Why it is so funny that Mother Teresa becomes a Saint today – 4 Sep 16
Swami Balendu tells why he finds it funny that and especially how Mother Teresa is today declared a saint by the Catholic Church!
Swami Balendu tells why he finds it funny that and especially how Mother Teresa is today declared a saint by the Catholic Church!
Swami Balendu describes how religion is often different from his basic idea of freedom: it restricts people, wants to convert them and even kills those who refuse.
Swami Balendu describes the feelings of guilt and shame many people have when it comes to the topic sex – and for which again religion is responsible!
Swami Balendu tells of a German friend who is religion teacher at school but who actually doesn't believe in Christianity. Read of their conversation.
Swami Balendu tells how Hindu philosophy makes people feel guilty of a sin they have not committed right from the beginning of their lives. Read his solution!
Swami Balendu writes about an incident in Ireland where an Indian woman died due to conflicts of religion, law and doctors' decisions.
Swami Balendu describes the new Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, a Native American woman who is attributed healing powers – but only for Catholics!
Swami Balendu asks once more why scriptures should be taken literally. Read this list of rules for believing Christians.
Swami Balendu writes about the negative effects of religion, about abuse of children and women and how religious men get wealthy through manipulating others.
Swami Balendu explains why and how they celebrate Christmas at the Ashram, although he says he is not religious at all.