religion

Posts about religion, skepticism, and how it fits into the scientific world.

Deus Ex Machina: Religion in the age of Artificial Intelligence
Talking about machine learning and deep learning is one thing. Seeing their connections to the divine is something else entirely. As artificial intelligence startups and use cases flourish, it's important to take a step back and see the whole picture.
By Adrien Book4 years ago in Futurism
Masi Magam - The Festival That Removes Afflictions
The Tamil festival Masi Magam is celebrated during the Tamil month, Masi, which is between the English months of February and March. It precisely falls on the Full Moon Day or Poornima Day, aligning with the Magha star.
By AstroVed4 years ago in Futurism
MUSLIM VEILING: HIJAB, NIQAB, HISTORY AND INTERPRETATIONS OF THE QUR'AN
In some Muslim societies women cover all or part of their face with a veil or some other covering. These veils and head coverings scarves go by different names in different places. Girls generally begin wearing them after reaching puberty. Veiling also extends to behavior. Women instinctively cover their faces with their veils or head scarves when they speak. When a man enters a room they are in they instinctively turn away or cover their faces.
By dokki4 years ago in Futurism
The Inheritance
I had become somewhat depressed, spending a great deal of time alone, trying to control the crazy thoughts in my head. Tormenting questions trashed through my mind even outweighing the thunderous bombardment of space debris which clashed against the metal capsule I called home. These thoughts were colossal mysteries, mostly regarding my biological family and my planet of origin. Struggling day after day to assimilate a glimpse into my heritage, I had practically shredded the quart-sized zippered bag which held the entirety of my personal possessions. My family’s planet could only be seen from a ‘bird’s eye view’; a bird’s eye view multiplied by two million or so. I’m sure that distance seems like an unfathomable separation, an unconquerable divide to non-space travelers, and for me it was definitely a long distance away from my reality.
By Ellen Fisk4 years ago in Futurism
The Magic of Archetypes for Manifestation, Guidance, and Psychic Protection
Visualization is a powerful tool for creating the blueprint for your wishes on the astral realm so that they might materialize in the actual world. The use of archetypes to imprint the matrix of creation is simpler if you are a very creative person or someone who has taken the time to acquire the talent of precise vision.
By Driven Mindset4 years ago in Futurism
Why Do We Meet the Same Souls, With Different Roles and Faces, at Each Reincarnation?
Our path intersects with different people throughout our lives, be it children, brothers, sisters, friends, spouses. The choice is not accidental, and these meetings were predestined.
By Alexia Salter4 years ago in Futurism
Open Letter to Missionaries
Open letter to the Lady who tried to share her 'good news' with me today while I was looking terrible and slightly desperate in the extreme weather on my walk home. I understand you thought you where being nice but what you where doing was in fact abusive and dangerous.
By Victoria L. Jankowski4 years ago in Futurism
Dear Pope Frances
Dear Pope Frances, Once again, I, Jiibi Kwe, am here coming to talk to you today to ask for help. The Native Americans seek closure and you have the key to unlock the truth in our history. I would like to ask if the Cavatican would release the records that may be encased behind locked doors in regards to the records of the boarding schools. This is a plea for the children and a plea for my culture for justice.
By Sheila L. Chingwa4 years ago in Futurism
Harmony within Diversity
Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion. One of its most characteristic features is its rich variety of opinions and practices. But underlying this diversity is a harmonious philosophy and belief system that encourages individual freedom of thought and religious practice.
By Prudence4 years ago in Futurism
I Don't Understand Why Belief Is Required To Get To Heaven
Belief. Faith. BLIND FAITH! These are things that I have a hard time understanding. Why is belief so important to an omnipotent being?
By Frederick Emerson4 years ago in Futurism
5 Famous Personality of ISLAM
Hazrat Muhammad PBUH (peace be upon him) was the last and final Prophet of Almighty Allah. He established Islam as a force to be reckoned with and conquered all opposition in his lifetime. Islam, at its very core, is a religion of peace and harmony that has been established throughout history by Hazrat Muhammad PBUH (peace be upon him).
By Muhammad Naveed4 years ago in Futurism
From Healer to Heathen: The Ever-Changing Evolution of the Witch
‘Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.’ (Exodus 22:18). As children we were taught that witches were something to be feared. Fairy stories portray them as hook-nosed, green-skinned, wart-covered beasts, who preyed upon the hero to try and foil their plans. But witches were not always inherently evil. The evolution of the magical woman has been one that has blossomed out of control, starting with the very early portrayal of Goddesses and healers, and over time transforming into the pungent, evil beings we’re familiar with within modern literature. Why has such a change occurred? And is there any hope of witches reclaiming their former glory in a society that already has them so ingrained in the role of evil?
By Jade Hadfield4 years ago in Futurism