Philosophy of Religion
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History
Story
76,000 BCE
Earliest Known Prepared Burial, “Mtoto”
- Cognitive Revolution
Ancient Humans
The burial of Mtoto suggests more than care for the dead—it hints at shared meaning. Preparing a child for burial implies intention, ritual, and perhaps a growing sense of “us.” This may mark an early moment when humans began aligning around a common story about life, death, and belonging.
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History
Quote
“I am old and weak and bruised (with rupture and colic), and lameness on both feet.”
- Roger Williams
- May 6, 1682.
Roger Williams
The exact birth and death dates of Roger Williams has been lost to history…so far at least. We think he was born around 1602, give or take a few years. We know he passed in 1683, and by April 1st. We also know he was alive on January 15th. We also believe he was about 80 or 81 when he passed. It’s interesting how much is lost to time for even the famous just a few hundred years ago.
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History
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Was King Shuruppak the father of Noah?
- No. Father of Ziusudra from earlier.
- The Sumerian flood predates Noah's Ark by centuries!
The Flood Stories
King Shuruppak, an ancient Sumerian ruler, is not Noah’s father but is linked to the Sumerian flood hero, Ziusudra. This story predates the biblical tale of Noah’s Ark by centuries and parallels it so closely that it may have influenced the later biblical account.
Religion
Belief & Practice
Philosophical analysis of religious ideas, traditions, and worldviews.
Philosophy of religion examines how belief systems shape meaning, values, and behavior through shared narratives, rituals, and traditions. This section approaches religion as a philosophical subject rather than a doctrine to be accepted or rejected, focusing on religious ideas as part of one’s worldview and embedded in culture and history.
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Pythagoras exemplifies rational pragmatism, balancing empirical insights with mystical beliefs. He reminds us that even flawed ideas can spark progress.
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H2-Ancient History | Religion
Was King Shuruppak the father of Noah?
The Flood Stories
Biblical flood stories echo much older Mesopotamian myths rather than unique historical lineages.
Wed 21 Aug 2024
(1 year ago)
Updated 1 week ago.
H3-Medieval | Religion
Debating History: Should We Say “Dark Ages” or “Middle Ages?”
Epistemology
“Middle Ages” is the accurate term, but “dark” still captures a real regression in human thought.
Sun 28 Apr 2024
(2 years ago)
Updated 1 week ago.
H2-Ancient History | Metaphysics | Religion
Did the Buddha believe in Mount Meru and the six realms of existence?
The Buddha and Mount Meru
The Buddha taught Mount Meru and the six realms likely as symbolic frameworks, not as literal cosmic geography.
Wed 2 Oct 2024
(1 year ago)
Updated 2 weeks ago.