Category Religion

Why We’re Fascinated by the Paranormal, Masonic Myths and Secret Societies

Most of the statements in the article are true.Antichrist concept,Illuminati are true, they exist;as to their plotting and directing world affairs are fodders for Robert Ludlums and Don Browns.If you carefully see their plot development you can see their ability to make you believe what they project may be true;therein lies their creativity,But nothing more.
At the same time you can not dismiss Ouija board,Talking with the dead,UFO,UMO,Etheric travel and the like for these phenomena are documented and needs research.
As for as free masons are concerned they are a group of people with certain beliefs and have certain rituals, so does every Religion.That's all to it.
If even for arguments sake, if they want to change society by manipulation, let them try.After all Christianity and Islam has been doing so for years.

Atheism and Diversity: Is It Wrong For Atheists To Convert Believers?

Atheists can try converting people into their school of thought.This nothing new.This has been happening since 5000 years9 as Indian Philosophy states).There is no harm in in it. It makes life interesting and a chance to note the fact that with out knowing that they are limited, human beings are arrogant enough to understand the Universe which , as far as knowledge goes,is one a billion years old and Nature is yet to give up all Her secrets.
If religious belief makes the world drab and dull by its attempt imposing its doctrines, what exactly are the Atheists trying to do by converting Theists into Atheists?
It is old wine under new label.
Yes, what is said about Christianity id true,in terms of trying to convert and imposing nonsensical religious edicts that do not agree with our basic moral sense, especially the sanctions of Papacy and intolerance.
Christianity is not the only Religion.
Hinduism calls for introspection and analysis of oneself and self inquiry.
It has included theism as school of Philosophical thought.
By systematic logic it proves that the world and the senses we have are illusory and goes on to guide one to realize oneself.
Religion ,according to Hinduism, is intensely personal and no dogma is allowed.