Has Religion Made Useful Contributions to Civilization? Has Religion Made Useful Contributions to Civilization? by Bertrand Russell My own view on religion is that of Lucretius. I regard it as a disease born of fear and as a source of untold misery to the human race. The word religion is used nowadays in a very loose sense. What is true of Christianity is equally true of Buddhism. There is nothing accidental about this difference between a church and its founder. Christianity and Sex The worst feature of the Christian religion, however, is its attitude toward sex -- an attitude so morbid and so unnatural that it can be understood only when taken in relation to the sickness of the civilized world at the time the Roman Empire was decaying. The conception of Sin which is bound up with Christian ethics is one that does an extraordinary amount of harm, since it affords people an outlet for their sadism which they believe to be legitimate, and even noble. Every boy is interested in trains. The Objections to Religion The Soul and Immortality
Ascend Academy: The Modern Mystic’s Self Mastery School Namaste Spirit Scientists! It’s been roughly a year since I last posted an article, so I imagine it’s time I started again. I can give a number of reasons for my absence, but looking back, the only sufficient reason I can find is that it needed to happen so that I could break down old barriers and build a new, more complete outlook on life. So much has changed since last time I was here. Now I come to you not as a teacher but simply a fellow exploring soul who wishes to gain and spread more wisdom and experience to all. Welcome to Ascend Academy. What is the Shift? The Shift is the time period we are currently experiencing, and this implies many things; among which are the ending and beginning of many astrological cycles that will affect the global consciousness, accompanied by a possible planetary polar shift which may change many other aspects of our daily lives (See Spirit Science 16 The Shift of Ages). What is Ascension? These are all natural side effects in the rising of vibration.
Interpretation of a Horoscope by Marc Edmund Jones | Sabian Astrology by Marc Edmund Jones A Note of Explanation The article that follows is based on a talk Marc Jones gave for "The Guild" in 1942. It was subsequently published in the April issue of "The Astrological Review" that same year. The Sabian symbols used for this talk were taken from Marc's 1931 mimeograph lesson set on Symbolical Astrology. The chart of Theodore Roosevelt that was used to illustrate his talk is included here below. The "15 point analysis" set forth in this talk was revised years later and published as a "Sixteen-Point Analysis" in Marc Jones' 1960 book, The Essentials of Astrological Analysis. How to Proceed After Getting an Overview of the Chart MADAME PRESIDENT, MEMBERS AND FRIENDS: As announced in the Guild program, this is not supposed to be a talk in the ordinary sense of the word. The fifteen-point method of interpretation is absolutely dependable when we have an exact birth hour. Cuvier once remarked: "Show me a bone and I will identify the animal." No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5
Between the Worlds: Readings in ... 15 Tips For Empaths And Highly Sensitive People Empathic ability allows you to read and understand people’s energy. This ability may be genetic, passing from generation to generation. You may share this ability with a relative, so look at your family tree; does anyone else seem to fit the description? Empaths have the ability to scan another’s energy for thoughts, feelings and possibly for past, present, and future life occurrences. Most empaths are unaware of how this really works, and have accepted that they are sensitive to other people’s energy. These are some excellent methods for coping: 1. Spending time alone creates the space needed to release emotion, energy and stress. 2. Short messages that train thought patterns. 3. Placing a protective shield of white light that is around and encasing you in a bubble, remember to make a grounding cord so you don’t float away! 4. Regular cleaning of the chakras will keep your energy field free of negative or unwanted energy. 5. Align yourself with spirit and get out of Ego. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Forgotten Books :: Free Books :: Classics, Philosophy, Myth Religious identification in the U.S. Religious practices and faith groups Menu A parallel report for Canada is located elsewhere Summary: During the 20th century up to 1990, the popularity of Christianity had been stable in the U.S. The country then experienced a major change. Sponsored link Religious topics covered in this section: Site navigation: Copyright © 2001 to 2016 by Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance Originally written: 2001-DEC-15 Latest update: 2016-MAR-20 Author: B.A. Sponsored link 10 Amazing Things Kids Have Said About Past Lives Epoch Times| Many parents report that their children say things to them which can only be explained in terms of past lives. This phenomenon has been studied by scientists and psychologists alike because of the vast amount of cases that have surfaced in recent decades. Here are 10 amazing things kids have said to their parents about what they remember from a previous lifetime: 1. He replied: ‘My old daddy was really mean. 2. When my mom asked what was wrong when we got in the car, I told her he took me away from my first mom and hid me under his floor and made me sleep for a long time until I woke up with my new mom. 3. 4. He was maybe 5 or 6 years old. 5. Harvey had died before even I was born. 6. She spoke about things like that from the ages of almost 2 to 4. 7. My son also had an early fascination with WWII era planes. We have always called him ‘Grandpa,’ because of his peaceful and gingerly demeanor. 8. 9. 10. What do you think about these cases? Source: Thanks to Epoch Times
The Occult - Occultopedia: The Occult and Unexplained Encyclopedia Religious conviction in liberal politics Kundalini Rising, Part 1: The Root Chakra Muladhara chakra is the seat of Kundalini energy “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” ~ Carl Jung Imagine your spine is a tree trunk with seven ascending flowers (chakras) growing out of it. These flowers are either opened or closed depending upon your health, mental disposition, and ability to communicate with the cosmos. Muladhara, the root chakra. If the crown chakra is the Übermensch (overman) of the Kundalini process, then the root chakra is the Untermensch (underman). The root chakra is symbolized by a red lotus with four petals. The four petals directly denote stability and foundational survival, and are indirectly related to the four sides of the square, the four directions, and the four elements: earth, air, fire, & water. Lord Indra also known as the King god of elephants The deity associated with this region is Indra who is often depicted riding a white seven-tusked elephant. Image Sources: Muladhara Chakra Indra
The Divine Pymander: Hermes Trismegistus, His First Book Sacred Texts Esoteric Index Previous Next Buy this Book at Amazon.com The Divine Pymander, by Hermes Mercurius Trismegistus, tr. by John Everard, [1650], at sacred-texts.com 1. O MY SON, write this First Book, both for Humanity's sake, and for Piety towards god. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. The End of THE FIRST BOOK OF HERMES.... Next: The Second Book, Called, Poemander