If and when practicing Buddhism, you will come across various principles grouped together. Examples are the: Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, Three Poisons (if you are studying Tibetan Buddhism), Ten …
If you were to ask a random group of individuals what an atheist is, you would probably get the standard answer; they don’t believe in (a) God and are not …
I think too many people count on the fear of God making them live better lives. We see where that has gotten us. I was raised as Roman Catholic but …
Easter may bring one of several images to mind. The image of Christ resurrected to atone for our sins, a bouquet of lovely lilies, or a man dressed in a …
The Bhavacakra, or Tibetan Wheel of Life, is a graphic depiction of Tibetan Buddhism’s philosophy of existence. Although there are several versions of the Wheel of Life, the symbols maintain …
Mercy is one of the reoccurring themes in the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Mercy means to show compassion for an offender or a person in distress. Mercy is illustrated …
If you are of the Hebrew faith, you may want to give your newborn child a name in accordance to the religion. Today, depending on what part of the world …
A famous actress recently made a mistake. She let slip her idea of karma meant that a horrific natural disaster with a high death toll was an act of divine …
Allah has created man with the soil. When Allah created the first man Adam (A.S), He orders all of his angles to put down their heads against Him. All of …
While many people still believe atheism, or the rejection of the belief in any sort of deities, is a sin, this is becoming an attractive option for many people. There …
Every year, Christians around the world celebrate Easter to remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christians believe that through his resurrection, Jesus defeated death and sin and offers …
When I think about religion the first thing that comes to mind is, here we go, some controversy or someone saying “without my faith I wouldn’t be anywhere”. Well, where …
Celebrating the Zionist Festival Jerusalem-It’s the 29th of Cheshvan, not a particularly noteworthy day for most Jews in the world. But for Jews from Ethiopia, this date has long been …
Ashtamangala, Sanskrit for Eight Auspicious, are symbols that point to qualities of mind. They are also referred to as bkra-shis-rtags brgyad. The symbols are supposed to bring good fortune when …
The Psychology of Atheism The question of whether a god or higher power exists is one of the most debated topics on our planet. With the formation of organized religion, …
I am an atheist. I’m proud of it…but not arrogant about it. I used to think that atheism was the next step in our evolution as a human race. The …
It is a sad fact of life, with a huge raft of historical evidence for support, that much violence has occurred as a result of religion. Or rather, in my …
I want to show you something that has the power to change the world of religion as we know it. And what it is, is a corruption of spirit and …
So who is to blame? It’s no secret to anyone that man has a very dark past, and it’s nothing we can change or run from. The human race is …
I’ve been thinking about souls. Where did we come from and where are we going? I’ve been thinking about this because as I move through life, I’ve come to realize …
In every tradition there is an interpretation that resonates deep within our souls. The tradition of the menorah is one of those. No one shares the same belief or interpretation …