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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The world's biggest misogynistic lunatic asylum

The world's biggest misogynistic lunatic asylum

The land where women have few rights and even as adults must have a male guardian, usually either the father or a husband. Sharia law at its finest!

Who is the Mahdi?

Who is the Mahdi?

There has been much talk of late about the Muslim Messiah, called the "Mahdi," whose arrival is eagerly awaited by the Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, among others. Indeed, the Iranian leadership recently reiterated its belief that the precious Mahdi would be arriving "soon," a belief very similar to that of many Christians, who have been awaiting "Christ's return" for the past nearly 2,000 years. Any day now, they have insisted since then. The same can be said of the supposed coming of the Muslim messiah, which has been imminent for centuries, according to fervent Islamic belief.

Tokyo resident: 'Japan is Evacuating!!'

Tokyo resident: 'Japan is Evacuating!!'

This very recent video out of Tokyo is absolutely heartbreaking. This poor man got rained on, and his skin is now breaking out. Weeping, he says, "Thank you, General Electric, for the primitive f**king technology you've produced..." The desperation and despair are horrifying.

Yay! Egypt is free...to be taken over by the Muslim Brotherhood

Yay! Egypt is free...to be taken over by the Muslim Brotherhood

The Muslim Brotherhood has replaced the secular youth movement as a driving force in Egypt. The Muslim Brotherhood, an Islamist group once banned by the state, is at the forefront. About six groups from the ultraconservative Salafist school of Islam have also emerged. There is growing evidence of the Brotherhood's rise and the overpowering force of Islam.

Brit who lived 33 years in Middle East speaks out about Islamic law

Brit who lived 33 years in Middle East speaks out about Islamic law

If you want to know what is happening in the Middle East, Great Britain and the U.S. as concerns the spread of Islam and sharia law, you need to listen to this radio program with EDL leader Tommy Robinson and longtime Middle East resident Marc Chamberlain. It's horrifying, to say the least.

What they don't tell you about the handshake

What they don't tell you about the handshake

Some interesting historical and cultural facts by Freethought Nation contributing writer Murali Chemuturi.

An Atheist Here to Destroy?

An Atheist Here to Destroy?

It has been suggested that I am an "atheist" and am "very destructive." However, I am neither a theist nor an atheist, although, for the most part, I prefer atheists because they can think for themselves and are usually not as vicious as fervent believers.

Bible scholar 'exposes' Christian fraud

Bible scholar 'exposes' Christian fraud

According to leading biblical scholar Bart Ehrman, many of his contemporaries have it wrong when it comes to the Bible. Instead of calling biblical forgeries what they are - lies - they often fall back on safer scholarly terms, stopping just short of the word "forgery."

Cannabis and cancer

Cannabis and cancer

The 'Marijuana Movie' is a documentary that discusses beneficial health benefits of marijuana, including positive effects on cancer as well as AIDS and numerous other ailments.

Muslim ex-imam: 'Islamophobia' is a 'loathsome term'

Muslim ex-imam: 'Islamophobia' is a 'loathsome term'

This loathsome term, Islamophobia, is nothing more than a thought-terminating cliche conceived in the bowels of Muslim think tanks for the purpose of beating down critics.

Is the King James Bible Inspired? | History of the King James Version | KJV

Is the King James Bible Inspired? | History of the King James Version | KJV

Is the King James version of the Bible inerrant and inspired? What is the history of the KJV? In reality, the King James Bible was created using preceding English translations and Greek texts dating to the 12th to 15th centuries - the "Textus Receptus" - as well as "some influence from the Latin Vulgate," the edition by Catholic saint Jerome in the fourth century.

Islam's disturbing legacy of slavery

Islam's disturbing legacy of slavery

Slavery is a part of Islam... Slavery is part of jihad, and jihad will remain as long there is Islam... [Those who argue that slavery has been abolished are] ignorant, not scholars. They are merely writers. Whoever says such things is an infidel.

Devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan predicted?

Devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan predicted?

Regarding Japan, Sun Bear said: 'For Japan I see many more earthquakes, some volcanic eruptions, and severe flooding. These, combined with industrial pollution and the damage that will follow earthquakes, will make the area a very difficult place in which to survive. All of this will plunge Japan into economic chaos. Ultimately, I see Japan as a much smaller land area with very little evidence of its former development.'

Muslim reformer supports Congressional hearings on Radical Islam

Muslim reformer supports Congressional hearings on Radical Islam

Muslims must ask themselves that why these hearings are not about Buddhists or followers of the Bahai faith. The answer is simply that it is the indisputable statistics rather than individual opinions that made it a necessity to "single out" the Muslim communities in the West for these hearings. If Muslim communities were capable of solving the problem of home grown radicalism within their own communities, these hearings would not have been initiated.

Iranium: Iran's global terrorism

Iranium: Iran's global terrorism

Why is this documentary about the Islamic Republic of Iran being censored? Does Iran pull the strings of the free world now?

2,500-year-old solar observatory in Peru reveals advanced culture

2,500-year-old solar observatory in Peru reveals advanced culture

The wonderful archaeological discovery of recent years at Chankillo, Peru, is described by physicist Dr. Brian Cox in the BBC video linked below. As he describes and waits for the sun rising over the top of the hill, to be seen through the niches in the 2,500-year-old monument, Cox has a big grin, like this is the greatest thing he's ever seen.

Ancient Greek 'Altar of the 12 Gods' endangered by Athens railway

Ancient Greek 'Altar of the 12 Gods' endangered by Athens railway

An important ancient Greek archaeological site from the sixth century BCE, the Altar of the 12 Gods in the Agora at Athens, is currently endangered by the activity of a local railway company, the ISAP. One of the oldest ruins in the city, the altar honored the 12 Olympian gods: Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Hestia, Apollo, Artemis, Hephaestus, Athena, Ares, Aphrodite and Hermes. Used as a point from which to measure distances in the city, the site is considered the very center or heart of Athens itself.