Group for all lenses about religious dialog - or people who have tried that path of understanding.
Included are lenses that share information on spiritual and religious practices that travel across religious traditions (like the midwinter festival that Christmas is obviously related to).
Interfaith lenses
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Spirituality Without Dogmas: The Best Spirituality Ever
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About free, undogmatic and inspiring spirituality. Videos, links, books and debate. For me dogmas just don't work. I'm a spiritual person, but I don't really like the idea of anybody telling me what I have to believe.
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Quiz: Religion facts and trivia
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Take my pop quiz about religion worldwide. I've put in questions about Christian, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam and Hinduism. Maybe you'll learn a few things, maybe you'll show yourself just how much you already knew some religion trivia.
Interfaith initiatives and organisations
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Theosophical Society - theosophy
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The cool thing about the Theosophical Society is that it is a great place to learn about religion, philosophy, science and metaphysics - without having to commit to any dogmas. Each member can remain in whatever religion they choose - as long as they...
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Mission World Peace
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This article is for sharing with you my discussion with a person a friend rather, of different religion. He has different fundamentals in life ....still there was something common. He being a Muslim and I a Hindu was not a hurdle at all in being fri...
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Sacred Music Festival in Fez Morocco
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If you haven't heard of the Sacred Music Festival in Morocco, and you have an interest in World Music, Spirituality, or Travel, you really should check it out. The festival was begun as a way to honor all faiths through music. We may not agree on any...
Spiritual teachers
These spiritual teachers all went beyond the confines of their own religious tradition to learn from other paths. Each contributes (or contributed) to understanding between people of different faiths.-
William James - mystic, psychologist, philosopher
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Influential in the young sciences of psychology, educational psychology, psychology of religious experience and mysticism, and the philosophy of pragmatism. He was the brother of novelist Henry James and of diarist Alice James. Without ignoring Jame...
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Karen Armstrong: author, former nun and religious inspiration
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Karen Armstrong is the embodiment of religious tolerance and spiritual transformation. A former Roman Catholic Nun, she got disillusioned about religion. A visit to Jerusalem rekindled her love for religion and she turned to writing books about the...
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Annie Besant, teacher, lecturer, secularist and theosophist...
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Minister's wife, student of medicine, raised a prophet, reformer, secularist and more. Annie Besant (1847-1933) was many things in her lifetime - and living in the 19th and early 20th century, all of those things were revolutionary for a woman to be...
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H.P.B. The Extraordinary Life and Influence of Helena Blavatsky
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Blavatsky is a monumental figure in the history of religion - East AND West. This book tracks her life, the many controversies around her, her ideas, and her influence.
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Best Paul Brunton books and biography
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Paul Brunton was an influential spiritual teacher in the first half of the 20th century. He was instrumental in making the Maharshi known in the West. His books popularized many theosophical and Eastern philosophical concepts and practices. Whatever...
Interfaith lensmasters
Is the attempt at interfaith dialog useful?
Understanding the Middle East
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Christianity in Islamic Countries
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It may come as a surprise to some to learn that Christianity is very much alive in countries westerners generally associate with Islam. Of course there is the obvious location, Israel, where Judaism, Christianity and Islam all maintain a very strong...
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Islam for non-Muslims
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Islam for non-Muslims is my attempt to help others understand this very misunderstood religion and the culture and beliefs of its followers. I am not a Muslim. My only Muslim friends are pen pals. I am a seeker of peace and understanding which I bel...
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Religions of Iran
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While the government of Iran is a theocracy (a form of government in which a god or deity is recognized as the state's supreme civil ruler, or a form of government in which a state is governed by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are rega...
Debating our way to understanding
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The Ultimate Questions - religion and spirituality
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These are the ultimate philosophy questions we all ask ourselves about religion and spirituality. Vote, get inspired and share. Part lensography, part hey monkeybrain lens - I hope you all enjoy.
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Is God Omniscient ? If so, do we have free will?
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If God exists, He is all knowing. That means that in advance he knows what we will do. If He knew yesterday that today I will do the laundry - am I free to NOT do the laundry today? There is a conflict between our assumption that we have free will,...
