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| | historyforatheists.blogspot.it
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| | [AI summary] The article refutes the 'Flat Earth Myth' by demonstrating that medieval scholars in Western Europe universally understood the Earth as spherical. It highlights that knowledge of the Earth's sphericity was widespread and even common among the unlearned, supported by evidence from vernacular literature, iconography, and historical texts. The piece critiques the spread of this myth by figures like Neil deGrasse Tyson and New Atheists, who perpetuate historical inaccuracies. The author emphasizes the importance of accurate historical understanding and criticizes the uncritical acceptance of pseudo-historical narratives.
| | akathists.blogspot.com
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| | Akathist to all the Saints that shone forth in the lands of the West (written by Hierod. Grigorie Benea, translated by:Calina Gavrea and Fr...
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| | We have all heard about the "Dark Ages" between 500 AD and 1500 AD. Some common descriptions include: "There was a time when religion ruled the world. It is known as the Dark Ages." - Ruth Hurmence Green (1915-1981, a notable atheist with the publication of her book The Born Again Skeptic's Guide to the...
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| [AI summary] This article explores the complex and evolving role of Confucianism in contemporary China and its historical parallels with Japan's pre-WWII Confucian nationalism. It highlights the tensions between liberal and authoritarian interpretations of Confucianism, the influence of Japanese Confucianism on Chinese intellectuals, and the challenges faced by liberal Confucians in the face of rising authoritarianism. The piece also touches on the potential for Confucianism to be reformed to align with modern democratic values and the importance of a progressive reconstruction of Confucianism to counter authoritarian trends.