Articles related to "Dogma"
Orthodox Christian Church and Ecumenism
Ecumenism in the Orthodox Church - Definitions, practice, and policies.
council • ecumenism • church • religion bishop • doctrine
Ecumenism in the Orthodox Church - Definitions, practice, and policies.
council • ecumenism • church • religion bishop • doctrine
The meaning of atheism
A text by Haldeman-Julius prompts reflection on the role of atheism in society.
atheism • society • haldeman-julius • religion • bigotry
A text by Haldeman-Julius prompts reflection on the role of atheism in society.
atheism • society • haldeman-julius • religion • bigotry
Bad College Professors
Most college professors have the best interests of their students in mind, but some do not. Here's a guide to some of the nutty professors on campus you should avoid.
nutty professor • college life • college and university • burnout • tenure
Most college professors have the best interests of their students in mind, but some do not. Here's a guide to some of the nutty professors on campus you should avoid.
nutty professor • college life • college and university • burnout • tenure
The Annunciation of Christ
In any timeline of Christmas events, the Annunciation of Christ's Conception by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary must come first.
annunciation christ's miraculous conception • events christmas • angel gabriel visits virgin mary nazareth • quran luke matthew holy spirit overshadow • church feast dogma doctrine immaculate conception
In any timeline of Christmas events, the Annunciation of Christ's Conception by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary must come first.
annunciation christ's miraculous conception • events christmas • angel gabriel visits virgin mary nazareth • quran luke matthew holy spirit overshadow • church feast dogma doctrine immaculate conception
The Mystical Experience
Mystical experiences are a birth-right but veiled whithin culture, even though proven to improve quality of life. Let's move towards a better understanding of them!
mystical experience • the sacred • religious experience and the new age • new-age • gnostic experiences
Mystical experiences are a birth-right but veiled whithin culture, even though proven to improve quality of life. Let's move towards a better understanding of them!
mystical experience • the sacred • religious experience and the new age • new-age • gnostic experiences
Was the Revolution Conservative?
In his famous book "The American Revolution: Revolution Without Dogma," Daniel J. Boorstin argues the American Revolution was essentially a conservative movement.
american revolution conservative • daniel boorstin • revolution without dogma • political theory colonial america • american political theory
In his famous book "The American Revolution: Revolution Without Dogma," Daniel J. Boorstin argues the American Revolution was essentially a conservative movement.
american revolution conservative • daniel boorstin • revolution without dogma • political theory colonial america • american political theory
Best Films of 1999
A continuation of the ten best films of 1999, with numbers six to ten.
ten best films 1999 • the hurricane norman jewison director • dogma kevin smith director • bringing out the dead martin scorsese director • the blair witch project
A continuation of the ten best films of 1999, with numbers six to ten.
ten best films 1999 • the hurricane norman jewison director • dogma kevin smith director • bringing out the dead martin scorsese director • the blair witch project
Kepler's First Law
Kepler's first law of planetary motion radically changed our views of the cosmos by saying that planets had elliptical orbits.
planetary motion • kepler • kepler's laws • cosmos • tycho brahe
Kepler's first law of planetary motion radically changed our views of the cosmos by saying that planets had elliptical orbits.
planetary motion • kepler • kepler's laws • cosmos • tycho brahe
Christ is Born
On 25 December Christians celebrate the Birth of Christ: the classic nativity scene unfolds.
christ born bethlehem • christmas nativity feast • dogma virgin birth mary perpetual virginity • angels announce messiah shepherds • star prophecy guides three magi
On 25 December Christians celebrate the Birth of Christ: the classic nativity scene unfolds.
christ born bethlehem • christmas nativity feast • dogma virgin birth mary perpetual virginity • angels announce messiah shepherds • star prophecy guides three magi
Kevin Smith's New Comedy Film
Is Kevin Smith still capable of dazzling audiences with his witty dialogue and comic banter as he once did fourteen years ago with Clerks?
kevin smith new film • clerks director teams up with seth rogen • kevin smith and seth rogen • zack and miri make a porno • seth rogen elizabeth banks
Is Kevin Smith still capable of dazzling audiences with his witty dialogue and comic banter as he once did fourteen years ago with Clerks?
