Atheism is a Religion
Popular New Atheist writers and their followers usually maintain that atheism is simply the lack of belief in God (or gods) and that, therefore, atheism is emphatically not a position, …
Positive, Cost-free ways to Help your Church
Even if you do not have a lot of money to give, there are lots of ways you can serve your faith community. Every member of the body of Christ …
Why did Jesus weep?
The shortest verse in the Bible is simple: Jesus wept. Many people know this little piece of Bible trivia but often fail to grasp the context and the deeper meaning …
Jesus fulfills the law
Most people generally live by some kind of moral code regardless of its believed origin. Most of the time Christians are also striving to do what they believe to be …
Vulnerability is building a bridge to a loving relationship
Being vulnerable is akin to opening up yourself for hurt. No one wants to feel the pain of hurt. Those hurts, however, might offer you a valuable lesson in life …
Zen and Mind and that Song that goes i got my Mind Set on you i got my Mind Set on you
Zen and mind – opposites? No, the same thing? Not really. Well, you can’t comprehend zen with your mind, but zen would naturally “include” mind……but because there is nothing to …
Is Religion for the Weak
A sensitive topic like this always requires a bit of an introduction or disclaimer, whatever you want to call it. First of all, I want to establish that I am …
The betrayal of Jesus
The name Judas is one that has become synonymous with betrayal. Judas is likely the best-known traitor in human history because of his actions with Jesus of Nazareth. The gospels …
Jewish History and Faith Models for Overcoming Suffering
Go back in time, and you won’t be able to disagree with me. We have been slaves, we have been killed, we have been driven from our lands and much …
Solomons Temple Archaeology of Palestine
Solomon’s Temple – the archaeology of Palestine As far as archaeological remains go, historians have no solid evidence from the first temple, the building itself as well as the furnishings. …
Mahabharata Draupadi
The entire Mahabharata, is riddled with situations that raise many questions and are interpreted in many ways, sometimes to the dismay of some sections of the society. I have personally …
The way of happiness through gratitude
The pursuit of a happy life is a general desire of people from every place and status in life. The opportunity to find happiness was considered so fundamental that the …
How is Laxmi Puja done on Diwali
How is Laxmi Puja done on Diwali? Diwali is the most important and commonly celebrated festival of Hindus in India and around the world. Diwali, derived from the Sanskrit word …
The Life of Helen Prejean: A fight for social justice
“Travelers, there is no path. Paths are made by walking” – Antonio Machado. Helen Prejean’s life has been a spiritual journey, unexpected and surprising in its twists and turns. She …
Exploring the Theories of Buddhism and Evolution
Several different sects emerged after the death of Buddha. The more conservative group came to be known as Theravada Buddhism. Theravada Buddhism The Theravada belief system is structured on early …
What it Takes to be Buddhist
First of all, there is faith. First, you start with a healthy skeptical faith, you try meditation and/or you try chanting and you try to apply the precepts Buddha taught …
Not Believing in God Religion Superstition
The prime reason why not to believe in god is that god does not exist. I find it desperately sad that people cannot come to terms with the world and …
Proving the existence of God is ultimately beyond the domain of science
Regardless of whether they are scientists or not, those who reach the existence of God by rational inquiry, reach it on the basis of grounds which are ultimately beyond the …
Faith and Reason God Living out Faith
The man of reason should not be celebrated more than the man of faith. Likewise, the man of faith holds no victory over the man of reason. To be frank, …
Understand the Blesseing of Yom Kippur
The name Yom Kippur translates to Day of Atonement. This is probably the most celebrated of the Jewish holidays. The purpose of the holiday is to make your last appeal …
Organised religion Would mankind be better off without organized religion?
For every person who believes religion is a force for good, there must be as many again who can cite instances where bad things have been done in the name …
Atheism Faith and God Belief Intolerance Religion Intolerance Atheist Bigotry End of Faith
Do you believe in Santa Claus? If not, why not? Don’t you want someone to come down the chimney, bringing gifts, fun, family traditions, love, and goodwill? Why on earth …
The Life of Buddha
The figure we know today as the Buddha was born Siddhartha Gautama, around 500 BCE in Nepal. He lived a very affluent life and had parents that kept him sheltered …
A loving God and the existence of hell
A common question the skeptic might ask Christian concerns the conundrum of how one can believe in a loving God who sends people to hell. It is understandable how a …
How to prepare for your first reconciliation
Adults who are preparing for this sacrament have not grown up in the Catholic Church and probably feel they have a lifetime of sins to confess. And that could be …
History of Govardhana Parvat
Krishna, also known as the “Butter Thief”, is believed to be the eighth avatar out of the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu. He is one of the supreme gods of …
The Experience of Zen Moments
The title, ” The experience of Zen moments, ” like anything else associated with Zen, has a twist in its tale. A Zen moment is never experienced by you, but …
Why are Atheists Untrusted
As with any hot-button issue, the Atheism/Theism debate is inclined to slants of every direction under the Sun – of Heaven, wherever one’s loyalties might lie. Misconceptions and blind faith …
How God instructed Moses to govern a people
One of the greatest burdens that an individual can take upon himself or herself is the responsibility of governing a nation. The act of overseeing the actions of such a …
Satanism verses Christianity in real imagined war in the United States
In late spring, the days are supposed to be longer and brighter. The winter thaw has long past and summer is around the corner. However, on June 10, 1692, there …
Children of the Holocaust
During the holocaust, both German and Jewish children, some a mere ten or eleven years old, were forced by circumstance to take on the role of caretaker, breadwinner or defender …
Empty is not a Bad Thing it Makes Room for Choices
It was a mantra during the final day of the est Training thirty years ago, “Your life is empty and meaningless.” There are a multitude of reactions to this statement; …