Along with the idea that a near end of the world is coming, in our time it is popular – perhaps to a somewhat lesser extent, but still – the idea that the approach of the New Era is approaching. Sometimes they are linked together, and the second is seen as a direct continuation of the first. This is characteristic… Continue reading "Is the New Era coming? (machine translation)"
Is it possible to reconcile science and religion? Unlikely. Science is rational, it seeks explanations of the phenomena of life, seeks out their causes, studies the laws and conditions of what is happening. Religion is irrational, it implies belief in the arbitrary influence of supernatural forces and, therefore, does not believe that all phenomena of life can be explained and… Continue reading "Fundamental non-opposition or the fifth wheel (machine translation)"
In many mythologies, one can find stories about ancient times – antediluvian, or the times of the Golden Age, or the times when gods lived among people, or the times of ancient kings and heroes. Science was skeptical about this information. Although in recent years there are scientific facts that are beginning to gradually erode the skepticism dam. The data… Continue reading "Unknown story (machine translation)"
Asceticism is an important element of many spiritual traditions. Important – because from the point of view of adherents of these traditions, it serves as an indicator of the degree of spiritual progress. It can take many forms, but ultimately it comes down to this one way or another. Asceticism is usually called the ability to abandon worldly goods. That… Continue reading "Austerity as an extreme (machine translation)"
