July is devoted to the scientific study of the great beyond: paranormal, parapsychology, ufology, cryptozoology and more! Did you know? Many writers and enthusiasts prefer the abbreviation "SF" over "sci-fi" due to the latter's perceived pejorative connotations. Coined by Forrest J Ackerman in 1954, "sci-fi" was intended as a playful term analogous to "hi-fi." However, over time, it became associated with low-budget films and pulp fiction, leading to a dismissive perception among serious fans and authors. In contrast, "SF" is seen as a more respectful abbreviation, encompassing both "science fiction" and "speculative fiction," and is favored within the literary community. Additionally, some writers opt for "speculative fiction" to describe their work, aiming to distance themselves from the negative stereotypes linked to "sci-fi."
June is the month when school is out and wild summer parties begin. That's why this month is focused on religious animation and puppetry, mostly originally designed for children, but these are not recommended for kids under 18 because they include some controversial material such as material produced by the scandalized religious group the Family International aka Children of God and the Lost Media Christian show Joy Junction that was pulled from air after illegal files were found on one of the cast members' computers. Other things, like the ISKCON Puppet show, the Muslim program Life With Adam and the Chabad Jewish Cartoon 613 Torah Ave. are just good clean fun that has aged like a fine wine - with all the analog creepiness that one can expect from 1980s and 90s religious kids' programming.
Ramadan Mubarak! This year the holy month of Ramadan goes from Evening of Fri, Feb 28, 2025 – Sat, Mar 29, 2025 so all March HithertoExisting will be sharing Muslim and Baha'i videos! Did you know? Bahá'ís observe a 19-day fast each year in March, which is similar to the Muslim observance of Ramadan. The Bahá'í fast is a time of spiritual preparation and regeneration. Fasting period: The fast takes place from sunrise to sunset each day. It occurs during the Bahá'í month of 'Ala, which means "loftiness". The fast ends at the festival of Naw Ruz, which is on the vernal equinox. Purpose of the fast: To remember one's dependence on God To learn detachment from material things To practice abstinence from carnal desires To rejuvenate one's inner spiritual life To bring to mind the deprivation experienced by prophets
Religious minds, which are distrustful of philosophic dogmas, fall into the error - inculcated by philosophy - of supposing that Providence is limited in its action; that is does not extend to the social world or the social relations of mankind, and that God has not determined upon any plan of social organization for the regulation of those relations. If they had a PROFOUND FAITH IN THE UNIVERSALITY OF PROVIDENCE, they would be convinced that all human needs must have been foreseen and provided for, and especially that the most urgent of them all could not have been overlooked - namely, the need of a social order for the regulation of our industrial and social relations.
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July is devoted to the scientific study of the great beyond: paranormal, parapsychology, ufology, cryptozoology and more! Did you know? Many writers and enthusiasts prefer the abbreviation "SF" over "sci-fi" due to the latter's perceived pejorative connotations. Coined by Forrest J Ackerman in 1954, "sci-fi" was intended as a playful term analogous to "hi-fi." However, over time, it became associated with low-budget films and pulp fiction, leading to a dismissive perception among serious fans and authors. In contrast, "SF" is seen as a more respectful abbreviation, encompassing both "science fiction" and "speculative fiction," and is favored within the literary community. Additionally, some writers opt for "speculative fiction" to describe their work, aiming to distance themselves from the negative stereotypes linked to "sci-fi."
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June is the month when school is out and wild summer parties begin. That's why this month is focused on religious animation and puppetry, mostly originally designed for children, but these are not recommended for kids under 18 because they include some controversial material such as material produced by the scandalized religious group the Family International aka Children of God and the Lost Media Christian show Joy Junction that was pulled from air after illegal files were found on one of the cast members' computers. Other things, like the ISKCON Puppet show, the Muslim program Life With Adam and the Chabad Jewish Cartoon 613 Torah Ave. are just good clean fun that has aged like a fine wine - with all the analog creepiness that one can expect from 1980s and 90s religious kids' programming.
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Ramadan Mubarak! This year the holy month of Ramadan goes from Evening of Fri, Feb 28, 2025 – Sat, Mar 29, 2025 so all March HithertoExisting will be sharing Muslim and Baha'i videos! Did you know? Bahá'ís observe a 19-day fast each year in March, which is similar to the Muslim observance of Ramadan. The Bahá'í fast is a time of spiritual preparation and regeneration.
Fasting period:
The fast takes place from sunrise to sunset each day.
It occurs during the Bahá'í month of 'Ala, which means "loftiness".
The fast ends at the festival of Naw Ruz, which is on the vernal equinox.
Purpose of the fast:
To remember one's dependence on God
To learn detachment from material things
To practice abstinence from carnal desires
To rejuvenate one's inner spiritual life
To bring to mind the deprivation experienced by prophets
#Ramadan #19dayfast #islam
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Religious minds, which are distrustful of philosophic dogmas, fall into the error - inculcated by philosophy - of supposing that Providence is limited in its action; that is does not extend to the social world or the social relations of mankind, and that God has not determined upon any plan of social organization for the regulation of those relations. If they had a PROFOUND FAITH IN THE UNIVERSALITY OF PROVIDENCE, they would be convinced that all human needs must have been foreseen and provided for, and especially that the most urgent of them all could not have been overlooked - namely, the need of a social order for the regulation of our industrial and social relations.
Charles Fourier
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This one's for you, Jesus
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