How the U.S. should deal with the Muslim Brotherhood
The Muslim Brotherhood does not seem to be as violent as al-Qaeda. However, it is hard to completely separate them from the phenomenon of Radical Islam. The word they use for their slogan is 'Wa-aidou' which is Arabic for 'prepare.' This is taken from verse 8:60 of the Quran which states, 'Prepare (Wa-aidou) against them (the Un-believers) to the utmost of your power, including steeds of war, to strike terror into (the hearts of) the enemies of Allah and your enemies, and others besides, whom ye may not know, but whom Allah doth know.' Therefore, the use of 'Wa-aidou' underneath the two swords in the MB flag indicates this is much more complex word than many can imagine.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Easter: Christian or Pagan? Radio show and articles
Easter: Christian or Pagan? Radio show and articles
Time for these perennial favorites once again! As you can see from the articles below, there's more to Easter and Passover than meets the eye. On April 21st at 9:00 PM EST/6:00 PM PST, I will be appearing once again on the Godless Discussion Radio Program, to discuss the origins of Easter.
Time for these perennial favorites once again! As you can see from the articles below, there's more to Easter and Passover than meets the eye. On April 21st at 9:00 PM EST/6:00 PM PST, I will be appearing once again on the Godless Discussion Radio Program, to discuss the origins of Easter.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Rebuttal to Dr. Chris Forbes concerning 'Zeitgeist, Part 1'
Rebuttal to Dr. Chris Forbes concerning 'Zeitgeist, Part 1'
Forbes is not an Egyptologist, classicist or mythologist, and his comments show a lack of knowledge in the relevant fields addressed in ZG1.1. In fact, Forbes makes several mistakes, and his remarks seem to be more reflective of his role as a devout Christian upholder of the faith, which from his credentials and curriculum vitae he clearly is. In the following article, I address Forbes's remarks point by point...
Forbes is not an Egyptologist, classicist or mythologist, and his comments show a lack of knowledge in the relevant fields addressed in ZG1.1. In fact, Forbes makes several mistakes, and his remarks seem to be more reflective of his role as a devout Christian upholder of the faith, which from his credentials and curriculum vitae he clearly is. In the following article, I address Forbes's remarks point by point...
Friday, April 15, 2011
One with all things?
One with all things?
Most of us, thankfully, possess more benevolence than malice, but that development is really the end product of empathy, which does indeed reveal our essential oneness. The lack of empathy also defines human psychopathy, unfortunately. Our quest, then, should be to become increasingly more empathetic towards each other and other sentient beings. In this quest, we must critique and reform ideologies that cause division, including and especially organized, monotheistic and intolerant religions.
Most of us, thankfully, possess more benevolence than malice, but that development is really the end product of empathy, which does indeed reveal our essential oneness. The lack of empathy also defines human psychopathy, unfortunately. Our quest, then, should be to become increasingly more empathetic towards each other and other sentient beings. In this quest, we must critique and reform ideologies that cause division, including and especially organized, monotheistic and intolerant religions.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Muslim teacher 'burns' ALL books EXCEPT the Koran
Muslim teacher 'burns' ALL books EXCEPT the Koran
Allah sent the Quran for all mankind... the Quran is the last update for all people on the earth down to the last one.... And the Quran abrogates all previous books, cancels all previous books.
Allah sent the Quran for all mankind... the Quran is the last update for all people on the earth down to the last one.... And the Quran abrogates all previous books, cancels all previous books.
Saturday, April 09, 2011
Womb Envy: An Interview with Barbara G. Walker
Womb Envy: An Interview with Barbara G. Walker
Barbara G. Walker has published numerous articles and books on comparative religion and mythology, rituals, symbols, feminist history, the Tarot, and the I Ching. Her 1100-page 'Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths' and Secrets encompassed 25 years of research and received a Book of the Year award from the London Times.
Barbara G. Walker has published numerous articles and books on comparative religion and mythology, rituals, symbols, feminist history, the Tarot, and the I Ching. Her 1100-page 'Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths' and Secrets encompassed 25 years of research and received a Book of the Year award from the London Times.
FBI's surprising 'flying saucer' document
FBI's surprising 'flying saucer' document
An investigator for the Air Forces stated that three so-called flying saucers had been recovered in New Mexico. They were described as being circular in shape with raised centers, approximately 50 feet in diameter. Each one was occupied by three bodies of human shape but only 3 feet tall, dressed in metallic cloth of a very fine texture. Each body was bandaged in a manner similar to the blackout suits used by speed flyers and test pilots.
An investigator for the Air Forces stated that three so-called flying saucers had been recovered in New Mexico. They were described as being circular in shape with raised centers, approximately 50 feet in diameter. Each one was occupied by three bodies of human shape but only 3 feet tall, dressed in metallic cloth of a very fine texture. Each body was bandaged in a manner similar to the blackout suits used by speed flyers and test pilots.
