Philip K. Dick, Sci-Fi Philosopher, Part 3 - New York Times (blog)
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 New York Times (blog) | Philip K. Dick, Sci-Fi Philosopher, Part 3 New York Times (blog) The hatred of the world was also a contempt for worldly morality, and this leads to two equal, but opposed, ethical responses: asceticism and libertinage. The ascetic infers from access to gnosis that the world is a toxic, contaminating machine with ... |
Published on Wednesday 23rd of May 2012 12:05:10 PM
Is Asceticism a Jewish Value? - Chabad.org
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 Chabad.org | Is Asceticism a Jewish Value? Chabad.org Matzah stands on its own, glorified in its unencumbered freedom.1 This lesson appears to endorse asceticism. The ascetic eschews material pleasures and luxury, because they corrode spiritual purity. They encumber us with concerns, responsibilities, ... |
Published on Wednesday 23rd of May 2012 12:05:10 PM
Life as a cave dweller - Jakarta Post
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 Jakarta Post | Life as a cave dweller Jakarta Post His choice of the unusual place to make a home triggered speculation about a frustrated family life or his pursuit of supernatural powers through asceticism. His warm attitude toward everybody virtually conceals the mystery of his personal woes. |
Published on Wednesday 23rd of May 2012 12:05:10 PM
One people, separate worlds - New Jersey Jewish News
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 New Jersey Jewish News | One people, separate worlds New Jersey Jewish News ... a spokesman for Agudath Israel of America, recently argued that “seeking to live among members of one's own religious community and trying to avoid the effluence of a coarse popular culture” is not the same as medieval Christian asceticism. |
Published on Wednesday 23rd of May 2012 12:05:10 PM
Islam and Christianity must renovate religion: Atheists have to stop trashing it - The Independent (blog)
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 The Independent (blog) | Islam and Christianity must renovate religion: Atheists have to stop trashing it The Independent (blog) By Omar Shahid Sufi devotees on pilgrimage to Ajmer: the Sufi form of Islam is one that emphasises asceticism and inner peace. // Getty Images News In Religion for Atheists, published earlier this year, Alain de Botton suggests that religion has a lot ... Religion in post-revolutionary Egypt |
Published on Wednesday 23rd of May 2012 12:05:10 PM
Measured Insularity Does Not A Monk Make - The Jewish Week
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Measured Insularity Does Not A Monk Make The Jewish Week Still, it was eye-opening to read Rabbi Eugene Korn's indictment of haredim (“In The Name of Judaism, Haredim Have Turned Inward,” Opinion, April 13) on a new charge: embracing an isolationist worldview “adopted by early Christian monks and ascetics ... |
Published on Wednesday 23rd of May 2012 12:05:10 PM
'Azure Day' captures tumult of May 18 - Korea Times
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 Korea Times | 'Azure Day' captures tumult of May 18 Korea Times It premiered last year and revolves around Yeosan, a middle-aged monk practicing asceticism at a mountain temple in South Jeolla Province. When he hears about the marriage of his niece Un-hwa, Yeosan retraces his memory 30 years back and faces his ... |
Published on Wednesday 23rd of May 2012 12:05:10 PM
Looking good takes a model lifestyle - Herald.ie
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Looking good takes a model lifestyle Herald.ie In fact, if working out six times a week and a vegan diet sounds like it belongs in the realms of admirable self-discipline and asceticism for many of us, for Rosanna it is a lifestyle which pays desirable dividends. The top model doesn't see herself ... |
Published on Wednesday 23rd of May 2012 12:05:10 PM
Further Planechase 2012 spoilers hit the web - Examiner.com
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Further Planechase 2012 spoilers hit the web Examiner.com Though its lack of evasion and protection from removal make it rather fragile and hard to get through, there's nothing a bit of Asceticism or Primal Rage can't fix! Because let's face it. The Exponential Excoriator is the real reason you're here. |
Published on Wednesday 23rd of May 2012 12:05:10 PM
'Humility' claims at heart of Egypt polls - Al-Arabiya
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 Al-Arabiya | 'Humility' claims at heart of Egypt polls Al-Arabiya Because the presidential candidates in Egypt know very well that their people love the picture of an ascetic caliph and hate the atmosphere of grandeur, especially that which surrounded ousted President Hosni Mubarak, they are racing among themselves ... |
Published on Wednesday 23rd of May 2012 12:05:10 PM
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