The humble Black pudding, a distinctive type of blood sausage found in various guises around the world, has a rich history that spans across cultures and centuries, and represents a vestigial element to our collective legacy of blood sacrifice.
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Jul 07
Syncretism in early Christianity
This article explains how the syncretism observed in early Christianity, where elements of Roman, Hellenistic and other religions were integrated into Christian practices, means that in many Christian places of worship, traces of earlier, pagan beliefs can be found, and that many churches and local Christian customs are directly connected to those earlier beliefs.
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Jul 06
Syncretism
Syncretism, the amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought, has its roots in the ancient world.
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Jun 17
The concept of paradise as a walled garden
In this article, we will delve into the origins of this metaphor, tracing its roots from the ancient Persian gardens to its adoption in various cultural and spiritual contexts. We will explore how the notion of a walled garden has evolved, influencing art, literature, and garden design, and how it continues to shape our understanding of paradise.
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May 16
Christianity – Genesis
The Christian Creation myth, as recounted in the Book of Genesis, begins with the profound declaration, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”
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May 12
Christianity – Mothers Day sermon
In the context of Proverbs 31:10 from the King James Version, virtue is often understood as the sum of qualities that define a person’s moral excellence.
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May 08
Some thoughts on the structure of the divinity
If it was certain, that the structure of the divinity, commonly known as God, comprised of five key aspects, The nothing, The ineffable one, The Mother-Father, The Creator, and The Creation. Which current belief systems would respect that structure?
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May 06
Can you laugh your way to heaven?
The concept of laughter as a path to enlightenment or an afterlife, such as heaven or nirvana, is not a formal philosophy but rather a metaphorical interpretation found in various cultural and religious contexts.
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