Jennifer's Alternative Religions Blog August 2003 Archive

Symbol of the day
Triqueta Symbol Glossary

Sunday August 31, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

The Joy of sadness
In Albert Dürer's engraving Melencolia I, an angel sits in the middle of a construction site, surrounded by hammers, planes and geometrical devices. It wears a dark and withdrawn countenance ... Read More

Sunday August 31, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

A bottle of Bacardi rum, cigars and candy sit in front of the altar as offerings to a statue of Elegua, the god of the Caribbean religion Santeria... continueLearn more about Santeria/Lukumi

Friday August 29, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Scientist's suicide ran against Baha'i beliefs
DR DAVID Kelly would have found nothing in his Baha’i religion to suggest suicide was morally acceptable, Lord Hutton will be told when he takes evidence next month. Barney Leith, ... Read More

Friday August 29, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

UFO Cults
The UFO movement began in the forties, and has grown phenomenally ever since. While some UFO groups are promoters of peace, others have piled on the casualties. Explore UFO cults ... Read More

Friday August 29, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Origins and history of Masonry
The origin of Fremasonry is somewhat murky, so I've collected a variety of histories and theories. Are they Templars? Bricklayers? Rosicrucians? You decide.

Friday August 29, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Roy kisses his rock goodbye
Yes, it's true- the Holy rock is gone at last.

Wednesday August 27, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Symbol of the day
KokopelliSymbol Glossary

Wednesday August 27, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Intriguing pictures from thoughtful writers
"According to Pagels's new book, "Beyond Belief: The Secret Gospel of Thomas," Gnostic Christianity was extremely widespread in the first two centuries. The orthodox faction went on the attack, emphasizing ... Read More

Wednesday August 27, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Grave Robberies Linked to African Religion?
Worshippers Of Palo Mayombe Use Human Skulls In Rituals WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Police in Wilmington are looking into the possibility that the theft of skulls in recent months from two cemeteries ... Read More

Monday August 25, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Dare to dread
What do you think when you see someone with dreadlocks? Be honest. Maybe you assume that they are a Rastafarian. Perhaps Jamaican. If pressed, might you hazard a guess, they ... Read More

Sunday August 24, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Symbol of the day
The IrminsulSymbol Glossary

Friday August 22, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Keanu Reeves as John Constantine?
An odd choice, but it still means that one of my all time favorite comic books will be coming to theaters... More

Friday August 22, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Magical Realism
THE legendary 18th-century magician Giuseppe Balsamo, the self-styled Count Cagliostro, does not seem to have anything in common with his latest biographer, the Canberra historian Iain McCalman. But when the ... Read More

Monday August 18, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

In the forum
...join the debate that's gone over three years.How different were Moses and Hitler? "Help, I need a religion!"My view on gods- is it right?

Monday August 18, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Voodoo gains legitimacy
In a dark, airless temple decorated with paper flags and moldering food, voodoo houngan Adnor Adely takes on the look of one possessed. His eyes shut tight. His shoulders hunch. It is ... Read More

Monday August 18, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Symbol of the day
BaphometSymbol Glossary

Sunday August 17, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

What is Falun Gong?
Falun Gong is a set of exercises carried out by followers of the discipline Falun Dafa. Its founder, Li Hongzhi, says Falun Dafa was influenced by Buddhism and Taoism. Buddhism teaches that ... Read More

Sunday August 17, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Symbol of the day
Eye of HorusSymbol Glossary

Saturday August 16, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Sikh temple going up in Glasgow
The stunning domed building planned for Berkeley Street, which will be one of Glasgow's biggest public buildings, will be the first purpose-built Sikh temple in Glasgow and will accommodate 1500 ... Read More

Friday August 15, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Wiccan soldier gets a warm welcome
"As a soldier, Jordan says he’s drawn strength from his faith in Wicca, the eclectic spiritual philosophy he first began studying while at Santa Cruz High School, and his ‘‘personal ... Read More

Friday August 15, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Symbol of the day
Rosicrucian RoseSymbol Glossary

Friday August 15, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Uplifting words
Have inspiring snippets of Baha'i wisdom sent daily to your inbox. In addition to daily scripture email service, this site features galleries, current events, holy places, and covers ... Read More

Thursday August 14, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Assault with a deadly deity?
"We have a notion in this country, one we share with several others, that there ought to be something called freedom of religion. That, by virtue of a sizable group ... Read More

Thursday August 14, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Faith that preceded Abraham goes its own way in Kurdistan
Scholars believe that the Yezidis' strange and ancient religion is one of the last surviving offshoots of a faith even older then Judaism or Zoroastrianism, which it heavily influenced."They are ... Read More

Monday August 11, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Druids reduce Highway death toll?
Druids have been brought in to reduce the number of accidents on Austria's worst stretch of autobahn. The Druids have put up huge roadside monoliths to restore the natural flow of ... Read More

Monday August 11, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

African religions growing in America
"Voodoo, Santeria and other African religions are drawing followers in the United States among immigrants and black Americans interested in their ancestral roots, their leaders say. But their practice ... Read More

Monday August 11, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

FBI investigating harassment campaign against Wiccan believer
Once again, a Wiccan believer battles religious discrimination, in the form of an organized harassment effort. Wiccan Margie Allen, of Fort Worth, texas, has been systematically terrorized by area ... Read More

Thursday August 7, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Offensive even for Larry
Publisher Larry Flynt has called for a "National Day of Prayer" to pray for the Death of Fox News pundit Bill O'Reilly. Humorous satire, or just plain offensive? Let us ... Read More

Tuesday August 5, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Does 'The Da Vinci Code' Crack Leonardo?
That Dan Brown's thriller "The Da Vinci Code" has successfully tapped into popular interest in Leonardo is resoundingly confirmed by its 18 weeks on The New York Times best-seller list. ... Read More

Tuesday August 5, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

New additions
Fulgur Limited, publisher of Austin Osman Spare fiction, has a gallery, articles, and a free consultation service for owners of Spare artwork.

Monday August 4, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Earth symbols
Earth symbols can create sacred space in your space...check it out.

Friday August 1, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)