kevin smith new film • clerks director teams up with seth rogen • kevin smith and seth rogen • zack and miri make a porno • seth rogen elizabeth banks
Writing with a Worldview
A worldview - philosophy or religious beliefs that you view the world through - can't help but shape your fiction. What's the role of a worldview in writing fiction?
worldview • world view • writing • fiction • novels
A worldview - philosophy or religious beliefs that you view the world through - can't help but shape your fiction. What's the role of a worldview in writing fiction?
worldview • world view • writing • fiction • novels
New Bible sparkles in Hollywood
Denzel Washington, Blair Underwood, Heavy D read, sing and act in new audio Bible
denzel washington • cuba gooding jr. • angela bassett • blair underwood • tisha campbell-martin
Denzel Washington, Blair Underwood, Heavy D read, sing and act in new audio Bible
denzel washington • cuba gooding jr. • angela bassett • blair underwood • tisha campbell-martin
A Quaker Understanding of Jesus Christ, Part 3
An exploration of the Friends (Quaker) understanding of Jesus Christ by Arthur O. Roberts, Professor-at-large, George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon, USA. This is part 3 in a series of 4.
jesus christ • religious society of friends • quakerism • quaker religious thought • doctrine
An exploration of the Friends (Quaker) understanding of Jesus Christ by Arthur O. Roberts, Professor-at-large, George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon, USA. This is part 3 in a series of 4.
jesus christ • religious society of friends • quakerism • quaker religious thought • doctrine
Bolivian Indigenous Revolution
In Bolivia, there is a neo-conservative backlash against Andean aboriginal peoples who are seeking to build a pluralist state in which native peoples have autonomy.
aboriginal autonomy • aboriginal sovereignty • bolivian indigenous • andean culture • western modernity
In Bolivia, there is a neo-conservative backlash against Andean aboriginal peoples who are seeking to build a pluralist state in which native peoples have autonomy.
aboriginal autonomy • aboriginal sovereignty • bolivian indigenous • andean culture • western modernity
Raleigh's Secret Society
Elizabethan England breeds secrecy in an age of religious and intellectual persecution, causing many intellectuals to go underground.
secret societies • sir walter raleigh • thomas harriot • john florio • christopher marlowe
Elizabethan England breeds secrecy in an age of religious and intellectual persecution, causing many intellectuals to go underground.
secret societies • sir walter raleigh • thomas harriot • john florio • christopher marlowe
Father's Rights - Part II
Continued examination of the father's rights movement and its impact on victims of domestic violence.
father's rights movement • father's rights • domestic violence • visitation • custody
Continued examination of the father's rights movement and its impact on victims of domestic violence.
father's rights movement • father's rights • domestic violence • visitation • custody
Religion, the Undiscovered Self, and the Future
Religion is at the core of world events today - or is it? A look at the Jungian view of the religious nature of mankind.
religion • spirituality • fanaticism • psychology • individuation
Religion is at the core of world events today - or is it? A look at the Jungian view of the religious nature of mankind.
religion • spirituality • fanaticism • psychology • individuation
Intolerance in Christianity
Christians are not always tolerant of other sects. Does being a Christian have to mean rejecting people of differing faiths?
religious intolerance • the catholic church • catholicism • jews • the renaissance
Christians are not always tolerant of other sects. Does being a Christian have to mean rejecting people of differing faiths?
religious intolerance • the catholic church • catholicism • jews • the renaissance
Physics Through the Ages: Part 4
The early industrial age revved up the study of physics; industry and science were happy companions after the beginning of the Enlightenment.
isaac newton • clocks • benjamin franklin • measurement • calculus
The early industrial age revved up the study of physics; industry and science were happy companions after the beginning of the Enlightenment.
isaac newton • clocks • benjamin franklin • measurement • calculus
Aboriginal Rights And The Church
Has the church, since playing an historical part in the loss of Aboriginal language and culture, now become an ally in the struggle for Aboriginal rights?
aboriginal rights • aboriginal land rights • pastoral leases • mining leases • mining aboriginal land
Has the church, since playing an historical part in the loss of Aboriginal language and culture, now become an ally in the struggle for Aboriginal rights?
