When a person is impoverished because he spent all of his money on booze, it is his own fault.
When a person is impoverished because his government caused the economy to collapse, it is the government's fault.
Sometimes a person is born poor and doesn't have a very good chance of escaping...
I just read this article on BBC: BBC News - Sweden recognises new file-sharing religion Kopimism
Basically, a religion in Sweden called Kopimism has finally gained government recognition, making the Swedish government the first government to recognize the religion. It is apparently based upon...
He led his nation with an iron fist, and millions suffered for it. That being said, I hope he rests in peace. Furthermore, I hope his son leads the nation towards something better than what it's at now.
I'm not sure if it is biological. I'd say that it is largely societal. Most areas of the world have some sort of religious tradition deeply entrenched within the populace. Many people grow up with religion. Being taught something from an early age helps reinforce something, and I'd imagine much...
I would say that the best religion is the one you create for yourself because it'll fit you perfectly with time. However, not everyone wants to do this. I would consider reading up on a bunch of religions.
Have you looked into of the various Pagan or nature based religions? This may interest...
I was sitting alone in the dark in some state of quasi-prayer, and I think I entered this state of complete connection with the stillness around me. I felt like a member of the whole rather than a free agent. The moment in time when I was able to not think about what I was because my mind and...
Can you elaborate on what "reliably correlated" means?
Yes, but I am not question that. I am supporting the notion that presently, the only way to "enhance the human condition", meaning improving quality of life etc can only come about through the development of technologies that reach those...
I agree with you completely. I think polytheism has grasped culture, at least in the West (I don't know about anywhere else), because of its foreign nature. Polytheism is an oftentimes forgotten concept to many people I know at least (or dismissed).
I think polytheistic ideas are making a...
One doubts what they perceive because one perceives with their senses, which can fool the person doing the perceiving. One also doubts what they perceive because he has nothing physical to compare. This how I view reality philosophically.
Evil is tougher to tackle. However, if one looks at...
I'm not sure how some religions view Transhumanism, but I do know that before humanity can begin working towards being super-humans, we have to be able to feed everyone and get everyone access to clean drinking water.
Many religions want to improve the human condition with spirituality, but I...
My first advice would be to keep on seeking. It is fun to seek for new ideas and feel what is right for you, but it can also be frustrating. Finding something that you're not familiar with is not easy!
Also, have you tried inventing a religion? Sometimes other religions just don't fit right...
I believe in God at my own pace. I believe in myself and my tendency to change the way I perceive the Higher Power, whether it is a metaphor for the universe, a single Being, or a collection of Beings.
How I view God is not as important as how I live my life. My perception of God, albeit...
Yes, read whatever you can from a variety of sources I say. Gaining knowledge is a good way to come to a conclusion. Also, do not be afraid of developing your own spirituality or drawing from unconventional sources. Whatever works for you is good for you.
Baha'is believe that the next Manifestation of God will not arrive until 1,000 years have expired.
From the Kitab'i'Aqdas. So, any person who claims to be a prophet of God from Baha'u'llah until the 1,000 year mark is up will most likely not get much support from the Baha'i community.
Bruce Barton described Jesus Christ as the founder of modern business. Perhaps these preachers have been taking that to heart.
As long as the preaching doesn't hurt anyone, it isn't necessarily wrong. I'm sure these preachers give a lot of hope and counsel to their listeners. A fleet of private...