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February 2006

Quest Magazine

Articles, News & Views

FEATURED ARTICLES

The Serpent Cult and Solomon's Temple.

By Philip Gardiner

The destruction of Atlantis as a global event.

By Jennifer Coelho

NEWS & ARTICLES

The Masonic foundations of America.

"Dan Brown looks set to include this 'hidden history' of the U.S. in his sequel to The Da Vinci Code, which would no doubt make for a hot topic considering the influence on politics in recent times of Fundamentalist Christian groups."

Quotable Quote

"Fundamentalists are so named because they often are against fun, quick to damn, and display very little mental."

- Hal Siemer

In court it's Holy Blood, Holy Grail vs. The Da Vinci Code.

'Theology on Tap': the gospel preached in pubs.

Actor Darren McGavin, the original star of 'Night Stalker,' has died at 83.

Britney Spears seeks the help of a yoga guru.

Attacks on ancient Christian group in Egypt.

Charges dropped against couple in Indian religion peyote case.

U.S. Supreme Court rules unanimously in favor of religious sect's right to use hallucinogenic tea. Bush administration had opposed the group's right to use the tea.

Witchcraft blamed for disappearance of babies' bodies.

Shamans now cater to aging boomers and the urban spa class.

Evangelicals prepare 'Da Vinci Code' response.

Case against Jesus’ existence dismissed.

Woman charged with smuggling skull.

Affidavit: Human head for 'use as a part of her voodoo beliefs.'

Do carvings at Rosslyn Chapel reveal symphony for the devil?

Rising water threatens great temples of Egypt.

Bill would eliminate state archaeologist.

It is my opinion that this bill should be strongly opposed.

- HS

Michael Jackson in talks to set late Pope's prayers to music.

Megachurches' way of worship is on the rise.

Why we'll never stop looking for the Holy Grail.

Dentists solve puzzle of death of Pericles.

Tomb that pre-dates ancient Rome found in Roman Forum.

Vampyres, Witches and Pagans Party gubernatorial candidate arrested.

A religion that grew from a lot of brew.

The curse of Stonehenge will remain until it is handed back to the druids.

The US could have saved Iraq's cultural heritage.

Temple gives up statue of ancient Egyptian queen.

The apostle of the epistles: St. Paul.

Was St. Michael a deified earthquake?

Chinese invented golf 1,000 years ago?

Hooters to receive blessing from priest.

This reminds me of Dean Martin as a priest needing to bless 'hooters' in Cannonball Run.

- HS

Is Wales the resting place of the Holy Grail?

Museum exhibit in examines history of the Bible.

Catholic group Opus Dei: `Da Vinci Code` not for kids.

Medieval London is on display.

A man of the cloth who is goth.

Britney Spears sought the blessings of Hindu gods for her son.

New university course to explore vampire folklore.

Man grows his own cannabis for 'religious purposes.'

Actually, many ancient religions believed in chemically induced altered states to achieve a mystical union with God. By the way, where's my vodka? I'm starting to feel religious.

- HS

Mormon connection to Masons explored ahead of 'Da Vinci Code' sequel.

'Da Vinci Code' steps away from the pack of same old, same olds.

Judas the misunderstood?

Hey, if Mary Magdalene can be "rehabilitated," why not Judas?

Prove Christ exists, judge orders priest.

Are the Gospels the gospel truth?

The Hellfire Club and the Hellfire Caves.

The top cryptozoology stories of 2005.

A quartette of mysteries solved by a psychic.

A reading list to accompany 'Supernatural' by Graham Hancock.

According to the Sunday Times, "Opus Dei, the Catholic sect that is thoroughly defamed throughout The Da Vinci Code, has developed a sense of humour about the book..."

Da Vinci Code film to premiere in Louvre?

Braveheart killing topped bill at medieval fair.

Daily updates on the Johns Hopkins archaeological expedition in Egypt.

Hundreds of people parade to the Vatican with a gift "from the Magi" for the Pope.

Medieval Norwegian saga sails through heaven and hell.

'Da Vinci Code' good for Louvre.

Pat Robertson says Sharon's stroke is God's punishment.

CBS article implies that Robertson may no longer speak for conservative evangelicals.

Cryptographers claim to have deciphered clues to Da Vinci Code sequel.

French President Chirac enamored with Da Vinci Code movie.

College students examine their beliefs.

Bishops say health care is a moral right.

Amen! Health care costs in the U.S. are a national disgrace.

- Hal Siemer

Henges, pyramids and the Celtic cross helped ancient mariners sail the world.

A reconstructed 'temple of the sun' in Germany.

Early image of Jesus found.

Former President Jimmy Carter consulted psychic while in office.

Roman Catholic tradition of Limbo in limbo.

Vatican intent on preserving veil of mystery over icon.

Israeli women placing underwear on tomb of venerated rabbi.

Christians strip to build a new Eden.

Court TV unveils 'Haunting Evidence.'

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