Although the idea of spiritual beings has been present since ancient times, the contemporary, popular image of the guardian angel is relatively new in historical terms. Very early in human history the belief in spirits, or animism, was universal. Primitive man did not believe in fundamentally all-good or all-evil entities; rather, spirits possessed a form… [Read More]
Why So Many Versions of the Bible?
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If you’ve looked for a Christian Bible online, then you may have found the wide array of Bible editions and translations confusing. Some versions were simply translated by different people, in different times in history and in different styles. Others may include material you’ve never seen or heard of before or exclude sections that are… [Read More]
The Tarot Money Cards: The Pentacles
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There are four suits in the Minor Arcana, similar to the four suits found in a deck of playing cards. Each suit has specific meanings and relates to a particular area of life. Learning about tarot is learning about each suit, and becoming acquainted with each card within that suit. The suit called pentacles relates… [Read More]
Estelle Roberts: The Critics and Skeptics – Part 1
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A quick search of ‘Estelle Roberts’ online will reveal there is a definite separation between the ‘believers’ and ‘disbelievers’. The exuberance of Spiritualists and others express about Estelle Roberts and her accomplishments is matched only by the dismissiveness and contempt of the critics towards Estelle Roberts (and the entire field of ‘psychics’). To understand this… [Read More]
Estelle Roberts: The Critics and Skeptics – Part 2
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We started out using an online search for the keyword ‘Estelle Roberts’ and could quickly see there are those who have genuine admiration for Estelle Roberts and those who would seem to prefer that she be labeled as one of the many questionable psychic mediums who was part of a questionable movement called ‘Spiritualism’. Then,… [Read More]
