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Although I was raised Catholic, I went to a private preparatory school that catered mostly to upper-middle-class and upper-class Jewish families whose parents and grandparents had also attended. I was …
It would be fatuous to argue that every argument for Christianity can find its most fundamental basis in fear; however, two of the more pernicious and frivolous of these arguments …
The man was created to live in a vibrant relationship with God. When people live apart from that reality they live in a habitat not conducive to the fullness of …
Goddess Parvati is also known by the name of Aparna. It means A (without) – Parna (leaf) without a leaf. There goes an interesting story in Hindu Mythology as to …
Rosh Hashanah kicks off Tishri, the seventh month of the Jewish calendar. It is more than just the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah takes place over two days, because this …
Paul wrote in Romans that if Jesus did not rise from the dead all is in vain. All of Christianity hinges on the reality of one very important event, the …
Jesus often used parables to convey the mysteries of the Kingdom of God. Stories are more adept at importing eternal truths to the heart than traditional lectures. Often, we take …
Kabbalah & Quantum Physics – Meat & Potatoes Style In the movie Bee Season, Richard Gere tells his daughter (who is a spelling whiz) that words express primal energy and …
Acknowledgment of God is “the elephant in the room” that people may ignore until they are pressed to confront and address it. The atheist identity is consciously officiated when the …
Perhaps you have heard this question posed by those who desire to show that God does not exist. The rationale is this: Since God answers prayer, certainly there has been …
In the Catholic faith, patron saints are turned to for specific troubles or situations. Catholics pray with and through the saints for help with any and all life situations. Keep …
Loss of faith is fundamental to this question, for in order for a person to “become” an atheist, that is to reject the gods, they must first have had the …
When Jesus appeared in Israel announcing himself as the long-awaited savior of the world, he presented an offer of living water to all who would receive it. This offer was …
Is the Universal Consciousness infinite or really only ever a oneness? Is man himself part of oneness, or is he oneness itself? And how can anything be a part of …
Evil is a question of morality. Morality is about rules and precepts of social conduct. As humans evolved to live in groups, rules and codes were formed to protect territory …
Saraswati is regarded as the Goddess of knowledge and the arts. Saraswati represents consciousness and wisdom. She is also regarded as Vaagdevi, the goddess of sound and speech. Saraswati is …
The complaints, mostly from Christians, about the immorality or rudeness of “evangelical atheism” come from the same flawed place as their general animosity toward atheists. For too many years, the …
Arthur C. Clark, scientist, author, and atheist once made the following proposition about God or the absence thereof. “God doesn’t exist at all or if he does exist he exists …
In this on-going debate regarding the existence of an all-powerful consciousness, Michael Poole takes on what he believes is the crux of the Atheist argument. He chooses ten statements believed …
Understanding the Moral codes in Buddhism Moral codes in Buddhism are different depending on if you are a lay Buddhist or if you belong to the Buddhist clergy (Sangha). For …
Pentecost, which comes fifty days after Easter, is considered the birthday of the Catholic church. After Jesus ascended into heaven, the apostles and Mary, Mother of God, were frightened and …
Christians celebrate Christmas Day on 25th December around the world. Take a look at the towns and cities that celebrate this holiday. All places Take Christmas Decorations Really Seriously! Children waiting in …
Historical Christianity has never questioned the validity of heaven. In fact, the early confessions and councils all agreed on an eternal state, lasting for eternity for those counted among the …
Allah (god) says in the Koran: “Indeed in the messenger of Allah you have for you an excellent example” In the above verse, Allah tells us that he has sent …
Some claim that a Christian cannot lose salvation while others claim that he/she can. The belief that a Christian cannot lose salvation is often called “eternal security.” It is important …
Its summertime and chances are a church near you is hosting a vacation Bible school. Churches across America utilize VBS as a catalyst in reaching families by first ministering to …
Many Jews revere the Torah but don’t know the first thing about it. I wrote a whole book about the Torah, the purpose of which was to de-mythologize and de-mystify …
The New Testament is often referred to as “The Christian Bible” or “The Christian Scriptures.” This is a bit of a misnomer because the vast majority of Bibles that Christians …
Diwali is a short version of Deepavali. Deepam means light in Sanskrit language. Deepavali or Diwali means a row of lights. The legends surrounding Diwali involves various mythological tales from …
“Seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be open unto you.” Matthew 7:7 We can find God in loving acts of charity, unexplained nature, and through fundamental beliefs. …
The one thing that Karl Marx was correct about was his proclamation declaring religion the opiate of the masses. Unfortunately, he did not take this idea far enough, as it …
I think that the debate of Belief vs Disbelief may, in fact, be pointless: The Belief side argues that all that is around us, even our own bodies are too …