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Posted by admin | Mar 14th, 2010
Hindu philosophy of cyclic births and rebirths
Karkkitaka( A HINDU ERA OR CALENDAR ) is supposed to be the darkest month and the Karutha Vaavu day ( new moon day ) the darkest day of the year and incidentally that day falls today.The day is unique for the fact that all the Hindoos of Kerala offer "bali" to the dead on this day.Here "bali" does not signify saccrifice as such. It is muchmore than that.
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Posted by God Discussion Reporter | Mar 13th, 2010
The Internet: Where Religions Come to Die
According to a man on YouTube using the moniker "ThunderF00t," religions come to die on the Internet. He provides a fascinating analysis and food for thought.
To survive, religions must propagate. To do so, the equation for a successful propagation rate is:
"The number who join the religion must be greater or equal to those who leave it."
This means that religions must actively get others...
Posted by admin | Mar 13th, 2010
Importance Of Chardham Yatra In Hindu Religion
Do you know the importance of Chardham Yatra in Hindu religion? Or are you familiar with why is the Char Dham yatra so auspicious that even today these sacred sites are visited by more than 250,000 unique
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Posted by God Discussion Reporter | Mar 12th, 2010
Exhibit on Pope John Paul II and the Jewish Community to Open in New York
An exhibit called A Blessing to One Another: Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People, is due to open next month in Buffalo, New York. The exhibit focuses on the relationship between Pope John Paul II and the Jewish community, starting with the pope's childhood experiences.
The exhibit will run from April 16th June 30th.
According to organizers, the display chronicles "the pope's associations...
Posted by admin | Mar 11th, 2010
Scientology and L. Ron Hubbard's Gay Son
The Church of Scientology regards homosexuality as a "contagious disease" and describes gays and lesbians as perverts who should be quarantined and institutionalized. According to Scientology, such "perverts" should go through extensive Scientology "processing" until once again, they have value as human beings. L Ron Hubbard regarded them as a danger to society.
If gays and lesbians...
Posted by admin | Mar 10th, 2010
What is Faith?
Copyright (c) 2007 Jon Straumfjord
What is faith? Some people use it as a noun to delineate their belief system such as Catholic faith, Islamic faith , Hindu faith , etc. Some people use it as an alternate word for desire or dream . For most people, it is simply an ethereal word that means wish, or as Dictionary.com suggests: a belief that is not based on proof (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/faith,...
Posted by God Discussion Reporter | Mar 10th, 2010
Gems From This Month's Christian Right Convergence
Kyle at Right Wing Watch compiled an interesting assortment of reports of Generals International's Convergence 2010 – A Cry to Awaken a Nation! held on March 4, 5 and 6 in Dallas. God help us if this is what the "Christian Nation" that the far right is advocating will look like.
First, Janet Porter wanted God to deliver full control of the media to the religious right.
Cindy Jacobs of...
Posted by God Discussion Reporter | Mar 9th, 2010
God in the Obama Era
A Rochester, New York, ABC News affiliate interviewed the author of God in the Obama Era. Professor Neils Neilsen of Rice University looked at the role of religion in all American presidents and Obama in particular.
Neilsen says that no American president will be elected without some discussion about the candidate's religion. Obama became a practicing Christian while doing social work in Chicago. ...
Posted by God Discussion Reporter | Mar 8th, 2010
Christopher Hitchens on the Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments are not wholly observed by various Christian denominations. Of the ten, some of them do not contribute much to societal morals and others are quite good. Christopher Hitchens reviews them and comes up with a more modern day and humanitarian version of Ten Commandments.
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Posted by admin | Mar 8th, 2010
Water Wisdom
If you are lucky enough to live near mineral springs that naturally flow from the EarthMother's body, then you are lucky enough. If you do not live near mineral springs, locate some somewhere and make a pilgrimage there (weekly, monthly, annually, as often as you can). These waters are the lifeflow, the blood, of "Her" physical body and of our physical bodies. And just as the EarthMother...
Posted by God Discussion Reporter | Mar 7th, 2010
Dawkins on Extremism, Haiti, Politics and More
Professor Richard Dawkins was interviewed by George Negus on Australia's SBS Dateline this weekend.
Extremism was discussed and the fact that Dawkins has no doubt whatsoever that future generations will believe that he was correct about Christianity, Judaism, Islam or other organized religions.
Disasters such as the earthquakes in Haiti and Chile were immediately attributed to God's punishment...
Posted by God Discussion Reporter | Mar 7th, 2010
Rare Bibles Displayed This Weekend in New York
The Museum of Biblical Art in New York City opened five years ago and has a collection of old Bibles that were quietly collected since 1817. This weekend, it is showing its prized collection, allowing the public to see a collection that has not been seen for 200 years.
The rare Bibles go back to the early days of printing, dating back to the 15th century. Some have hand colored illustrations.
The first Bible...
Posted by God Discussion Reporter | Mar 5th, 2010
Christian Women Can Be Hot Babes
Pacific Coast News delivers an exclusive interview from Los Angeles. According to Orson Bean, "Christian women can also be hot babes." Orson and his wife Alley Mills chatted about music and Woodstock at the Movieguide Awards at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel on February 23. Alley loved "The Who" when she was younger and loved rock music.
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Posted by God Discussion Reporter | Mar 5th, 2010
Entertainment: Prophet to the Nation
From Ship of Fools, "Meet the Prophet to the Nation. He witnesses to the masses using the medium he knows best: a board, pole and slogan. He talks to no one. His task is merely to proclaim the Truth to a wicked world. As filmed by Ship of Fools on the streets of London in 2002."
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Posted by God Discussion Reporter | Mar 4th, 2010
New Thought Theology: Bishop Spong's Enlightened Manifesto
Wow. Perhaps there's hope for reasoned thinking from religion yet. New Thought Theology shared the impassioned Manifesto from Bishop John Spong. Here are some snippets. You can read the entire document, A Manifesto! The Time Has Come!, at New Thought Theology:
I have made a decision. I will no longer debate the issue of homosexuality in the church with anyone. I will no longer engage the biblical...
Posted by God Discussion Reporter | Mar 3rd, 2010
The Biological Origins of Homosexuality
Political, social and religious arguments are constantly given in the "culture war" over gay and lesbian rights. On an extreme level, people use the Bible and other religious texts to claim that gays should be imprisoned or killed because their sexual orientation is a sinful choice.
Science is a long way from finding conclusive results about what causes homosexuality, but has discovered clues that...
Posted by God Discussion Reporter | Mar 3rd, 2010
Sainthood Process Underway for Founder of Boys Town
The Rev. Edward Flanagan founded Boys Town nearly 90 years ago, and today his mission lives on. Now those who have studied him believe Father Flanagan should be a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.
More than 60 years after his death, the orphanages that Father Flanagan established in 1917 have flourished.
The Roman Catholic Church requires proof of five criteria, including proof of miracles and approval by...
Posted by God Discussion Reporter | Mar 3rd, 2010
Dominionism Unplugged: Spiritual Warfare in America
In Heads Up: Prayer Warriors and Sarah Palin Are Organizing Spiritual Warfare to Take Over America, Bill Berkowitz pierces the veil of Christian dominionism and identifies key players — like Sarah Palin — and the strategies employed by groups involved in the movement.
This form of dominionism is part of what is called "the New Apostolic Reformation" which envisions "taking control...
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