World Belief

Islamic Mysticism

Islamic MysticismIslamic Mysticism

The Kabbalah is Jewish mysticism. Sufism is Islamic mysticism, and though having been influenced by Sikhism, it isn’t Sikhism. Have… Read More

Gods Insights

Gods InsightsGods Insights

In Sufi psychology, they refer to humanity as having three parts: physical being spiritual heart transcendent godlike soul The dervish… Read More

Sufi Practice

Sufi PracticeSufi Practice

Sufis don’t have a single set of practices that apply to all disciples, thus the absolute need of the teacher. The… Read More

Spirit of Giving

Spirit of GivingSpirit of Giving

We complain about the modern Christmas being commercialized, but our ancestors did a lot of fortune seeking at that time… Read More

Iconoclasm

IconoclasmIconoclasm

Iconoclasm is a very old spiritual and philosophical paradox. On the one hand it differs from atheism in that it… Read More

Forms of Iconoclasm

Forms of IconoclasmForms of Iconoclasm

Iconoclasm has taken many forms across world cultures. I just remember the type that smash icons. Some factions smashed icons… Read More

Faith in Iconoclasm

Faith in IconoclasmFaith in Iconoclasm

An iconoclast is not necessarily faithless. As a matter of fact, Judaism has what could be considered a tradition of… Read More

Exploring Religion

Exploring ReligionExploring Religion

One World, Many Paths holds spirituality discussions in the virtual world of Second Life. Join us there to meet like… Read More

Truth and Lies

Truth and LiesTruth and Lies

Rosicrucianism is a pseudo-gnostic school with a lot of obtuse arguments regarding the nature of human progress and spiritual advancement.… Read More

Norse Gods

Norse GodsNorse Gods

I employ a lot of metaphors and intellectual tools when I try to teach a class. Thing. The word is… Read More