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Ancient Greeks aligned temples to the sun

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After centuries of finding evidence for it, the astrotheology of the ancients is so self-evident to me that it is difficult to believe there is even a debate anymore. As I show in my book Suns of God, the fact that the ancient Greeks were likewise involved in the worship…

Women harassed across Arab world

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Even when wearing the full-face covering niqab and the billowy figure-destroying abaya, women in these Muslim lands cannot find peace from the hostile and sexist men. And we can understand why increasing numbers of women are choosing to wear this symbol of misogyny, as they are being compelled to do…

Winter Solstice: The REAL ‘Reason for the Season’

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Just a little holiday cheer in advance of the coming winter solstice celebration! Actually, those who have my Astrotheology Calendar will know that we are already in the midst of several ancient winter-solstice festivities, including Brumalia, the Mysteries of Osiris and the Halcyon Days of Greece. In fact, December is…

Rosetta Stone’s return to Egypt a bad idea?

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Egyptian authorities have been demanding that the world-famous and crucially important artifact the Rosetta Stone be returned to Egypt. As a student of Greek archaeology, I recall clearly the brouhaha over the demanded return to Athens of the Elgin Marbles, also at the British Museum like the Rosetta Stone. While…

Sunken Roman city found off Libya

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A recent archaeological discovery may be an example of many more submerged ruins not only in the Mediterranean but also in other parts of the world. Since most of today’s population lives near water, including rivers, oceans and seas, we can be sure that a sigificant portion of mankind in…

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Here are a couple of little ditties I threw together, with the help of my friend Vega. Not too bad for a freebie production… Go To FileFactory.com Go To FileFactory.com

Brave Jordanian queen tries to end savagery

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The barbarism and brutality in the world never ceases to appall. This time we hear of yet another savage dis-honor murder in a Muslim country: Jordan, where a courageous and beautiful queen is attempting to drag her nation into the Age of Enlightenment, after yet another vicious murder by knuckledragging…

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Very uplifting! Here is a true global effort. But where are the white women singers? I can sing! Love, love, love Grandpa Elliott!

Nepalese Buddhists open temple in Portland

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Somehow, the idea of having 2,000 Buddhist temples in the U.S. doesn’t bother me at all – in fact, I rather like it (so far). I have been to a number of Buddhist temples and monasteries, and I find their color and joy far superior to the atmosphere of other…

The ‘historical’ Buddha?

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With the release of my “Origins of Christianity” ebook, I have created a bit of a firestorm as concerns the story of “the Buddha.” In this regard, I have posted a lengthy excerpt from my book Suns of God: Krishna, Buddha and Christ Unveiled demonstrating the clearly mythical and not…

The secular Muslim

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Here is a really good essay describing a segment of society who need to be acknowledged, encouraged and protected against bigotry from Muslims and non-Muslims alike. I refer to the many secular Muslims who have been living in non-Muslim countries for decades, assimilating just fine and living without scrutiny and…

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In my forum, I have posted some fascinating information concerning the crucifixion/impalement of a Buddhist figure as depicted in ancient texts. I related this episode in my “Origins” article, which I have updated with some more clarifying material. The Buddhist “crucifixion” Please be aware that I post much of my…

New Astrotheology Calendar Radio Show!

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On Tuesday, December 1, 2009, from 9:00-10:30 PM EST/6:00-7:30 PM PST, Acharya will appear on Thunder’s “Truth or Fiction” Blogtalk Radio show. Thunder and Acharya will be discussing her “2010 Astrotheology Calendar.” The program will include the great chat room and call in, so come on in! Truth or Fiction…

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Another Muslim woman fights oppression, atrocity

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The Sudanese Muslim women’s rights activist Lubna Hussein, famous for her battle against the Islamic fundamentalist oppression of women in her country, in specific as concerns the ban on female trouser-wearing, has traveled to Europe to raise awareness of the plight of her co-religionists. A political powerhouse and journalist, Ms.…

A Mutilated woman speaks out against FGM

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For some years now, a fascinating and amazing young Kenyan woman has been agitating effectively against the heinous practice of female genital mutilation (“FGM”). As has been pointed out many times, this tradition is pre-Islamic in Africa and has affected Christians, Muslims and animists alike. In this case, the victim…

The Origins of Christianity and the Quest for the Historical Jesus Christ

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I have recently revised my original article “The Origins of Christianity and the Quest for the Historical Jesus Christ,” which is the one that started it all 16 years ago! I put this article online in 1995 and began revising and expanding it based on feedback. It kicked up quite…

Scientology under fire

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I have no great love for the Church of Scientology, even though I may like some of its victims adherents, but I find this current wave of persecution to be rather hypocritical. If the Church of Scientology is to be deemed a “criminal racket,” then so must all the other…

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Renowned photog and interviewer David Shankbone has posted a brand new interview of me on his blog: Christ Conspiracy author D.M. Murdock answers five questions David has photographed hordes of famous people, providing some 4,000 images for Wikipedia over the years. He has also interviewed some very famous people, including…

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My calendar vid has been reloaded with different music. If you haven’t seen it – take a look!!! And below it is a cool new review too! 5.0 out of 5 stars Historical accuracy recaptured…in a calendar, November 5, 2009 By Elisabeth Biernik History has always been written by the…

God needs your money!

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As we suspected: The omnipotent Lord has a very bad cavity and is in need of all the world’s gold to fill it. But seriously, folks, for years now there has been a new “Gospel of Prosperity” preached at many churches via various televangelists who – surprise, surprise! – need…

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I am delighted to announce my brand-new interview with the famous ex-Muslim activist Dr. Wafa Sultan! Dr. Sultan is the firebrand apostate who took on a Muslim cleric in a debate that was seen by tens of millions worldwide. For her brave actions, Sultan was named in 2006 one of…

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I’ve got a brand new radio show with Abraxas/Miguel Conner all this coming week. We are discussing my “Purple Bible,” so be sure to have a listen! For more info, see my blog – “The Gospel According to Acharya S” on Aeon Byte! Enjoy! Acharya

Lost Pyramid of Mirador: World’s largest?

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What an awesome discovery! And there are thousands more in the jungles of Guatemala and elsewhere. This one dates to two to three centuries before the common era. Interestingly enough, “renegade” writers decades ago reported on the thousands of pyramids and city ruins all over Central and South America. They…

‘Say Islam is violent, and we’ll kill you!’

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I have some very exciting news concerning this amazing old-soul Syrian warrior-woman and patriotic American, Dr. Wafa Sultan, so stay tuned. Meanwhile, here’s a window into her world. For Muslim Who Says Violence Destroys Islam, Violent Threats By JOHN M. BRODER Published: March 11, 2006 LOS ANGELES, March 10 —…

Mithraism & Christianity

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Here is a nifty quote from the New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge (“Mithra, Mithraism,” VII, 419): “The birth of Mithra and of Christ were celebrated on the same day; tradition placed the birth of both in a cave; both regarded Sunday as sacred; in both the central figure was…

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