religion

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

How Henry VIII’s Quest for a Male Heir Changed England
Henry VIII was king in the Tudor dynasty who ruled over England, Wales, and Ireland. Born in June 1491, he came to power in 1509 upon his father’s death, Henry VII.
By Abhishek Chandra 4 years ago in Futurism
The Curious Story of Saint Catherine of Siena
The mummified head of Italy’s second Patron Saint looks out with sunken eye sockets and 800-year-old yellowed skin from within a reliquary in a chapel adorned with frescoes by Giovanni Antonio Bazzi, in the back of Siena’s cavernous Basilica Cateriniana San Domenico. Her head is separated by some 140 miles from her body, which rests in Rome – the Eternal City – in the Basilica of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva.
By Nick Nomi4 years ago in Futurism
Hazrat Khaja Banda Nawaz Gesudaraz Rh (Gulbarga)
Hazrat Khwaja banda Nawaz was born in Delhi. Hazrat's real name was Syed Mohammed Gesu Daraz, and Sadar Uddin was the title name. Hazrat was Hussaini Syed.
By mir quadeer sultan4 years ago in Futurism
Parables for the disbelievers and the hypocrites
And when it is said to them: Believe like the other people, they say: Shall we believe as the fools believe? Beware! Surely they are fools, but they do not know. And when they meet those who believe, they say, “We are believers,” and when they go to their elders, they say, “We are with you.” We only make fun of them. Allah Almighty also makes fun of them and increases them in their rebellion and seduction. These are they who buy error for the right direction: so their trade did not profit them, nor were they guided.
By Kashif4 years ago in Futurism
Gautama Buddha
Gautama Buddha, popularly known as the Buddha (also known as Siddhattha Gotama or Siddhārtha Gautama[note 3] or Shakyamuni), was an ascetic, a religious leader and teacher who lived in ancient India (c. 6th to 5th century BCE or c. 5th to 4th century BCE).[6][7][8][note 4] He is regarded as the founder of the world religion of Buddhism, and revered by Buddhists as an enlightened being,[9] who rediscovered an ancient path to freedom from ignorance, craving and the cycle of rebirth and suffering. He taught for around 45 years and built a large following, both monastic and lay.[10] His teaching is based on his insight into the arising of suffering or dissatisfaction and its ending—the state called Nirvana (lit. vanishing or extinguishing).
By AKHIL SENGAR4 years ago in Futurism
7 Bible Reading Tips for 2022
The purpose of this composition is to give advice that can enhance your reading of books in 2022. Oh, what a treasure casket of spiritual riches God has placed at our fingertips! Now further than ever, may the Word be sweeter than honey and further precious than gold.
By James Dravid4 years ago in Futurism
Ghiyas ud din Balban
“A great warrior; ruler and statesman who saved the infant Muslim state from extinction at a critical time, Balban will ever remain a great figure in medieval Indian history”-Dr. Iswari Prasad.
By AKHIL SENGAR4 years ago in Futurism
Life after Death
Despite variations in beliefs, all major religions agree on one thing: humans are immortal, and their spirits originated in a very divine realm and should return there at some point.
By Justine Vroom4 years ago in Futurism
Benefits of Mahashivratri
Shiva is a fascinating deity for some as he defies most of the stereotypes associated with being a God. With his dreadlocks, cobra necklace, austere way of life, and aloof demeanor, he is a complete enigma. Though he is usually shown in a calm and meditative pose, he is quick to anger and even the gods are terrified when he opens his third eye.
By AstroVed4 years ago in Futurism
Deus Ex Machina: Religion in the age of Artificial Intelligence
Talking about machine learning and deep learning is one thing. Seeing their connections to the divine is something else entirely. As artificial intelligence startups and use cases flourish, it's important to take a step back and see the whole picture.
By Adrien Book4 years ago in Futurism
Masi Magam - The Festival That Removes Afflictions
The Tamil festival Masi Magam is celebrated during the Tamil month, Masi, which is between the English months of February and March. It precisely falls on the Full Moon Day or Poornima Day, aligning with the Magha star.
By AstroVed4 years ago in Futurism
MUSLIM VEILING: HIJAB, NIQAB, HISTORY AND INTERPRETATIONS OF THE QUR'AN
In some Muslim societies women cover all or part of their face with a veil or some other covering. These veils and head coverings scarves go by different names in different places. Girls generally begin wearing them after reaching puberty. Veiling also extends to behavior. Women instinctively cover their faces with their veils or head scarves when they speak. When a man enters a room they are in they instinctively turn away or cover their faces.
By dokki4 years ago in Futurism