Author name: Universal Enlightenment and Flourishing

 Cyclical Wisdom: How Religion of Peace Embraces Eternal Circularity

Circularity is a recurring theme in many religious traditions across the world. It represents the cyclical nature of existence, the interconnectedness of all things, and the eternal return of life, death, and rebirth. Circular imagery is central to many mystical traditions, with the Mandala being a well-known example. Sufism, the mystical branch of Islam, incorporates […]

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Universal Flood Stories in Mythology

All around the world, various cultures have been telling stories about “the great flood” that reshaped the world early in human history, leaving only one survivor or a group of survivors to reform the world or repopulate humanity. Flood myths have been recounted in many mythologies and religious traditions. Despite originating in different regions and

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Ethical Wisdom in the Teachings of Jesus and Krishna

In the realm of spiritual teachings, the parallels between Jesus Christ of Christianity and Lord Krishna of Hinduism offer a unique perspective on ethics that transcends religious lines. Inspired by Father Francis X. Clooney’s work in comparative theology, we conclude our Weekly Wisdom Series by reflecting on the ethical dimensions found in the teachings of

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Ethical Reflections on Sacrifice Across Cultures

Ethical Reflections on Sacrifice Across Cultures

Every year, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha (“Feast of the Ethical Offering”). It is one of the holiest days in the calendar, commemorating the story—shared across all 3 Abrahamic faiths—of Ibrahim (Abraham) being commanded by Allah (God) to ethically offer his son Ismail (Isaac) as a test of faith. Once it was clear that Ibrahim was

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