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- What the Movie 2012 and the Rapture Have In Common? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Dr. Steve McSwain,Recently, my wife and I saw the movie 2012. It reminded me of the doomsday nonsense that fundamentalist Christians (and I was once one of them) have been saying about the RAPTURE – the return of Jesus to catch-up all his followers into the clouds and whisk them away to a kind of benign judgment ...
Views: 3You must read the article to rate it. - Choirs of Angels in the Kabbalah - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Therese Emmanuel Grey Radiant SherpaAngels evolve into greater and greater levels of consciousness, service and responsibility. When angels graduate to the rank of archangels, they receive the gift of free will. There are nine choirs of angels in heaven, and each choir occupies a specific level in spiritual hierarchy. In the ...
Views: 4(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Understanding God in Hinduism - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Therese Emmanuel Grey Radiant SherpaIn Hinduism, God is depicted not only as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit that we find in Christianity, but also as the Divine Mother. These diverse aspects of God spring forth from the concept and being of Ishvara. Ishvara is the Lord of the universe from which springs the trinity of Brahma, ...
Views: 3You must read the article to rate it. - A Heaven of Perpetual Virgins, Sex and God. - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from David SamuelIn the pursuit of truth and the hopeful clarification of the escalating lunacy that is pervading our world at present, cultivating a religious war of truly disastrous proportions, I offer you a touch of reality. It is unlikely that many people other than Moslems will read the Koran. It is also ...
Views: 10(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Silent Prayer: Part 2 - What Silent Prayer Is, and Isn't - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWhen we think about prayer, what comes to mind is some kind of request or solicitation of God . Maybe we are ill and ask to get better, or ask forgiveness, or maybe a little help with the lottery. These are the kinds of prayers that we mostly engage in. We might also repeat a mantra, for ...
Views: 13(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Apples and Oranges: The Comparison Game - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Rabbi Simcha Weinberg“Why can’t you be like other kids who behave perfectly?” is a refrain I often hear parents complaining to their children. Yes, there were and are certainly moments when I wish my children were as “perfect” as other kids, but those moments are rare. I am more than happy for my kids to be ...
Views: 25(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Why Doesn't God Come Down and Just Say Hello? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWell. Why doesn't he, or she? I guess that's the first problem, one of gender. The Bible is gender blind, I mean Adam has all of his ribs but somehow his wife was created out of one of them instead of out of the earth from which Adam was created. And another question, If Adam and Eve had three sons ...
Views: 30(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - What Are Some Key Similarities Between Christianity And Islam? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Craig LockWhat Are Some Key Similarities Between Christianity And Islam? Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): religion, faith, beliefs, peace, spiritual, spiritual unity Web Sites: http://www.myspace.com/writercraig and http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.htm Other Articles are ...
Views: 25(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Jagdish Tytler:Sardar Surender Singh's Confession - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from ravi vermaSardar Surender Singh, son of Sardar Ajit Singh, was the Granthi of the Gurudwara Pul Bangash at the time of the Anti-Sikh Riots of 1984. He was a religious Priest, and was present in the Gurudwara (Temple) Pul Bangash on 1/11/1984, He was asked by certain people to stake a claim for the losses ...
Views: 25(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - THE ONENESS AND ALSO SEPARATE NATURE OF GAYATRI AND SAVITRI - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaThe Puranas or Indain Mythology while describing the process of world creation says that a lotus emerged from Lord Vishnu’s navel. Brahma the creator sat on this lotus. God told Brahma in a celestial voice: I have created you for world creation. In order to become capable of doing, so perform ...
Views: 36(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Security of The Succah - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergThe twelve-hour drive from Toronto for our annual Succot visit with my grandparents left me bruised, battered, and drained by all the fights my sister began with me. (I, of course, never started a fight.) We arrived in 1968, post riots Baltimore. Although I did not see burned out cars on my ...
Views: 28(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Principles for Interpreting Dreams - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Mark VirklerThe Simplest Method for Interpreting a Dream in which you are an active participant in the dream The best way to interpret this dream is to start with the first symbol and try to interpret that. Then go on to the next symbol, and so on. Continually ask the question, “In what way am I ...
Views: 30(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Photograph Your Earth Future - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Philip JonesYou are constantly having photographs taken of your future on earth throughout your lifetime. These are not ordinary snapshots taken by conventional cameras. These are highly classified photographs taken by very sensitive cameras, people. That's right, these cameras are people. People cameras ...
Views: 25(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - True Prophets vs. False Prophets--How Can You Tell Them Apart? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWhat is a prophet? A prophet is a person who receives a prophecy, message from God, and then communicates that message to others. A divinely inspired message is always direct, specific, and tells exactly what will happen, to whom, and precisely what people should do. Moreover, a true prophecy from ...
Views: 48(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Do You Know Our Greatest Hope? How You Can be a Part of the Eternal Hope - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionI want you to picture a paradise filled with happy people who do not have a care in the world, for they do not need to toil under the hot sun for life's necessities. They have nothing to fear; no doors need to be locked, no children will be abducted, and no parent will pass away, leaving their ...
