An alarming trend in the move toward scientism

If you haven’t read my entry at Think Free, the word “scientism” has two meanings: Lousy science posing as good science The belief that science may ultimately answer all our questions What’s alarming about the news story below is how the simple act of thinking freely is branded as “denial.” Religion once played this role,… Read More An alarming trend in the move toward scientism

The Gospel of Matthew – Implications for belief and practice

The Gospel of Matthew is one of the synoptic gospels of the New Testament (NT) appearing first in the NT but generally believed to be written after Mark. Papias, said to be Bishop of Hieropolis (60-130 CE), apparently wrote that Matthew kept an account of the life and sayings of Christ. But Papias’ document has… Read More The Gospel of Matthew – Implications for belief and practice

The Goddess and goddesses – An amazing diversity sometimes seen as One

The Goddess and goddesses The term “The Goddess” often refers to the concept of a single, supreme female divinity that transcends and encompasses all other goddesses. This idea is often associated with nature, fertility, creativity, and spirituality. The concept of The Goddess has been influential in various forms of feminism, particularly ecofeminism and spiritual feminism.… Read More The Goddess and goddesses – An amazing diversity sometimes seen as One

Galileo Galilei – A great example of narrow-mindedness stifling genius

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician widely considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of science. Galileo is known for his many contributions to the fields of observational astronomy and the scientific method, as well as his support for the Copernican heliocentric model of the solar… Read More Galileo Galilei – A great example of narrow-mindedness stifling genius

The Greek Orthodox Church, Mary and Original Sin

Hi everyone, this is my first revision that fully integrates the AI Assistant with a previous entry at Think Free (now moving to Earthpages.org). Over the past few days, I cited the recently discovered “Assistant” in dialog form. This time I mixed it up with what I had written myself and edited the “Assistant’s” somewhat… Read More The Greek Orthodox Church, Mary and Original Sin

Do not be overly righteous! | Rabbi Allen S. Maller

Introduction by Michael Clark Ph.D. Today I’ll spare you a long introduction and simply say how much this article by Rabbi Maller reminds me of St. Paul. Before his turn to Christ, Paul (Saul of Tarsus) had been a Pharisee who persecuted early Christians. Some kind of powerful conversion experience, theologians say, made him see… Read More Do not be overly righteous! | Rabbi Allen S. Maller

When The End Time Starts Will It End Positively? | Rabbi Allen S. Maller

Introduction by Michael Clark, PhD Once while talking with a Jewish man I said, “The reason Jews and Muslims dislike each other is because neither gets that Jesus is the Messiah.” His face clouded over for a moment but we kept on talking about religion and philosophy in a civil manner, despite our core differences.… Read More When The End Time Starts Will It End Positively? | Rabbi Allen S. Maller