Humanistic Paganism Unitarian Universalist Church of Charlotte SETI Institute Modern Free Spiritualism Spiritualism And The First Spiritual Temple March 31, 1848, is the established founding date of the Modern Spiritualist Movement. No one doubts the significance of this date; however, it represents but one link in a wondrous chain of events which led to the reincarnation of Ancient Spiritualism within a modern world. We want to share with you the wonder and mystery of what Spirit was attempting to do and fulfill, not simply on the evening of March 31, 1848, but prior to that fateful date and up to more recent times. Spiritualism belongs to all people and to all religions. A five-part series on the history of the Modern Spiritualist Movement; events leading to March 31, 1848, and what followed thereafter: Included is an exceptional trance address, delivered through the mediumship of Mrs. Remembering the Pioneers: A series of biographical sketches of some of the pioneer mediums, proponents, and researchers of early Spiritualism who made a difference. What's It All About? Did You Know?
Mormonism American Civil Liberties Union So long as we have enough people in this country willing to fight for their rights, we'll be called a democracy. -- ACLU Founder Roger Baldwin The ACLU is our nation's guardian of liberty, working daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country. These rights include: Your First Amendment rights - freedom of speech, association and assembly; freedom of the press, and freedom of religion. The ACLU also works to extend rights to segments of our population that have traditionally been denied their rights, including people of color; women; lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people; prisoners; and people with disabilities. If the rights of society's most vulnerable members are denied, everybody's rights are imperiled.
Atheism Introduction AtheismAtheismGreek, "godless"a philosophy that professes a lack of belief in the existence of a dietyView Dictionary is the modern name for the willful denial of the existence of deities.2Although the term "atheos" can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, it did not imply the willful disbelief in all divinities. This meaning, exemplified in the English word "atheism," did not apply until the 17th century. This belief functions chiefly as a response to the cross-cultural belief in an omnipresentOmnipresentLatin, omnipraesentem "all, every present"present in all places at the same timeView Dictionary, omnipotentOmnipotentLatin, omnipotentem, "all-powerful, almighty"possessing unlimited power and/or authorityView Dictionary, and omniscientOmniscientLatin, omniscientem "all-knowledge"possessing complete, unlimited knowledgeView Dictionary supreme deity that is responsible for the creation of the world or universe. Atheism Beliefs Atheism Timeline
Judaism UUA Bookstore Hinduism Buddhist Television Network (BTN) and The Buddhist Channel inks collaboration for news exchange Buddhism The Buddhist Society was founded in 1924, with the object “to publish and make known the principles of Buddhism and to encourage the study and practice of those principles.” It is guided by an elected Council. The Society provides a range of classes and courses in the Buddha’s teachings, as well as instruction in Buddhist meditation and daily life practice. Courses start with the popular Introduction to basic Buddhism and interested members can then progress to our First Steps in Buddhist Practice, First Turning of the Wheel and Great Way Courses. There are regular classes in the major Buddhist traditions—Zen, Theravada, Pure Land and Tibetan. For those unable to attend the Introducing Buddhism course in London, the Society offers a Correspondence Course in basic Buddhism, with tutors recruited from members who have studied and practiced Buddhism for many years. The Society hosts visiting Buddhist teachers and provides a venue for their talks and occasional day retreats.
Contemporary classical: A primer So here, O fictive reader, are answers to some of the questions that, over the years, I’ve heard you ask. These answers are the equivalent of a one-day tour of a major metropolis, pointing out a few highlights to give you a general sense of the landscape of living composers, hoping that you’ll return to visit, in depth, whatever grabs your interest. This is not a “best of” guide, but rather an aide to orientation: Whatever your individual taste, these are pieces worth exploring. 1.Why should I care about minimalism? Minimalism is a frustratingly incorrect term for a compositional approach that developed in the second half of the 20th century and that, in hindsight, turns out to be the most important contribution the United States has made to the field of composition. “Minimalism” is a flawed term because most of the composers associated with it — notably Steve Reich and Philip Glass — reject it. Ah, but it is. 2. They can, and they do. 3.What about the younger generation? 4.
Christianity by Matt Slick Christianity is a religion based upon the teachings and miracles of Jesus. Jesus is the Christ. The word "christ" means anointed one. Christ is not Jesus' last name. Christianity teaches that there is only one God in all existence, that God made the universe, the Earth, and created Adam and Eve. God created Adam and Eve and put them in the Garden of Eden and gave them the freedom to choose between right and wrong. As a result of their sin, their children and all of us inherited a sinful nature. Christianity teaches that God is a Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit--not three Gods), that Jesus Christ is the second person of the Trinity, that Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead physically, and that all people are under the righteous judgment of God because all people have sinned against God. Therefore, "What is Christianity?" This article is also available in: Česky, Español, Norsk, Polski, 日本語