Finding Wisdom in your Bible
The Bible is a book of wisdom. From Genesis to Revelation, the verses are inspirational, educative, guiding and/or cautioning. There are a total of 222 verses that contain the word wisdom in the …
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The Bible is a book of wisdom. From Genesis to Revelation, the verses are inspirational, educative, guiding and/or cautioning. There are a total of 222 verses that contain the word wisdom in the …
Of all animals, the cow is considered to be the most sacred in the religious faith of Hinduism. Hinduism is the primary religious faith in India. Therefore, cows are considered …
Religion. There are basically two different types, from which all sub-types stem: subject and object. Object religions are based on and require the worship of -go figure- objects, such as …
I am an atheist and, while I often feel that atheists can be subject to discrimination, I also feel that feeling singled out in this matter is more a matter …
The Significance of the bDud in Tibetan Buddhism The Indian subcontinent gave the world one of the most fascinating religions to mankind, Buddhism, and its continual study has allowed people …
It’s clear from many institutions of higher learning that there’s a difference between God and the university. But one New York Times columnist (who is himself a professor) doesn’t think a college …
Look at the picture intently. These flowers no matter how limited they are, or wherever they may bloom, still reflect Father’s glory. Many religious writings tackle about the love of …
The conflict between organized religious groups and atheism in America continues to grow every day. Atheism is in itself is a form of religion. Many times atheists in America form …
Seven minutes to five. Tables were set, dinner was ready, and Grace was perched on the lips ready to be spoken. It was at this moment, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake …
There are several verses in the Qur’an that expressly decry the use of alcohol. In 4.43, the Qur’an forbids going to prayers while intoxicated. This is a general prohibition, referring …
Karma, The Law of Cause and Effect What karma means in our culture and it’s a concept in different religions. What does it really mean? Karma comes from the Vedic …
What is a Meme? ‘Meme’ is a term used to compare ideas, thoughts, and information to biological organisms, in order to better understand the way in which information propagates and …
A fundamental truth in life is the fact of the individual’s absolute ownership of his body. The most intimate action one can make is to share his most valuable possession …
When we visit other countries, we are expected to follow their rules as should be the case for people coming to Britain, especially if they plan on living here permanently. …
The Passover Seder The celebration of Passover is designed to recreate the unbearable lifestyle that the enslaved Jews of Egypt were once forced to overcome. The name “Passover” signifies literally …
The words Jesus or God have been so much downgraded that people do not even know today what they are talking about except the fact that they expect “something” to …
We love people who are gracious and humble: Mother Teresa, Frederick Douglass, Jesus Christ . . . . The very fiber of these individuals echoes through time. How exactly is …
The belief in the afterlife as a reward for our life’s actions can have devastating real-world consequences. Contemporary evidence of this can be found in the case of the 9/11 …
Buddhism is a practical way of living a noble life that helps in cultivating kindness, forgiveness, empathy and enlightening. The teachings in Buddhism will become mere knowledge fillers if it …
It’s foolish for anyone to believe in a God that cares about them. But what’s a fool? People become foolish when they refuse to bend to change and refuse to …
The Importance of Goddess Laxmi The word Laxmi is derived from the Sanskrit word Laksha, meaning to perceive or observe, and is synonymous with Lakhya, meaning aim or objective. Lakshmi …
“Technosticism” is what happens when technology and science lead us from our own neural pathways, via fiber-optic networks, through electrical pulses, to here. It’s all kind of mysterious, so maybe …
Atheism is the belief that there is no God or gods. It’s a stance that is becoming more commonplace and there are a variety of reasons why people are choosing …
Case: Two monks argued about a temple flag waving in the breeze. One said, “It is the flag that moves.” The other said, “It is the breeze moving.” Just then, …
Death is almost always seen as a conclusion, a time when life, existence, and vitality abruptly end. Although life may slowly diminish, at death there is no contention that what …
Cold reading is a powerful technique that affords one person the ability to manipulate dialogue and influence how another person perceives them or the information they offer. Cold readers tend …
A man in a red and yellow robe stands before you. He looks no different than any other man, yet he overtakes you with his presence. He speaks of peace …
The Three Marks of Existence The Buddha taught that all things in life have three inescapable factors underlying them. To understand each of them at an experiential level is to …
After praying about my life, I had a dream concerning the man with whom I had an affair after my husband and I broke up. He knocked on the front …
Academics, who purely study religion from an objective perspective, and other outsiders of the Christian faith may look at the Bible as little more than a book of fables and …
The Foundation Toda Josei and Makaguchi Tsunesaburo co-founded Soka Gakkai in the early 1920s. The teachings and values of a 13th-century Buddhist monk, Nichiren was its foundation. It began as …
Death has a special meaning to Buddhists because it signals the transition from one cycle of existence to another. The solemnity, dignity, and grieving that is characteristic of other religions’ …