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Understanding Islam and what it motivates men to do is critical to understanding modern geopolitics. Understanding Islam is also essential for evaluating conflicting political, religious and socio-economic claims. Whether your …
The focus of this article will be confined to Jewish practices and traditions alone to maintain relevance to the title. The New Testament may make a contribution to a more …
There are myriad ways to classify days and months using a calendar. The Hindu calendar is considered as most comprehensive in describing the movement of planets, and the effects of …
The Druids were the educated/gifted class of an ancient people called the Celts (pronounced with a hard “c” like Kelts). Druids occupied a unique role in society, unlike any position …
Many people have defended the world’s religions because of the moral guidance and wisdom they have provided. That is true, as far as it goes, but the moral and ethical …
“Of all Yogis, he who always abides in Me with great faith, worshiping Me in transcendental devotional service, is most intimately united with Me in Yoga and is the highest …
Every year on the 25th day of Kislev, Jewish people around the world celebrate the holiday of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. In homes all across the world, families light …
Misotheism literally put means “Hatred of God” and does not represent a lack of belief but rather disdain for God. Misotheism mirrors Christianity and Islam in its belief that there …
I have been a Buddhist for about 5 years now, and I am an activist to free the people of Tibet who have been tortured by the Chinese since 1950. …
Hinduism is one of the most ancient religions of the world. It has got its roots since time immemorial. Protected geographically by Himalayas and oceans around, ancient India has given …
The tarot card can be very useful for atheists especially since it provides a sense of purpose and stability, rather than just being someone who can only say, “I don’t …
The dictionary defines “Atheism” as “the doctrine or belief that there is no God” and “disbelief in the existence of Supreme Being or beings.” Being an atheist is quite literally …
When talking about Celtic polytheism, one can also refer to Druidism, (the druids being the priests, teachers, law officers and doctors in the Celtic culture. Celtic spirituality refers to the …
The best and most efficient way to buy Jewish jewelry is to buy it beautifully crafted by an artist’s hand. David Weitzman is an Israeli artist, who has devoted over …
Rabbi Yochanan and Raish Lakish: Living with Torah It is a tale with a sad ending. It begins with sunshine and light but it ends with darkness and despair. It …
The case for atheism is reasoned that are many-thousand-fold. Literally. And then there’s the lack of evidence. As a matter of fact, it’s not even a lack of evidence; no …
The obvious, easy answer, from an atheist’s point of view to the question of why prayer doesn’t work, is that prayer is a request directed at what an atheist considers …
The question of whether or not everyone is an Atheist is a question of definition rather than limited application. The definition of an atheist has far more to do with …
The words that form the basis of the Great Commission are seen in Matthew 28:19-20, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the …
In this paper I will attempt to compare and contrast the two works, “What the Buddha Taught”, which is based on the Pali texts of Tipitaka, and the “Bhagavad-Gita-The Song …
The belief in God could be for some a path to lunacy, and for others, it is a path through lunacy, while for still others, it is actually a path …
There are many misconceptions about happiness. It seems that once people learn how to create happiness in their life, they tend to forget the steps on how they arrived. It …
Popular theology has many believing that heaven is reserved for us when we die, and earth is a temporary abode until the final day where all are caught up into …
In late January of 1999, The Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture published an in-house document entitled “The Wedge.” The document contains the institute’s three-phase plan to drive a …
Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is a lay Buddhist organization based on the principals of Nichiren Buddhism. SGI is a global organization with over 12 million practitioners in 192 countries around …
When Jesus started His public ministry, he handpicked a group of men to follow Him. While most people are familiar with the Twelve Disciples, in actuality, Jesus had many more …
The predominant view in the Church is that the earth will be destroyed and a new earth will replace it. While this is true, it is not fully understood in …
One of the core teachings of Christianity is the doctrine of salvation. The doctrine of salvation is often known as “soteriology” because it draws from the Greek word “Soteria” meaning …
Dressed in an orange and red robe, a bald man with glasses who refers to himself as the Dalai Lama actively seeks worldwide support from politicians to alleviate the cultural …
Is salvation through Jesus alone? This is a question that many religious people struggle with. There are verses in the Bible that seem to clearly state that there is no …
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, …
“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 …