Category Archives: Religions of the World

Music Monday. . . ” Noel”

Posted on November 30, 2015 by annetbell

  I love Christmas music and this is from the new Chris Tomlin album, “Adore.” The music is haunting and her voice mysterious, befitting the Christmas miracle.

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The Muslims I Know!

Posted on November 21, 2015 by annetbell

Brave Muslims from Google Public Domain This Muslim man is very brave to be on the internet. I heard from a  American born teacher  of  Muslim heritage , how she feared coming to school after 9/11.  She was so afraid … Continue reading →

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The Mastermind is Dead

Posted on November 20, 2015 by annetbell

Google Public Domain Image Yesterday, I was watching “Morning Joe” as I drank my coffee.  The big news was the DNA tests showing that Abdelhamid Abaaoud, the Is** terrorist mastermind had been killed in the attack in the Parisian  suburb. … Continue reading →

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Diwali in Pictures

Posted on November 17, 2015 by annetbell

  Diwali in India in Photos  Wall Street Journal   WSJ STAFF India celebrates Diwali, the Hindu festival of light on Wednesday. Diwali marks the triumph of light over darkness and the beginning of the Hindu new year when it is believed … Continue reading →

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Very Silly Diwali Songs with Familiar Tunes !

Posted on November 11, 2015 by annetbell

Thanks for the Diwali Laugh !

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More Details of the Good Deeds of the Sikhs

Posted on November 8, 2015 by annetbell

Yet another example of the good work and life of the Sikhs.  Thanks Judy !

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Eklingji Temple, My Favorite. . . . .

Posted on November 4, 2015 by annetbell

  This temple, Ekklingji  near Udiapur, is my favorite of the Hindu temples in all that I have visited in India. And we visited many of them as 80% of India is Hindu. Why, you might ask? Thinking and wondering … Continue reading →

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Saints

Posted on November 1, 2015 by annetbell

This is the island for burial in Venice which you visit by way of a vaporetto , or taxi boat from the main islands of Venice. This place came to mind today as much of the world is celebrating All … Continue reading →

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Sacred Places. . . . Cordaba

Posted on October 31, 2015 by annetbell

This site has been a sacred site since ancient Roman times in Spain. It was a Roman Temple to the goddess Janus who was the double headed goddess. Next it was converted to a Christian church dedicated to St. Vincent … Continue reading →

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Water Wheels in Kerala, India

Posted on October 29, 2015 by annetbell

The history of Kerala begins  at 5000 BC with the European contact in 1498 and  Vasco Da Gama.  The British colonized this state. Kerala has the distinction of being the  only Communist state government in India as well as boasting … Continue reading →

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