The role of miracles, signs, and wonders in Christian theology
One of the areas where science and faith find themselves most at odds is with respect to the concept of miracles, signs, and wonders. Modern science relies upon the belief …
Nothing Exists
Would Eric Rudolph make a good neoconservative president? News Analysis: a case can be made to nominate serial bomber Eric Rudolph’s neoconservative president of the United States. “It isn’t just …
Muslims the right to Wear a Veil
It has always amused me how defensive Muslims, or those who are moved to advocate in the ’cause of’ Muslims, are on most issues they write or speak about. The …
Teaching Children about Atheism
If you have an atheistic home, one where both parents are atheists, teaching your children about atheism isn’t too much different than teaching your children about any other ideas or …
Does Magick Work
Doing magick can be fun and rewarding. The idea for a spell is anything your mind can conjure. Get ready to tap into a part of your brain that is …
The Silk Road and the Spread of Buddhism
Buddhism originated in what is now Nepal around 400 BC. It was founded on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, also known as The Buddha (enlightened one). The Silk Road The …
Agnostic but Hesitant Believer
As a born Christian I have a hard time understanding what my true disposition is of religion. I no longer consider myself Baptist or Catholic, which those are what my …
Opening yourself up to the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is always there. The Holy Spirit wants people to be happy, help others and do good things. The trick is to be able to listen when the …
Does Hinduism need to be Reformed
Hinduism’s Last Change To Reform “Hinduism”, the name given to the practitioners of Indo-Aryans’ Vedic Religion, also called as “Sanatan Dharm”, is today stagnating in a fast-moving geo-cultural world where …
Types of shadow creatures
For many paranormal investigators and ghost hunters, shadow creatures are considered demonic. However, some paranormal investigators aren’t so quick to classify every shadow creature as being of a demonic nature. …
Hindus Lord Ganesh Festival of Ganesh Chaturthi
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is held on Chaturthi or fourth day of the Shukla Paksh or waxing moon in the Hindu calendar month of Bhadrapad. The day celebrates the …
Atheist Belief Versus Christian Belief
First of all, it is erroneous to imply that atheists even have beliefs. Whoever implies that doesn’t understand the basic definition of the word “atheist.” Let’s look a little closer. …
The Rise of Secularism in the UK
A decade or two ago, the majority view amongst those Britons of no particular religious affiliation seemed to be composed of two main strands. On the one hand, there was …
Hinduism Understanding the Power of Mantra Chanting
I met a developmentally disabled and physically challenged woman who knew only two words, the word “God” and her sister’s name. She repeated the word “God” over and over and …
A Christian Doctrine of Angels
Angels are beings that have a rich history in the Christian tradition Throughout the Old and New Testaments, angels occur on a regular basis and are central to God’s work …
Is God a Delusion the God Delusion Dawkins and Atheists does Atheism Pose a Risk who Made God
Do people who believe in God also believe in Richard Dawkins? Richard Dawkins’s book, The God Delusion, has been out for years but is still hotly debated. Dawkins laments that …
Nairobis Mutinda the Witch Doctor
Where the Tale Begins Some may consider the tale a fantasy while others will swear that it is the truth all the way. The tale begins in the small African …
Creating heavenly wealth
What is unseen is of greater substance than what is seen. What is easy to see, touch, taste, and smell, is inferior to what is spiritually discerned. In the same …
You might be Egotistical if You Lack Empathy
Human ego, and the importance it plays in your life, have been a constant debate since Freud introduced the world to his psychoanalytic theories in the early 20th century. Freud …
The benefits of a world with Jesus
Are organized religions good for the world? This is not an easy question to answer. At some point practitioners of all religions do bad things such as acts of social …
Science Versus Religion
There are countless arguments over whether the modern world should follow science or religion, of course in such an intimate subject people inevitably become extremely passionate over the debate. However, …
Ancient near Eastern Religions
With over 30 separate cultures packed within a few narrow agricultural bands, the ancient Near East of the Bronze and early Iron Age is an incredibly rich depository of culture …
Psychic Protection Pyschic Development
Developing your own Psychic Protection Methods You may well have heard horror’ stories about people ‘inviting spirit in’ or dabbling with the ‘occult’ only to suffer dire consequences. In such …
Judaism Yom Kippur Explained
ATONEMENT Beginning at sunset on Tishri 9 and lasting until three stars appear after Tishri 10, Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. This day is known …
The Importance of mosques for the Muslim community
A mosque is the center of religious observance for the Muslims. The word mosque literally means a place of prayer or worship. In Arabic, it is called masjid. This word …
What is Hare Krishna?
What is the Philosophy of the Hare Krishna Movement? The Hare Krishna Movement or The Hare Krishnas are followers of a Bengali spiritual leader, AC Bhaktivedanta Srila Prabhupada, who came …
A lesson on biblical tithing
Since the first church was started, there have been arguments about the topic of giving tithes to the church. Tithe simply means increase. One argues that tithes are given based …
Zen Koan Case of Hui Chaos Question
Case: A traveling monk, Hui Ch’ao, asked Master Fa Yen, “What is Buddha?” Master Fa Yen caused Hui Ch’ao to ‘drop it’ when he answered, “You are Hui’ Ch’ao.” Pointer: …
Atheism Doesn’t mean a Lack of Spirituality
The spirituality of an atheist differs from that defined by organized religion. Spirituality is generally associated with religious fervor or an ethereal experience in which the soul is in union …
Buddhism and our Environmental Obligation
Within our society, there are certain innate concepts that every individual is equipped with. Virtues, morals, or the concept of “right and wrong” are just a few examples of such …
A Shift in Human Consciousness
Our Inheritance of Light By Jeva Singh-Anand Know, O man, that Light is thine heritage. Know that darkness is only a veil. Sealed in thine heart is brightness eternal, waiting …
Is your Body a Temple
Is the body a temple? I have always thought so, so it was a pleasant surprise to see this topic jump out at me. To view this amazing chemical factory, …