pray, n: To ask that the laws of the universe be annulled on behalf of a single petitioner confessedly unworthy. — Ambrose Bierce
Category Archives: Religion
Santa Claus Is Real
Did you know that Santa Claus is based on a real person from Turkey? Saint Nicholas of Myra was a Greek Christian bishop of Myra (now known as Turkey.) Around 500 AD, Nicholas became known for his saintly acts. One story has him giving gifts to those in need. A poor family did not have […]
Also posted in Christmas, History, International
Tagged Christmas Story, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus
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Jesus Married With Kids
According to a press release in The Sunday Times of the United Kingdom, Jesus married Mary Magdalene and had children: ‘Married’ Jesus found in British Library — A new book claims Jesus married Mary Magdalene, a theory that is also touched upon in the film The Last Temptation of Christ IT SOUNDS like The Da […]
The Naked Truth
If God had meant for us to be naked, we would have been born that way. — author unknown
Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar; Muslims worldwide observe this as a month of fasting. Ramadan is a time of deep reflection for Muslims worldwide. “While fasting from dawn until sunset, Muslims refrain from consuming food, drinking liquids, smoking, and engaging in sexual relations; in some interpretations Muslims also refrain from other […]
Backward Existentialism
Q: “What is the burning question on the mind of every dyslexic existentialist?” A: “Is there a dog?” — Linux Slackware Quote
The Wife Of Jesus
A fragment of papyrus known as the “Gospel of Jesus’s Wife,” caused a controversy when it was published by the Harvard Divinity School in 2012. Now, it has been tested and the study reports “the ink and papyrus are very likely ancient, and not a modern forgery.” The writing contains the phrases “Jesus said to […]
Fatwa Against Going to Mars
Muslim leaders issue a fatwa against going to Mars. A fatwā is part of the Islamic faith and is the term for the legal judgment pertaining to the Islamic law. The ruling was made after several names of known Muslims appeared on a list of people scheduled to go to Mars in 2024. According to […]
Also posted in freedom, International, Science, Space
Tagged fighting, God, Mars, religous war
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Buddha’s Bodhi Tree Bombed
INDIA – Nine bombs exploded near the site where Buddha is believed to have obtained enlightenment while sitting under a fig tree. An offspring of the tree still grows at the site. Nobody has claimed responsibility for the bombings; however, “intelligence alerts had been issued to Bihar authorities in the recent months, warning that Islamist […]
Also posted in War And Peace
Tagged Bodhi tree, Buddha, Buddhist, enlightenment, fig tree, holy, Myanmar, Religion, shrine
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World Uprising
There are protests going on around the world in Brazil, Turkey and Egypt. Many thousands of people are rising up against their governments. In Brazil, it started as a protest against a 10% rise in the bus fare. Then, it turned into hundreds of thousands of people protesting the World Cup, Olympics and political corruption. […]
Also posted in freedom, Government, International, Law, Politics, War And Peace
Tagged Brazil, Egypt, freedom, Government, liberty, protests, Religion, Turkey, world
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