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Little Known Mardi Gras Trivia

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kelly Herdrich) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:17:41 EDT

Surprise your friends with some Fat Tuesday trivia in honor of Mardi Gras 2011!

Contributor: Kelly Herdrich
Published: Mar 08, 2011

Mahayana Buddhism: The Way of the Many

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Segers) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:16:38 EDT

Mahayana Buddhism offers many varieties of Buddhist experience, drawing on cultural and personal differences.

Contributor: Michael Segers
Published: Jun 26, 2008

Spiritual Living 101 - Similarities Between Magick and Prayer

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Briana Blair) — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:00:45 EDT

Some people thing that magick is a joke, and is just a pointless act performed by those without true faith. In all actuality, Magick and prayer are very similar, and are done for the same purpose.

Contributor: Briana Blair
Published: Jul 05, 2010

Hermes Trismegistus: The Ancient Prophet of the New Age

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Segers) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:24:05 EDT

Hermes Trismegistus combines Greek and Egyptian and possibly Hebrew teachings that can be found in Renaissance writings and New Age videos.

Contributor: Michael Segers
Published: Nov 08, 2009

A Spiritual Overview of the Eastern Orthodox Church

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jeff Briscoe) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:14:02 EDT

With 300 million followers, the Eastern Orthodox Church is the second largest united branch of Christianity on the face of the Earth. Here is a brief look at the major beliefs, history, and traditions of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Contributor: Jeff Briscoe
Published: Oct 21, 2011

The Difference Between Wiccans and General Pagans - Spiritual Living 101

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Briana Blair) — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 01:36:06 EDT

Wicca is a subset of the Pagan religion, and has rules and beliefs that set it apart from other forms of Paganism.

Contributor: Briana Blair
Published: Aug 14, 2010

Analysis of the Gospel of Thomas

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Joey Kerns) — Fri, 25 Nov 2005 15:44:00 EDT

The Gospel of Thomas was written before the year 200 and is a collection of sayings attributed to Jesus. The author is believed to be Judas who is Jesus' younger brother.

Contributor: Joey Kerns
Published: Nov 25, 2005

A Case Study in East Asian Religions

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Autumn Oakley) — Fri, 25 Nov 2005 18:56:00 EDT

Oracle bone inscriptions are an important piece of evidence into the religious life of the Chinese under the Shang Dynasty (1750-1050 BCE) (Ludwig, 160). These inscriptions were made on the shoulder blades of animals (usually oxen) and on....

Contributor: Autumn Oakley
Published: Nov 25, 2005

The Modern Kabbalist's Worldview: Ancient Wisdom in the Modern World

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Josefine Cole) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:36:56 EDT

There may be as many definitions of Kabbalah as there are Kabbalists and detractors. One might define it as a holy science, begun with Abraham or Adam in the Garden of Eden. Another sees it as a fantastic, Medieval corruption of Judaism.

Contributor: Josefine Cole
Published: Jul 30, 2008

How Other Religions View Jesus Christ

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rena Sherwood) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:32:06 EDT

Jesus Christ is greatly respected by many other religions and spiritual traditions of the world.

Contributor: Rena Sherwood
Published: Mar 20, 2010

Unusual Images of Jesus, from Relics to Frying Pans

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Stephanie L. Baroni) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:32:40 EDT

With the recent attention a South Carolina couple has been receiving over a receipt bearing the likeness of Jesus, what other unusual objects showing his image have caught attention in the past?

Contributor: Stephanie L. Baroni
Published: Jul 25, 2011

What it's Like to be Native American in the New Millennium

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (David E. Barnett) — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 16:15:00 EDT

Native Americans have a long and illustrious heritage, but I have seen that the changing of the millennium may have changed the views that go with this ethnicity. How do I know? I am one.....

Contributor: David E. Barnett
Published: Oct 07, 2007

The Falsehoods of Rapture Theology

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Robert Dyer) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:31:10 EDT

This article looks objectively at the falsehoods of teaching the Rapture and other Dispensationalism teachings. It discusses how these started and how they are not taught in the Bible.

Contributor: Robert Dyer
Published: Jun 24, 2011

The Native American Church

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Amy Brantley) — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 23:46:00 EDT

A paper the explores the views of the Native American Church.

Contributor: Amy Brantley
Published: Feb 10, 2007

Differences Between Mediumship & Clairvoyance

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rachel Saxon) — Wed, 18 May 2011 05:55:03 EDT

There is quite a significant difference linking clairvoyance and mediumship, although they both belong to the involvement of the parapsychology, they evoke diverse scope of participation or association.

Contributor: Rachel Saxon
Published: May 18, 2011

A Look at the King James Bible as it Turns 400

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (John Coon) — Mon, 02 May 2011 11:19:42 EDT

How does the 400-year-old King James Bible compare to other versions of the sacred foundational scripture of Christianity?

Contributor: John Coon
Published: May 02, 2011

Stephen Hawking Contradicts Self with Latest Comments on Heaven

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D. Benjamin Satkowiak) — Tue, 17 May 2011 10:42:29 EDT

In a sharp-tongued interview, theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking made a striking revelation, stating that Heaven is "a fairy story."

Contributor: D. Benjamin Satkowiak
Published: May 17, 2011

Predicted End of the World May 21 Just the Latest Unlikely Apocalypse

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jeff Musall) — Thu, 12 May 2011 09:36:05 EDT

Like bell-bottoms and big hair, the End of us all is coming back around.

Contributor: Jeff Musall
Published: May 12, 2011

First Person: The Truth About Pagans

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Trisha Hodges) — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:56:46 EDT

Dispelling stereotypes and myths about witchcraft and pagan religion.

Contributor: Trisha Hodges
Published: Jul 01, 2011

What to Expect When Attending Your First Native American Pow-Wow

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (David E. Barnett) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:51:15 EDT

While many Native American activities are never given a second glance typically by the normal crowd, pow-wow's are actually a great experience for anyone.

Contributor: David E. Barnett
Published: Aug 07, 2009

Buddhism: The Eight-Fold Path

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Deeha) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:25:30 EDT

The only way to find peace and relieve pain was to adhere to the path of liberation, which consists of the Eight Fold Path.

Contributor: Deeha
Published: Jun 25, 2009

Doodle: The Newest Trend in Art and Meditation is a Scribble Away

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kimberly Morgan) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:25:09 EDT

The newest art craze out there is also a form of meditation, inspiration and recreation -- and anyone can do it. It's called Zen doodling, and in case you've forgotten how, folks are lining up to teach you.

Contributor: Kimberly Morgan
Published: Mar 31, 2011

Visiting the Historic Churches of Italy: An Etiquette Guide

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Nicole Pellegrini) — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:51:12 EDT

Rules of courtesy and modesty to follow when touring some of the country's most sacred places, as well as tips to getting the most out of the experience.

Contributor: Nicole Pellegrini
Published: Feb 03, 2011