Religion

Erika Kirk's speech at her husband's memorial (excerpt)

Erika Kirk delivered an emotional and powerful speech at her husband Charlie Kirk's memorial service held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on September 21, 2025, before tens of thousands of attendees -- Brave AI.

Adam and Eve / garden of Eden story

The story of Adam and Eve is foundational to the concept of the fall of man and original sin in Christian theology, explaining the introduction of sin, suffering, and death into the world -- Brave AI.

Latin cross

The Latin cross began as a Roman Catholic emblem but later became a universal symbol of Christianity -- wikipedia.

Ecumenism

the concept and principle that Christians who belong to different Christian denominations should work together to develop closer relationships among their churches and promote Christian unity -- wikipedia.

concept: God's punishment

"Instead of punishment, God disciplines His children as a loving Father corrects and trains His sons and daughters. This discipline is described as corrective and preventative, aimed at fostering spiritual growth, maturity, and holiness, rather than inflicting pain for wrongdoing" -- Brave AI.

concept: test of faith

Request: wondering at what level this paradigm is experienced as true, the idea that God tests us to see if we will believe in Him, even in bad circumstances. You see it a lot in Christian teachings as a way to explain the hardships and vicissitudes of life.

Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska

"It reflects her thoughts, prayers and reported visions and conversations with Jesus on Divine Mercy" -- wikipedia.

surrendering one's life to Jesus Christ

Priority request: when I contemplate this, it brings peace.

Godliness and suffering, combined

The spiritual trap of thinking you're getting closer to God by suffering, such as by endless dark nights of the soul.

level: God is a person

Request: In religious such as Christianity, Judaism exists belief that God is a person. What is the level of consciousness of this belief?

church bells ringing

By request.

wearing religious jewelry

Such as crosses, stars of David, etc.

Pali Canon (tripitaka)

The standard collection of scriptures in the Theravada Buddhist tradition, as preserved in the Pāli language. It is the most complete extant early Buddhist canon — wikipedia.

praying to saints

LoC of this spiritual practice.

T/F: Jesus can take one to enlightenment

Request: It would be comforting to know...