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Top Books on Explaining & Defending Atheism

Atheists are always looking for books to help with explaining or defending atheism — whether for their own use, to give to others, or both. There are lot more books available out there today than there was even just a few years ago, but it's not always clear which books on atheism are best. Not

Ways To Experience Mediumship

It is often said, that to understand life, we need to understand death. Today there are many ways to experience mediumship. A more mass market approach and one that brings people to the subject, perhaps ...

Churches To Close Doors On Sunday Christmas Day

Laurie Goodstein of the New York Times and Todd Milbourn, Sacramento Bee Staff Writer, wrote an article on Churches closing there doors on Sunday December 25. Upon reading their columns, the question crossed my mind, did t he religious theorists or monarchy which has ruled human behavior for centuri

The Propitiation For The Sins Of Who?

"He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world." (1 John 2:2)The whole world? Does this line up at all with the Calvinist view of limited atonement? Does the idea of the blood of Christ only paying for and removing the sin of only square wi

LOVE AND HUMAN LIFE

Human life is dreary, dull and weird without love. Love for fellow human beings. Love for the beautiful world. Love for the Lord. But, before all this, one must love someone. Love is sacrifice. A will

Nazrana

"The Arabic word nazr (pl. nazur) means an offering, gift or present, occurring seven times in the Koran. The Persian noun word nazrana means a gift offered especially to a prince to pay respect. Nazrana is a "special gift" in the Ismailis to be presented to the Imam mostly during the

Shopping List of Staple Goods for a Food Basket Drive

High-protein foods are an important addition to a food drive.beans image by chrisharvey from Fotolia.comThe anti-hunger organization Second Harvest estimated that in 2008, 49.1 million Americans lived in food-insecure households. Food drives are always needed. Food banks struggle to keep...

Did Goliath of the Bible Suffer From Gigantism?

Scientists have taken a keen interest in the events that occurred between David and Goliath in the Bible. The encounter provides details that could tie Goliath to the condition of acromelagy, also known as gigantism.

The Energy Of 2011 And How It Is Affecting Your Life

The energy this year has already started with a great deal of optimism and is much more progressive than 2010.The foundation phase has finished, it is now the time to be clear on what it is you want to change, rather than live in ‘hope’ of your life progressing differently.Take time to p

Beware of LDS Spiritual Pundits

Spiritual pundits supply soundbite analysis, bulging with opinion but few facts. They sway the weak but their assertions cannot survive careful analysis.

Why Hindus Fast on New Moon and Full Moon Days

Hindus believe that the fortnightly cycle of the moon exerts a great influence on earthly beings. Hence there are specific rituals for the new moon and full moon days. Find out how to observe these rituals and the dates for this year.

About the Goddess of Death

Gods and goddesses are central characters in mythology. Since the earliest of recorded time, man has attempted to unravel the mysteries of life. In an effort to supply answers, stories evolved which are termed myths. The study of these stories is called mythology. From American Indian ancestors to p

Planets and Points

What each planet and chart point (Ascendant, Descendent, Midheaven, IC) mean in astrocartography -- an article by Eileen Grimes.

What Is Solstice?

All is a mental construct of the Force/Divine; And, June 21st marks the same exchange of energy as that of Christmas {December 21st}. The solstice marks the turning of the tide of darkness and light. ...