religion
Posts about religion, skepticism, and how it fits into the scientific world.
There Is No Such Thing As The Apocalypse
Some fringe groups believe in the end times. The thing is that W. Bush’s invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan seemed as though he was flirting with the end of times. The attack on the Twin Towers on 9/11/2001 was shocking because we were just flush with the glow of the new millennium and the dot-com bubble was growing. People who believe in the end of the world are shockingly perverted because they clearly do not believe the human race is meant to overcome these calamities.
Iria Vasquez-PaezPublished 6 years ago in FuturismThe Situation Is Key
To fully understand a piece of writing, you must look at the original message of the writing. The only way to do that accurately is to understand the social situation in which the writing was created. The social situation will influence any piece of work, as well as influence the way we understand the work. This is no different for the understanding the Bible, more specifically the Book of Revelation. Thus, to understand the Book of Revelation, we must first find the social situation that John was in when he wrote the Book of Revelation. This includes the happenings of the Church, of the Roman Empire, and of John’s own life.
Valerie HoltPublished 6 years ago in FuturismBook of Revelation
John, the author of the Book of Revelation, specifically called his book a prophecy (Rev. 1:19). Since John referred to his writing as prophetic, an understanding of it must be approached as such. There are five basic ways of interpreting biblical prophecies: futuristic, historical, exhortative, idealistic, and preterite. Each approach is different and has its own strengths and weaknesses, especially when it comes to the interpretation of the Book of Revelation.
Valerie HoltPublished 6 years ago in FuturismReligious Wars
Our generation is at an interesting point in history where a belief in science is more widely accepted than any deep religious belief. More often than not, people pick and choose which parts of religion to believe in, if any at all. This is not to say that our generation has no deep believers, because frankly many do still hold onto their faith. Moreover, just like at every other point in history, hardcore believers have a tendency to push their faith onto others who do not believe in the same thing. Forcing one’s religious beliefs onto an unwilling person is just as unjustifiable as religious discrimination. I believe that everyone has the right to believe in whatever they find to be true, without persecution or any outside beliefs being forced upon them.
Valerie HoltPublished 6 years ago in FuturismIncorporating Buddhism in Western Culture
The heart of western values is achievement, materialism, and success, and that success leads to more material rewards afterwards. We are living in a society that is rooted in avoiding suffering and fulfilling our thirst for all and any desires we might come across in life. Because of this lifestyle, we become jealous of one another, which can lead to crimes of theft, revenge, and murder, along with coveting and always being dissatisfied with what we are actually blessed with. We know that our material system is failing and leading us into poverty, and are longing for a solution that can save us from within, and also externally by saving the community we are attached to. By embracing the teachings of the Buddha, and following the ways of the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, we learn to embrace suffering and be satisfied with what we have, and to treat others with unfailing love and compassion. The Buddhist lifestyle could save our western nation with not only the ethical point of view from the Buddha, but could also thrive economically from the self-reliant philosophy that he also taught us.
Jess McCoyPublished 6 years ago in FuturismCould You Give up Food and Water for 30 Days?
Ramadan is a month where Muslims around the world fast from dawn until dusk for 30 days. They do not eat or drink during the day but can eat and drink at night. It is followed by a huge celebration called Eid Al-Fitr.
Hanin NajjarPublished 6 years ago in FuturismBeginning as a Witch
I started consciously following the path of the witch just over a year now. After a few personal experiences that almost made me think that I was going mad, I decided to look into these and after adding the situations together, I decided this would be the right path to follow in order to understand these experiences and use them.
Arguments for the Existence of God. Are They Still Relevant Today?
Throughout the history of theology, there have been many arguments proposed to justify the existence of God. They have all not survived without some form of criticism, in many cases coming from believers themselves.
Cosmic PeakPublished 6 years ago in FuturismDear Scientology
Dear Scientology, I am done! Done being a victim. Done being exploited for your gain. Done giving money that I don't have for services and books that don't improve my life. I am done being brainwashed into thinking that a life of Scientology is the only way to live.
Joy ErgangPublished 6 years ago in FuturismWhy Wicca Isn't a Demonic Thing
When most people think of witchcraft, they think of ugly witches with green skin and pointy hats that ride around on broomsticks and turn people into frogs, just for fun. Other people hear the word witch and their mind immediately goes to Satan worshipping, demon summoning, and goats sacrificing women. But here's the real tea, when referring to Wicca (and actually almost any form of "modern" witchcraft), both of those would be ENTIRELY incorrect, and sometimes even offensive.
Hindu Gods
There are many Hindu gods and goddesses and each individual, or family, will choose which particular gods or goddesses they wish, or need, to worship. Each god or goddess may be worshipped continuously or when a particular need must be met.
Sapphire RavenclawPublished 6 years ago in FuturismWhat Is Voodoo?
Voodoo is also known as Voudon. Voodoo is not only practiced in the Caribbean, as a religion with roots in a racial context mostly having to do with those of African heritage, although many others have picked up on the practices besides.
Iria Vasquez-PaezPublished 6 years ago in Futurism