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Posts about religion, skepticism, and how it fits into the scientific world.
Ways of Worship: Epona
Epona is the Greek Goddess of fertility and protector of horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules. Epona is also said to have been the one to lead the soul into the afterlife on her horses. She was the only Celtic God to be worshipped in Rome and was so widespread. She is from a religion known as Gallo-Roman which was a mix of a traditional religion practiced by the Gauls (Celtics) and the Roman Hellenic traditions.
By Lilli Behom6 years ago in Futurism
Catholic Saints Feast Days - September
This is the second in my Saints Day series. You can read about August Saints Days here. In the Catholic liturgical calendar, many Saints are celebrated. This brief article tells a little about just a few of those whose feast day is celebrated in September.
By Sapphire Ravenclaw6 years ago in Futurism
Prophets
Where the prophets of the Old Testament of the Holy Bible had many roles they played, and still play today, the focus of this paper will address only four of them. Being a mouthpiece for God and making His holiness known, showing unbreakable faith in Him, being faithful to him, and praying to and praising Him for His judgment and redemption of Israel are four major roles a prophet plays.
By Holly Smith, Pastoress6 years ago in Futurism
I Am a Mess
I’m a hot mess. Superficially, my life is pretty decent: I have a cute boyfriend, a good job in my field, and a savings account (yes, I just bragged about having a saving account and what?!) But spiritually—it’s like Judas took a dump on the floor of a gas station bathroom after wolfing down five burrito bowls from Chipotle. I’m not even exaggerating. I have this weird hole that I can’t fill. And I always thought that phrase was cliche but for me it’s not. It’s a hole that can’t be filled with recreational drugs, drinking, dick, or quality time with friends. Because on paper I have everything I need to feel... full. But I’m not.
By The Not So Christian Blog6 years ago in Futurism
Where Did the Names for the Days of the Week Come From?
Have you ever wondered where the names for our days came from? What meaning the creators of our calendars intended when they created the structure that governed their lives, and those of millions of other people on down the centuries? Maybe not... but if you suddenly find yourself overcome with curiosity, there answer is a fairly simple one.
By Neal Litherland6 years ago in Futurism
The Day the Earth Ended
The day had finally come: the apocalypse had finally beset Earth and my children were coming home, those that prayed and asked for forgiveness that is. I watched as the most beautiful of my children laid waste to the lands that had not a month ago bore fruit and sustenance to carry my children into their unknown future.
By Isaac Samhane Taitt6 years ago in Futurism
Full Moon in Aries
The full moon in Aries is a special full moon—it kicks off the astrological new year that opens the gate way to our new desires. It is the big bang that life was created from, and it harnesses the power of the creation energy to move us forward and towards our new beginnings. All of this is done with the help of and the spark of Aries. Aries is the first fire sign and it rules the mindset of 0-7 years of age, the age of innocence and childhood. This sign is the sign that is still highly connected to the void of the 5-D and it is able to bring to life the thoughts and visions we have of the 5-D.Â
By [email protected]6 years ago in Futurism
The 4 Elements
Ancient civilizations believed in the four elements in the creation of life. even some belief systems and religions still hold the ideal. Although we have ‘evolved’ and discovered a lot over the years, the idea is still as real now as it was back then. The Chinese use a fifth element of metal, and I am sure there are other religions or civilizations that have other such differences.
By Daniel Clare6 years ago in Futurism
How I Answer the "What's Your Religion?" Question
A friend recently asked me my religious beliefs. This was my stream of consciousness in response: I believe there is only one overriding God presence in this universe. I believe that all named gods are manifestations of this universal presence. Some cultures feel the need to anthropomorphize God into something that they can more easily identify with, hence we have Hindu culture with hundreds if not thousands of gods, each a different manifestation of this universal presence. Celtic, Greek, and Roman cultures (among others) had gods with certain realms of influence, again manifestations of one universal presence. When early man looked at nature and the unknowable stars and saw the indescribable wonder of it all, they felt that universal presence and they looked for ways to anthropomorphize it. They created oral histories that their children could understand, giving life to the sun, moon, and things in nature in ways that had meaning to them. These manifestations of a universal presence became spirits and gods. They gave meaning and purpose to the calendar and seasons. They helped instill moral values in their peoples and sparked an inquisitiveness in their people to look with new eyes and question the world and wonders around them. Over the eras, the creation stories, worldwide flood stories, and God stories were formed and across the world these stories are strikingly familiar to anyone willing to compare them.
By Craig Braquet7 years ago in Futurism
