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Shinto 101: Understanding the 'Way of the Gods'The Shinto religion is actually Japan's aboriginal faith and belief system. To understand what Shinto is, the adept must look at the rituals' and practices' long history and bring an open mind to one of the pure animistic religions.- Religious DiffusionThis shows how religion has spread and diffused throughout the ages.
Artology: A Response to Art from a Biological PerspectiveThis article discusses the biological aspect of art and talks about the the development of art through that biological system.- How Ethnic Cleansing in Rwanda Affects AmericaThis post describes the ethnic cleansing that took place in 1994. The post also explains why this happened and how that relates to the United States of America's current economic situation.
Back to the Future: A Renaissance Market in SpainOnce a year Alcala holds a Renaissance Market which this author finds helps re-affirms her sense of belonging to this Spanish town.- Hinduism : the Role of Fruits and FlowersHinduism is actually a very eco-friendly religion, that uses fruits and flowers (fresh) for its rituals
- Animal Totems: A Neopagan, Nontraditional ApproachThe concept of animal totems in nonindigenous, postindustrial cultures varies greatly in many manners from traditional totemisms. Here are the basics of neopagan totemism.
- The Phenomenological Study of ReligionAn in depth study of how religion should be seen in relation to human emotion. How should humanity's experience with the "wholly other" be studied in the academic study of religion.
- Brief History of World ReligionsBrief history of Buddhism, Hindusim, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Baha'l, Jainism, and Sikhism. Their beliefs and rites of passage. Article concludes with my personal religious beliefs about Christianity.
- Myspace Application Games: One with a Different Flavour, VampiresVampires is another Java based game similar in design and features to Mobsters. Mobsters is the most widely played App at the moment and there are several more similar type games with different themes.
Ten in One: 8/06/08: EWW! What's that in the Pool?We are everything within. What we take in or perceive in external stimuli evokes or calls forth a spirit within us.- Valkyrie Directed by Bryan Singer - The Real Story of Killing HitlerThe true story behind Tom Cruises's film "Valkyrie"
- Review of Stranger in the Village of the Sick by Paul StollerAn unusual memoir of illness and African sorcery.
- A Brief Overview of MadagascarAn overview of Madagascar from a religious perspective
- 21st Century American Pagan WitchesA brief over view of modern witches, their beliefs, and their community in the United States.
- Beginning Your Life as a WitchTips and tricks from a pagan/Wiccan whose been on the path a while on what to do and what resources to use when you're just starting out.
"Slain in the Spirit": Spiritual Rapture or Social Conditioning?Televangelism is prominent enough that by now everyone's seen someone be touched on the head by a minister and fall over, often convulsing. But what exactly is being "slain in the spirit" anyway? Is it an authentic spiritual experience or is it simply social conditioning?- Hillary and Barack Making HistoryLiving in a time where history is being made.
- Islamic, Christian, and Confucuis Ethical PhilosophyThis research will provide an extensive look into how three religious figures in their own unique way influenced their respective traditions.
Sigmund Freud on the Origins of ReligionExamines two separate theories for the origin of religion as proposed by Freud.- The Moral Relativism of AbortionIt will never be a black and white issue. Abortion can be and should be discouraged and life in the flesh should always be held sacred as the abode of the spirit in this world. But the state should not be allowed to legislate for morality when there are gray areas.
What is Animism?There are more animists in the world than there are Christians and Muslims combined. Yet this world religion rarely receives attention. This is an introduction to animism followed by a short Christian response.
Discrimination Against the SamiImagine a life of isolation with a lack of education and a language barrier that cuts you off from the rest of the world, including your nearest neighbors. One way for us to put our own lives into perspective is to take an interest in the lives of others.
Red, Red, Red Rose by Robert Burns: A Man's Rending of Lyrical Poetic Images and Metaphors About LoveIts February and few weeks before Valentine's day! You are bond to hear this much-qouted poem by Robert Burns recited by your one and only. What you might not realize is the appeal of the poem stems from the author's boldness assertion and declaration.- What is Wicca?a brief overview of the basic tenants of Wicca that define it as a religion/
Gullah: A Language, a Life, a Living HistoryA holistic, linguistic look at gullah as language and culture.- Visiting KathmanduMost experts believe that the Newars were the original inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley, high in the mountains of Nepal, a country north of India, but their origins are shrouded in mystery.
- A Basic Introduction to Wicca ReligionA basic introduction, by a former student of Wicca. This will cover Wicca as I learned and practiced it - a genuine religion, not a convenient fantasy.
- Taoism: An Ancient Chinese System for Modern Western LivingTaoism is a system of Chinese philosophy and religious practices which extol the virtues of living in harmony with nature.
- The Ins and Outs of European Shamanism and Mask WearingEuropean shamanism is elder than most religions. Mask wearing and communication with spirits was part of daily life.
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