religion

Posts about religion, skepticism, and how it fits into the scientific world.

On Power and Magic
Throughout the ages Power has always been at the centre of magical practice. Whether we look at the herbs and potions of the witch, the fires in the ancient temples of Greece and Egypt or the intricate circles of the Medieval mage - the desire to consciously affect changes on the inner or outer realm always established the fundament of the Arte.
By SATPOWER3 years ago in Futurism
The super powers of meditation
Who hasn’t heard of the superpowers displayed by great spiritual practitioners and meditation masters? And who wouldn’t secretly want to get them?
By SATPOWER3 years ago in Futurism
Catholic Saints Feast Days - January
1st January Mary the Blessed Virgin (image above by Alison Day on Flickr) Considered by many to be the greatest of all the saints, Mary is known by various names including 'The Virgin Mary', 'Mary Mother of God', 'The Blessed Virgin Mary', etc.
By Sapphire Ravenclaw3 years ago in Futurism
The Complete Story of Matsya Avatar
Lord Vishnu took many avatars or incarnations. Some of them were in the form of human beings like Rama, Krishna, Balarama, etc., while others were part human and part animal forms like Matsya, Varaha, and Narasimha. All these incarnations had one purpose, which was to restore Dharma or righteousness in a world that was under threat from evil forces.
By AstroVed3 years ago in Futurism
Connecting with Spirits of the Afterlife
With Samhain approaching and the veil thinning people are busting out their Ouija boards for ‘spooky season’ and preparing to commune with the spirit realm. But no matter what time of year you find this article, here is your start up guide to dancing with the dearly departed.
By Alyissa M. Lore3 years ago in Futurism
The Time is Now
I do not consider myself a Christian by todays standards, though I am a believer in the God and Jesus of the Bible. I also believe that the Bible as we know it today is very misinterpreted and misunderstood, and true spiritual discernment is the key. That is part of why I take prayer, meditation, and the visions I receive so seriously. God has revealed things to me, things that are going to happen in my lifetime. I fully believe in the things He has shown me and take as spiritual truth.
By Holly Smith, Pastoress3 years ago in Futurism
The Four Elements of True Love According to Buddha
How to Deepen Our Relationships In the Buddhist faith, there are four elements of love that make it a true love. These elements must combine to make love true and long-lasting.
By SATPOWER3 years ago in Futurism
The Word of an Artificial God
Chapter 1 Nobody can hear a scream in the vacuum of space, or so they say. But, for the first time in his life, Ponticus felt no fear. Despite his status as a stowaway on a military cruiser hurtling towards its destination amongst the great unknown of the cosmos, he was at peace. He knew that under the unprecedented guidance of Maiiyah, all of life’s prodigious mysteries would unravel for him, and armed with that knowledge he need not fear the vacuum of space, or whatever awaits him at his destination.
By NJ Reid4 years ago in Futurism
Carrier lost
Nobody can hear a scream in the vacuum of space, or so they say. It’s one of those trite aphorisms that means nothing of course, hearkening back to the times of organic matter and bodies that compressed gasses and passed them through pressurized tubes across membranes that controlled the vibrations in the gaseous material and transmitted sound. Sound. Imagine that. Sound…
By Chris Buchanan4 years ago in Futurism
We Have Finally Arrived In Our Partially Simulated Universe
Today we continue our exploration of the partial simulation by trying to figure out what the heck to do next. As you may recall if you have read any of my earlier posts on this topic we have finally arrived at what I believe to be a very likely (perhaps even the most likely) of situations if indeed we are living in a (partial) simulation. Remember it must be partial because of the ‘too good to be true’ problem which I currently believe is a fatal flaw in all total simulation hypotheses I have yet encountered. Notice I say currently as I am prepared to be convinced otherwise by a strong argument as to why it is not. Until that time I maintain that the most likely scenario is that the universe is 50–75% simulated and we are living in it as 100% real beings (assuming a simulation hypothesis of any type is actually correct). So the fuck what, is what I am now asking myself and perhaps you are thinking along similar lines.
By Everyday Junglist4 years ago in Futurism
The Simulationist’s Confession
Examination of Conscience As you prepare to make a good confession, you want to ask the Simulator(s) forgiveness for any way in which you have offended him/them but particularly for any serious offense against/within the simulation. If you are not certain what you should bring to confession, do not be afraid to check online for help. The internet is there to assist you and to share with you the Simulator(s) love and mercy.
By Everyday Junglist4 years ago in Futurism
Story of Varalakshmi Vratham
For the Sumangali Pengal or married women in many parts of South India, Varalakshmi Vratham is a festival they look forward to eagerly. After all, it is a ritual that had been recommended to Goddess Parvati by Lord Shiva himself. The story can be found in the Skanda Purana.
By AstroVed4 years ago in Futurism