Views: 42(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Out of Orthodoxy - Why This Former Orthodox Rabbi Will Officiate at Interfaith Marriages - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from David GruberMany might ask, even accuse, how can I, a rabbi, who once was Orthodox, who served an Orthodox congregation, and at the helm of Orthodox educational institutions, be willing, nay eager, to help interfaith couples and (co)officiate at their weddings? Let me open with a family story. I remember a ...
Views: 33You must read the article to rate it. - Timeless: Precious Moments - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergThe Chafetz Chaim had an interesting approach to the Talmudic statement that “Whoever forgets the Torah he has studied has forfeit part of his eternal life.” (Chapters of Our Fathers 3:8) It is commonly understood to refer to someone who does not constantly review what he has learned. The ...
Views: 27You must read the article to rate it. - ASTROLOGY - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Parveen JunejaAstrology is a study of belief and tradition, which is used in determining and predicting future and present life. In the opinion if many scientists astrology is considered to be a mere superstition. According to the astrologers, movement of celestial body directly or indirectly effects earth and ...
Views: 28You must read the article to rate it. - Free Baby Names according to astrology - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Parveen JunejaEvery baby is the most important for each and every parent. After its birth the first thing that comes into the minds of parents is to assign a lovely and a meaningful name to the apple of their eye. They want a unique, sweet sounding and an extremely appealing name for their child. Our effort is ...
Views: 58(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What Step are You On? Evolution of Religion - Six Steps - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThese six major steps weave in and around each other, and there are many others, all revealing a transition between materiality consciousness and heightened consciousness, or between an outward emphasis (thinking, remembering, body and mind), and an inward emphasis (the replacing of thought and ...
Views: 37(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Muhammad and Islam (from 'The Story of God' by Dr Robert Winston) - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some More Information on Major Religions of the World: Muhammad and Islam (from 'The Story of God') Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): religion, religions, Islam, Muhammad, Robert Winston, religious tolerance, faith, beliefs, spirituality Web site: ...
Views: 57You must read the article to rate it. - Why People Reject the Lord Jesus Christ - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Philip JonesPeople might feel they know the reason they have rejected Jesus Christ, but their reason would probably be wrong. The real reason they have rejected the Son of God is stated in the Bible in 2 Corinthians 4:3,4. It says they have been blinded to the truth by an enemy, Satan, who wants them to go to ...
Views: 43You must read the article to rate it. - Importance of astrology in Life - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Parveen JunejaIn spite of the fact that Science has developed by leaps and bounds and technology drives our lives to a great extent, astrology still remains an essential part of our lives. Astrology is a science which has had its dominance since centuries and its importance in the lives has not decreased at all. ...
Views: 44(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How To Hear God's Voice - That Still Small Voice - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Robert PedersenHearing God's voice is the desire of many - but few seem to feel that it's their personal experience. Why is God's voice so difficult to hear? Or is it? There are some verses in 1 Kings 19 - I encourage you to read the entire chapter to get a feel for the context - but I'll paste in a portion ...
Views: 74(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Many over the years have asked what’s behind this fascination I have with anagrams. Asking...Why? “I say your Life is your File. - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Ronald WoodsMany over the years have asked what’s behind this fascination I have with anagrams. Asking...Why? “I say your Life is your File.” I guess I have a lot of reasons that I first made that statement and I could go, on and on pontificating, on man’s true purpose of this life, which we lead here ...
Views: 45(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How Do You Access the Power of Christ? Online Ministry Reveals the Secret! - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Paul RakowiczRead the Bible. That’s it? That’s it! Read the Bible. . . But reading the Bible is hard! And I don’t know where to start! Sometimes I just don’t get what it’s saying! I don’t have the time! I’m afraid! What if I do it wrong! Ugh! Have no fear. Today, right now, you can ...
Views: 54(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - *** Metaphysics: A New Religion? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Christine BreeseDid you know that Metaphysics is considered a “new emerging religion” by the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) of the United States? Representatives of the IRS explain that they do not determine what a religion is or is not. As long as no crime is being committed, all religions are considered ...
Views: 92(9 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Spirituality and Religion: Is There a Difference and Do We Have a Choice? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from David-Uriel IbarraThere’s been an on going argument since man began to acknowledge a benevolent being, within the modern world, that being religious meant you were also spiritual. But is this fact or fallacy? Through the years we’ve seen many nations of different religions claim to be very spiritual because of ...
Views: 62(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Is There Life Beyond Earth? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Harry Connor JrWe may all ask the question at one time or the other, if there is something ‘out there’. Some so called ‘learned’ Bible scholars say that the Bible does not speak of extraterrestrial life beyond this planet. That is a very interesting and ‘safe’ statement to make, which by the way, is ...
Views: 62(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Be Still and Know That I Am God - How to Hear God's Voice By Becoming Still - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Robert PedersenOne of the greatest challenges in communicating with God is stilling your mind. You may ask "What does stilling your mind have to do with communication with God"? Here's the thing. We all have ideas about God. We have expectations about God. We expect ways in which God shows up, speaks, ...
