The History of Judaism
In my opinion, the history of Judaism would be incomplete unless one refers to Israel as its nation of origin and its means of transference to the Jewish People. Judaism, …
Amida Amida Buddhism Kamakura Dharamkara Amida Buddha Statue Amida Buddha Japan
“I am Amida, Buddha of the moon-lit garden, I welcome those who seek truth and liberation, I offer them the lotus seat of welcome.” Dharmakara was born a powerful Indian …
Address Numbers Building Energy Shift Address Energy Shift Home Energy Shift
Numbers make the world go around in more ways than one! They are everywhere and have many meanings in our lives such as in our month, day and year of …
Certificate of Debaptism
You’ve considered all the available evidence and have come to the conclusion that god does not exist. Indeed, you may well view religion as a dangerous delusion; a force for …
Flower Sermon Zen Buddhism
‘Nenge-misho’ is Japanese for “smiling and twirling a flower [between the fingers]. ” ‘Nenge-misho’ is popularly known in English as ‘The Flower Sermon’ or ‘The Flower Sutra’. In respects to …
Duality and Creation where are Heaven and Hell
Heaven and Hell are Christian concepts of the afterlife. They are either side of the same coin. They exist in the duality of their explanations. The religion teaches us to …
Nurture is important in instilling beliefs in God
People believe in God for a variety of reasons. One reason being the way a person has been or is being brought up. Nurturing a child from birth or early …
Durga Puja Festivals of India
The festival of Durga Puja is a ten-day festival held during the Hindu month of Ashwin (September-October) each year. The Goddess Durga and her four children Ganesh, Karthik, Laxmi, and …
How Should We Worship God
WORSHIPPING THE BOSS Why do we go to church? Well, let’s ignore the fact that a huge percentage of us don’t. Ask regular churchgoers why they faithfully attend every Sunday …
Why Should I be Agnostic
The feud between catholicism and atheism has escalated greatly over recent years. Much of the reason for this is the sudden popularity of the internet. By being able to openly …
Mahaprajapati Gautami Prajapati Buddhas Step Mother and Aunt
An insignificant second daughter, Prajapati not only became a queen but the first Buddhist nun, as well. Princess Maya was beautiful and graceful; she was also groomed to be a …
Is Jesus really Coming Back
When Jesus was beamed up to heaven, the angels promised that the disciples would see him return the same way. (Acts 1, 10-11) The faithful few assumed this event would …
Zen Koan Matsu Drowning Monk
Case: It is sunrise in the temple courtyard. As the day’s first flowers bloom, Old Master Matsu takes his morning walk leaving no footprints and then settles in for life, …
The Contemplation of Feelings in Buddhism
Contemplation of feeling (“Vedananupassana”) is part of the 7th “insight” (Right Mindfulness or “Samma-sati”) on the Buddhist’s Noble Eight Fold Path to Enlightenment. The feeling is one of 4 concepts …
What are the Element of a Hindu Temple Architecture or Tis Philosophy
Temples in Hinduism, have assumed universal significance today. The very word ‘temple’ has become synonymous with a ‘place of worship’, irrespective of faith. Though it finds no mention in Bhagvadgita …
Pie in the Sky when we Die
How are we to cope with the fact that life is unfair? Innocent people are victimized. In many cases, virtue is punished rather than rewarded. Disasters strike without warning. Bad …
Understanding Fear and Violence
For thousands of years, humanity has been on a search for a security, and through various efforts, has been unable to find this security: There has been no form of …
The last Days of Israelites in Egypt Remembered at Passover
The dramatic conclusion to the Israelites’ sojourn in Egypt has been remembered by their descendants through the millennia at Passover. Whether in obedience to a Divine commandment, as an exercise …
Judging sowing by the fruit that is reaped
It is generally understood in Christian circles that believers reap what they sow. People almost look at that as one would karma, the idea that you got what was coming to …
Agnosticism and Morality
Agnosticism is a philosophical view that says it is impossible to know whether or not god exists. Morality is about right and wrong, but it’s also about the way society …
Food Ideas for Samhain
Cultures from all over the world and throughout the ages have used food to honor and say farewell to the dead. The ancient Aztecs celebrated Micialhuitontli which translates roughly to …
Defending Agnosticism
Agnostic defined: a person who holds that the existence of the ultimate cause, as God, and the essential nature of things are unknown and unknowable, or that human knowledge is …
The Fundamentals of Buddhism
Who was Buddha and did he intend to begin a religion? Buddhism is one of the three major religions to come from Asia, with the other two being Hinduism and …
Testimonies is Channeling a Real Experience or is it Faked
Before I express my beliefs about whether channeling is ‘real’ or ‘fake, I would like to explain what I believe channeling even is! When a person channels to yourself When …
Essentiality of Foolishness
Foolishness has received several meanings. The following are some of them: folly irresponsibility absurdity ridiculousness stupidity These interpretations are given by those who are educated and therefore foolishness becomes …
Hinduism Characteristics and Attributes of Lakshmi
Born in India, Hinduism reveres elements of the social life, various pieces of literature, and numerous rituals and practices, while striving for purity and to gain eternal Nirvana. In addition …
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Any review of the historical record quickly reinforces the notion that religion of any flavor has far less often been the source of ideological unification, and far more frequently the …
Spirituality as faith in God
Defining spirituality is a very serious and controversial issue in a modern society that thrives on political manipulations and social alignment that frowns at anything that sounds discriminatory. Spirituality is …
Hinduism Introduction to Karma Samsara and Moksha
What do you consider is the meaning of life? What is your purpose? Why are we here? According to the Vedas our soul (Athma) is bound in a “cycle”, the …
Women in Hinduism
Hinduism, from its Vedic beginnings (about 1500-500 B.C.E.), according to Katherine Young, “may be characterized as patriarchal, ethnic, family-oriented, and life-affirming (60).” Young’s work on Hinduism chronicles the role of …
Reflections on the Significance of Hindu Philosophies
Hindu philosophy is one of the richest and most enigmatic philosophies in the world. It is unique in the sense that it tries to bridge the gap between science and …
Hindu Deities Brahma
Hinduism is among the world’s oldest religions and boasts over 900 million followers around the globe. The Hindu religion teaches that there is one supreme God, Brahman, who is present …