More interfaith spiritual teachers
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Anthony De Mello, Christian inspiration from India
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Influenced the world through his powerful understanding of the human condition. Through the use of parables and teaching stories, de Mello pointed the way to authentic living. The influence of spiritual traditions outside mainstream Christianity is c...
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Mme Blavatsky : Helena Petrovna Blavatsky
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Blavatsky compared the science of her day, studied the world religions and came up with her own synthesis, which she called 'theosophy', or ancient wisdom.
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John Hick - philosopher of religion
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An introduction into the philosophy of John Hick a noted religious philosopher using quotes. Philosophers of religion know John Hick's pluralistic hypothesis for it's daring solution to conflict between religions. The basic idea: religion is based o...
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Samuel Lewis - Sufi Sam
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As an environmentalist Sam was a soil scientist and horticulturist and was concerned with feeding the world's hungry. His hope was to improve the quality and quantity of food production planet-wide by promoting organic gardening, seed exchange, sea w...
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Great spiritual teachers - my favorite inspirational people
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These are some of the teachers - past and present - who will keep reminding us that there IS more to life. There is more to US... Spiritual teachers are the salt that gives flavor to our otherwise somewhat dry western culture. With all the focus on...
Interfaith teachers - even more
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Abraham Joshua Heschel
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Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-1972) was a Warsaw-born American rabbi and one of the leading Jewish theologians of the 20th century. One of his most important writings was the classic "God in Search of Man : A Philosophy of Judaism." The book challenge...
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Judith Simmer-Brown Buddhist Scholar
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Judith Simmer-Brown has been on the faculty of Naropa University for 27 years and is currently the Chair of the Religious Studies Department. She has a BA from Cornell College, a MA from Florida State University, a PhD from Walden University and is a...
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Best Ken Wilber Books
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Books by Ken Wilber who writes on psychology, philosophy, mysticism, ecology, and spiritual evolution. He has been described as New Age, although his writings are critical of much of the New Age Movement. His work formulates what he calls an "integra...
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Gandhi & Christianity
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Gandhi, who's full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, was born in 1869 in Gujart, and would later go on to be known as the "Great Soul." Gandhi was taught by his father that he needed to respect all religions and many came into his home, however no...
Personal perspectives based in various religious and spiritual backgrounds
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Metaphysical Mystic Mama
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Yes, I admit mobius strips, quarks and mesons turn me on. I love physics! There I've said it...I am a total science freak and proud of it! People are usually surprised to find out that someone as Earthy as me, who reads tarot cards, does yoga and i...
Book reviews
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Henk Spierenburg Theosophy Books
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My mentor, renowned theosophical scholar Henk Spierenburg, deserves a page at squidoo. He was best known for his compilations of Blavatsky's work according to subject. With the internet and digital search the most valuable thing about these books...
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The best spiritual books EVER
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Gathering all my spiritual book reviews together. Religion and spirituality fascinates me no end. I also love to read books - this lens combines both fascinations. I've reviewed quite a few spiritual books by now. Here you'll find my reviews...
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Holy Cow: An Indian Adventure
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Great book if you want to go to India yourself - especially if you're interested in India as the home of spirituality. I read the book in one go: couldn't put it down. It's interesting as a story of personal and spiritual growth and as a catalog of...
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Every Christian Needs to Read This Book! (And Every Atheist Too!)
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(No, I'm not talking about the Bible.) We're all on one side or the other of the "God Divide." As an atheist, do you ever wonder about believers? As a Christian, are you curious how the world views you? A journalism student jumped the Divide in a st...
