Blessed greetings.
In my twenty-five years of life on Earth (seven of these so far spent as a Bahá’í), I’ve had the blessing of meeting and befriending people from a variety of different cultures and religious backgrounds, as well as doing some rather voracious reading and exploring. I...
I was watching a recommended YouTube video by Anthony Padilla entitled “I Interview Satanists”, or something along those lines, and there was a reference to the debacle regarding the presence of Ten Commandments statues on the grounds of various courthouses in the United States — most notably...
Lately, I’ve been reflecting upon my limited understanding of Judaism and from the little that I do, I must confess that I’m quite enamored with the laws in their Torah. The concept of a comprehensive collection of moral and ethical injunctions is something quite admirable. (Indeed, we Roman...
Recently, I’ve made the decision to re-embark on the path of the Stoic prokopton (‘one who makes progress’) after graciously accepting that my henotheistic (and pantheistic) convictions fundamentally conflict with the Christian religion of my youth. While I absolutely appreciate and cherish the...
Examining His life, I have often encountered the claim that because Jesus of Nazareth doesn’t fulfill certain prophecies, He’s not the Messiah.
My response? From one perspective, that’s true. He was certainly a different kind of figure than people were hoping for. You would be right.
Yet, I...
Salve omnia! Greetings, everyone! Lately, I’ve been pondering the matter of hermeneutics and how they contribute to the ways in which Christians and those who sympathize with their religion understand their faith (e.g. the historical-grammatical method, the historical-critical...
I’ve encountered many different perspectives on Jesus and the Gospel, from the beauty of the Bahá’ís (which is rather close, in my opinion, to the NT), to the mind-blowing conception of certain Hindus as an expansion or plenary portion of God (namely, Krishna or Vishnu) in the material world, to...
Upon reflecting on an article or two I’ve read recently about the origins of the concept of Hell, I’m still left to wonder about three things:
#1. Did early Christians differentiate between Sheol, Gehenna, and Tartarus?
#2. Why were these words all translated the same way in the Christian...
It’s been sometime since I documented my religious convictions in depth, and they have shifted quite a bit I must say. Concerning Christianity, I’ve been able to understand it through studying its history and this has given me a greater sympathy towards it. Though, as I’ve mentioned, certain...
Since I’ve been studying early Christian history, I’ve become quite sympathetic towards it. Although, for various theological reasons (not least of which being my theistic orientation), I couldn’t identify as one. I’ve grown to understand what makes Christianity Christianity.
Though, I still...
Shalom, everyone!
Recently, after a verse from the book of Joshua came into my mind [24:15], and seeing myself (metaphorically, of course) in the Israelites through that, I’ve become drawn back to a relationship with the G-d of Israel and am seeking out His Will for me.
Now, while I have...
Shalom, everyone! I have a question regarding the prohibition of avodah zarah as it pertains to non-Jews.
To give some bit of a backdrop to this, in my own religious life, I was brought up knowing and worshipping the God of Israel. Until now, I’ve encountered all different kinds of gods from...
Within the last several months, I’ve been embarking upon a spiritual journey centered around the Ancient Greco-Roman school of philosophy called ‘Stoicism’. Stoicism has reminded me of a simple, yet profound truth regarding philosophy in general: Philosophy is much more than an academic pursuit...
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Selah. Hail Jah Rastafari!
Blessed Greetings everyone. Late last night, I was meditating on The Holy Bible and on Jesus Christ when I began to connect the dots of His Return to the Coming of Haile Selassie I.
(Something...
It’s been quite some time since I last posted a thread speaking about where I am religiously. I feel compelled to do so.
To summarize it briefly, after years away from it, I’ve decided to re-embrace Sanatana Dharma, Hinduism. Specifically, I’m making the decision to re-acquaint myself with...
In my life, I’ve acquired all types of knowledge when it comes to religion and philosophy. Though, thinking about it, at this point in my life, much of it has become (to be frank) purposeless. It does not serve to impact my life spiritually, let alone better me as a person.
This is not to say...
Alláh-u-Abhá, dearest friends in the Bahá’í DIR (and whoever else might see this :D)! Recently, after having serious doubt regarding the Reality of The Creator, I meditated upon my life experiences, listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit inside my heart. I realized that those experiences...
Salutations, fellow forum members!
Recently, for various reasons – one being individual theological considerations (notably, my tenacious polytheism) – I have been led towards the serious study of Pagan religious traditions. Specifically, I am seeking to concentrate the fullness of my efforts...
Contemplating the deep connection religions and cultures have, I recalled to mind the fact that religions (for the most part) are inextricably bound to different cultures, different groups of people. Having done so, I have come to realize a few truths (to re-iterate or clarify some things I...
After some very deep contemplating about life, I have (re-)awakened to some honest realities philosophically and religiously that feed each other.
Concerning the meaning of life, I accept that there is no [singular] meaning. If anything, life is objectively meaningless. Every person each has...