Nauthiz – Rune Meaning
“Consciousness is the Necessity.” “That which does not destroy me makes me stronger.” – Nietzsche Nauthiz – “Not-this” – Literally: “Need-fire” or “Necessity” – Esoteric: Constraint, Friction Key Concepts: Need, …
Jera – Rune Meaning
“Patience up to a point. Know your time, but work your wyrd always.” Jera – “Yehr-ah” – Literally: “Year” – Esoteric: Harvest Rune of harvest and reward for, or reaction …
Why you should try to Understand Islam
Understanding Islam and what it motivates men to do is critical to understanding modern geopolitics. Understanding Islam is also essential for evaluating conflicting political, religious and socio-economic claims. Whether your …
Circumcision According to Judaism
The focus of this article will be confined to Jewish practices and traditions alone to maintain relevance to the title. The New Testament may make a contribution to a more …
Ways to Incorporate the Hindu Calendar in your Life
There are myriad ways to classify days and months using a calendar. The Hindu calendar is considered as most comprehensive in describing the movement of planets, and the effects of …
Understanding who the Druids were
The Druids were the educated/gifted class of an ancient people called the Celts (pronounced with a hard “c” like Kelts). Druids occupied a unique role in society, unlike any position …
Atheism Versus Religion
Many people have defended the world’s religions because of the moral guidance and wisdom they have provided. That is true, as far as it goes, but the moral and ethical …
The Difference between Devotion and Emotion
“Of all Yogis, he who always abides in Me with great faith, worshiping Me in transcendental devotional service, is most intimately united with Me in Yoga and is the highest …
The Significance of the Menorah for Hanukkah Celebrations
Every year on the 25th day of Kislev, Jewish people around the world celebrate the holiday of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. In homes all across the world, families light …
What is Meant by Misotheism and how does it Differ from Theism Atheism and Agnosticism
Misotheism literally put means “Hatred of God” and does not represent a lack of belief but rather disdain for God. Misotheism mirrors Christianity and Islam in its belief that there …
Help Free Tibet
I have been a Buddhist for about 5 years now, and I am an activist to free the people of Tibet who have been tortured by the Chinese since 1950. …
Identifying the Bhagavad Gita
Hinduism is one of the most ancient religions of the world. It has got its roots since time immemorial. Protected geographically by Himalayas and oceans around, ancient India has given …
What Use Does Tarot have for Atheists
The tarot card can be very useful for atheists especially since it provides a sense of purpose and stability, rather than just being someone who can only say, “I don’t …
Introducing Atheism
The dictionary defines “Atheism” as “the doctrine or belief that there is no God” and “disbelief in the existence of Supreme Being or beings.” Being an atheist is quite literally …
An Overview of Celtic Polytheism
When talking about Celtic polytheism, one can also refer to Druidism, (the druids being the priests, teachers, law officers and doctors in the Celtic culture. Celtic spirituality refers to the …
Buyers Guide to Jewish Jewelry
The best and most efficient way to buy Jewish jewelry is to buy it beautifully crafted by an artist’s hand. David Weitzman is an Israeli artist, who has devoted over …
Rabbis of the Talmud
Rabbi Yochanan and Raish Lakish: Living with Torah It is a tale with a sad ending. It begins with sunshine and light but it ends with darkness and despair. It …
Atheism Agnosticism God Bible Muslim Christian
The case for atheism is reasoned that are many-thousand-fold. Literally. And then there’s the lack of evidence. As a matter of fact, it’s not even a lack of evidence; no …
Atheist View Why Prayer Does Not Work
The obvious, easy answer, from an atheist’s point of view to the question of why prayer doesn’t work, is that prayer is a request directed at what an atheist considers …
Everyone actually is an Atheist
The question of whether or not everyone is an Atheist is a question of definition rather than limited application. The definition of an atheist has far more to do with …
Understanding the Great Commission
The words that form the basis of the Great Commission are seen in Matthew 28:19-20, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the …
Buddhism Bhagavad Gita
In this paper I will attempt to compare and contrast the two works, “What the Buddha Taught”, which is based on the Pali texts of Tipitaka, and the “Bhagavad-Gita-The Song …
Human mind searching out the divine
The belief in God could be for some a path to lunacy, and for others, it is a path through lunacy, while for still others, it is actually a path …
Inner happiness is possible
There are many misconceptions about happiness. It seems that once people learn how to create happiness in their life, they tend to forget the steps on how they arrived. It …
Doctrine of a New Earth
Popular theology has many believing that heaven is reserved for us when we die, and earth is a temporary abode until the final day where all are caught up into …
Discovery Institute Wedge Strategy
In late January of 1999, The Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture published an in-house document entitled “The Wedge.” The document contains the institute’s three-phase plan to drive a …
Soka Gakkai International Young Womens Division
Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is a lay Buddhist organization based on the principals of Nichiren Buddhism. SGI is a global organization with over 12 million practitioners in 192 countries around …
How did Jesus develop leaders?
When Jesus started His public ministry, he handpicked a group of men to follow Him. While most people are familiar with the Twelve Disciples, in actuality, Jesus had many more …
Why Christians need to think differently about the end of the world
The predominant view in the Church is that the earth will be destroyed and a new earth will replace it. While this is true, it is not fully understood in …
Christian Doctrine of Salvation
One of the core teachings of Christianity is the doctrine of salvation. The doctrine of salvation is often known as “soteriology” because it draws from the Greek word “Soteria” meaning …
Tibet China
Dressed in an orange and red robe, a bald man with glasses who refers to himself as the Dalai Lama actively seeks worldwide support from politicians to alleviate the cultural …
Is salvation only through Jesus Christ?
Is salvation through Jesus alone? This is a question that many religious people struggle with. There are verses in the Bible that seem to clearly state that there is no …