For centuries, the teachings of Jesus have been interpreted through the lens of organized religion, institutional doctrine, and cultural tradition. But beneath the surface of the familiar narrative li...
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A Spiritual and Everyday Perspective “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” — Ian Maclaren Kindness is a universal virtue that transcends cultures, religions, and philosophies
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Introduction In today’s world, the terms "spirituality" and "religion" are often used interchangeably, yet they encompass distinct concepts and practices. While both deal with the search for meaning
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Taken from Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari In the medieval market in Samarkand, a city built on a Central Asian oasis, Syrian merchants ran their hands over fine Chinese silks, fierce tribesmen from t...
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Transcending the Religion of EGO In the words of a great mystic poet, Jelaludin Rumi, “In the religion of love there are no believers and there’re no unbelievers.” My submission is largely premi
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In our struggle to make sense of ourselves and our world, we have often try to explain or enact our feelings of isolation, separation and longing. Many of today’s organised religions are not able to o...
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Initiations are also used to mark the ascent of individuals into positions of religious authority. Priests, diviners, and spirit mediums play special roles in religious life. The precise kinds of auth...
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