Cunda Buddhas Death
A Buddhist sutra, ‘Book of the Great Decease‘ preserves for us several tellings of the historical Buddha’s life and death. Often, Buddha was referred to as Tathagata – One[He]Who Has …
A look at Wiccan Spring Equinox Rituals
Rain, flowers, and sunshine are just some things we celebrate with spring. The celebration of Ostara is another. Ostara is a lesser sabbat but an important one none-the-less. This celebration …
Who was King Solomon
Solomon is probably one of the most well-known kings of biblical times. The exact dates of his rule are disputed but he became king in about 967 BCE and ruled …
Last Teaching of Lord Buddha in Korean and Japanese Buddhist Scriptures
Comparing the sayings and teachings of Siddhartha Guatama, the historical Buddha, and the historical Jesus; one would have to be blind not to see some similarities. After all, they were …
Adam and Eve Bible Apocryphal Books Pseudepigrapha
Oh, Kill Me Now! “This day is getting to be more and more trying. It was selected and set apart last November as a day of rest. I already had …
The Buddha Past and Current Pathways
Some say Buddhism began before we can even remember. In fact, they say that Shakyamuni Buddha, the guy in all the statues, is just the current Buddha, the Buddha of …
How romantic love was intended and misused in the Bible
In the Bible, you find 3 of the 4 Greek words for love, storge (familial love), philia (friendship love), and agape (altruistic love). The one that is missing is eros …
Hinduism Characteristics and Attributes of Matangi
Literally speaking, Hindu is a resident of land through which the river Indus flows. Over the years and during colonization of the land, the word “Indu” transformed into “Hindu”. The …
Quran study understanding Quran Surah Fateha Tafseer Allah guidance
If you are one of those fortunate people who feel the need to discover the truth of their existence and the real purpose of life, then you have come to …
Agnosticism is Better than Atheism or Theism
Consider the ancient questions: Who am I? Why am I here? What is the universe? How did it come into being? No doubt every thinking, feeling, the human being has …
Atheism vs Religion
Apparently fire and brimstone are a thing of the past. One doesn’t burn in hell for eternity anymore, one simply does not set eyes on the face of “God” as …
Don’t give up on church
History is replete with stories of governments becoming abusive to the people they are fashioned to serve. One merely has to pay attention to world events to find many instances …
A look at Hinduisms Effect on World Religions
A Look at Hinduism’s Effect on World Religions: A Simple Look at Entropy, Henotheism, and The Shape of Religion to Come In the study of religions, all is entropy. Remember …
What is the five-fold ministry?
The five-fold ministry is the leaders of the church delineated in Ephesians chapter four. These five different leaders are essential for the government of a healthy church. Ephesians 4:11 reads …
Agnosticism vs Atheism – Atheism
It is the habit of human beings to find comfort in the familiar. Therefore it should be no surprise that whether geographically, intellectually or theologically, the law of inertia takes …
Basic Beliefs of Buddhism
The Buddha himself summarized the teachings (dharma) well when he said, “Avoid evildoing (harming), practice virtue well, subdue your mind”. This is the core of Buddhist beliefs. It is based …
Atheism Reward after Death
September 11, 2001, ought to be enough to convince anyone that the reward after death myth is a dangerous one. The hijackers of the planes were all reported to have …
A Shift in Human Consciousness
The process of Mastery in any endeavor is a process that often involves the extensive dedication of hours because the psyche is a habitual matrix that learns automatic behavior through …
The life of St. Patrick
He was not all about Shamrocks and Green Beer! He was seen -and is still- by many as a savior to the Irish people. At least in the general sense …
Zen Koan Case of the Drowning Monk
This Zen story is about learning, about learning the hard way, through being deeply loved, all the way through the hardships. We are always, always, each of us, this deeply …
Christian Bigots
The biggest problem atheists have ever faced in the United States is that anti-atheist bigotry is an integral – sometimes necessary – part of Western theism, especially in Islam and …
Women and the Bible
It is stereotypically asserted that all religion usurps the rights of women and makes them second class citizens. Unable to speak for all religions, this article will focus on the …
Atheim Religion Future America
The Future Of Atheism In America. Over the past few hundred years, religion, which was first and foremost in people’s lives has become lessened for many reasons. Most of all …
Prophet Elijah Taken to heaven in a Whirl Wind
Elijah, also known as Elias, is one of the most celebrated biblical figures in the Holy Bible. He is credited with raising the dead, bringing fire down from the sky …
Hinduism Characteristics and Attributes of Dhanwantari
Dhanwantari (Dhanvantari or Dhanvantri) is known in Hinduism as one of the first “doctors”. In the “Vedas”, which are the oldest examples of Sanskrit literature as well as being the …
Religion and Homophobia
Many religions have a proscription against homosexuality. In Judaism and Christianity, it is likely based on God’s commandment to Adam and Eve, to be fruitful and multiply. When there are …
About Superstitions
(Did you ever knock on wood or cross your fingers to try to make sure something good will happen? Do you avoid walking through the path of a black cat, …
Understanding Agnostic Views
Who knows which religion is the correct path to follow or if any single one is right to follow? It would make more sense to study each one and determine …
How to Argue with a Christian
It is difficult in being an Atheist without engaging in a debate with someone about God. It goes without saying. I have been in many myself and throughout my experience, …
Testimonies Experiencing Buddhism
A TRUSTING CIRCLE OF FRIENDSHIPS: Experience of a Nichiren Buddhist January 20th marks 28 years since I committed my life to the practice of Nichiren Buddhism, and received my own …
What is the Truth of Suffering in Buddhism
Within the religion of Buddhism, there are what is known as the Four Noble Truths. Dukkha refers to suffering, pain, sorrow, affliction, misery, anguish, etc. These Four Noble Truths on …
Us Air Force Academy Erects Stone Altar for Witches and Warlocks
Witches have come a long way in 420 years. Back in 1692, they were being burned at the stake—today, the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado erects …