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Posts about religion, skepticism, and how it fits into the scientific world.
All about my Wiccan tradition. Part 4. Our rules and bylaws
This is the fourth part of my tradition Harmony. In this chapter we will go over our mission statement, membership, bylaws, etc.. It's important to read this article if you are planning on joining within the next few years.
By Danielle Mosley5 years ago in Futurism
Miracles and Free Will
Way back in the dark ages of January 2018 I wrote a piece in which I attempted to explain why I believe free will would be impossible if we lived in a simulated universe. As part the argument I wrote “if any intervention collapses free will than miracles do.” If you agree with that position it follows that in most (one could say all or almost all) major religions we do not have free will. My reasons for believing this are really quite simple. If any choice/act/decision we make can be “over-ruled” by the actions of a more powerful being or beings we do not have free will because the natural course of events has been altered and we had/have no choice in the matter. We have lost the ability to freely choose and thus we have lost free will. A “positive” miracle like raising of the dead might seem a great thing, and it certainly is for the revived dead man, but what about for the men that chose to kill him? They lost their choice. Their choice was revoked and thus they lost free will. If one or any lose free will, all do. The situation is identical for a simulated universe, except in place of God or Gods we have a Simulator or Simulators that intervene. If they alter the code to make something occur that would not have occurred in the natural or simulated but unmodified course of events, free will is lost for all. Even if it only happens one time, to one person, or even to one animal, or plant, or rock, or atom, or subatomic particle. Any intervention results in the total loss of free will for all things for all time. Since I find it very hard to believe that simulators would create a universe and then never intervene in any way in its evolution I find any simulated universe extremely unlikely to have free will. This same argument holds for any ‘real’ universe, including the one we (likely) live in.
By Everyday Junglist5 years ago in Futurism
A Lokean's Tale: Humble Beginnings
If you're wandering over this way after reading my article about "What To Expect When You're A Lokean", you'll notice that I shared bits and pieces about my personal experiences with Loki and how I came to know who He was. Since then, either through Him gently nudging me or me realizing that eventually the question would be asked, I've been thinking a lot of how I first encountered Him. Since now the creative juices are flowing, I figured now would be a good time as any to explain how I first met the Flame-Haired One.
By Dani Hampton5 years ago in Futurism
The Alien's
The Alien's First church experience Legendary rock and roll star Kurt Cobain once remarked, “The outside world is pretty foreign to me.” I feel the same. Just to be clear I am by no means a fan of the heavy metal music genre. I much prefer the mellowness and steady tempo of rhythm and blues. However, for some reason I have always been drawn to Kurt Cobain's energy. After reading his biography last week I finally innerstand why I found him so intriguing. From the time I was born I have felt like a fish out of water. I compare my birth to being yanked from the warmth and familiarity of my mother's womb then abruptly tossed onto the cold, hard pavement called Life. From there I have been on my own trying to innerstand myself and innerstand the innerworkings of the world at the same time.
By Kourtney Wynn5 years ago in Futurism
Our Lady of Kazan, Russia
Our Lady of Kazan Russia Our Lady of Kazan, also called Mother-of-God of Kazan (Russian: Казанская Богоматерь tr. Kazanskaya Bogomater), was a holy icon of the highest stature within the Russian Orthodox Church, representing the Virgin Mary as the protector and patroness of the city of Kazan, and a palladium of all of Russia, known as the Holy Protectress of Russia.
By Tami Osburn5 years ago in Futurism
Kundli Reading and Its necessity in your daily life
Kundli reading in Hindi is an old technique. You can without much of an extended report every one of the delicacies of a person. Kundli is related to Indian Vedic Astrology, which gives thought regarding a person's future. Kundli matching of two people is additionally called kundli Milan. Hindu accepts marriage as a favorable occasion where, finances of God, guardians, and elderly persons help the existence venture durable. Kundli coordinating is so fundamental before marriage. Kundli is the investigation of the cosmic article and their positions influence your way of life.
By Digital Astro5 years ago in Futurism
Explore the events of the life by Kundli Reading
Kundli likewise is known as the horoscope diagram addresses the positions of the planetary bodies at the time of birth. Free Hindi Kundli reading is utilized to decode the divine impact in your life. The specific date of birth, time of birth and place of birth are an estimating factor in Indian Vedic astrology as it helps for Kundli making. Kundli creation is the structure square of predictive crystal looking. Our Astrologer Specialist gives you the most precise and accurate Kundli analysis report for your further future.
By Digital Astro5 years ago in Futurism
Detach the obstacles from your life by kundli reading
Figure your online Kundli that incorporates free natal diagram examination dependent on Indian Vedic crystal analyzing. Get the situation of all planets in signs and houses alongside an itemized evaluation. Imaginative visionary strategies are utilized to discover free kundli reading in Hindi and give future expectation and gain profound investigation into an individual's character and conduct.
By Digital Astro5 years ago in Futurism
Lilith - The First Woman
I have always been fascinated with the story of Lilith, the fabled First Woman. Her power, intellect, drive, sexuality, and passion were her destruction and downfall due to the patriarchy that has been such a huge part of the human condition since the dawn of time.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior5 years ago in Futurism