Books about interfaith religion and spirituality
Celebrating Interfaith Marriages: Creating Your Jewish/Christian Ceremony by Devon A. Lerner
The first comprehensive wedding guide specifically more...0 points
Joining Hands and Hearts: Interfaith, Intercultural Wedding Celebrations--A Practical Guide for Couples by Susanna Stefanachi Macomb
So you're getting married! The wedding is the most more...0 points
Muslims, Christians, and the Challenge of Interfaith Dialogue by Jane I. Smith
The attacks of September 11, 2001 instantly height more...0 points
Interfaith Dialogue and Peacebuilding
As the Christian, Muslim, and Jewish contributors more...0 points
Unity in Diversity: Interfaith Dialogue in the Middle East by Mohammed Abu-Nimer; Amal I. Khoury; and Emily Welty
Nowhere are the stakes of sectarian conflict as hi more...0 points
Intercultural practices and religious ideas
Gods, Goddesses, Celebrations that cross religious bounderies
There are more lenses here than you'll see at first sight - try refreshing the page to see them.-
Tools of the Witch
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Witches like stuff. There is something about lighting a candle, burning incense, or writing words using dragon's blood ink on parchment paper that just brings a spell together. None of these items is magical in and of itself. Energy used to create m...
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How to Make a Spirit Mask
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A spirit mask is a dwelling place which has been made for a spirit to occupy. It is created either with a working knowledge of what spirit is waiting to take up residence or with the intention of attracting a spirit to the mask once it has been made....
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Minor Pagan Holidays
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Within the religion of Paganism two groups of holidays are celebrated. The Sabbats are the Major holidays and mark the passing of the year in the Wheel of the Year. The other group of holidays are used to mark and honour the changes of the Moon. T...
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Modron: Welsh Mother Goddess
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Modron first came to me back in 1998 when I was initiated as a priestess in the coven group that I was part of back then. She came at a time when I was rediscovering my own femininity and, while I didn't know it at the time, was about to begin on the...
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The Power Of Prayer
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The definition of the word prayer is: The act of communicating with God. Yet my husband who claims not to believe in God, prays all the time. He gives thanks before every meal, prays for sick and injured people, and does all sorts of little prayers...
Spiritual and religious quotes from various religions
Isn't it wonderful that we can get wisdom from all over the world these days? These lenses celebrate that - in the form of quote selections.-
Wisdom Quotes: Inspirational Spiritual Sayings
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I've gathered together some of the best quotes of the wisest people around. I hope you find them as inspirational as I do.
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Pray Peace
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Peace and Prosperity are Pictured Here!! We had an amazing discussion the other night when Jeannette Maw came on the "Moon, Moo & You: The Collective Wisdom" Blog Talk Radio Program! We were focusing on the Pray Rain Journal and instead of praying...
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Spiritual Quotes and Wisdom Sayings
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This lens has links to websites and books with wise quotes from various spiritual traditions to uplift your life and inspire you to kindness, patience, inner strength and a better life in general.
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Short Inspirational Religious quotes and sayings
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Inspirational sayings and quotes from various religions: Islam, Christianity, Buddhism and more. Help me make this lens even better by submitting your favorites wisdom sayings from these religious traditions.
My interfaith websites
What do you think about interfaith dialog?
JoDeeVale wrote...
There are many paths up the mountain. And.... they all lead to the same place! Understanding that there is no one right way to honor one's relationship with the Divine, there is only the relationship with The One. That is the key to solving all of the world's problems.
Thank you for your insight.
kimmanleyort wrote...
Woops. Left a comment on your Karen Armstrong lens that was meant for here. Wonderful to have this great collection of lenses all in one place. Thanks for adding my Thomas Merton lens. Will lensroll.
TheLovingGod wrote...
"About free, undogmatic and inspiring spirituality. Videos, links, books and debate. For me dogmas just don't work. I'm a spiritual person, but I don't really like the idea of anybody telling me what I have to believe."
I can relate to that.
I do online religious debating.
I usually try to find the biggest baddest meanest most fundamental ________ I can find and then tear them to peices.
