I see a lot of people ask about the Christmas traditions we recognize in modern society. Generally, they're pretty sarcastic, in a way that implies they don't really know the origin, so it seems like an arbitrary and ridiculous thing to them. Generally, it's something along the lines of "how did the birth of Jesus turn into a fat man flying around, dropping down chimneys and giving kids toys?"
The short answer: it didn't. Read More »
I read an interesting thing today while reading a novel - in fact it was this novel ("The Constant Princess" by Philippa Gregory) that sparked my thinking on mythology and Christianity. In the part of the novel where I am now, Queen Katherine of England consults a Arab doctor. Read More »
In a country dominated by Christianity there lies a relatively small, though growing, religious group known as Pagans. The group consists of a number of sub groups that each have their own voice. Such groups include Wiccans, Druids, Asatru, Shamans, and many others. These people, as viewed by the Christian community, are the classic example of "devil worshippers." But are they really? Read More »
I'm not sure about everyone else in society, but it seems to me that there is something distinctly off kilter in the nation we live in. Read More »
So a while back I was given a challenge to read more about the religion of Islam. The original challenge was to read the Hadiths, or traditions started or approved by Muhammad. In the process, I found an interestng book that I've felt worthwhile to use as a basis for my explanation of Islam and how it's used - and abused - the way I understand and view it. Read More »
Christianity has been around for over 2000 years. One would think that would be ample time to explore our faith and deepen a relationship with God. Instead, the religious followers of Jesus Christ seem to be moving in the wrong direction. Read More »
I received an email recently regarding a bill that is working its way through Congress. You can find it here - http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=hr110-888 Read More »
Recently at my college there was a huge conflict on religion, thankfully the college responded favorably by getting together an educated group of people with one representative from the following religions: Christianity, Islam, a Rabbi, and an Atheist. Read More »
