Think of atheism, and you probably conjure images of Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens – fierce critics and opponents of religion. Atheists believe, for lack of a better word, religion is a […]
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Who are the Moonies? A Story of Assassinations, Second Comings, and Mass Weddings
Under usual circumstances, the Unification Church, colloquially known as the Moonies, might be characterized as a global religious group with an intricate and controversial past. However, in the aftermath of the shocking […]
Catharism: The Strange History of the 13th Century French Gnostics
In the old province of Languedoc, northwest of Marseilles, on the resplendent Golfe du Lion, emerged the Cathars – a mysterious Christian sect shrouded in accusations of heresy – in the 11th […]
The English Civil War: A Wild Ride to Democracy
Ah, the English Civil War. This rambunctious ruckus, also known as the Great Rebellion or the English Revolution, was a turbulent time of political, social, and religious upheaval. Picture warring factions, rousing […]
Of Piety and Pedagogy: Catholicism and Education in Poland
Poland is a Catholic country in its bones – the faith survived the Protestant Reformation, Prussian repression, and the atheistic communist era. So steadfast has it been that historian Neal Pease christened […]
The Enigmatic Druids of Ancient Britain
Amidst the dense forests of Ancient Britain – long before the Romans conquered – the Druids presided over a forgotten Celtic culture. Draped in long cloaks and skilled in wisdom and divination, […]
Unlocking the Secrets of Hermeticism: A Journey into the Mystical Tradition
Are you fascinated by ancient spiritual traditions and mystical teachings? Look no further than Hermeticism! This ancient philosophy, based on the teachings of Hermes Trismegistus, has captivated seekers of spiritual knowledge for […]
No Escape: Nietzsche’s Concept of Eternal Recurrence
In HBO’s landmark 2014 crime drama, True Detective, two troubled detectives find themselves on the trail of a serial killer seemingly more interested in metaphysics than mere gratification. Like all good cop […]
Killing the Self: Zen Buddhism and Ego Death
Often, when Westerners learn of the practices of Buddhist monks, there is a cocktail of awe and confusion. As we watch their disciplined martial arts or young monks steaming towels on their […]
Take Me To Your Motherboard: Are We Really Heading Towards An AI Singularity?
Think of artificial intelligence, and your mind likely turns to science fiction movies like “2001: A Space Odyssey” or “The Terminator” franchise. Terrifying thoughts flicker through our minds: a forever war between […]