aboriginal rights • aboriginal land rights • pastoral leases • mining leases • mining aboriginal land
Ceremonial Magick
Ceremonial Magick has been practiced in varying form for centuries. What separates it from other schools of thaumaturgy are analyzed and brought forth in this article.
ceremonial magick • golden dawn tradition • crowley • thelema • enochian magick
Ceremonial Magick has been practiced in varying form for centuries. What separates it from other schools of thaumaturgy are analyzed and brought forth in this article.
ceremonial magick • golden dawn tradition • crowley • thelema • enochian magick
Is Vitamin D3 Better than D2?
Current recommended daily allowances for Vitamin D are probably too low, particularly when new research shows that higher doses can protect us from several diseases.
vitamin d2 • vitamin d3 • rickets • cholecalciferol • ergocalciferol
Current recommended daily allowances for Vitamin D are probably too low, particularly when new research shows that higher doses can protect us from several diseases.
vitamin d2 • vitamin d3 • rickets • cholecalciferol • ergocalciferol
Jazz, Josephine Baker, and France
Into a France rocked by WWI and the Great Depression, jazz arrived at the perfect moment to revitalize, renew, and fill deep longings for escape into "Otherness
jazz • josephine baker • african americans • exoticism • primitivism
Into a France rocked by WWI and the Great Depression, jazz arrived at the perfect moment to revitalize, renew, and fill deep longings for escape into "Otherness
jazz • josephine baker • african americans • exoticism • primitivism
Medicine Wheel of Plant Uses - Pt 1
There is so much to learn about herbs and healing. How can we assure ourselves of our own competence? How can we feel safe in our recommendations? Susun Weed tries to answer these questions in this article.
herbs • healing • susun • susan • weed
There is so much to learn about herbs and healing. How can we assure ourselves of our own competence? How can we feel safe in our recommendations? Susun Weed tries to answer these questions in this article.
herbs • healing • susun • susan • weed
Methods of Gnosis
When manifestation and result are critical, the will can be aided by the use of intense emotion, or Gnosis, to seal one's desire and create result without lust.
gnosis • law of attraction • austin spare • methods of gnosis • manifestation
When manifestation and result are critical, the will can be aided by the use of intense emotion, or Gnosis, to seal one's desire and create result without lust.
gnosis • law of attraction • austin spare • methods of gnosis • manifestation
Springsteen's Protest (Pt. 2)
Part 2 of this article continues the discussion of the politics behind Bruce Springsteen's latest album with a discussion of its anti-war message.
bruce springsteen • springsteen • politics • political • we shall overcome
Part 2 of this article continues the discussion of the politics behind Bruce Springsteen's latest album with a discussion of its anti-war message.
bruce springsteen • springsteen • politics • political • we shall overcome
The 1930s Depression in China
The economic depression of the 1930s had a terrible impact on the western world - but did it also have the same impact in China?
china • depression • 1930s • southwest china • coastal region
The economic depression of the 1930s had a terrible impact on the western world - but did it also have the same impact in China?
china • depression • 1930s • southwest china • coastal region
The Violet Flame
The Violet Flame has become one of the most effective meditations in New Age thinking today. This article explores its roots and how it can help you.
violet flame • st. germain • ascended masters • manifestation • seventh ray
The Violet Flame has become one of the most effective meditations in New Age thinking today. This article explores its roots and how it can help you.
violet flame • st. germain • ascended masters • manifestation • seventh ray
The Seven Rituals
At the heart of Lakota society, there are seven central rituals that have remained fluid throughout their history.
lakota • seven central rituals • inipi • sweat lodge • tapa wankayayapi
At the heart of Lakota society, there are seven central rituals that have remained fluid throughout their history.
lakota • seven central rituals • inipi • sweat lodge • tapa wankayayapi
Pagan/Wikkan Culture
Discussion on some of the various aspect of Pagan/Wikkan Culture. An introduction to the Rede.
pagan • wikkan • culture • practice • rede
Discussion on some of the various aspect of Pagan/Wikkan Culture. An introduction to the Rede.
