Tag: Religions
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The Mystery of the “New” Mahdi
Recently, I saw a sticker at a castle in Switzerland and some TikTok videos that confused me. They talked about a new religion called the “Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light” and a leader named Aba Al-Sadiq (Abdullah Hashem). Since I am from a background where the name “Ahmadi” usually refers to the Pakistani community,…
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The Brain and the Search for Peace
I have often wondered why humans need religion. After my HIV diagnosis, I found myself moving away from traditional beliefs and leaning more toward science. Science gave me the tools to survive and the data to understand my body. But I also realized that the human brain seems to have a built-in need for something…
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Finding the “Mahdi” on a Castle Wall: A Journey from Fear to Science
I was visiting the Valère castle recently, just looking for some history and peace. But as I was reading the information boards, I saw a sticker that stopped me in my tracks. It had a man with a beard, a black background, and a QR code. Underneath, it said in French: “What was promised to…