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New Religions: Who Invents Religions and Why Should We Care?

New Religions: Who Invents Religions and Why Should We Care?

We have written about our friends at The Church of The Flying Spaghetti Monster, and the fact that “pastafarians” help keep our..

January 30, 2013 with 1 Comment
What is Jewish Halloween?

What is Jewish Halloween?

One of my recent blogs discussed the Christian celebration of Halloween and certain Christian resistance to the idea. After rereading the..

October 18, 2012 with 0 Comments
New Religions: Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster

New Religions: Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster

We have written about our friends at The Church of The Flying Spaghetti Monster, and the fact that “pastafarians” help keep our..

October 2, 2012 with 0 Comments
Astrology and Religion: God Written in the Stars?

Astrology and Religion: God Written in the Stars?

There are many comparisons of ancient mythologies and religions and by now many people believe that bits and pieces of each have blended..

September 28, 2012 with 0 Comments
Superstitions and Religion: Why Do We Believe?

Superstitions and Religion: Why Do We Believe?

Why do we kiss frogs, throw salt and fast? On the fringes of religions hang many different superstitions.  In one part of the world,..

September 26, 2012 with 0 Comments
Is Mormonism a Cult? Demystifying Mormonism in 2012

Is Mormonism a Cult? Demystifying Mormonism in 2012

Mark Silk just wrote a review of Senator Orrin Hatch’s new book: American Mormon Christian: What I Believe.   People are wondering..

August 24, 2012 with 0 Comments
Dude, Check Out My New Religion: The Power of Dudeism

Dude, Check Out My New Religion: The Power of Dudeism

Dudeism: An accepting religion focused on inclusion, creativity and relaxation If there were a new religion, fully accepting of all people,..

July 15, 2012 with 6 Comments
On the Rise: Hate Groups and Crime in America

On the Rise: Hate Groups and Crime in America

White supremacists and other hate groups aren’t going anywhere Is hate on the rise in the US? Despite all the anti-bullying efforts,..

July 10, 2012 with 0 Comments
Scientology and the Anatomy of a Cult

Scientology and the Anatomy of a Cult

  What is a cult? An examination of cults in America Due to the recent news about Katie Holmes filing for divorce from Tom Cruise and..

July 6, 2012 with 1 Comment
Righter Than You

Righter Than You

On the little known island called Tanna which belongs to the country of Vanatu in the Coral Sea, there are some highly unusual beliefs.

July 5, 2012 with 0 Comments

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