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Read by the author. Is the existence of God essential to humanity? A World Without God is a philosophical exploration that challenges readers to consider the implications of a hypothetical society without divine influence. Like Dostoyevsky's enigmatic characters and the brutal depictions of...

Welcome to The Real History of Secret Societies, a historical look at the true-life groups which, if you believe the myths, are the unspoken power behind some of the world’s major turning points, from controlling the British crown to holding back the electric car and keeping Martians and Atlantis under wraps. Prepare yourself. In this course brought to you in partnership with HISTORY®, you will be visiting some of history’s deepest rabbit-holes, across centuries and continents, in search of secret societies in all their varieties.

Swami Tattwamayananda’s exposition of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras was given at the Vedanta Society of Northern California, San Francisco (founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1900) from October 10, 2014 to December 21, 2018 in a series of 111 lectures. These lectures include a mixture of philosophy both Eastern and Western, history, psychology, comparative theology, mysticism, classical parables, and simple everyday examples. Patanjali was a great Indian sage who wrote major treatises on Ayurveda, Sanskrit grammar and Yoga. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali contain 195 sutras organized into four chapters....

Did you know? Freemasonry's first American lodge included a young Benjamin Franklin among its members. The Knights Templar began as impoverished warrior monks then evolved into bankers. Groom Lake, Dreamland, Homey Airport, Paradise Ranch, The Farm, Watertown Strip, Red Square...

Of This World is a podcast dedicated to discussing religion and politics. Co-hosts Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins, a historian at Wesleyan University, and Nick Tabor, a journalist and author, talk with scholars, writers, and theologians working at the seam between faith and the secular. Across each episode they return to one question: can there be an effective religious left in the United States? A joint production with Commonweal magazine.

In this profound exploration, Schopenhauer delves into his central thesis that beneath the reality we perceive lies an insatiable Will, eternally striving for satisfaction. Each human observer interacts with the world through this intrinsic Will, often blinded by the distractions of life and the superficial differences that obscure its essence. To truly grasp the underlying reality—the Thing-In-Itself—one must look beyond the principium individuationis, which is caught in the relentless cycle of cause and effect defined by the Principle of Sufficient Reason. Art serves as a powerful medium...

As the world struggles with the coronavirus, a nefarious secret society consisting of powerful global elites are conspiring to rule the entire planet through an authoritarian world government in which they control everything from the banks to the media. They achieve this by owning 99% of the world's wealth. They come from ancient family bloodlines and pass down their power from generation to generation. For thousands of years, they have been doing this with one goal in sight - complete and total supremacy on Earth. This is the darkest, untold tale of the war to control the masses.

From the Freemasons to the Illuminati, this is the story of the origin and influence of secret societies. We trace the origins from as far back as ancient Egypt up to the activities and their motivations in the modern era. We delve into sinister and secretive groups that have a massive influence in society today in business, royalty and politics. What are their rituals and beliefs? What do they do? What famous people have joined? These questions and many more are answered.

Before the apprentice mason can begin his journey into the secret world of the Order, he must sit alone in a room and think about what lies ahead. For inspiration, he sees the acronym 'V.I.T.R.I.O.L.' on the wall, the ancient alchemist's command to search for the inner essence of things. On the table is a skull and a pair of femur bones. They symbolize that the ritual is a kind of death, after which the apprentice is resurrected as an initiate. The stay in the room is just one of many Masonic rituals, most of which are unknown to the uninitiated.

Bloomsbury presents To Heal a Fractured World: The Ethics of Responsibility by Jonathan Sacks, read by Daniel Epstein Rabbi Sacks argues that preoccupation with self is a mistake and that ethics are concerned with the life we live together, talking with as much authority about Sigmund Freud or...

Host Celeste Skye explores the haunting beauty of in-between spaces — from 3 A.M. airport terminals to architectural thresholds that transform us. Discover why the places we rush through might hold profound power to reshape who we are. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Host Dan Ehrman from Tyndale House Ministries invites you to join him for The Church Around the World podcast for important and impactful conversations with church and ministry leaders. They'll share stories about God at work, His people, and what's happening in faith and culture that's shaping the local and global church today. From your neighborhood to the ends of the earth, listen to these powerful and timely testimonies of blessings and challenges directly from the people that are helping build up the church around the world.

What does it look like to bring contemplation into the heart of the world? Join us as Santa Croce alumni; priests, religious, and laypeople formed at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross share how they are sanctifying ordinary work, family life, and culture. Real stories of faith, formation, and quiet impact on the Church and the world.

Uncover the deeper meaning of the societal changes we’re experiencing, awaken to your true power, and become an active agent of transformation in the world. We are collectively experiencing a Great Transformation, the kind that will forever alter who we are—not just as individuals but as a...

Welcome to Theosophical Insights, a podcast channel by the World Federation of Young Theosophists (WFYT). Our podcast is all about exploring the ancient wisdom of Theosophy through a modern lens. Join us as we discuss various topics, from spirituality and philosophy to science and society, with a focus on how Theosophical teachings can provide insights and solutions to the challenges we face today.Our team of young Theosophists from around the world brings a fresh perspective and diverse voices to the conversation. We strive to make Theosophy accessible to everyone, whether you are new to it ...

In this enlightening exploration, Schopenhauer introduces the concept of will, a term that embodies humanitys deepest impulses—desire, striving, wanting, effort, and urging. His philosophy reveals that all of nature, including human existence, is driven by an unquenchable will to life, which paradoxically leads to our suffering. The relentless pursuit of more is the root of this pain. Schopenhauer also delves into the notion of representation (Vorstellung), referring to the mental images we form of objects perceived as separate from our minds. This includes our own bodies, which he termed ...

Three and Five, take you on a journey of practical world building in the realms of creativity, storytelling and realisation. Discussions around painting, photography, surfing and writing open up a world of conversation around rediscovering our Creative purpose. Cover art photo provided by Olegs Jonins on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@jo_negatives?utm_source=spreaker&utm_medium=referral

Have you ever wondered what Christmas was like, not just in your neck of the woods, but in Western Europe, the Nordic countries, Africa, the Middle East, even India? Introducing Christmas Around the World, a new podcast coming this holiday season. With Christmas Around the World, I take a look at not just how Christmas is celebrated everywhere, but other holidays like Kwanza, Hannukah, Navaratri, Diwali and many more.Did you know that the movie Krampus from 2015 was based on a real Austro-Bavarian devil monster character from the 1500s? He came to collect all the naughty children to take back ...

A dedicated and transparent space to re-center how we explore glamour, fashion, magic, wellness, culture, and everything else we love, together.hosted by Jessica Richards and Jezmina Von Thiele

For thousands of years there have been secret gatherings of men who claim to hold a sacred truth. They survived religious and state intolerance and still exist to this day. Many are members, but do all know the arcane truths that fostered their brotherhoods? In this interview, we hear from Templar and Freemason expert Tim Wallace-Murphy.