Is it Morally right to be an Evangelical Atheist
The complaints, mostly from Christians, about the immorality or rudeness of “evangelical atheism” come from the same flawed place as their general animosity toward atheists. For too many years, the …
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The complaints, mostly from Christians, about the immorality or rudeness of “evangelical atheism” come from the same flawed place as their general animosity toward atheists. For too many years, the …
Arthur C. Clark, scientist, author, and atheist once made the following proposition about God or the absence thereof. “God doesn’t exist at all or if he does exist he exists …
In this on-going debate regarding the existence of an all-powerful consciousness, Michael Poole takes on what he believes is the crux of the Atheist argument. He chooses ten statements believed …
Understanding the Moral codes in Buddhism Moral codes in Buddhism are different depending on if you are a lay Buddhist or if you belong to the Buddhist clergy (Sangha). For …
Pentecost, which comes fifty days after Easter, is considered the birthday of the Catholic church. After Jesus ascended into heaven, the apostles and Mary, Mother of God, were frightened and …
Christians celebrate Christmas Day on 25th December around the world. Take a look at the towns and cities that celebrate this holiday. All places Take Christmas Decorations Really Seriously! Children waiting in …
Historical Christianity has never questioned the validity of heaven. In fact, the early confessions and councils all agreed on an eternal state, lasting for eternity for those counted among the …
Allah (god) says in the Koran: “Indeed in the messenger of Allah you have for you an excellent example” In the above verse, Allah tells us that he has sent …
Some claim that a Christian cannot lose salvation while others claim that he/she can. The belief that a Christian cannot lose salvation is often called “eternal security.” It is important …
Its summertime and chances are a church near you is hosting a vacation Bible school. Churches across America utilize VBS as a catalyst in reaching families by first ministering to …
Many Jews revere the Torah but don’t know the first thing about it. I wrote a whole book about the Torah, the purpose of which was to de-mythologize and de-mystify …
The New Testament is often referred to as “The Christian Bible” or “The Christian Scriptures.” This is a bit of a misnomer because the vast majority of Bibles that Christians …
Diwali is a short version of Deepavali. Deepam means light in Sanskrit language. Deepavali or Diwali means a row of lights. The legends surrounding Diwali involves various mythological tales from …
“Seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be open unto you.” Matthew 7:7 We can find God in loving acts of charity, unexplained nature, and through fundamental beliefs. …
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 …
I think that the debate of Belief vs Disbelief may, in fact, be pointless: The Belief side argues that all that is around us, even our own bodies are too …
In December 1999 the United Nations recognized Vesak as an internationally important day and twelve relics of the Buddha gathered from Myanmar, Thailand, and Sri Lanka were put on display …
Keeping your word is an important part of maturity. It is important not just because it impacts how others see you, but also how you see yourself. There are several …
Standing as one of the most influential and fastest-growing belief systems of our time is the religion of Islam. Islam was birthed from the teachings and life of the Prophet …
There are two words in the English language that are essential to the stability of a culture. They are words of immense weight and magnitude. These words are assertive and …
While a human being is weak from within and without and the urge to seek a higher and yet omnipotent entity emanates from his inner self. He aspires to resort …
Mohammad, in the Hadith, says that the ink of the scholar is more precious to God than the blood of the martyr. One of the religious scholars said that a …
Most atheists aren’t even Atheist and some religious believers are. Is anybody any one thing? Everyone can and will be several things all at once. Why are humans the only …
There isn’t a guide or welcome pack on “How to Convert to Buddhism.” Sure, there are principles and guidelines to follow, but it’s really more about revealing the Buddhahood within …
I am sorry to say that when I found the Christmas wrapping paper behind the basement fridge, not only did the belief in Santa Claus slowly dissipate in my eight-year-old …
Many people – perhaps most – believe in some kind of “soul” or “spirit”. The soul is the human personality that survives the body after death, perhaps to walk this …
Title: The Miracle of Lights, By Billie S. Loper-Berman The Miracle of Lights, Chanukah, is one of the most celebrated of the Jewish Holidays and enjoyed all over the world. …
Skeptic Magazine is a magazine published by the Skeptics Society, an organization devoted to promoting scientific skepticism and resisting the spread of pseudoscience, superstition, and irrational beliefs. It was first …
I see religion almost exactly as I see professional sports, I have no real interest. I am aware that many people around me like professional sports, I recognize the traditions, …
The notion of belonging to a local church having a dramatic impact on a person’s faith is not new. In the early days of the church, the local “body” of …
Buddhists have been producing art for 2,500 years across two continents, so, rather than trying to introduce it all, I will share the most inspiring and exciting bits. Original, ancient …
Is Islam a threat? The word propaganda comes to mind here… In the West, we generally associate propaganda with state-controlled media in the old Soviet Union or Red China. We …