Sacred

orientation and meaning trough naturalistic processes (sacred) oppose to an objective supernatural reality (profane). In the book The Sacred and the Profane written by Mircea Eliade, the author notes that the sacred space is always considered the “really” real part of the universe, while non-sacred space is ambiguous and without structure (20). And therefore, the sacred is the solid, fixed point from which all else is oriented, while the non-sacred is a formless expanse without essence. And…

“Sacred Pathways,” by Gary Thomas is an enlightening book which describes nine ways humans can draw closer to God. Thomas explains many people are drawn to God through outward influences such as nature or their own five senses. Others are inspired more by routine and structure, interaction, experiences, or care-taking roles. Still other people are more inclined to feel closer to God through quiet and withdrawal, intense focus, or knowledge-seeking. Thomas explains one person may identify…

Ancient Egyptians believed the number 7 was sacred, and researchers associated the number 7 with the shape of the pyramid. The base of a pyramid is a square (4 sides) and the face of a pyramid is a triangle (3 sides) it represents the sacred number 7, that symbolizes the unity between the material world (4) and the spiritual world (3). Number seven in personalities means Loner, Thoughtful, Spiritual…

“Everything is fine.” Jaden turns his head to him, giving the others a forced smile. “Did you gather all you need from the sacred tree?” “I have enough to perform the ritual and save the people of the realm,” Micah speaks, holding several large satchels filled with barks and vials of the sacred tree’s golden liquid. “Once the ritual is performed, we’ll return to the kingdom.” “I don’t want to give you all the impression, you’re not welcome in my home, but…

In Richard Steele’s doleful, later a tad sanguine, essay entitled “An Hour or Two Sacred to Sorrow,” Steele encourages the mourning and reminiscing of a loved one, and assures that healing is to come. The first thing Steele mentions is his first experience with sorrow, when he was a five-year old that only ever wondered why no one was playing with him after his father passed away. He recalls going into the room where his late father lay, and, upon seeing his weeping mother, began to call out for…

messages of pluralism known. Eboo Patel, founder of Interfaith Youth Core, wanted his country to understand that his religion was in no way hate-centered or evil, as many citizens of the United States believed after witnessing 9/11. In his novel, Sacred Ground,…

theorization, the sacred symbolizes the interests of the group, which embodies in sacred group symbols, or totems and taboos; whereas the profane exemplifies mundane individual concerns. The dichotomy, as Durkheim puts it, between sacred/profane is not equivalent to good/evil. The sacred can either be good or evil; the profane could be either too. Thus, VidûSaka’s sacredness, if one judges it from Georges Bataille’s point of view, can only be conceived of through his transgression. And this…

Gothic cathedrals and Greek temples are both considered sacred architecture. Scared architecture (or religious architecture) is dedicated to the design and structure of places of worship. This beautiful type of architecture is developed in its own unique way that has spanned over years and years of time. Creative minds, hard working people, and the people of the time helped contribute to these magnificent buildings, and even today these structures are an important part of human history.…

Sacred Life (Three Messages from Rime of the Ancient Mariner) “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” is a poem that, to many, seems to be a bunch of spooky nonsense that is nothing more than a scary story. Samuel Coldridge’s “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” is actually much more purpose driven than this initial impression though. The poem tells us the story of an old man’s final trip at sea and the ramifications of those days relayed to a young party goer. In the story that is “Rime of the Ancient…

The loudest voice echoes and vibrates of its surrounding, but the still small voice is a calling to the heart. After I read The Sacred Romance by Brent Curtis and John Eldredge, my understanding of human relationships with God was fundamentally altered. Humans were created to be in love with God, it is humanity’s nature that people turn their back on God. In this act of rebellion people are wounded in a concept explained by arrows. These arrows are shot from the enemy, who utilizes arrow to…