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NRMs: New Religious Movements
If you’ve perched here before, you’ll know that I find religion a fascinating subject matter. One of the most intriguing (at least to me) areas is New Religious Movements (NRMs). These movements are popularly referred to as cults; however, due to the inherent negative connotations associated with the word, I’m going to refrain from using…
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Holy Daze: Paryushana Parva (Throughout Sept 2012) – Jainism
Paryushana is considered one of the most important and sacred festivals of the Indian religious tradition, Jainism. Now, if you’re not familiar with the Jains, and you happen to be interested in subjects like this, I highly recommend doing some reading on this very interesting sacred path. In all my studies, I’ve found the Jains…
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My thoughts on the chaos surrounding “Innocence of Muslims”
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve no doubt heard or seen the violence that has erupted in the Middle East over the video entitled “The Innocence of Muslims”. The video has been branded by some as inflammatory, while others have justified its existence using the tried and true ‘freedom of expression’ argument. Before…
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What would the Bible look like in Lego? Like This!
I’m always on the look out for fun and unique twists on the presentation of religious stories, myths and teachings. The Brick Testament definitely falls into this category. Here, you’ll find the stories of the Bible told through Lego. The site even provides a rating system for those who may find the content of the…
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Holy Daze: Rosh Hashanah (September 16- 18, 2012) – Judaism
I’ve decided to start a regular series of posts showcasing upcoming religious holidays. I’ll be entitling this series, Holy Daze, because clearly these observances are sacred, and I’m hoping to dazzle you with new and enlightening stories, myths and rituals. Of course, I will only be able to give a snapshot into these sacred celebrations,…
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Sikhs: The Way of the Disciples
This past Sunday, another mass shooting spree occurred in the States. The target this time was a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Speculation that this attack may have been a case of mistaken identity began to run rampant in the news. Reporters, bloggers and the like suggested that the gunman may have believed that…
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Happy Ramadan!
Today is the start of the Islamic holy season known as Ramadan. It occurs during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which follows a lunar cycle. It is believed that during this period the prophet Muhammad received his first revelation. Muslims who participate in this holy time abstain from ingesting anything into the body…
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What’s in a Name?
It’s a common question posed to me – “What’s the significance of the name Black Chicken?” Often, this question is accompanied by chuckles and a perplexed expression. I typically do not offer any explanation aside from the name being an inside joke, which is in part, true. So, today I thought I’d let the cat…
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Kids Who Love Zeppelin! Hail to the Non-Beliebers!!!
There is hope for the future… the future of Rock ‘n’ Roll!!!!!! 3 Year old sings Led Zeppelin! Led Zeppelin Baby http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwOlB6MxJgM&feature=related Baby Headbanging to Some Led Zeppelin!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xsVUm1u_0Y&feature=related Kid Loves Led Zeppelin M. xo
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Religious Tolerance
I felt compelled to write this post because frankly I’m appalled by the declining health of religious tolerance in Canada. Biases, generalizations, and ignorance are insidiously penetrating the oft-lauded integrity of Canada as a nation of tolerance and acceptance. Islamophobia is on the rise across the nation, and this is indeed troubling. While headlines detailing the…