Amaranatho wrote
Thought you might like to know about AFAn - All faiths and none. AFAN is composed of a group of people with different worldviews who are exploring some of the big questions in life from their personal viewpoints. The AFAN website provides resources aimed at further education college (13-19) to develop an understanding of the big questions.
www.afan.uk.net
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Spiritual Quotes and Wisdom Sayings
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Short Inspirational Religious quotes and sayings
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Wisdom Quotes: Inspirational Spiritual Sayings
I've gathered together some of the best quotes of more...1 point
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The best spiritual books EVER
Gathering all my spiritual book reviews together. more...1 point
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Great spiritual teachers - my favorites and yours
These are some of the teachers - past and present more...1 point
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John Hick - philosopher of religion
An introduction into the philosophy of John Hick a more...1 point
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Theosophical Society - theosophy
The cool thing about the Theosophical Society is t more...1 point
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The Ultimate Questions - religion and spirituality
These are the ultimate philosophy questions we all more...1 point
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Is God Omniscient ? If so, do we have free will?
If God exists, He is all knowing. That means that more...1 point
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Mme Blavatsky : Helena Petrovna Blavatsky
Blavatsky compared the science of her day, studied more...1 point
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Best Paul Brunton books and biography
Paul Brunton was an influential spiritual teacher more...1 point
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Best Ken Wilber Books
Books by Ken Wilber who writes on psychology, phil more...1 point
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Karen Armstrong: author, former nun and religious inspiration
Karen Armstrong is the embodiment of religious tol more...1 point
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William James - mystic, psychologist, philosopher
Influential in the young sciences of psychology, e more...1 point
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Anthony De Mello, Christian inspiration from India
Influenced the world through his powerful understa more...1 point
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Religions of Iran
While the government of Iran is a theocracy (a for more...1 point
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Holy Cow: An Indian Adventure
Great book if you want to go to India yourself - e more...1 point
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Spirituality Without Dogmas: The Best Spirituality Ever
About free, undogmatic and inspiring spirituality. more...1 point
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H.P.B. The Extraordinary Life and Influence of Helena Blavatsky
Blavatsky is a monumental figure in the history of more...1 point
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Annie Besant, teacher, lecturer, secularist and theosophist...
Minister's wife, student of medicine, raised a pro more...1 point
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The Inspirational Thomas Merton
Thomas Merton (1915-1968) is perhaps the most infl more...1 point
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Henk Spierenburg Theosophy Books
My mentor, renowned theosophical scholar Henk Spie more...1 point
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Quiz: Religion facts and trivia
Take my pop quiz about religion worldwide. I've pu more...1 point
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Abraham Joshua Heschel
Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-1972) was a Warsaw-bo more...0 points
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Every Christian Needs to Read This Book! (And Every Atheist Too!)
(No, I'm not talking about the Bible.) We're all o more...0 points
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Islam for non-Muslims
Islam for non-Muslims is my attempt to help others more...0 points
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Christianity in Islamic Countries
It may come as a surprise to some to learn that Ch more...0 points
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How to Make a Spirit Mask
A spirit mask is a dwelling place which has been m more...0 points
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The Power Of Prayer
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Pagan Sabbats: Litha
Litha, another way of saying the Summer Solstice, more...0 points
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Metaphysical Mystic Mama
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Samuel Lewis - Sufi Sam
As an environmentalist Sam was a soil scientist an more...0 points
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Pray Peace
Peace and Prosperity are Pictured Here!! We had a more...0 points
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Sacred Music Festival in Fez Morocco
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Gandhi & Christianity
Gandhi, who's full name was Mohandas Karamchand Ga more...0 points
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Judith Simmer-Brown Buddhist Scholar
Judith Simmer-Brown has been on the faculty of Nar more...0 points
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Tools of the Witch
Witches like stuff. There is something about light more...0 points
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Pagan Sabbats: Oestara
I love it when I start to notice the beginning sig more...0 points
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Minor Pagan Holidays
Within the religion of Paganism two groups of holi more...0 points
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Pagan Sabbats: Beltane
Summer has returned to the land. The Goddess has g more...0 points
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ChristoPaganism
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Sufism and Mysticism
Sufism is a mystical spiritual tradition of the ea more...0 points
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Interfaith - religious dialogue Headquarters
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Modron: Welsh Mother Goddess
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Mission World Peace
This article is for sharing with you my discussion more...0 points
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