The Power of Literature
In the most general sense, literature is a discipline that studies elegant, measured, and harmonious words uttered or…
Human
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A True Understanding of Self for Self-Actualization
Psychologists have been using the concept of “self-actualization” to describe those who are immensely successful in realizing their…
Complementary Stories of the Cosmos Perspectives from Science and Religion
Where do we come from, why are we here and where are we going to? These are three…
Reflections on Noah’s Ark
As the titanic waves engulfed and threatened the Ark, an unseen “hand” guided and protected it; until its…
First Journey to Light
Recognized scholar of his time by many contemporaries, and author of the great Risale-i Nur collection, Bediuzzaman Said…
Two Perspectives on Nature
We have a book written in golden letters lying in front of us. The decoration of the pages…
Sugar and the Human Body
In the world we live in today, while great efforts are being made to improve human health, diabetes…
Faults in Belief and Fellowship
Question: Feelings of fellowship between people can be damaged because of some unexpected behavior, and thus good will…
The bomb ticks on
Torture is an act that is almost universally condemned. It is prohibited in international law and is not…
Free Will and Foreknowledge in Augustine
For those who accept the existence of God, He is a deity who infallibly foreknows the entire future.…
Home
Home is special for everyone. For many, it is where they were born and raised. For others it…
Social Reform and Fethullah Gulen: the Cairo Perspective
In Egypt the impression of Turkey in recent times has been shaped by the fantastic goal the soccer…
Honoring Our Parents
Our parents are the people who provide the most care for us in this world. Unfortunately, most of…
Physiological Prevention of Cancer
The fine balance and order seen in living beings provides us with clues and directions as to which…
Desire To Retreat
This transient material world attracts us greatly with the kind of life it imposes upon us, the many…