The role of God in universities
It’s clear from many institutions of higher learning that there’s a difference between God and the university. But one New York Times columnist (who is himself a professor) doesn’t think a college …
God’s reflection in adversities How do you know you are living out the love of God?
Look at the picture intently. These flowers no matter how limited they are, or wherever they may bloom, still reflect Father’s glory. Many religious writings tackle about the love of …
The Constitutional Clash Between Atheism and Religion
The conflict between organized religious groups and atheism in America continues to grow every day. Atheism is in itself is a form of religion. Many times atheists in America form …
God Suffering Logic Weakness
Seven minutes to five. Tables were set, dinner was ready, and Grace was perched on the lips ready to be spoken. It was at this moment, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake …
Why does Islam Forbid Alcohol
There are several verses in the Qur’an that expressly decry the use of alcohol. In 4.43, the Qur’an forbids going to prayers while intoxicated. This is a general prohibition, referring …
Karma Hinduism the Law of cause and Effect
Karma, The Law of Cause and Effect What karma means in our culture and it’s a concept in different religions. What does it really mean? Karma comes from the Vedic …
Explanation of the Concept of the Meme
What is a Meme? ‘Meme’ is a term used to compare ideas, thoughts, and information to biological organisms, in order to better understand the way in which information propagates and …
Homosexuals Religion Collectivism Individualism
A fundamental truth in life is the fact of the individual’s absolute ownership of his body. The most intimate action one can make is to share his most valuable possession …
Should Britain Ban the Burqa – Yes
When we visit other countries, we are expected to follow their rules as should be the case for people coming to Britain, especially if they plan on living here permanently. …
Decoding Food Symbolism in the Jewish Passover Meal
The Passover Seder The celebration of Passover is designed to recreate the unbearable lifestyle that the enslaved Jews of Egypt were once forced to overcome. The name “Passover” signifies literally …
Rather in a Scientific God
The words Jesus or God have been so much downgraded that people do not even know today what they are talking about except the fact that they expect “something” to …
How is Character Built?
We love people who are gracious and humble: Mother Teresa, Frederick Douglass, Jesus Christ . . . . The very fiber of these individuals echoes through time. How exactly is …
Dangerous Myths Reward after Death
The belief in the afterlife as a reward for our life’s actions can have devastating real-world consequences. Contemporary evidence of this can be found in the case of the 9/11 …
Bodhisathva
Buddhism is a practical way of living a noble life that helps in cultivating kindness, forgiveness, empathy and enlightening. The teachings in Buddhism will become mere knowledge fillers if it …
Believing in God is Foolish
It’s foolish for anyone to believe in a God that cares about them. But what’s a fool? People become foolish when they refuse to bend to change and refuse to …
Why is Laxmi Pujan done on Diwali
The Importance of Goddess Laxmi The word Laxmi is derived from the Sanskrit word Laksha, meaning to perceive or observe, and is synonymous with Lakhya, meaning aim or objective. Lakshmi …
Does Technology Lead to Atheism Technology and Religion can Science and Tech Teach Faith
“Technosticism” is what happens when technology and science lead us from our own neural pathways, via fiber-optic networks, through electrical pulses, to here. It’s all kind of mysterious, so maybe …
Understanding why People become Atheist
Atheism is the belief that there is no God or gods. It’s a stance that is becoming more commonplace and there are a variety of reasons why people are choosing …
Zen Koan Moving Flag
Case: Two monks argued about a temple flag waving in the breeze. One said, “It is the flag that moves.” The other said, “It is the breeze moving.” Just then, …
Death as a Dissolutive Process in Hinduism
Death is almost always seen as a conclusion, a time when life, existence, and vitality abruptly end. Although life may slowly diminish, at death there is no contention that what …
Readings Psychics Manipulation Paranormal
Cold reading is a powerful technique that affords one person the ability to manipulate dialogue and influence how another person perceives them or the information they offer. Cold readers tend …
Dalai Lama a Popular Icon
A man in a red and yellow robe stands before you. He looks no different than any other man, yet he overtakes you with his presence. He speaks of peace …
The Three Marks of Existence
The Three Marks of Existence The Buddha taught that all things in life have three inescapable factors underlying them. To understand each of them at an experiential level is to …
An example of a ‘spiritual dream’ that brought one person the urge to pray
After praying about my life, I had a dream concerning the man with whom I had an affair after my husband and I broke up. He knocked on the front …
Is the Bible fact or fiction?
Academics, who purely study religion from an objective perspective, and other outsiders of the Christian faith may look at the Bible as little more than a book of fables and …
Nichiren Buddhism and Soka Gakkai International
The Foundation Toda Josei and Makaguchi Tsunesaburo co-founded Soka Gakkai in the early 1920s. The teachings and values of a 13th-century Buddhist monk, Nichiren was its foundation. It began as …
Buddhism Burial Rituals
Death has a special meaning to Buddhists because it signals the transition from one cycle of existence to another. The solemnity, dignity, and grieving that is characteristic of other religions’ …
Defining your Relationship with Allah
“As-salamu ‘alaikum wa rahmatul lahi wa barakatuh!” “A-uthu billahi minash shaytanir rajeem. Bismillahir rahmanir raheem. Al hamduillah lillahi nahmaduhu wanastagh-firuhu, wanatoobu ilayhi, wan’oothu. billaahi min shuroori an fusinaa, wamin sayyati …
Burmese Monks Apply Political Pressure What Next for Myanmar
Is the glass half full or half empty for Burma? That’s an intriguing question for even the most mundane of circumstances. Certainly, the present state of Myanmar, also known as …
Becoming an Atheist
Being raised A Latter-day Saint (more commonly known as a “Mormon”) I spent the first fourteen years of my life going to church and scouts, being told to question but …
The Apostolic Church the Founding Fathers of Christianity
An apostle is a person in whom Christ placed the responsibility of disseminating the primary principles of his teachings. Jesus’ teaching consisted essentially of social justice and peace everlasting in …
Searching God Atheism Curious Curiosity Temple Church Jehovah Yahweh Rights
“I know in your heart, you’re still searching for God because you’re always asking about him” my aunt likes to kid me every so often. She still holds a candle …