Testimonies What Does it Mean to be a Jew?
As a twenty-something living in a society whose twists and turns down the path of peace and prosperity are full of missteps and miscalculations, to me being Jewish means Tikkun …
Assessing the Growing Popularity of Vedic Mathematics
Vedic Mathematics is the legacy of ancient Indian scholars and Mathematicians coalesced into a set of simple rules (Sutras) by a scholar and Saint named Tirthaji. It is very powerful …
Spiritual and Physical Benefits of Fasting in Ramadan
Ramadan is a time for fasting. It is the 9th month of the Muslim year, and it was during that month that Muhammed received his revelation of the Qur’an. Fasting …
History of Harassment and Persecution of Atheists in America
Many people, down through the ages, have believed that harassment and persecution of those who did not believe as they did were justified. In the days of the Roman Empire, …
What is Atheism?
Atheism as I see it, a life without religion, is most definitely a choice. Here is a simple metaphor to help explain how I made the decision myself. We are …
Disbelief in Prayer
Have you ever prayed? Have you ever actually knelt on your knees to pray? You sit down and talk to yourself and pretend something hears you, and I should very …
Gautama Buddha Buddhism the Life of the Buddha Buddha
Lord Buddha was born as the son of King Suddhodana and Mayadevi at Lumbini near Kapilavastu. He was named Siddharta, which is translated as “He who has accomplished his purpose”. …
How to Become a Buddhist
If and when one wants to convert to Buddhism, there are some simple steps to take. One of the most crucial steps would be understanding Buddhism as a religion, a …
Feng Shui Birthday
The birthday, and more specifically the birth year, is important to feng shui. Using your year of birth and a simple calculation, it is easy to determine an individual’s favorable …
The covenant between God and Abraham
Genesis Chapter 12 through Chapter 25 documents the life of Abraham, born Abram son of Terah, Terah lived 205 years before he died in a place called Haran. Genesis 11:32 After …
In Buddhism who is Bodhidharma
In Buddhism who is Bodhidharma? In the tradition and teachings of Buddhism in East Asia, a very prominent individual is Bodhidharma. Bodhidharma’s life history is very ambiguous, yet his life …
The Christian celebration of Palm Sunday
There are a number of key events of the life of Jesus that are remembered regularly in the church and celebrated as special occasions. While Jesus’ birth at Christmas, his …
Lucifer and the Devil
Lucifer has been synonymous with Satan for hundreds of years. Some religions believe that Lucifer was the original name for God’s opposition and that he changed into Satan. Lucifer and …
Psychic Abilities Empathy Clairsentience and Telepathy
Trends Acknowledge Psychic Abilities It’s exciting to sit back observing the increased popularity that psychics enjoy today. From appearances on well known and trusted talk shows such as “The Montel …
The source of mercy and justice
To understand justice and mercy in their true essence one must first consider their source. They are not abstract concepts, but attributes of God. Therefore in contemplating the nature of …
A life of Surrender to God
All that is known about Abraham, Sarah and the covenants made by God come from a single source; the Bible. Though many extra-biblical works have been written on his life, …
Apostles Lead the Christian Charge
Apostles preside over the execution of the Great Commission. Unlike the lesser commission presided over by Jesus because he was physically present on earth; the apostles supervise the Great Commission …
Life as a Buddhist
“Excessive self-deprivation is just as harmful to the soul as excessive self-indulgence.” This shouldn’t seem shocking or even new to a Buddhist. Gautama-Buddha is said to have found the Middle …
Zen and Mind
Zen is a Buddhist sect of meditation, mostly practiced in Japan. When it was the first time introduced, then it was known as the most modern way of meditation. Zen …
Hindu Fundamentals Advaita Vendanta
What is Advaita Vedanta? Upanishads are the ancient fundamentals of the Hindu religion. Advaita is one of many interpretations of these fundamentals. Advaita is the most influential of Hindu Philosophies; …
Training children in the Lord
There is a tendency to underestimate the ability of children to understand the things of God. However, the minds of children have not yet been muddled with the skepticism of …
Contributions Made by Jewish People
Our world today is a better place due to contributions that have been made by people in all ethnic, religious, and cultural groups. The Jewish people are one of the …
Why Atheism
I want to preface this piece by saying that I realize in advance that this essay probably will not change anyone’s views on religion. Convincing someone that their religious beliefs …
Scientology
Scientology needs a little bit of an overhaul. In terms of generating appeal, and the manipulation of how the public receives it, Scientology needs a little bit of an overhaul. …
Wicca Advice
What advice can I offer to a new solitary practitioner? Well, the most basic thing to remember is that you should never under any circumstances practice magic just for the …
Reflections on the Torah Yosef and Pharaoh
Some thoughts on the Torah portion Mi-Keytz. The portion begins with the phrase Va-yehi mi-keytz shnosayim yomim u-Far’oh choleym, “And it happened at the end of two years that Pharaoh …
The Laws of Kashrut Explained
The Jewish dietary laws are known as the laws of Kashrut. These originate from the Torah or the five books of Moses, but some have been elucidated in the Talmud. …
Basics of Confucianism
Confucianism is an intellectual, political, and religious tradition, or school of thought, that developed a distinct identity in the 5th-century bc from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius. In …
Loy Krathong Festival Thailand
Loy Krathong (pronounced Loy Kra-tong) is a very good-natured festival held in Thailand, in November every year. Technically, the date is calculated at the 12th moon in the Thai Lunar …
Theism, Atheism and Agnosticism
Theism, or the belief in the existence of a creator God, is usually held on two main grounds. These are known respectively as the causal argument and the argument from …
An Overview of Pilgrimages and Festivals in Hinduism
Hinduism is one religion with quite a few pilgrimages and plenty of festivals each year. There are at least one or two festivals/holidays every month. As a polytheistic religion, these …