Why does Islam allow Polygamy
True religion is the one which is for all land and all the time, which doesn’t change or need changes with time. The true religion should keep in mind the …
An Atheist Manifesto by Sam Harris – Essay Review
Publicly challenging religion in the United States is impossibly difficult. It necessitates that one stand up to an outraged public backed up by millennia of tradition and power. Just questioning …
Islamism is Terror and Death
The United States has a long history fighting the ‘ism.’ Nazism, Communism, Marxism, Fascism, Socialism, Racism, etc… Yet the most dangerous ‘ism’ of them all continues the silent war of …
Fools Errand to Validate Atheism
The concept of “validating atheism” is a very humorous event that is ironic, satiric and sardonic. Compare, for example, the concept of “validating parking.” The obvious real-world scenario is that …
The church’s story: Why it should be studied?
A study of history always has the potential to provide the student with some incredible insights. It often seems that people who are not students of history, really do not …
Bat Mitzvah Planning Tips
We just received the notice this week. My brother’s son, the doctor, has announced his daughter’s bat mitzvah for a date in October. His family has barely recovered from the …
Atheist Profile Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein spent his life working towards being the renowned scientist he became at his death. Einstein was born Jewish, at age 11 practiced Judaism with a fervor, by his …
Hindu Holidays and Festivals Krishna Janmashtami
There are many different holy days within the Hindu religion, all of which are associated with different gods and are celebrated with different festivities. One of the most popular of …
Women and Hinduism
The participation (or roles) of women in Hinduism provides a fascinating study of one of the oldest religions. The Aryans, who settled northwest India, brought their patriarchal and family-oriented religion …
Why People become Atheists
Understanding why some people become atheist Why do some people who are raised in a household in which religion is a vital part of daily life remain attached to their …
Atheism the Argument from an Inexperienced Perspective
Argument from Nonexperience To claim that something does not exist because one has not experienced evidence to support its existence is not a valid claim. Even without evidence, to claim …
History of Atheism
Atheism is an unconventional “religion” based on the theory that there is no God. There are several definitions of atheism, but the most basic one is the following: “the denial …
Dealing with Problems from a Zen Perspective
Change our thinking, we change our world We often judge as too simplistic the idea that if we “change our thinking, we change our world,” yet this simple and fundamental …
Finding comfort in God during troubled times
God provides comfort to us at all times, but particularly so he does this in the midst of our problems. Why does God provide comfort to us even in the …
The Bible’s Advice on Marital Gender Roles
What does the Bible say about the roles of husbands and wives? Many are unaware that the Bible is full of marital advice that is still practical for us today. …
Buddhism Benefits of Buddhism Mindfulness Zazen Zen Meditation Dharma Brain Happiness
The title of this article: “Buddhism – The Way to a Better You” almost sounds like a sales pitch, a slogan, a marketing promise. New and Improved Zen! Reach Enlightenment …
Enlightenment Judaism Reformed Orthodox
Seemingly, to answer this question one must draw the division of modern’ and archaic’ Judaism, saying why such a distinction was contrived. This cannot be done in any meaningful way. …
Three Women of Western Buddhism
Buddhism has come to the west in the minds and hearts of adventurers and truth-seekers. Some were women who ignored the mores and restrictions of their times to follow their …
Fasting in Hinduism
Like Buddhism, fasting is a very important part of Hinduism. How fasting is observed will differ from one person to another, depending on beliefs and customs. One person will have …
To Suffer or not to Suffer that is the Question Arguing against Unnecessary Suffering is no Fun
Arguing against unnecessary suffering is a no-brainer, and yet there are those who will argue in favor of it for religious or superstitious reasons. Who would want to suffer needlessly? …
Christians love sinners; they hate the sin
Christians are not afraid of loving sinners as some claim but they love them while at the same time despising the sin. What progress is there in exclusively loving those …
Hinduism Characteristics and Attributes of Kali
Kali, a female goddess, is an aspect of the goddess Devi, who can function separately from Devi or be absorbed by Devi. Kali is therefore subordinate and represents one aspect …
A Look at Western Views Sacred Cows in Hinduism
When the average westerner sees a cow on the loose, he feels the urge to capture and control it. I happen to live in a ranching country, where any stray …
Sanatana Dharma
I was born to a Hindu family but was never taught the basic principles of Hinduism. Everything I have learned about the Hindu religion comes from reading about the language …
Why i am a Closet Atheist
Why do people hide what they really are? It just doesn’t apply to Atheism, everyone has their secrets. From sexual orientation to preferred brands of breakfast cereal. No one is …
Can we be Good without God
Living a good life without God is a bit like playing football without a ball. There´s just no point. If there were no God, there would be no point in …
Understanding how Religious and Scientific Explanations of Reality can co Exist
I have no problem believing the scientific fact that the earth is millions of years old. I also believe the creation story about Adam and Eve. How can I agree …
Bhajans Hinduism Ashram
I find being Hindu or Hinduism as more a way of life than a religion. Hinduism teaches a non-violent approach in life, respect for elders, going forward by looking backwards …
Introduction to Buddhist Beliefs
Buddhism is in essence, not a religion as such, but a way of life, elements of which are found throughout every walk and way of life, both now, in the …
Islam does Hijab Make me less Beautiful
I am not a woman, so obviously I do not wear a hijab, or observe purdah. But I feel so strongly about this subject that I really feel strongly led …
The Buddhist View of Mind and Body
In Buddhist philosophy and psychology, the mind and body are not separate entities. Even the medical texts of Buddhist culture treat the mind and body as part of a whole …