Category Archives: Religions of the World

Revisiting the Caste System

Posted on March 3, 2016 by annetbell

Today, I was going to post on death rituals or mummification and reincarnation but as I was doing research, I got interested in learning about caste systems in India and ancient Egypt.   I always feel  a tad tenuous speaking … Continue reading →

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India, Quotas, Mr. Modi, Gujurat, Patels

Posted on March 2, 2016 by annetbell

Patel demonstration in Amadavad, Gujurat, one million strong. Patel community threatens BJP with poll losses in Gujarat if it can’t have OBC status… as rally turns violent and police resort to teargas. This is the quota method for giving  opportunities … Continue reading →

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“Earth” . . . . film about the partition of India

Posted on February 26, 2016 by annetbell

Studying this  map, it is pretty amazing to see  how much progress India and to some degree Pakistan has made in the 69 years after partition.  After 300 years, Britain finally left two independent nations of India and Pakistan in … Continue reading →

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Ancient Roma, video simulation

Posted on February 24, 2016 by annetbell

                                                   www.visioninconsciousness.org Rome, the Eternal City. The home where ancient Romans believed that no matter the … Continue reading →

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Baby Taj

Posted on February 23, 2016 by annetbell

Before leaving Aurangabad and the Ellora Caves,   we had more architecture to visit.  Bibi Ka Maqbara  is the main monument of the city of Aurangabad and is an imitation of the Taj Mahal , as you can see in … Continue reading →

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Rock Carved Caves

Posted on February 21, 2016 by annetbell

This amazing architectural site was an addition to the itinerary  with  the second group.  We flew from Mumbai to arrive in the state of Maharashtra. These 34  rock cut  temples  are on the UNESCO list of important ancient sites to … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Then and Now

Posted on February 14, 2016 by annetbell

Today is the day many people celebrate by giving cards, flowers, candy or gifts to the ones  they love.   Have you ever wondered why? To find out, we must travel back into history  to the ancient Romans. The Romans … Continue reading →

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International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking.

Posted on February 13, 2016 by annetbell

  At my justice prayer meeting, we received this prayer from International Justice Mission. This organization works to end trafficking and violence against the poor throughout the world. At this  moment, in the Senate of the United States, there is a … Continue reading →

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Mahatma Gandhi’s Wisdom

Posted on February 12, 2016 by annetbell

Worthy words needed today as much as when  they were spoken, maybe more!

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Naughty Indian Monkeys

Posted on February 10, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste ! This big guy  visited the roof of our hostel for food from Mukhus, the cook.  Mukhus would hold the food in his hand and have one of the monkeys get close enough to take it in his hand! … Continue reading →

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