Theosophical movement as such is a broad term that implies the organization of philosophy in modernity, which was influenced by the original Theosophical Society, which was founded in 1875. Theosophy itself is derived from the … Read more
Atheism in the broadest sense refers to belief in the non-existence of God, or more precisely, the absence of a God. Atheists firmly deny the existence of any god or any form of deity and … Read more
The general idea is that, we must allow ourselves to be purified in order to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joys of heaven. While mortal sins are forgiven when we die, there are … Read more
A mystic is essentially a person who seeks a deeper understanding of a transcendent truth that transcends only rational understanding and knowledge. What unites such people is the belief that this transcendental truth exclusively transcends … Read more
Although there are other approaches to the term Sufi, it is believed that the word derives from the Arabic word suf, which refers to the wool traditionally worn by mystics and ascetics. Sufism is best … Read more
The negative association of paganism stems from the belief in all the great monotheistic religions of the world. The term helped to remove the modern connotation of “paganism” from its original meaning for people who … Read more
The word theology literally means the study of the Logos of God (Theos), but the term is also used as a product of thought. Thus, theology is a process, and people engage in theology when … Read more
Like all denominations, the Church of the Nazarene has certain core beliefs and practices. The mission of the community of faith, which is derived from the Bible, is simple: to make Jesus Christ disciples for … Read more
In order to understand Wicca, or paganism, and what does the term really mean?For people from outside who look in, there is a lot of confusion about what exactly a “sorcerer” practices, including how these … Read more