The Miracle of the Seed

Inside every tiny seed, perfectly encoded, is a detailed blueprint of the adult plant. At the time of the big bang, some 14 billion years ago so the scientists say, the entire universe was contained within a single, infinitesimally small, point. And, like the seed, that tiny point held the master plan of everything we experience and witness, and the very much more that escapes our attention. Yet within these miracles of both micro- and macrocosm the unfoldment of reality is but loosely pre-determined. In the case of life there is room for mutation, minor variations on the parent that … Continue reading The Miracle of the Seed

How We Treat Animals Reflects Who We Are

From a purely biological perspective, no creature inherently has rights beyond that which it has the power to impose. What is able to survive does, what cannot does not. But our world is not just biology. It is ethics as well. “Might makes right” cannot be the operating paradigm in a world where freedom, compassion, humanity, and love are desired. Nor are we removed from consideration of the rights of other creatures just because we are paying somebody else to create drugs, scent a deodorant, or raise our food. Humans with the ability to use their technology to affect and … Continue reading How We Treat Animals Reflects Who We Are

Tony Blair and the 30 Pieces of Silver

by T Stokes In Tony’s visit to the Vatican just before the war on Iraq, we are informed that Tony told the pope that he had quote; “gods permission to attack Iraq and kill muslims”. This statement has now been eclipsed by his words of March 3rd 2006 when he again said in the news that god told him to launch this horrific racist and terrorist attack, George Bush has used the same lame excuse. The mass murderer Peter Sutcliffe also said god told him to go kill people, Doctor Harold Shipman also made the same claim. Many have questioned … Continue reading Tony Blair and the 30 Pieces of Silver

The Gnostic Revolt Against the God of Judaism

the Demiurge and the Wisdom Dialogue by Mark Gaffney They teach the insidious doctrine that there is another God besides the Creator. —Irenaeus, Against Heresies For many heretics have said that the God Of the Old Testament is one, and the God of the New Testament is another. —Ambrose, On the Holy Spirit, I, 4 In the first centuries of our era, Gnostic Christians overthrew the Jewish God Yahweh and attributed the work of Creation to a lesser deity or demiurge, known as Ialdabaoth (also spelled Yaldabaoth, or Jaldabaoth). The word has been translated as: “begetter of Sabaoth,” a pejorative … Continue reading The Gnostic Revolt Against the God of Judaism

How Spiritual Should I Be?

People engage with the concept of Spirituality in many different ways and degrees of intensity. Perhaps they are inspired by organized religion, or an unrelated Web search leads them that way by chance, a particular title catches their eye at the bookstore, they visit a psychic (from need, curiosity or both), they attend a Spiritualist meeting… It’s not a question of whether we should be Spiritual, or how Spiritual we should be. Weare Spiritual and can’t be anything else. On earth, knowledge of our Spiritual essence is hidden or diminished. Most likely this is to force us to focus on … Continue reading How Spiritual Should I Be?

Telling the Future

From time immemorial humankind has tried to gain advance knowledge of things to come. The Old Testament of the Bible has numerous books of prophecy, though strangely many Christian fundamentalists now denounce fortune telling as a sin. Today many of us consult psychics, hoping for a glimpse of what tomorrow has in store. Popular newspapers and magazines invariably feature a horoscope column, and who wouldn’t like a sneak preview of next week’s winning lottery numbers. Does the future already exist? Is it really possible to tell the future? To answer that question we need to examine the fundamental nature of reality. … Continue reading Telling the Future

How to Wish Happy Birthday in Different Languages

Whether it’s your birthday or the birthday of some one close to you, it’ll always be an occasion that remains the reservoir of happy memories, lots of laughter and wholesome family fun! Birthday is one of those occasions where the strong emotional bonds, warmth of heartfelt best wishes go beyond the barrier of language and sincere and cordial birthday wish always becomes successful in conveying with its true glory. Other than the usual party, celebrations, good food and sparkling birthday gifts, it is a day when the spotlight shines on friends, relatives, parents and cheerful memories. It is the day … Continue reading How to Wish Happy Birthday in Different Languages

In Bible versus Quran, why the Lord’s anger burned against Moses?

Jews, Christians and Muslims, all admire Moses as a great prophet. He is considered the greatest prophet in Judaism and he is the most frequently cited Prophet in the Quran. In the Bible, The Lord’s anger burned against Moses. The Lord God made Moses like God to Pharaoh. The Lord God said unto Moses, you shall be as God to Aaron. Aaron is Moses’ Prophet. In the Quran, Allah’s never ever get angry of Moses. It is Pharaoh who proclaimed that he is the highest lord! Moses asked Allah to appoint for him a minister, Aaron, his brother, Moses said: … Continue reading In Bible versus Quran, why the Lord’s anger burned against Moses?

How To Start Meditating

Meditation refers to a state where your body and mind are consciously relaxed and focused.  Practitioners of this art report increased awareness, focus, and concentration, as well as a more positive outlook in life. Meditation is most commonly associated with monks, mystics and other spiritual disciplines.  However, you don’t have to be a monk or mystic to enjoy its benefits.  And you don’t even have to be in a special place to practice it.  You could even try it in your own living room! Although there are many different approaches to meditation, the fundamental principles remain the same.  The most … Continue reading How To Start Meditating

How to Tell if a Guy Likes you – Five Signs He’s Interested

How can you tell if a guy likes you or is interested? You noticed him when you were standing and talking with a friend. You think he noticed you, but maybe it was your imagination or just wishful thinking. He looked at you at about the same time you saw him. Your eyes met for just a few seconds, and then you looked away. When you looked back up, he was talking with some other people. Was he watching you as you mingled? Or were you making that up? How can you tell if a guy likes you? Why are … Continue reading How to Tell if a Guy Likes you – Five Signs He’s Interested