Planning a Wiccan Wedding
The joining together of a couple through handfasting is a public celebration of their love and commitment to one another. Handfasting is the Wiccan equivalent of a wedding, and represents …
Clearing up Misconceptions about Wicca
Lately, I’ve seen a growing and, let’s face it, a disturbing trend. It’s the perception of Wicca being an evil, diabolic cult that worships satan. This perception is, apparently, being …
The History and Significance of the Vidyarajas
The Vidyarajas (Japanese Myo-o) are portrayed in Buddhist teachings as a group of superior beings that help humans lead a better life. They were first given prominence in China by …
Buddhism Engaged Buddhism Passive Buddhism Nichidatsu Fujii Faith Thich Nhat Hanh
Traditional Buddhism advocates a withdrawal away from the affairs of the outside world, emphasizing that everything, including war, suffering, power, and oppression, is empty, or temporary and illusory. To become …
Ostara Spring Equinox Wiccan Spring Time Fertility
The Spring Equinox is celebrated all over the world. It is the time of year when the harsh winter is finally over and evidence of new growth and new life …
Atheism Religion Naturalism Morally Relative
Why do you think its Atheism vs. Religion? Atheism itself is a religion. A morally relative religion of metaphysical naturalism. Atheism is the belief that there is no god. According …
The most Important Mitzvah
There has been much debate over what is Judaism’s most central and important Mitzvah (Commandment). There are some very good arguments for any of a dozen different Mitzvoth. The following …
Is everyone an Atheist
While I do not believe that everyone who has yet to draw a line in the sand is an atheist or agnostic, I do believe that there is a type …
About the Idea of Wicca on other Worlds
Do you believe that there is life on other planets? Can you possibly fathom the fact that we may not be the only living beings in this universe? How can …
Pope Benedict XVI responds to media allegations over his retirement
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has once again been compelled to address allegations that he was forced to step down from the Papacy just on a year ago. Following media speculation …
A Comprehensive Guide to Zen Buddhism
The term “Zen” has its roots in the Sanskrit word “Dhyana”. Dhyana means meditation. Zen Buddhism was brought to China by the Indian monk Bodhidharma in the 6th century CE. …
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 …
A theological understanding of re-baptism
The concept of baptism is firmly rooted in Biblical theology. The idea of making public, visually symbolic action that affirms to all present that a person has died to a …
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 …
The Laws of Immersion Intervening Substances Systematic Presentation Shulchan
When Is Re-Immersion Required? External Body and Hair In Halakha1 there is a distinction between the external parts and hair of a woman’s body and her internal parts and areas …
Hindu Festival of Lights Diwali Celebrations
Diwali, the festival of lights, is a time when you celebrate life and strengthen family and social relationships. It’s time to reconsider your priorities to make your life happy and …
Goutama Buddhas Reasons for Visiting Sri Lanka
Buddhist texts tend to be quite diverse, with some stories overlapping, some contradicting, and others seeming downright independent of another doctrine. The legend of Buddha’s visit to Sri Lanka in …
The best Books on new Age Religion
Though there are many authors writing on New Age concepts, I believe that Sylvia Browne has written the best books on the New Age religion. Does Sylvia’s Book About the …
Nonprofit debt counseling: ‘Christians Against Poverty’
The need for credit counseling services has grown over the past decades as many consumers have found themselves confronting financial difficulties or bankruptcy. In fact, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and …
Eid Prayers Mosque
Eid unity and moments of euphoria Since moving to the United States from Pakistan ten years ago, Eid to me seemed to be a day tinged with sadness. This was …
Hindu Puja Devotions and Rituals
“Puja” is a commonly used word for worship. A Puja can be as simple as lighting a lamp and saying a Mantra,or an elaborate ritualistic event conducted in a Temple. …
Theories on the afterlife
When somebody dies, it may truly not be the end of perceived existence. It might be just the beginning. Consciousness may exist outside of the flesh and blood-brain, as the …
Reflections Memories of Ramadan in Palestine
Ramadan sparks memories of happy days in Palestine The holy month of Ramadan and its fasting are once again upon us. Muslims will fast from sun up ’til sundown, abstaining …
Ufos Atheist Religion Phenomenon Theory Faith Satan Angels
An atheist, a non-believer in a higher authority, or God, probably does not believe in much of anything. If they believe in UFOs, however, then they better believe in a …
Are you in control of your emotions?
The wise King Solomon of old was quoted as saying, “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that rules his spirit than he that …
Murdered in the name of Islam Religious Conflict in Nigeria
The recent sickening and shocking murder of a female high school teacher in an all-female secondary school in Nigeria bears eloquent testimonies to the degenerated state of a religious Nigerian …
Memoir why I Increased my Commitment to my Religion
Religious commitment offers great comfort at times and is often defended with passionate excitement. Bizarrely, my own Christian faith can leave me feeling hypocritical, especially when I don’t live up …
Moses’ divine instruction on governing a nation
God’s instructions to Moses on how to properly govern a nation are simple in nature. Though models of future nations (such as the United States) duplicated this divine design, the …
New beginners guide to reading the Bible
Every Christian has had a moment (or two, or three) where they felt convicted to be more consistent in their Bible Study. These moments can be inspired by a convicting …
Eastern Tea Ceremony and the Western Wine Tasting
We can see some differences between Western and Eastern traditions by comparing the Zen tea ceremony with the Western wine tasting ceremony. Both take a simple concept, having a drink, …
Creating an intimate relationship with God
The Greek word for fellowship used repeatedly in the New Testament is the word “koinonia,” which has a greater richness of meaning than its English counterpart. Koinonia means having communion …
An Atheists View on Apologetic
As a former Christan, I have a bit of an outside view of the inner workings of religion. I’ve noticed one major thing among a large amount of Christians, this …