My husband and I don't really belong to a specific 'church.' We practice a very open-minded faith—God comes in many forms, and no religious group has the monopoly on understanding Him or a fast-track to heaven. We think Jesus Christ, Buddha, and Allah are all equally cool. And, come to think of it, so are the Wiccans and the New Age philosophies. Our dilemma has therefore … [Read more...] about How to raise a spiritual child (without religion!)
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Blind faith is not real faith
You have every right to choose a faith and to passionate about it. But here's an important question to ask: are you passionate, or dogmatic? Dogmatism is, in a nutshell, is blindly embracing a belief system without being able to defend it, or if need be, reform it. While you may think that you are driven by passion, deep inside you are driven by fear. Feeling defensive? … [Read more...] about Blind faith is not real faith
Bahá’í: uniting the world’s religions
Not many people have heard of the Bahá'í religion. It is actually the youngest of the world's major religions, and possibly one of the most unique. There are 6 million Bahá'í followers in the world. One of the deepest questions of modern faith is how to reconcile the concept of one God (and strict adherence to one religious system) with a multicultural society. Christianity, … [Read more...] about Bahá’í: uniting the world’s religions
Helpful tips when talking to your children about religion
Children are naturally inquisitive. They have a question for almost everything they see, and each answer you give is followed up with another question. They start with the most amusing questions – anything from where does the sun come from, or why ice is cold. But when they grow older, their questions also begin to get more introspective and mature. It's inevitable that they … [Read more...] about Helpful tips when talking to your children about religion
Tips on how to convert to Buddhism
Buddhism is seen as a religion by many people. But for others Buddhism is a way of life. For those who practice Buddhism, the philosophy behind it is seen as a series of prescriptions that help man gain a better understanding of how to treat his fellow man. It also helps people see the world in a totally different perspective. It has been said that entering Buddhism is the … [Read more...] about Tips on how to convert to Buddhism