Evolutionary Theory is not Social Darwinism
“Survival of the fittest” is a term that was coined by Herbert Spencer, not by Charles Darwin. What Spencer intended to express by it was certain perfectibility in human affairs …
An Atheist Reflects on Modern Faith Movements what ever Happened to the
“The Enlightenment” is simply a mistake made by man to try to substitute god. They mostly did this in the seventies so that they would not feel guilty about having …
Think new to set goals for happiness
This is the era of information. You all have the power of information at the tip of your index finger. Finally, this is the time when this Quote “Impossible also …
Experiencing two way communication with God in prayer
We live in a world where the rates of gold get calculated, but the level of stress is unknown. We can measure the factual but not always the experienced phenomenon, …
The Middle way or Noble Eightfold Path of Buddhism
“The Buddha claimed that the practices he advocated in the quest for enlightenment avoided the extremes of sensual self-indulgence on the one hand and self-mortification on the other and thus …
A Biblical View of Mercy
There are many important concepts that are central to the Christian faith. One that lies at the very heart of Christianity is the idea of God’s mercy toward those he …
There is a positive upside to failure
It is not unusual to fear failure if you are unaware of the positive experiences that can be reaped from failing. How can something you fear be a positive experience? …
An Eastern European Easter tradition
The tradition of blessing food at Easter time is a Slavic tradition that was brought to the United States by immigrants from Poland, Ukraine, Russia and other Slavic countries. It …
What are the three Marks of Existence in Buddhist Thought
Unsatisfactoriness (suffering), impermanence and impersonality (emptiness) Buddha Sakyamuni concluded that these three inescapable factors or “marks” of existence were the common characteristics shared by all phenomena. Often referred to as …
Orthodox Conservative and Liberal Temples
Judaism is one of the most widely practiced religions worldwide. With roots that extend far beyond Catholic and Christian decrees, historically, Judaism has been known to be based primarily on …
How different are Witches from Satanists
To come to know the difference between a “witch” and a “satanist” is first to define both terms and know what you are asking. By witch, do you mean a …
The Kingdom of God is in the Holy Spirit
The Kingdom of God may seem elusive due to the numerous analogies Jesus utilized to speak of this heavenly domain. However, truth is often hidden in simplicity. One could say …
The Brights Movement
Brights are fighting back against superstition, and a battleground of their choosing is the worldwide web. Unabashedly unapologetic and more focused on the world as it is instead of as …
The Five Precepts in Buddhism
The Five Precepts of Buddhism are the basis of the moral code. If one asks about whether or not there are morals in Buddhism, simply refer to the “Five Precepts.” …
Let Children Choose their Religion
Children today learn from their parents just like any other creature. Unfortunately for us they usually also follow their parents religion without a choice, many children these days think that …
A brief History and Simple Understanding of Buddhism
Gautama Buddha was born approximately 563 BC-483 BC. The name he was born with was Siddhartha Gautama ( Sanskrit form, or Siddhatta Gotama, Parkrit form). The name “Buddha” ( meaning …
Experiencing Buddhism
I had always been highly impressed by Gautama Buddha ever since my childhood when I first read about him in our history class in school. There was something very fairytale-like, …
Atheism as Anti Theism Understanding the Complexities
First, we’re told that God is all-loving and all-powerful. Then, we’re told that if you don’t believe in a specific God in a specific way then you’re going to burn …
So you think You’re Psychic
Maybe you have felt connected to the Universe for as long as you can remember, and have never done anything about it. Or perhaps you have had a paranormal’ experience …
Islam Hijab in the Work Places
I had the best news reports documented, my news reading footages were highly commended and I had very good references from knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the industry. Yet the …
Hinduism Characteristics and Attributes of Dhumavati
In Hinduism, Dhumavati is one of mahavidyas otherwise known as the ten great wisdom goddesses. Mahavidyas represent manifestations of the divine mother. Dhumavati is the divine mother at the time …
Hinayana Mahayana Buddhism
With the death of historical buddha, Mahayana Buddhism split from its earlier beliefs in Buddhism, Hinayana, the lesser cycle. Hinayana sought to preserve the original teaching of Historical Buddha as …
Celtic Holidays
In modern times there has been a great surge of interest in pre-Christian religious practices from Europe. These religions known as “pagan” religions were varied and widespread throughout Europe before …
The Case against Atheism
Atheists do not believe in a God or in a higher power. Most of them must have been born in Missouri, because they are ‘show me’ people. If you can’t …
What is the Middle way of Buddhism
Buddhism is one of the world’s great religions and is practiced by millions around the world. It was founded by the man known as Siddhartha Gautama, later called the Buddha (meaning the Enlightened One). It …
What Buddhists do in a Temple
The Buddhists do not extinguish suffering by lighting incense and candles and making pledges to supposedly supernatural things. One uniqueness of Buddhism is that it teaches moral behavior without reference …
What Benefits are there for Atheists to use Tarot Cards
An Atheist with a Tarot deck… What use does an Atheist have with a Tarot deck? Tarot is used by those who are mystical or spiritually-minded. Atheists do not believe …
A Conglomerate
Atheism is not a religion. It is a conglomerate of people who have found something to believe in other than a Grand Creator. Many atheists believe in science, art, music, …
Christianity and Politics Today
They say if you want to lose friends, just start talking about politics or religion. I doubt I’m going to be very popular after this article because I’m planning to …
Differentiating between Islam and Terrorism
Muslims claim that their faith promotes justice, peace, and freedom. Critics of the faith (and some Muslims themselves) cite verses from the Qur’an that seem to promote violent, armed warfare. …
Healing Ceremonies and the Power of Prayer
Sometime just before Christmas, I was invited to attend a ceremony at the Free Methodist Church in town. It is the church that we attend when we attend church, and …