Friday, April 08, 2011
Modern slave trade rampant globally
Modern slave trade rampant globally
Some time ago, my attention was redirected to this heinous situation by an acquaintance who spent a couple of years with the Peace Corps in Mongolia, where human trafficking - especially of girls - is rampant. John told me some truly horrendous stories that no one wants to hear.
Some time ago, my attention was redirected to this heinous situation by an acquaintance who spent a couple of years with the Peace Corps in Mongolia, where human trafficking - especially of girls - is rampant. John told me some truly horrendous stories that no one wants to hear.
Thursday, April 07, 2011
Dionysus: Born of a Virgin on December 25th, Killed and Resurrected after Three Days
Dionysus: Born of a Virgin on December 25th, Killed and Resurrected after Three Days
The Greek god Dionysus has been depicted as having been born of a virgin mother on December 25th; performing miracles such as changing water into wine; being surrounded by or one of 12 figures; bearing epithets such as "Only Begotten Son" and "Savior"; dying; resurrecting after three days and ascending into heavens.
The Greek god Dionysus has been depicted as having been born of a virgin mother on December 25th; performing miracles such as changing water into wine; being surrounded by or one of 12 figures; bearing epithets such as "Only Begotten Son" and "Savior"; dying; resurrecting after three days and ascending into heavens.
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Was Muslims' Violent Reaction to Burning the Quran Preventable?
The latest post by Muslim reformer and FTN contributing writer Dr. Tawfik Hamid, who provides solutions to this serious problem.
Was Muslims' Violent Reaction to Burning the Quran Preventable?
Winning the war against Radical Islam cannot only occur at the military front. Furthermore, it is practically impossible to stop criticism of Islam. The prevention of future--and probably more devastating--atrocities by violent Muslims requires the proper use of ideological, educational and psychological tactics.
Was Muslims' Violent Reaction to Burning the Quran Preventable?
Winning the war against Radical Islam cannot only occur at the military front. Furthermore, it is practically impossible to stop criticism of Islam. The prevention of future--and probably more devastating--atrocities by violent Muslims requires the proper use of ideological, educational and psychological tactics.
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Muslim killings prove Jones's point
Muslim killings prove Jones's point
Here's the obvious: Jones burned the Koran, he says, because it inspires violence against non-Muslims. Muslim fanatics turned around and proved his point by committing koranically inspired violence against non-Muslims.
Here's the obvious: Jones burned the Koran, he says, because it inspires violence against non-Muslims. Muslim fanatics turned around and proved his point by committing koranically inspired violence against non-Muslims.
Monday, April 04, 2011
Scholar: Lead codices are probably fake
Scholar: Lead codices are probably fake
I've been asked repeatedly about this big news concerning some 70 lead books purportedly found in Jordan that may have some bearing on early Christian history.
I've been asked repeatedly about this big news concerning some 70 lead books purportedly found in Jordan that may have some bearing on early Christian history.
Attis: Born of a Virgin, Crucified and Resurrected after Three Days
Attis: Born of a Virgin, Crucified and Resurrected after Three Days
In many mythicist writings, the ancient Phrygo-Roman god Attis is depicted as having been born of a virgin mother on December 25th, being killed and resurrecting afterwards. Here we shall examine the evidence for these contentions, which parallel the gospel story and Christian tradition concerning Jesus Christ.
In many mythicist writings, the ancient Phrygo-Roman god Attis is depicted as having been born of a virgin mother on December 25th, being killed and resurrecting afterwards. Here we shall examine the evidence for these contentions, which parallel the gospel story and Christian tradition concerning Jesus Christ.
Friday, April 01, 2011
Archaeologist: American churches astronomically aligned
Archaeologist: American churches astronomically aligned
In this news item appear yet more examples of this age-old tradition, as found within Christianity in particular. The fact that winter-solstice alignments, for instance, are discovered at Christian sites reflects that their architects and builders were well aware of the significance of that date, originally the "birth" of the year's new sun but observed for over 1,700 years as "Christmas" or the purported birth of Jesus Christ. It is clear that in marking this date and celebrating this holiday, Christians were merely latching onto a very ancient, astrotheological practice shared by numerous cultures worldwide.
In this news item appear yet more examples of this age-old tradition, as found within Christianity in particular. The fact that winter-solstice alignments, for instance, are discovered at Christian sites reflects that their architects and builders were well aware of the significance of that date, originally the "birth" of the year's new sun but observed for over 1,700 years as "Christmas" or the purported birth of Jesus Christ. It is clear that in marking this date and celebrating this holiday, Christians were merely latching onto a very ancient, astrotheological practice shared by numerous cultures worldwide.
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