No. We respect each other's right to hold individual opinions, and the discussion of such topics is discouraged in our Lodges.

The Scriptures warn us that we must not hide our light under a bushel, and I've seen far too many churches and others in positions of responsibility doing exactly that: hiding the light of the truth by not teaching the concept of Conspiratorial History. People who are honest and sincere, and have no ulterior motives, do not go underground. They stand up to be counted and take the consequences, knowing that the worst that can happen is their mortal lives can be taken.

Most major religions support donation as an act of human kindness in keeping with religious teachings. People are often unaware of the attitudes of their faith toward donation; they may be mislead by old superstitions or misreadings of religious texts. Click here for a detailed list of religious views on donation. You may also wish to discuss any questions about donation with a clergy member or spiritual advisor.

I guess I get this one due to the subject matter of my stories. But to answer the question, due to my interest in other cultures/religions, I 'believe' in a lot of things. I'm definitely more 'spiritual' than 'religious'. I think God reaches people in whatever 'way' He/She has to. Religion is a personal choice. My beliefs shouldn't be forced on anyone else, or vice versa. I'll discuss religion with you ALL day/night, but I won't argue with you.

Centerpointe is not affiliated with any religious or political organization, nor is there any philosophy or belief system you must adopt to use our program (other than that it is possible to be happier and more highly functioning). There is also no poison kool-aid, no guru, we?re not stockpiling arms and ammunition, and we're not waiting for any comet to appear.

Religious leaders of most denominations throughout the world favor organ and tissue donation and consider it the greatest humanitarian act. Gift of Life works with the donor's family to be inclusive of the family's wishes regarding religious customs.

Some Naturists are devout church goers and others are not. Both Jews and Christians should find Naturism's emphasis on the dignity of the body congenial. It is worth noting that Thomas Aquinas's Summa of Theology, the most influential work of Roman Catholic thought, when discussing modesty, when discussing modesty, treats clothing as a requirement of neither the law of God nor the law of nature, but of human custom only. Available information indicates that baptisms originally involved nudity.

The members of Kraftwerk are not known to have adopted any party political stance. Many of Kraftwerk's songs show an interest in the ramifications of technology, but issues are normally dealt with in an ambivalent fashion. The one notable exception to this has been the new version of Radioactivity and Kraftwerk's subsequent appearance at a benefit opposing the Sellafield nuclear reprocessing plant.

It is the belief of ConservativePetitions.com that America was created by individuals who had a respect for God Almighty and that this nation was founded on biblical principles, based on God's law found in the Scriptures. We thus focus on helping today's citizens recognize, support and protect our nation's conservative and Godly heritage.

Maybe. Employers must permit employees to engage in religious expression if employees are permitted to engage in other personal expression at work, unless the religious expression would impose an undue hardship on the employer. Therefore, an employer may not place more restrictions on religious expression than on other forms of expression that have a comparable effect on workplace efficiency.

No. Beliefs should not be respected. On the contrary they should be examined, evaluated and questioned just like any other theory or hypothesis. The old principle which states that we must "show respect for all beliefs" is nothing but the imposition of silence, an attempt to stifle necessary debate. This so-called "respect" can lead to censorship, to a denial of freedom of expression and, in extreme cases, to the criminalization of "blasphemy".

Yes. "Science curricula states science standards, and teachers should emphasize evolution in a manner commensurate with its importance as an underunifying concept in science and its overall explanatory power."

quot;We have agnostics, athiests, all different sects of Christianity, Gnostics, pantheists, Wiccans, Jews, Catholics, non-Wiccan Pagans, people who strongly believe in woo-woo and metaphysics, people who moderately believe in woo-woo and metaphysics, people who believe woo-woo and metaphysics is a load of hooey, Buddhists, Taoists, Existentialists, Baha'is, Nihilists, people who believe in reincarnation, people who don't believe in reincarnation, people who have no idea what they believe in, in.

Masonry takes no account of a man's political beliefs. In fact, only two subjects are banned from discussion in a lodge: religion and politics. Masonry only requires that each member support his country's government and obey its laws. In other words, members should be good citizens and perform their civic duties.

These are sensitive areas the Lunch Group doesn’t want to get tangled in. There are plenty of OTHER avenues and opportunities to post this type of content on the Internet.

If you visit my blogsite and read my Mission and Profile you will see that I have no hidden agenda. I believe your site (after researching many sites) is by far the best parental, educator and student resource on the web. I recognize that my strong endorsement of your work might put me out of the business of posting reliable and informative sources, but I think I'll still be able to work toward my ultimate goal of massive public education reform.

None whatsoever. Academia Arabesca is entirely cultural, with no relationship to any political or religious entity.

Global Voices strives to be non-partisan and non-denominational. We welcome all people who believe in the importance of protecting and promoting freedom of speech and tolerance. We???re aware that free speech is threatened by a wide range of ideologies and religions in different countries ??" and that it is also being defended in different ways by people of diverse religions and political persuasions.

Asimov had no religious beliefs; he never believed in either God or an afterlife. He considered himself a Humanist, one who believes that it is humans who are responsible for all of the problems of society, as well as the great achievements throughout history. The Humanists believe that neither good nor evil are produced by supernatural beings, and that the solution to the problems of humankind can be found without the intervention of such beings.

Absolutely not. Shamanism is not a religion. It does incorporate a Spiritual practice based on health, balance, and community.

All major religious including Hinduism, Protestant, and Roman Catholic, Islam, Buddhism and others fully support organ and tissue donation.Top

No. All spiritual traditions I have studied honor periods of silence, especially silence devoted to quieting the mind so the call of one’s soul can be heard. Mindfulness does not interfere with this. It may, in fact, enhance one’s spiritual awakening.

The "glue" that holds us together is not a shared theological belief system, as it is in many other religious groups. Instead, among UU's the most important factors are our shared values and principles, and acceptance, respect and support for each other as individuals.

How one chooses to worship God is an individual and personal matter. Anyone of any faith tradition is welcome, and all faith traditions are honored and respected. Participants of any in-residence program at Barsana Dham are always welcome to participate in the devotional programs; however, this is an invitation, not a requirement. The atmosphere at Barsana Dham is peaceful and uniquely conducive for those wishing to practice their own personal prayer or meditation.

She has never publicly identified herself with any one particular denomination, but she does profess to be a Christian and has recorded dozens of gospel and contemporary Christian songs throughout her career. She was raised Pentecostal (her grandfather was a Pentecostal "Holy Roller" preacher), and while she says she's not a real "religious" person (ie.

The Boys Scouts of America maintains that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God. The Boy Scouts of America is absolutely nonsectarian in its attitude toward religious training.