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What is an imagined order? How are imagined orders created? An imagined order is essentially a rule or restriction that people believe to be real, even if it’s not grounded in an objective reality. Imagined orders are a by-product of the human search for meaning. As people imbue imagined realities (e.g. stories about divinity) with meaning, imagined orders are created in the process. Keep reading to learn about the concept of an imagined order.
What do you want your financial future to look like? What can you do to secure your financial future and ensure yourself a comfortable retirement? Being financially secure in retirement may be the last thing on your mind if you are in your 30s or 40s. But if you want to retire comfortably, it is important to start thinking of ways to secure your financial future many years in advance. Here are three ways you can secure your financial future so you can enjoy a comfortable retirement.
What are the three types of humanism? What are the central tenets of each branch of humanism? Similar to the religions that came before it, humanism has split into different branches. There are three primary branches or types of humanism are liberalism, socialism, and evolutionary humanism (fascism). Keep reading to learn about the three types of humanism.
What does it mean to attain spiritual freedom? And why do you think people seek its attainment in the first place? When psychic gurus talk about attaining spiritual freedom, they are referring to releasing your psyche from being trapped by your ego. Most people live their lives trying to stay in the prison of their self-concept. But this is miserable and exhausting because the psyche is complex and ever-changing, and it requires a tremendous amount of energy to bend it to one’s will. Here’s a useful metaphor to help you understand how to attain spiritual freedom.
How and why was organized religion created? What role did the invention of writing play in the creation of religion as a centralized system of belief? According to Yuval Noah Harari, the main impetus to the creation of religion as a centralized system of belief was actually the invention of writing. Writing allowed leaders to create a universal holy text to validate the story of divine guidance for the masses to follow. Keep reading to learn about the creation of religion.
What should you consider when buying insurance? And what are some pitfalls to watch out for when signing your insurance plan? When buying insurance, you should always comparison shop and scrutinize all the options. You don’t want to end up paying for coverage you don’t need, or worse, failing to get the coverage you do need. Here are two pieces of advice you should keep in mind when buying insurance.
What lessons can you learn from death? How is the awareness of the fact that you can die any minute help you experience life more fully? Death is your greatest spiritual teacher. The secret to living a fulfilling and meaningful life lies in the lessons your death has to teach you. And you don’t have to wait until the end of your life to attend to them. You can practice them right now. Here are seven spiritual lessons you can learn from death.
What is the source of humanist ethics? In the absence of a divine entity to look to, how do humanists determine morally what’s right and what’s wrong? Humanist ethics is not based on the divine principle of any kind. As a non-theistic ideology, humanists derive their moral code from their internal feelings and the best human thinking in the areas of ethics, science, and well-being. Keep reading to learn about the rise of humanist ethics and how it differs from religious morality.
Is immortality possible? Do you think eradicating death is a feasible medical goal or a hopeless pipe dream? Historically, people embraced death as a part of the deal because immortality was not even conceived as a possibility. However, as medical advances continue, scientists suggest that immortality is likely possible. Keep reading for the answer to the question: is immortality possible?
Do you dream of buying a home? How much money do you need to save for a house down payment in your legislation? Buying a home is one of the best investments you can make, despite fluctuations in pricing and shifts in the economy. It’s like a long-term savings plan—not only do you need to save for a house down payment, but any increase in value won’t be taxable until you decide to sell. Here is how to create a feasible plan to save for a 20% house down payment.