30 Sep 2024 The Rise of Monotheism in the Ancient Near East By Aleksa Vučković History & Tradition 0 For centuries, our distant ancestors believed in a plethora of gods and goddesses, having a close relationship with the nature around them and personifying many natural occurrences. But there were some civilizations that moved past that... Read More
17 Apr 2020 The First Prophets: Inside The Minds Of The World’s Oldest Religious Founders By Jonathon Perrin History & Tradition, Philosophy & Spirituality 0 "Let us be quiet, that we may hear the whispers of the gods." This quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson hints at the subjective experience of religious revelation - the revealing of a higher truth to a messenger by a supernatural deity. Religion is one of... Read More
16 Dec 2016 What Star is This? The Pagan Origins of Christmas Symbols By Marie and Larry History & Tradition 1 The Christmas holiday is celebrated all over the world in various traditions. But few people realize it has an origin steeped in paganism and sun worship. In fact, the day itself and all it represents can be whittled down to one word: light.Rooted... Read More