pagan • wikkan • culture • practice • rede
The Baha'i Faith, Cult, Sect or Independent Religion - Part 3
The third and final installment of this series.
baha'i • baha'u'llah • independent religion
The third and final installment of this series.
baha'i • baha'u'llah • independent religion
A Woman's Passion
With so many distractions in our hectic lives, re-rooting to the feminine can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. Passion is a thing to cultivate. Here's how.
lush woman • how to be a woman again • recapturing the feminine • ways to be feminine • sister goddesses
With so many distractions in our hectic lives, re-rooting to the feminine can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. Passion is a thing to cultivate. Here's how.
lush woman • how to be a woman again • recapturing the feminine • ways to be feminine • sister goddesses
Alvin and Chipmunks Poster
Here's the poster for Twentieth Century Fox's upcoming live-action/animated hybrid flick Alvin and the Chipmunks, starring Jason (My Name is Earl).
alvin and the chipmunks movie • jason lee • twentieth century fox • david seville • tim hill
Here's the poster for Twentieth Century Fox's upcoming live-action/animated hybrid flick Alvin and the Chipmunks, starring Jason (My Name is Earl).
alvin and the chipmunks movie • jason lee • twentieth century fox • david seville • tim hill
Angels, Icons & Religious Imagery
How were angels depicted in early Christian art? Why were they used on icons from Byzantine Egypt?
early medieal art • medieval art • christianity in byzantine egypt • christianity • icon
How were angels depicted in early Christian art? Why were they used on icons from Byzantine Egypt?
early medieal art • medieval art • christianity in byzantine egypt • christianity • icon
Ayann Hirisi Ali
Ms. Ali explains how the West, a liberal democracy, and the Islamic culture are diametrically opposed morally and philosophically especially with respect to human rights.
islamic culture • muslim culture • racism • slavery • human rights
Ms. Ali explains how the West, a liberal democracy, and the Islamic culture are diametrically opposed morally and philosophically especially with respect to human rights.
islamic culture • muslim culture • racism • slavery • human rights
Birth of an Anchorman
Political contributions by journalists paint a glaring contrast to the professional standards of a legendary industry pioneer.
walter cronkite • journalistic ethics • political contributions • broadcast pioneer • cbs anchorman
Political contributions by journalists paint a glaring contrast to the professional standards of a legendary industry pioneer.
walter cronkite • journalistic ethics • political contributions • broadcast pioneer • cbs anchorman
Creating a Work Altar
Making 'Hidden in Plain Sight' a good rule of thumb, this article details some creative ideas for keeping an altar at work in order to live more consciously.
altars for work • office spirituality • how to make a work altar • sacred living • creating altars
Making 'Hidden in Plain Sight' a good rule of thumb, this article details some creative ideas for keeping an altar at work in order to live more consciously.
altars for work • office spirituality • how to make a work altar • sacred living • creating altars
Galdr
Little exists historically as to Runic application and oral magical tradition. Here's a basic understanding of what Galdr is and how to actively apply its prnciples.
galdr • calling the runes • runic oral traditions • how to sing the runes • runes
Little exists historically as to Runic application and oral magical tradition. Here's a basic understanding of what Galdr is and how to actively apply its prnciples.
galdr • calling the runes • runic oral traditions • how to sing the runes • runes
Lost in Misinterpretation: a Myth
Several scholars and translators have defended the thesis that the Bible has a great amount of translation mistakes. Misinterpretation rules the life of many believers.
translation • bible • homosexuality • virgin • virgin mary
Several scholars and translators have defended the thesis that the Bible has a great amount of translation mistakes. Misinterpretation rules the life of many believers.
translation • bible • homosexuality • virgin • virgin mary
Religious Anti-Semitism
This article discusses the role of the Church in propogating anti-Jewish sentiment in Europe, particulary in Germany.
religious anti-semitism • anti-semitism in the church • conversion of the jews • early-anti-semitism • christian hostility toward jews
This article discusses the role of the Church in propogating anti-Jewish sentiment in Europe, particulary in Germany.
