Is Higher Learning Incompatible with Religion
“See to it, then, that no one enslaves you by means of the worthless deceit of human wisdom, which comes from the teachings handed down by men and from the …
Should ones Faith Influence a Citizens Vote – Yes
God, what a notion, let faith guide decision-making! Wouldn’t follow the counsel of a GEICO caveman, a celebrity like Paris Hilton, a pro athlete like Michael Vick, or anyone with …
Is Religion what you Make of it
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 …
Assessing the Theory of Reincarnation
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 …
Space Messenger
Far away in the universe, maybe in a constellation, maybe in another galaxy but somewhere out in that beautiful cosmos there was stirring and a voice said. “It is your …
Can Intelligent Design be Considered a Science
The fact that there is by definition no atheist who believes in intelligent design already confirms that anyone who believes in intelligent design has already sacrificed a great deal of …
Why there is a need for spiritual healing
The world is sick and until the human race understands the soul as well as the body and the mind, it needs to be healed, there will be no peace …
The Pagan Recon Movement Explained
Pagan Reconstructionists, or more commonly referred to in the Pagan Community simply as Recons, is a fast-growing movement within Paganism. For the past ten years really, the Recons have been …
Reflections on the Bahai Concept of World Government
Thoughts on the Bah’ concept of World Government One of the teachings of Bah’u’llh, the Prophet-Founder of the Bah’ Faith, is that the human race, as a race of spiritual …
When did we Start Relying on our Church Leaders rather the Bible
The Word became Flesh (John 1:14). And all of humanity can breathe a sigh of relief. No longer do we have to rely on our own guess of what the …
Explaining the meaning of Tao
The term Tao means the way or path. It comes from a single word Taoism, the school of philosophy and religion from ancient China founded by Lao Zi. It answers …
Lucifer and the Devil
Lucifer has been synonymous with Satan for hundreds of years. Some religions believe that Lucifer was the original name for God’s opposition and that he changed into Satan. Lucifer and …
Scientology
Scientology needs a little bit of an overhaul. In terms of generating appeal, and the manipulation of how the public receives it, Scientology needs a little bit of an overhaul. …
Are Children a Blessing from God
God alone gives life. From this fundamental truth, we can conclude that every baby born into the world, is a blessing from God. He has a purpose and a divine …
Does Religion Divide or Segregate People
Religions do make people segregate themselves from other religions. However, if you look at Christianity instead of the religion you will find similarities. I have never claimed to be religious, …
Understanding why there is Suffering in the World
Life is a balance. Good cannot exist without evil, rich without poor, light without dark. To help us appreciate the beautiful aspects of life, we must experience hardships to fully …
Parents raising children in the Lord
Parents have the responsibility to raise their children in a way that is true to the best of their knowledge and ability. A parent doesn’t refrain from teaching their child …
Testimonies Family Pressure in Religious Matters
On Saturday, August 18, 2007 it was reported by the Associated Press that a 15-year-old girl had been dragged behind a van near Corpus Christi, Texas. The young woman, Siobahn …
Lack of Religion in Schools and how it has Affected Children
I don’t think that teaching a course in historical religion is a bad thing. It is true that many of our social customs and traditions have their roots in religious …
Reflecting on death with the Tibetan Buddhism meditation
People from different ages view death differently. Some do not accept death or think it will happen to them. Some try to prevent it from happening. Others recognize or fear …
Defining the Concept of Evil
Evil is a question of morality. Morality is about rules and precepts of social conduct. As humans evolved to live in groups, rules and codes were formed to protect territory …
Drugs and Religion
The one thing that Karl Marx was correct about was his proclamation declaring religion the opiate of the masses. Unfortunately, he did not take this idea far enough, as it …
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 …
Truth is in being and not in the Mind
Comedian Stephen Colbert developed a word he called “truthiness”. Colbert defines it as “truth that comes from the gut, not books. The word became so popular that is was named …
Messenger of God
Christianity claims the Holy Bible is the authority of Jesus Christ. (1) Therefore, there need be no argument that the bible has as its central theme the life and purpose …
Healing Ceremonies and the Power of Prayer
Sometime just before Christmas, I was invited to attend a ceremony at the Free Methodist Church in town. It is the church that we attend when we attend church, and …
The heritage of the Essenes
Dead Sea Scrolls and the Essenes In 1946, the origin of the newly discovered Dead Sea Scrolls was attributed to the authorship of the Essenes, who has become known around …
Science Versus Religion
There are countless arguments over whether the modern world should follow science or religion, of course in such an intimate subject people inevitably become extremely passionate over the debate. However, …
Were Humans Created by Humans – No
“Babies have big heads and big eyes, and tiny little bodies with tiny little arms and legs. So did the aliens at Roswell! I rest my case.” William Shatner, Star …
The Eternal Goodness of God
God is good. For God, to be God, He has to be eternally good. He can’t change back and forth from bad to good because that would make Him less …
Ways people hear from God
There are a variety of ways that God speaks to us that is often all expressed as “hearing God.” Almost always when one says he has “heard” God, he does …
Knowledge and Wisdom and Understanding is this what God wants for us
There is reason for everything we do but we tend to place little value on the reasoning we choose I have heard many people of little wit call people of …