Understanding the Vedic Astrological System
A couple of weeks ago I stumble upon the Vedic Astrological House System, through a software that helps a person determine which houses make up their personality. And to my …
Wiccan Beliefs Explained
TO BE IN TUNE WITH NATURE The Wiccan belief system is not derived from a higher authority, a single leader, or a prophet and has no bible by which to …
The Significance of the Snake in Genesis
Traditionally in interpretations or readings of Genesis the snake is regarded as a low deceitful and dangerous creature that brought about the “downfall” of Adam and Eve. This perhaps is …
Astrology Rabbi Akiva and the Feast of Weeks
Few people realize that Christians and Jews share a holiday. Fifty days after the Jewish Passover is the holiday of “Shavu’ot”, which translates into English from Hebrew as “Weeks”. Christians …
Witchcraft in Wiccan Culture
Setting aside time to partake in important events and following prescribed practices, focuses our energies and affirms our place in the world. The term ritual’ simply means carrying out a …
The Role of Karma in Choosing ones Parents
The family was originally created by God, as a spiritual relationship between God and his creation, and so the typical family human, or even including here the animal kingdom, still …
Religion and Conflicts
Religion is about belief in a Supreme Being or Beings or in some cases a philosophy in life such as Buddhism and trying to learn more about that Being/Philosophy. It …
Understanding Nietzsches God is Dead Statement
Friedrich Nietzsche is most remembered for three words “God is dead“. Sadly, his brilliance may very well have gone unnoticed without this commonly misconstrued sentence. It is important to understand …
Fatwa Laws – Yes
You only have to read some of the articles and opinions that have been submitted in this debate to understand the answer to this question. Not only does it fuel …
Enlightenment Buddha Dhamma
ENLIGHTENED Few, if any of us have ever sought to attain perfection. In today’s society, there is no “right” way, just many different paths. Each path represents its own cache …
Nichiren Buddhism and Soka Gakkai International
Nichiren Buddhism is based on the teachings of a man by the name of Nichiren Daishonin who was a Buddhist Monk who lived during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) and was a firm …
First Rites in the Celtic Faith
First Rites First Rites marks the point where a Celtic child becomes an adult after the rites they take on responsibility for themselves and their actions; they officially become adults …
‘God Is Not One’: A book on acknowledging religious differences
“No one argues that different economic systems or political regimes are one and the same,” Stephen Prothero says in the opening to his 2010 book “God is Not One: The Eight …
Rebellion against God Atheism Toddler or Adult Temper Tantrum not Pretty
We have all observed or maybe been the participant in younger years the toddler’s temper tantrum. That little one defiantly saying NO, then going into a kicking, screaming, yelling fit …
Closet Political Atheists
In the American political system, there are some atheists in statehouses or senates, governorships, or D.C.’s Congress or the White House, but you probably wouldn’t know who they are. It …
Agnosticism vs Atheism – Agnosticism
Atheism is a belief, just like any theistic belief, and I humbly submit that Belief is Error. The Atheist points to the lack of empirically defensible evidence for the existence …
A biblical view of romantic love
The Bible refers to a number of types of love. God is described as love and it is his love that enables human beings to love as well. Love of …
Atheists and the Question of Morality
Interesting isn’t it that only theists seem to feel that there is a conflict between being atheist and being “moral”? Most agnostics and atheists do not find a direct link …
Celebrating Diwali
The celebration of Diwali lasts six days, beginning on the 12th day of the month of Kartik (as per the North Indian lunar calendar). The day before Diwali, in order …
Is Religion for the Weak and is it a Catalyst for War
This is a great example of a trap question. I’m not complaining about it, as I often do with the way Helium questions are worded. I’m merely stating upfront that …
Letting go of bitterness in order to develop the spiritual part of your being
The spiritual individual will not feel bitterness. His ideas don’t revolve around feeling bad feelings toward fellow man. In fact, those with a developed sense of spirituality will not even …
Haunted castles in the UK
The UK is well known for its beautiful landscapes, historical places, and artistic culture. The UK really is a shining example of where history meets modern day. There is one …
The Rights and Wrongs of Atheism
There evidently are different beliefs within the atheistic culture. Atheists may not believe in a God or gods as ordinarily defined. However, any intelligent person would have to consider certain …
Celtic Burial Practices
Funeral and Burial Practices Over the centuries there have been countless adaptations to the beliefs relating to funerals and burials. These changes relate to the location of the people and …
Is religion dangerous?
New atheists posit that the world would be a better place if we evolved past religious beliefs and fantasies about the existence of God. They advocate abolishing all religious beliefs …
The Links between Buddhism and Hinduism
If you’re practicing either Buddhism or Hinduism, you cannot deny that there are links that connect the two faiths. My mother told me that a lot of Hinduism’s teachings do …
Mindfulness Meditation Buddhism Buddhist Dharma Noble Eightfold Path
Mindfulness is not a strong suit in western culture. A fast-paced, hectic lifestyle joined at the hip to myriad responsibilities creates an environment where the pursuit of mindfulness is at …
Isaiah a Biography
Isaiah: A biography Isaiah was born in the 8th century BCE. His name in Hebrew, Yesh Yahu means Salvation is the Lord. He includes very few autobiographical details in his …
Dharmapalas History and Significance
‘Dharmapala’ – hoary Sanskrit from India, terra firma giving birth to the Vedas;’ The End of All Knowledge’, innumerable deities, home of the Ganges river and Buddha The Awakened One …
Meaning of Animal Totems
What is an animal spirit totem? It is an animal spirit who can give insight into our innermost selves. It can give clarity to the divine powers that are working …
Tax Collector Turns Disciple
Matthew’s gospel is the first book of the New Testament and the second part of the Christian Bible. It is 28 Chapters long and in it, Matthew, one of the …
Mustard Seed of Faith
Jesus taught that faith the size of a mustard seed was sufficient to move mountains. Many will say they lack that much faith as they have never moved a mountain. …