religious anti-semitism • anti-semitism in the church • conversion of the jews • early-anti-semitism • christian hostility toward jews
Residential Landscaping Pictures
Landscape photos may be worth a thousand words. They can inspire illusions of mood and atmosphere, or adaptable design ideas. Photos may make good landscape design tools.
landscaping photographs • landscape ideas • landscape photos • landscape pictures • landscaping ideas
Landscape photos may be worth a thousand words. They can inspire illusions of mood and atmosphere, or adaptable design ideas. Photos may make good landscape design tools.
landscaping photographs • landscape ideas • landscape photos • landscape pictures • landscaping ideas
South Park offends yet again
Once again, Trey Parker and Matt Stone offends as a recent episode depicts Queen Elisabeth II committing suicide, and bombers planting an explosive in Hillary Clinton.
south park • the snuke • trey parker • matt stone • queen elisabeth ii
Once again, Trey Parker and Matt Stone offends as a recent episode depicts Queen Elisabeth II committing suicide, and bombers planting an explosive in Hillary Clinton.
south park • the snuke • trey parker • matt stone • queen elisabeth ii
The Beginnings of Christianity
A brief history of what Christianity looked like during its most formative years.
beginnings of christianity • catholicism • denominations • catholic vs gnostic • council of nicea
A brief history of what Christianity looked like during its most formative years.
beginnings of christianity • catholicism • denominations • catholic vs gnostic • council of nicea
The Egyptian Book of the Dead
The Book of the Dead, Pert em hru, has been translated "coming forth by day". It is a body of religious works, to be used by the dead as a guide through the under-world.
egyptian book of the dead • funerary rites • mummification • anubis • thoth
The Book of the Dead, Pert em hru, has been translated "coming forth by day". It is a body of religious works, to be used by the dead as a guide through the under-world.
egyptian book of the dead • funerary rites • mummification • anubis • thoth
The New Deal and Black Politics
With the support of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Black politics changed the political paradigm of the New Deal and influenced American politics for several generations.
the new deal and black politics • american politics in the great depression • blacks and the 1930s democratic party • blacks and the works progress administration • eleanor roosevelt and black politics
With the support of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Black politics changed the political paradigm of the New Deal and influenced American politics for several generations.
the new deal and black politics • american politics in the great depression • blacks and the 1930s democratic party • blacks and the works progress administration • eleanor roosevelt and black politics
Time Magazine: More Mind & Body
This continues a review of Time's special issue feature which explores what we know and don't yet know about mind, brain, body, and consciousness.
time magazine • brain • mind exercises • consciousness • brain images
This continues a review of Time's special issue feature which explores what we know and don't yet know about mind, brain, body, and consciousness.
time magazine • brain • mind exercises • consciousness • brain images
Understanding Kepler's Second Law
Kepler's second law of planetary motion, expressed in terms of equal areas and equal times, means that the planets change speeds as they orbit the Sun.
planetary motion • kepler • kepler's laws • cosmos • tycho brahe
Kepler's second law of planetary motion, expressed in terms of equal areas and equal times, means that the planets change speeds as they orbit the Sun.
planetary motion • kepler • kepler's laws • cosmos • tycho brahe
Women Priests Excommunicated
Excommunication was used by the Catholic Church as a means to prevent the spread of new theories in the past. John Paul II had to apologize for those mistakes.
women priests • holy orders • vatican • john paul ii • pope
Excommunication was used by the Catholic Church as a means to prevent the spread of new theories in the past. John Paul II had to apologize for those mistakes.
women priests • holy orders • vatican • john paul ii • pope
Is There A Solution To The Balkan Conflict?
The conflict in the Balkans is not a new one. Is there an answer to it? Can the fighting stop? We shall see.
abdu'l-baha • baha'u'llah • baha'i • balkans • war
The conflict in the Balkans is not a new one. Is there an answer to it? Can the fighting stop? We shall see.
abdu'l-baha • baha'u'llah • baha'i • balkans • war
Mental terrorists
Belief in an afterlife can be mentally damaging, and ultimately lead to disaster.
terorrism • terrorists • afterlife • belief • death
Belief in an afterlife can be mentally damaging, and ultimately lead to disaster.
terorrism • terrorists • afterlife • belief • death