Tag: religion

The Reverie of Rambo

Humor + Variety

Variety

The Reverie of Rambo

According to Heraclitus, gods live everywhere – even in those things we find repugnant. We might find some surprising insight in the worldview of John Rambo, too.

Tomasz Stawiszyński

How Much Jesus Is There in Jesus?

Art + Stories

Opinions

How Much Jesus Is There in Jesus?

Helen K. Bond talks about the historical Jesus, why he is a natural ally for children on climate strikes, and how early Christianity can be likened to a countercultural movement.

Tomasz Stawiszyński

The Various Incarnations of Reincarnation

Soul + Body

Wellbeing

The Various Incarnations of Reincarnation

A belief in metempsychosis (or the transmigration of souls) has held popular appeal across many cultures – both ancient and modern; through Judeo-Christian and Dharmic religions.

Tomasz Wiśniewski

You’ll See When the Rain Comes

World + People

Nature

You’ll See When the Rain Comes

The Nile river eventually flows into the Mediterranean Sea, but has more humble origins. One such source is the Blue Nile at Lake Tana in Ethiopia, where water can be in short supply for large parts of the year.

Paulina Wilk

Am ‘I’ Really ‘Me’?

World + People

Science

Am ‘I’ Really ‘Me’?

Bruce Hood talks about our inclination towards the supernatural, the illusion of free will, and his collection of horror and sci-fi memorabilia.

Tomasz Stawiszyński

The Woes of Pope Frances

Art + Stories

Fiction

The Woes of Pope Frances

We present you with an alternative history of the Roman Catholic Church led by a woman, Pope Frances.

Adam Węgłowski

The St. Nicholas Code

World + People

Science

The St. Nicholas Code

It’s easy enough to recognize who Santa Claus is, but his namesake’s story is not quite so simple. In fact, it’s possible that St. Nicholas never even existed…

Adam Węgłowski