The Story of Esau and Jacob from Esau’s Point of View
Call me Esau. Or call me Edom, for that, is the name of my nation and of my people, the Edomites. I have become very wealthy and powerful, acquiring vast …
The idea of Hell: its role in worldviews, and why some find it implausible
Many people do not believe in a physical place known as Hell, nor in the idea that some people are sentenced to spiritual torment after their deaths, and indeed find …
God and Language
Prayer is talking to God one on one. At least that’s the best kind of prayer, but if a penitent isn’t able to think of meaningful words to communicate with …
Believe in God
What would you choose? Science, world’s situation, suffering, oppression, death, torture — and the list should be a lot longer. Why should you believe in a God whose interest in …
Islam Revolution in Islam
She Needs to be Saved She was pure, as pure as a virgin. She had poise, she had a unique stature. At her inception, she was blasphemous. She challenged the …
The Blessings of Bismillah
“And I (Allâh) created not the jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me (Alone).” Al-Quran: 51:56 Rasulullah Hazrat Mohammad SAW is reported as saying that any dua which begins …
The secular side of Easter
As with Christmas, the chosen time for Easter is based on non-Christian situations. And, as with Christmas, a lot of accouterments attached to Easter have nothing to do with its …
Understanding the Agnostic Point of View
“Make up your mind!” I can hear them screaming from the battlements. “How dare you not come to complete certainty on my pet subject!” It may be that coming to …
Tree Lore Sacred Trees Tree Calendar Trees in Mythology Trees in Folklore Nature
The sacred Celtic calendar trees are rich in mythological history and have inspired many traditions in folklore, from using their wood as divining rods to inheriting wisdom and universal understanding …
The Power of Candles in Wiccan Rituals
Candle Magic is widely performed and easy to use. It is an excellent starting point for beginners. A candle is also a key component in any given Wicca ritual or …
Reflections Ramadan
The Month of mercy, forgiveness, and blessings Once again, the blessed month of Ramadhan has passed. The month of mercy, forgiveness, and blessings has sped away from us. It seems …
Chosen for the King’s service
The book of Daniel opened with the great tragedy of the fall of Judah, the southern kingdom. There had been a great cloud of moral decadence and a great decline …
Atheism Good or Bad
As an outspoken Atheist, I find the terrible reputation that Atheism receives to be completely and totally irrational. There are countless arguments against the simple belief that there is no …
Best Article On the self-evidence of the existence of God
To provide an answer to the question “Is it self-evident that God exists?” this article examines the following: (a) whether or not the proposition “God exists” is a self-evident proposition, …
Causes of Atheism
Atheism has been around since theism, and in a sense, much longer before it though it wouldn’t have been referred to as atheism. As long as there have been people …
Hindu Hinduism South India Festivals Navrathri Golu Doll Festival
Nav’ means nine and Ratri’ means nights. Navrathri is the period of nine days and nights that draws relevance from Indian mythology. The Navrathri festival celebrates the victory of Goddess …
The Importance of Living water for Eternal Life
Many people are not aware of it, but they’re actually are multiple references in the Bible to “living water” or some variation on that phrase. The most famous references are …
Sati Pratha a Crime
Sati leaves Shiva to attend a yagna (ceremony), uninvited; being misinterpreted as the Sati Pratha, where a woman is burned alive upon her husband’s death. The story behind Sati Pratha …
Atheists may not believe but should Understand and Respect
PART 1: RELIGION THE BEGINNING The main idea of this article isn’t to try to persuade you to become an atheist, rather explore the physiological aspect of religion and how …
Monastic life as it is known today
Modern Monastic Life can be found throughout the world as a viable and solid form of religious life. Many examples exist of religious communities that were founded perhaps hundreds of …
Understanding Yoga in Hinduism
The Upanishads, a text of teachings from spiritual masters, describes the union with the true Self as the ultimate goal of Hinduism. This desired goal involves balance, purity, tranquility, and …
Nietzsche God is Dead Reactions
Reactions to Nietzsche’s “God is dead” can be reactions to Nietzsche himself or to the words “God is dead,” or to the words in the context of Nietzsche’s overall thought. …
Consequences of the Holocaust
The Holocaust was a deliberately planned genocide of what Hitler termed inferior members of the human race; these included Jews, gypsies, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and homosexuals. During 1941-44 six million Jews …
Agnosticism is possible
If you are a thinking human being, requiring some sort of evidence before you believe, is there any other choice but agnosticism? Why, you may ask, hoping for that incontrovertible …
Suffering Poor Logic for Atheism
Is Suffering a Good Reason to Lose Faith in God? Murder; war; disease; poverty; hunger; from the beginnings of human civilization these things have plagued humanity. Throughout time humans have …
Chanukah Holiday
The Hanukkah/ Chanuka (take your pick) holiday is likely the most mysterious on the Jewish calendar. Why celebrate finding a bottle of oil at all? And even if you’re going …
The Truth of the cause of Suffering in Buddhism
The cause of suffering was explained by the Buddha as the Second Noble Truth. The Four Noble Truths form the basis of Buddhism and are one of the main concepts …
An Overview of the new Atheism Movement
It Began with a Telephone Call In 2003 a study was conducted by the American Mosaic Project, which was to be the first in a series of national studies of …
Reflections Hanukkah and the President
Here’s a phone message that’s guaranteed to get a return call: “This is (Ploni) calling from the White House Chief of Staff’s office. Please call back when you have a …
Totemism and its use in Shamanistic Religions around the World
Shadow totems are the animals we have unexplained fears of – those animals have life lessons to teach us which we are avoiding; until those lessons are learned we will …
History of Litha
Litha or midsummer as it is more commonly called is the pagan festival that celebrates the summer solstice. Since the 13th century midsummer has been celebrated on June 23rd, a …
Hinduism Introduction to the Mahabharata and the Ramayana
The Mahabharata and Ramayana are one of the two biggest epics of Hinduism. The Mahabharata was written by the saint Vyasa. The Mahabharatha is one of the longest narrative poems …