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How To Separate Rumor and Urban Legend from Facts
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Thursday, May 23, 2013
There are a lot of strange stories out there about religion (among other topics). Some are true. Many are not. Some come from simple misunderstanding. Others are spread by people with agendas. ... -
The Question of Historical Sources
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Lots of people make a lot of really bizarre claims about what has happened in the past regardless the practice and development of religion. Sorting them all out can almost be a profession in and o... -
Evaluating Sources of Information
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
When attempting to understand certain claims made about a religion (or other topic), the source of the claim can become vitally important. -
The Danger of Half-Truths
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
One of the ways people can become confused about religions is when a kernel of truth gets spun into a larger, untrue understanding about that religion. -
Basic Teachings of the Jedi
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Thursday, October 09, 2008
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Monday, May 20, 2013
These concepts widely held among modern Jedi, although their expect presentations varies from source to source. These teachings address such things as nature of the Force, the Jedi worldview, and ... -
The Caduceus Symbol
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Monday, May 20, 2013
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Monday, May 20, 2013
The caduceus symbol bearing two snakes entwined around a central staff is a common symbol in alchemical texts. Ironically, today many people think it has to do with the practice of medicine, due t... -
Eight Poor Reasons to Become a Satanist
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Monday, May 13, 2013
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Monday, May 13, 2013
One ultimately joins a religion because they believe in that religion. That religion may certainly also be seen as able to help believers get through life. However, religions such as Satanism are... -
White Magic and Black Magic
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Monday, July 18, 2011
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Sunday, May 05, 2013
Some people, when speaking of magic, divide its uses into two categories: white magic and black magic. The definition of these terms, however, is highly subjective, varying from location to locati... -
Rules and Sins in Satanism
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Sunday, May 05, 2013
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Sunday, May 05, 2013
Codes of conduct can vary tremendously from one religion to another. Sometimes they are rigid codes which members are expected to follow. Others are much more nebulous and personal. The rules of... -
The Source Foundation
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Sunday, May 05, 2013
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Sunday, May 05, 2013
It is rational an logical giving evidence of our origins. It also exposes the fragility and lack of evidence relating to any of the worlds greatest religions.It has a set of beliefs and morals whic... -
As Above So Below
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Thursday, April 25, 2013
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Monday, April 29, 2013
"As above, so below," is a well known occult term. Besides informing occult beliefs, however, it has historically also been a part of philosophy and theology. -
Steps and Basic Processes in Alchemy
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Saturday, April 27, 2013
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Saturday, April 27, 2013
Understanding alchemy is incredibly complex because of its allegorical language. It is often described in terms of many different chemical processes, objects and materials. At its most basic, it ... -
Alchemy
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Monday, November 26, 2012
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Thursday, April 25, 2013
Alchemy is a term applied in many different contexts. In the West, it has a strong theological and philosophical component and is commonly labeled as occult. It is a metaphysical understanding of... -
Ceremonial Magic
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Friday, December 30, 2011
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Thursday, April 25, 2013
Ceremonial magic is one of several types of magic, one based on complicated rituals and correspondences. -
The Emerald Tablet of Hermes Trismegistus
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012
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Thursday, April 25, 2013
The Emerald Tablet is purported to be a document of great antiquity and is seen as expressing concepts of alchemy and hermeticism. However, evidence of its contents only dates back about a thousan... -
Why do Rastas Smoke Ganja and Wear Dreadlocks?
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Sunday, April 21, 2013
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Sunday, April 21, 2013
The smoking of ganja (marijuana) and the wearing of dreadlocks are two of the most known things about Rastas. But why do they do it? Each of these actions has specific meaning and purpose within ... -
Raelian Symbols
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Friday, July 24, 2009
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Monday, April 08, 2013
Commonly used symbols by the Raelian Movement. -
Official Raelian Symbol - Hexagram and Swastika
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Friday, July 24, 2009
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Monday, April 08, 2013
Official symbol of the Raelian Movement. -
Raelian Understanding of Judeo-Christianity
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Sunday, April 07, 2013
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Monday, April 08, 2013
While the Raelian Movement is a UFO religion, seeing the creators of humanity coming from out space, it also draws significantly from Judeo-Christian mythology, albeit from a different perspective. -
Spirals
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Sunday, March 24, 2013
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Sunday, March 24, 2013
Spirals are less often found in established iconographies, but they nevertheless have a long history dating back to neolithic times that influence the way people way see spirals in religious and sp... -
Chaos Magic
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Sunday, March 17, 2013
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Chaos magic is, perhaps the hardest type of magic to explain because definition is the antithesis of chaos. In short, chaos magic is magic that does not conform to any rules. -
Reconciling Science and Religion
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Sunday, March 10, 2013
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Sunday, March 10, 2013
While some people believe science and religion are inherently in conflict, many religions not only do not reject science but even actively embrace it. -
Science and Religion – Do they Conflict?
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Sunday, March 10, 2013
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Sunday, March 10, 2013
The conflict with certain religious groups over certain scientific subjects gives many the impression that religion and science inherently conflict, with many of this mindset being convinced that s... -
Raeling Cloning Beliefs
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Friday, March 05, 2010
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Sunday, March 10, 2013
Raelians accept extra-terrestrial cloning technology to be a reality. It is a central part of both their life-after-death beliefs as well as their vision of the original creation of human life on ... -
Death and Halloween
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Saturday, October 20, 2012
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Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Today, Halloween is a good-natured holiday that makes light of death, as well as any number of spooky and scary entities. There are other holidays, however, occurring around the same time that are... -
Purification Rituals in Religion
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Monday, January 23, 2012
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Sunday, March 03, 2013
Purification is a central facet of many religion's rituals. Sacred space is a place set aside from the mundane world. As such, it is important to many religious people to keep corrupting influenc... -
Fasting in Religion
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Sunday, March 03, 2013
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Sunday, March 03, 2013
Fasting is a common religious practice that involves abstaining from some or all food for some period of time. It may also limit drink. Fasting helps one separate from a comfortable, material wor... -
When do Baha'is Fast? - When is the Month of Ala in 2013?
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010
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Sunday, March 03, 2013
When is the time of fasting on the Baha'i calendar? -
The Hexagram
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Sunday, December 25, 2011
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
The hexagram has possessed a variety of meanings over the last several thousand years. It shows up in Hindu artwork, occult works, Kabbalistic sources, and it is the modern symbol of the Jewish fa... -
Red King and White Queen from the Rosarium Philosophorum
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Friday, February 22, 2013
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Monday, February 25, 2013
In alchemy, the Red King and White Queen are allegorically brought together in the great work to produce a united whole. -
Alchemical Pictures: the Red King, White Queen and the Rebis
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Tuesday, February 19, 2013
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Monday, February 25, 2013
Alchemy is rich with imagery, allegory and symbolism. The uniting of opposites is often represented by the Red King and White Queen, with the result being the two-headed Rebis. -
The Rebis in "Book of the Holy Trinity and Description of the Secret of..."
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Tuesday, February 19, 2013
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Monday, February 25, 2013
The Rebis is the product of the alchemical great work, a two-headed being uniting formerly opposing states of being. These two states are described with strong gender associations and symbolism