The Influence of Islamic Art on M.C. Escher
Although most of us do not remember or have not ever heard the name M.C. Escher, we are…
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In the land of Yooks and Zooks
What you are about to read is a review of a children’s book which had been banned from…
The Inner Dimension of Existence
The inner dimension of existence, for those who are open to it, is never a fantasy, a dream,…
Quantum Physics and Free Will
Is life unpredictable? Do we choose our own thoughts or our own path through this life? Are we…
Beyond the Mountains
In the morning I checked everything a second time: yes, I had my razors and shaving cream, an…
Chaos and the Mystical World of Faith
Today, everyone breathes resentment, swallows hatred, curses all that is deemed to be an enemy with a fixed…
The Water Towers of the World
Mountains have been the source of inspiration to human beings in history, with their magnificence and great silence.…
Spiritual Capital for Social Change
When talking about capital most people think of money, gold, homes, and land. But there is a new…
Delusion of Immortality
Question: How can the delusion of immortality be overcome? The phrase “delusion of immortality” means people think they…
The Power of Literature
In the most general sense, literature is a discipline that studies elegant, measured, and harmonious words uttered or…
Complementary Stories of the Cosmos Perspectives from Science and Religion
Where do we come from, why are we here and where are we going to? These are three…
Reflections on Noah’s Ark
As the titanic waves engulfed and threatened the Ark, an unseen “hand” guided and protected it; until its…
Measure of Selflessness
Question: Do acts of selflessness conflict with reason? What is the measure of agreement we should seek between…
The Prestige
“Every great magic trick consists of three parts or acts. The first part is called ‘The Pledge.’ The…
Psychological Projection: Islamic and Freudian Views
Projection is a term applied by Sigmund Freud for the act of projecting one’s feelings, attitudes, etc. onto…