Guide to the Muslim Holy of Ramadan
O who believe, fasting is decreed for you as it was decreed for those before you; perchance you will guard yourselves. … The month of Ramadan is the month in …
Technology Atheism Agnosticism God Highest Evolution Medical Science Medical Technology
The idea that technology and other sciences have promoted atheism and agnosticism is sort of absurd. This writer does believe that there is a line, yet it is a fine …
Atheism in Politics
History will remember the 2008 Presidential race for many different reasons, but none less so than the sheer amount of prejudice and stereotypes that were broken. Undoubtedly, the campaigns of …
Atheism Choice
Is Atheism A Choice? To believe or not to believe; that is the question, which you alone must answer, and the possibilities are myriad. From Christianity to Islam, through Judaism, …
The Two Definitions of Atheism
When looking up the term “atheism” in multiple dictionaries, one finds a rather interesting discontinuity. Atheism is defined in two subtly but essentially different ways. The Oxford English Dictionary defines …
Avalokiteshvara the one who Hears the Cries of the World
John Daido Loori a Zen Master who founded Zen Mountain Monastery in New York said: “Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva is the Hearer of the Cries of the World. And one of the characteristics of …
Scriptures and Theology in Hinduism
Not unlike the eternal soul that reincarnates into different beings, Arya Dharma itself has gone through several important metamorphoses over the thousands of years it’s been around. Even the core …
Jesus trial, death, and burial as recorded in John 19
John 19 reveals Jesus’ final hours; from his meeting with Pilate to his suffering upon the cross, the confirmation of his death and ending with his temporal burial in Joseph …
Atheist Agnostic Debate – Agnosticism
Agnostics believe that a “higher power” exists, atheists believe in nothing. I believe that people that are atheists are actually agnostic. Most atheists, if you ask them, say that they …
How to use Islamic Prayer Beads
Prayer beads have been and are used in many religions. Some use them to keep count of repetitive prayers. Some use them simply to keep the hands occupied when praying …
Arguments for Religious Belief Based on Fear
Christians’ arguments to atheists are sometimes based on fear, which is only right. Fear is a great motivator, much greater than hope. When a child misbehaves, its mother says, “Just …
Pluralistic intricacies of being spiritual
Spirituality is very popular these days. Everybody wants to be known as “spiritual.” That’s not surprising, because religiosity is on the rise, governments in America and in the Middle East …
Learning to live in the moment
This could be the day, Many of us have heard other people say in one form, or another, ” live in the moment”, but what does this statement really mean? …
Have people really seen Angels?
Many people have wondered for centuries whether Angels are real or imaginary. To those people who feel they have actually seen an angel, there is no debate; nor is there …
Honor your Father and Mother Jewish Qualifications on this Commandment
The Torah itself doesn’t tell us much about Avrohom Avinu‘s early life. Most of the lore on that period comes from the Midrash, the compilation of Biblical commentary and exegesis …
Essay Hinduism Today
For many years, Hindu followers have tried to obtain one goal throughout their life. Each follower wants to be guided or become a “guru” or “realized one” (Fisher, M., 2005). …
The Invisible God
There have been many controversies in this country on the subject of whether God really exists or not. Debates have been held by Christian scientists and atheists giving their own …
Hindu Deities Kali Hinduism Goddess
The Hindu deity Kali could very well be considered a Hollywood celebrity. Her likeness was featured in such films as Indiana Jones The Temple of Doom and The League of …
Tips for Planning a Jewish Wedding
If you’re thinking of planning such an event today, your choices are unlimited. You could opt for a somber, super-religious, five-hour Orthodox wedding, all recited and sung in the Hebrew …
Why man needs to believe that death cannot be the end
Human beings find death difficult to deal with. Although man is the most intelligent life form on Earth, he has, like other living organisms, a varying, but finite life span. Contemplating all that …
What Caused Atheism?
What an absurd question. It assumes theism has always existed and that atheism is an ‘op-ed.’ In the dawn of humanity, the mind began to ponder existentialism. What am I, …
Traditional Hanukkah Activities
Since Hanukkah and Christmas are celebrated around the same time, it is only natural that Jewish kids and Christian kids compare their respective holidays: how many presents are given, what …
Religious Prophecy Versus the Destiny of Man
What is the meaning of life? What is the nature of reality? What does it mean to be human and how do we fit into the greater scheme of things? …
Why Atheism is not a Matter of Faith
Many argue that a rational, non-theist worldview requires the same kind of faith as a theist worldview. Since the theories and evidence of the scientific method are inconclusive, they say, …
Questioning the Purpose of Belief in God
PLEASE DO QUESTION IT. Questioning the purpose of belief in God is a very healthy pastime; especially for young people right across the world. It is essential to enquire, consider …
Basic Buddhism and Buddhist Thought Introduction
Buddhism was founded approximately 2,500 years ago by Siddhartha Gautama. According to Buddhist tradition, Gautama was the son of a wealthy chief in Nepal. This chief did everything within his …
Symbols of Hinduism
Symbols are an integral part of the Hindu way of life. Most of them have a religious significance while others are symptomatic of the traditional value system that forms the …
Should ones Faith Influence a Citizens Vote – Yes
God, what a notion, let faith guide decision-making! Wouldn’t follow the counsel of a GEICO caveman, a celebrity like Paris Hilton, a pro athlete like Michael Vick, or anyone with …
The Place of Witchcraft in Pagan Cultures
In ancient times, Pagan culture was strictly a nature-based religion. It was based upon the Sun, Moon, stars and other elemental and nature-based forces. From that time the religion evolved, …
Past and Future Judaism
The origin of Judaism is perhaps best illustrated in an ancient letter found in the great Cairo “geniza”. This letter describes a debate that took place nearly 1000 years ago …
The quest for a perfect church
The search for a perfect church will always be winding and at most elusive as many have realized. Is this how it should be? If the current trend in changing …
