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1. John Hick - philosopher of religion 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...
2. Best Dalai Lama Books The Dalai Lama is that unique mix of a spiritual teacher and a political leader. Unlike the Pope he is virtually uncontested as a spiritual inspiration. His continuing attempts at peaceful dialog with the Chinese government is amazing. His attempts a...
3. Jiddu Krishnamurti, world teacher Jiddu Krishnamurti was famous in his lifetime for first being raised as a 'world teacher' and then renouncing the organisation founded in his honor. Paradoxically he spent the rest of his life teaching all over the world: lecturing, talking to people...
4. Rudolf Steiner the founder of Anthroposophy Introducing the founder of Waldorf education, alternative farming methods (bio-dynamic farming), alternative health practices and dietary advice - Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) was way ahead of his time. Rudolf Steiner was quite a learned man. He was a...
5. The 14th Dalai Lama: Tibetan leader in exile Nobel Peace Prize Winner, popularizer of Buddhism and head of the Tibetan Government in Exile. The Dalai Lama's life is a unique convergence of religion, politics and an admirable stand on peace in the face of aggression. This lens focuses on his l...
6. David Bohm: science and spirituality Famous for his 'Implicate and Explicite Order', quantum physicist David Bohm combines a knowledge of current day physics with a spiritual vision of the universe. His parents were immigrant European Jews, but David went to college and worked with one...
7. What are Miracles? a religious debate ? What are Miracles? Are Miracles.... Things that happen, when we didn't expect them to. Things that happen that go against the laws of nature. Things that happen that go against the known laws of nature. Divine gifts to bring us spiritual growth. Spi...
8. There IS an afterlife I think there IS an afterlife This lens records various religious beliefs - and gives you the option of really deciding which is best. From Ancient Egypt and Plato, to Christianity and Buddhism... most religions I know of have an afterlife of sorts -...
9. Carl Sagan A squidoote (tribute) to Carl Sagan and astronomy, astrophysics, the cosmos, science, nature, the milky way, galaxies, black holes, the universe, stars, planets and much more. Also featuring books, videos, pictures, lectures, art and more.
10. There (probably) is no god... a lens for rationalists, sceptics, atheists and freethinkers Are you a freethinker?   Do you believe that all supernatural claims, especially religious claims, should be tested according to the evidence?  Do you deny blind belief in favour of free inquiry and critical thinking?  Are yo...
11. The Green Skeptic's Personal Best This is where you can find easy access to the "Personal Best" selection of Scott Edward Anderson's original content from his blog "The Green Skeptic."  I'm trying to keep this lens fresh, so bear with me as I update it over th...
12. Atheism and Agnosticism
13. Critical thinking (it should be a daily habit) There is a plethora of misinformation that is proliferated throughout the internet. These often salacious stories are rapidly forwarded via media such as email or SMS text. They range from true stories that have been inadvertently altered, due to bei...
14. Join My Groups! My interests are wide-ranging, and accordingly so are the themes of my lenses. While I am knowledgeable about the theme of some of my groups, others reflect subjects in which I have relatively little experience, about which I hope to learn more by re...
15. Paranormal books The best books on a variety of paranormal, Fortean, and esoteric topics. From UFOs to Mothman and all kinds of supernatural and anomalous subjects in between. Order from our site and you'll not only purchase some of the best books about these topics,...
16. The Christian Church...such as it is Years working on the "inside" of Christian churches has me convinced that they are among the most wonderful and terrible places.  There is nothing magical about the church.  There is much good and much harm that has come from organized reli...
17. Serious Skepticism Serious Skepticism is a lens focused on a skeptical perspective on the intersection of religion, politics and public life. The primary goal of this lens is to ask questions that are not often asked, free of the restrictions of religious dogma. A seco...
18. Questio Cunctus - Seeking the Whole 'Seeking the Whole' on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, psychology and game design