Articles related to "Worldview"

While sometimes described as New Age, Gnostic and Pagan refer to distinct world views, and describing them can mark the differences between the New Age and the Pagan

The medieval need for hierarchical structure based on religious Neo-platonic philosophy has shaped our way of life and perspective of the world.

The uniqueness of the perception in Kabbalah is discussed in relation to the goal of Kabbalah studies, and introduces how Kabbalah approaches time and movement.

Marine biologists are scientists who study the organisms living in the ocean. Theirs a multifaceted discipline, but one unified by wonder at Life beneath the waves.

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?

Leonardo da Vinci and his Renaissance contemporary Nicholas Copernicus were two renaissance philosophers who took on the task of analyzing man and nature.

Members of the FLDS church who choose to leave the group face many challenges because of poor schooling and their religious upbringing.

How you see life depends on your worldview. Thanks to The Truth Project, Christians are returning to the truths of a biblical worldview.

Skeptics see evidence and plausibility as the best way to assure that ideas are reality-based, allowing one to come as close as possible to objective truth.

An analysis of Christian philosopher Winfried Corduan's argument for God. Is it logical? Does it truly devastate atheism?

Raising independent thinkers is an ongoing process, but you can get started today.

Modern Humanism, as compared to its Renaissance predecessor, has taken the atheist and non-theist worlds by storm by emphasizing the human experience in its philosophy.

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!

Various economic and political factors of the times influenced thought, worldview and inventions of the Renaissance.

Aboriginal cosmology, dismissed as "myth", has a lot to offer science in the quest for "extra-terrestrial life and intelligence". The problem is defining the terms.

Aboriginal logic systems and ways of knowing are mostly dismissed as primitive and childlike. In fact they are complex systems that are vital to the future of humankind.

Shamanism is not exactly what one talks about with neighbors or the casual acquaintance in the shop. But is the modern commonsense view of reality all that is to life?

Healthcare system and view of healing need a change in paradigm rather than trying to overhaul these antiquated viewpoints.

Many critics of Christianity stubbornly cling to the notion that there is no God. This article takes a look at why atheism is unworkable and unprovable.

Yin and Yang, Combinance Theory, Ganma, Dialectic - it's all one and the same. Opposites create, not destroy. But Western binary oppositions would have it otherwise...

Sayyid Qutb's analysis of the human condition is derieved from his understanding of the Qur'anic concept of jahiliyyah. For him the World had transgressed into ignorance.

Sayyid Qutb's analysis of the human condition is derieved from his understanding of the Qur'anic concept of jahiliyyah. For him the World had transgressed into ignorance.

Sayyid Qutb's analysis of the human condition is derieved from his understanding of the Qur'anic concept of jahiliyyah. For him the World had transgressed into ignorance.

Sayyid Qutb's analysis of the human condition is derieved from his understanding of the Qur'anic concept of jahiliyyah. For him the World had transgressed into ignorance.

The Center for Pragmatic Buddhism teaches the practices of engaged Buddhism and meditation that are relevant to Western culture and situations.

A disturbing quote from a school principal makes us question the "neutrality" of language, especially in Indigenous education contexts. Does English equal colonialism?

Geocaching is like a worldwide scavenger hunt. Take a handheld GPS device on your next trip, and you'll have a different vacation than the usual drinks by the pool.

Are morals relative and where would you draw the line?

Aborigines have the right to self-identify as Indigenous, reclaiming lost identities. But in the public domain, can this damage Aboriginal collective identity?

Moving house is a challenge. Real Estate, property, land, tenants - all these things have different meanings for different participants, Indigenous and non-Indigenous.

The article Shifting Viewpoints dealt with moving house, from an Indigenous point of view. Part Two is about what happens when you get to the other end...

Society is emerging out of one of the most self-absorbed eras in all of human history.

One of many opportunities available to college students is studying abroad. There are many benefits to being part of a study abroad program.

While secular, Indian scientists appreciate the divine in their worldview. What might they bring to global discussions on science and religion?

This Land Is Your Land, one of the most patriotic of songs, was once a sharp commentary on the wealthy and jingoistic. Read on for The Taming of This Land Is Your Land.

Environmental and economic challenges assail the globe. Finding common ground whereupon biologist's and business's energy can focus may help reverse the crisis' momentum.

As eggs and rabbits start popping up in stores and on the television, it is always valuable to look back and remember where those familiar symbols came from.

The character of the Narrator/Dreamer journeys from numb reason to awareness and empathy.

Northwestern College is a solid college with a Christian focus. Christian values are interwoven into every aspect of the college experience.

Michael Baigent's latest book is disturbing and thought provoking, questioning the motives and goals of the three great world religions and their role in Armageddon.

Those born under Cancer can suffer from crabbiness and pessimism. This is their dark side. Recognizing and confronting this part of the Cancer personality is essential.

Comte proposed a new scientific outlook, positivism, and explains how societies pass through different stages or processes to reach modern thought and philosophy.

Could North American society be drifting into a dark age? Jane Jacobs provides criticism and insight into this possibility.

Humanism, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment and Romaniticism all helped shape societies in Western Euope, as well as the world at large.

If Agatha Christie had written the movie "Cube," it might have turned out like the enigmatic, math-filled murder mystery, Spanish film "La Habitación de Fermat."

Many Christian leaders in churches are also Freemasons. Therefore is it possible to determine whether the rituals practises endorsed are consistent with Christianity?

The documentary film Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) features They Might Be Giants co-founders John Linnell and John Flansburgh.

Any student considering spending a semester or year in another country should evaluate why he or she really wants to study abroad. Is it a good reason, or isn't it?

The Great Commission encourages Christians to share their faith with everyone, which includes those from other faiths.

Set on a fictive Mediterranean island in medieval Europe, Knowledge of Angels is a gripping, philosophical morality tale involving two intersecting subplots.