Becoming an Atheist
Being raised A Latter-day Saint (more commonly known as a “Mormon”) I spent the first fourteen years of my life going to church and scouts, being told to question but …
The Apostolic Church the Founding Fathers of Christianity
An apostle is a person in whom Christ placed the responsibility of disseminating the primary principles of his teachings. Jesus’ teaching consisted essentially of social justice and peace everlasting in …
Searching God Atheism Curious Curiosity Temple Church Jehovah Yahweh Rights
“I know in your heart, you’re still searching for God because you’re always asking about him” my aunt likes to kid me every so often. She still holds a candle …
Benefits of Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo is the title of the Lotus Sutra, which according to Shakyamuni Buddha is the heart of all Buddhist teachings. Nichiren Daishonin began the practice of chanting …
The Advantages of Atheism
Are there any advantages to leading a life of atheism as opposed to worshipping a specific God and attending church whenever possible? Before entering into a discussion of what the …
Prophet Zakariya Story of Zakariya
Prophet Zakariya is a Prophet in the Qur’an who is also known as Zechariah from the Biblical Traditions. He hailed from the lineage of Prophet Suleiman (King Solomon) and was …
Why does Islam Forbid Magic and Sorcery
The first thing you must acknowledge is that Allah (swt) is in complete control of all things. He has no partner and we are not to associate anything with him. …
Laws of Islam concerning Women
As what kind of entity does Islam envisage Women? Does it consider her the equal of man in terms of dignity and the respect accorded to her, or is she …
Shambhala Buddhism Osel Tendzin Trungpa Rinpoche
Shambhala Buddhism began with the teachings of Chögyam Trungpa. Shambhala Buddhism teaches that enlightenment has entered the world through numerous religious faiths, but all of them converge to create the …
The significance of Judas’ betrayal of Jesus
One of the most well-known examples of betrayal is that perpetrated by Judas Iscariot toward his master Jesus Christ. The impact of this one action has had various effects that …
Buddhism vs Christianity
Having developed somewhat of an interest in Buddhism, for my own personal reasons I will keep the reasons for my interest private. What I have found is that this is …
Spiritual and Socioeconomic Benefits of Zakat
The Zakat is a yearly form of compulsory alms that relatively wealthy Muslims are obligated to give. Its importance can be seen in the fact that Muslim scholars consider it …
A Beginners Guide to different Forms of Hindu Music
Hindu music is as old as the religion itself. It originates in the Hindu beliefs and tenets and the ancient Vedic philosophy. Hindu music can be classified as : Indian …
Meditation: a mind set for life
Quite the Mind through Meditation Meditation is the increasing of the quietness of the mind until it has progressed to the stage of utter silence. Furthermore, meditation affects your conscious …
Why is Religion so Fascinating to the Atheist
It’s been said, more than once, that atheists use reason and that believers use faith. Is one better than the other? That, one would presume, is a matter of perspective. …
Atheism Versus Agnosticism
The largest intellectual battle of recent times has actually not been one religion versus another or even atheism versus any conception of theism…but instead a battle between people who should …
Astral Temple
Astral temples are a great tool when one is seeking peace, a respite from the world or perhaps answers to nagging problems. They can be as complicated as you wish …
James Hudson Taylor (1832-1905): A missionary with a heart for China
“No other missionary…since the Apostle Paul has had a wider vision and has carried out a more systematized plan of evangelizing a broad geographical area than Hudson Taylor.” – Ruth …
Buddhism Introduction to the Birth of the Buddha
Buddhism was exactly started by the birth of the Buddha in India, but current Japanese Buddhism is a little bit different from one in India. Japanese Buddhists say that there …
Tarot Atheism Jung Archetypes Mysticism Secular Reflection Meditation
When tarot cards arrived on the scene in the mid-15th century, they were not considered esoteric by nature. That is to say that they were regarded as regular – not …
The mentoring of young Timothy
Being a mentor is a powerful way to influence the behavior of young boys. Scripture teaches the value of being a good example to others. Remembering that he once was …
An Introduction to Ancient near Eastern Religions
Near Eastern religion encompasses a number of religions and a large era of time. Almost 4000 years separate the Sumerians and pre-dynastic Egyptians from Zoroastrianism, the last widespread religion before …
Atheism in a Bizarre Universe
I have heard people deny atheism. I have read questions on it in exams questioning the existence of atheism. And this is all false. It has to exist somewhere as …
The Truth about Richard Dawkins
One would think since Richard Dawkins has been exposed as all talk and no substance that he would have few if any defenders left. While the number of people visiting …
Making a Set of Runes
Runes have been used for centuries, both as a way of writing and as a means of divination. If you feel a resonance with the Germanic and Scandinavian elders, you …
Muslim Cities Urumchi
Beauty of Urumchi Considering the great importance of history and tradition in Islam, it’s no surprise that inspecting the history and culture of its greatest cities awards a deep and …
Memetic Theory Darwinian Evolutionary Principles
In The God Delusion, Dawkins mentions memes briefly as a means to explain the origins of religion. The word “meme” was first coined by Richard Dawkins in his 1976 publication …
Quran Study Chapter 105 Surah Al Fil the Elephant
Surah Al-Fil is the 105th Surah of the Holy Quran and was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) during his Makkan years. It consists of five verses which gives an account …
Recognizing a Pastafarian
A Pastafarian is a believer in and endorser of Pastafarianism, or Flying Spaghetti Monsterism, a parody religion created by Bobby Henderson in 2005. Pastafarianism has since become the fastest-growing religion …
Guide to Wiccan Holidays
In Celtic culture, various times of the year are celebrated to acknowledge certain natural energies-celebrating the eight sabbats. Your Wiccan ancestors worked within a Wheel of the Year that reflected …
Testimonies How I Compare Roman Catholic to the Wicca Path
I was wondering what brought you to this path. I have always been interested in Wicca and Witchcraft but being brought up Roman Catholic it was against my religion. I …
Validating Agnosticism not Necessary
“Validating agnosticism” appears to be a form of fool’s errand on the order of looking for a thousand feet of flight line. The concept of agnosticism is self-validating, particular in …