The belief in a higher power existed long before we formalized religions and the idea of God. Even in our earlier state as hunter-gatherers, we observed nature and recognized the forces beyond our control. Our fears and anxieties, as well as our sense of wonder, led us to worship. We sacralized aspects of the natural […]
“Know thyself” is a phrase that has been attributed to various ancient philosophers and sages, and it has been interpreted and used in different ways across different religions and spiritual traditions. Know Thyself: Know Your Inner Truth “Know thyself.”– Inscription at the Ancient Greek Oracle of Delphi “But ignorance is destroyed by knowledge of the
Key Points: Religion is often associated with the concept of God, but there are many different conceptions of God. Children are naturally curious about different religions and can easily incorporate the concepts of different religions into their lives. As adults, we should also be open to learning about different religions and respecting the beliefs of
Article – Seeing Order in the Universe This is the second in a series of articles on commonalities across religions. In the introductory article for this series, we refer to these commonalities as “common threads” because they are woven throughout human history and reflect the fact that we are all made of the same fabric.
