Monthly Archives: December 2010
How Unique is Your Religion?
In my post entitled “We aren’t a religion“, I tried to illustrate how this phrase is used by some folks to, somewhat deceptively, declare themselves to be unique. A Christian commentor then claimed just that: “Christianity is unique.” I started … Continue reading
Filed under Christianity, Cognitive Science, Critical Thinking, Philosophy, Religion
Global-Enlightenment Myths
I believe that meditation can offer a person valuable skills and insights. But I don’t believe meditation can turn anyone into a god or anything god-like. Many meditators claim that they or their masters have “the ability to see reality … Continue reading
Filed under Buddhism, Christianity, Cognitive Science, Philosophy, Religion, Science
Buddhist Dog-Brain
For the most part, dogs in the USA have it made: They don’t have to work. They don’t have to worry about rent or taxes, They don’t have to worry about feeding their kids. So if I had to choose, … Continue reading
Filed under Buddhism, Cognitive Science, Philosophy, Religion
My Viagra Site
A reader (who just happens to be a Christian minister) made a playful comment poking fun at my new blog called “Vajra Notes” by saying: “and your viagra site looks interesting… until i re-read it and found it’s about buddhism, … Continue reading
A Blogger’s Holiday Card
I have a pet peeve about Christmas/Holiday cards and since none of you are going to send me one anyway, I feel safe spilling my guts here. All my friends send me beautiful cards decorated with cute pictures of their … Continue reading
Filed under Buddhism, Christianity, Philosophy, Religion
We aren’t a religion
The best way to get away from all the accusations against religion is real simple: just claim that you are not a religion. I can’t tell you how many times, I have heard religions say that their religion “… is … Continue reading
Filed under Buddhism, Christianity, Hindu, Islam, Religion
Religion’s functionality
A reader, NFQ, recently commented and offered a link where she concluded with a classic anti-religionist declaration: “religion doesn’t offer any definitive answers, and is just made up.” My reply to this claim illustrates a constant theme on my site … Continue reading
Filed under Atheism, Christianity, Philosophy, Religion
Philosophy’s Substance
I just finished watching the 5th season’s finale of “Dexter” — a show about a serial killer who sanctifies his murderous temperament with a vigilante commitment. Tears clouded my eyes during the ending. The show was packed with philosophy. I … Continue reading
Filed under Philosophy, Religion
Apophatic Atheists
The sentence below came to my mind the other day during my contemplations, and I am must say, “I agree with it”: When God and self disappear, the divine becomes known. – Sabio Here is a fun article on “Negative … Continue reading
Filed under Atheism, Christianity, Mysticism, Philosophy, Religion
Should Religion Change?
Religionists worry and debate about “how” or “if” their religion should change — it is a universal phenomena. Very similar to languages, religions change whether people want them to or not. Here is how I imagine the various voices debating … Continue reading
Filed under Philosophy, Religion
Greek Flash Cards
Sick and tired of people lording their command of God’s language over you? Well, here you go, check out Sabio’s Greek Flash Cards to learn the Greek alphabet. Or if you want to know the language that shaped the whole … Continue reading
Filed under Linquistics
Judging Janitors
I want my kids to realize that life is not served to you on a platter. You have to study, learn skills, develop yourself and make an effort to prosper. My kids are a little to0 young to understand salaries … Continue reading
Filed under Philosophy
Dog healed by Meditation
Three days ago we adopted a dog which had unfortunately been kept in a cage for the first year of her life. She thus comes with many problems: shyness, fear, skittishness, hesitancy and more. We have two other dogs that … Continue reading
Filed under Religion