Views: 74(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Salvation--Is A Person Really Saved When They Believe? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Pablo TerrerosHow many times have you been heard that a person is saved when they believe in Jesus? In church we often learn that Christian salvation happens when and because someone believes in Jesus. Is this really true? While most Christians probably hold to the idea that a person is saved when they ...
Views: 68(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Become a Muslim - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Ismail UlukusHello my precious brother, I have frequently mentioned in my previous articles that Islam is accepting to receive His divine education by being subject to the will of Allah. Since the creation of the first human being, those who had adopted this divine education reached the peak of maturity and ...
Views: 64(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Religion and Politics – The Hollow Specter of Sophia - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Harry Connor JrReligion is politics, and politics is a religion. They may differ to some, but they are certainly bedfellows, for they are so closely intertwined that they can be said to be ‘as one’. Religion is very political. Just ask anyone in a religious organization if the people in it are practicing ...
Views: 58You must read the article to rate it. - Peeling Back the Onion Even More - Understanding the ‘God’ Concept - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Harry Connor JrThere can be many starting points and many paths to finding the kernel of truth contained in the many-layered onion. A great many of these paths can be found after much time and energy to be a blind alley – a dead end, and a waste of time. It is because of this that the majorities of people who ...
Views: 61You must read the article to rate it. - Peeling Back the Onion of Religion - Understanding the ‘God’ Concept - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Harry Connor JrTruth All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident. -- Arthur Schopenhauer Truth is a funny thing. It is like an onion. The onion has a harder outside skin and a soft inside kernel, with one ...
Views: 58You must read the article to rate it. - Joshua's Top 7 Keys to Biblical Success - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Ginny EdwardsDo you want a successful life? A life that glorifies God and fulfills your deepest desires? Then come with me on a journey through the first few verses of the book of Joshua, Chapter 1 and allow me to show you 7 keys to Biblical success. 1) Realize that “Moses is dead”. First, you have ...
Views: 68(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 21st Century Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Cheryl PetersenThis essay relates to my work, 21st Century Science and Health; a revision and update of Mary Baker Eddy’s book, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. Eddy lived in the 19th century and died in the year 1910. In the late 19th century, Eddy became a prominent spiritual healer and leader ...
Views: 67You must read the article to rate it. - Why is the Deity of Christ So Important to the Christian Faith? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Bobbie McKeeJesus’ message was entirely about the Father and not about himself. He did not make an explicit and overt claim to deity. He did not say in so many words “I am God.” What we do find are His claims to his deity. For example, Jesus said that he would send “his angels” (Matthew 13:41); ...
Views: 85You must read the article to rate it. - Salvation and the Sovereignty of God - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Bobbie McKeeWhat is the relationship between God’s sovereignty, human responsibility and the Christian’s duty to proclaim the gospel message? In J.I. Packer’s book entitled Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God, he disputes the wrong view that faith in the absolute sovereignty of God hinders a full ...
Views: 80You must read the article to rate it. - You Can Have A New Identity - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Bobbie McKee“You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:26, NIV). All of us have things related to our lives that give us our identity. Our job, family, and friends, along with our interests and hobbies, are some of these areas. They each contribute to our image of who we are. ...
Views: 70You must read the article to rate it. - Is Your Church Social? Part 7: Facebook – Give your church a Face lift - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Kurt SteinbrueckIf you are a person (and most of us are) you can create a Facebook profile to reconnect with old friends, stay in touch with family and friends and meet new people online. Churches, on the other hand, cannot create a profile as profiles are restricted to individuals. Churches have to create a ...
Views: 71You must read the article to rate it. - Is God Fat Too? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from James EvansAccording to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (http://www.cdc.gov/), American society has become “obesogenic.” In other words, we’re fat and getting fatter. The majority of people in this country profess themselves to be Christians yet this same majority is also ...
Views: 85You must read the article to rate it. - UFOs, Bibles and False Altars - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Aryana HudsonChariots of fire in the sky written about in the Old Testament. How did Moses get the Ten Commandments? A radio wave beam of information hitting a tablet is able to carry and produce an anomaly that could be interpreted as a phenomenon. How would this be interpreted by a person ages ago that knew ...
Views: 90(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Christian! Are you Still Alive? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Edith LeeI have been a Christian for many years and one of the things that I have been meditating the most is; about the kind of life I am living. What does it take to be a Christian? Am I showing with my life that I am a Christian? One morning I was praying and asking the Lord to help me, because ...
Views: 141You must read the article to rate it. - Celtic Simplier Times - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Kristin OlsenWelcome the Way of the Celts, land of myth and fantasy. Let us journey into the land of Fairytales and then back again into the land of Promise and Beauty that is the Emerald Isle and the Celtic Lands Magic and Mystery surround this ancient culture and without many written accounts of life in this ...
Views: 139You must read the article to rate it. - A Time When the Sun Shone Brightly on the Emerald Corridor! - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Kristin OlsenWelcome the Way of the Celts, land of myth and fantasy. Let us journey into the long awaited Summer Season for the Emerald Isle and the Celtic Lands. After the spring ends, the planted fields grow and springs forth majestically and love and light fill the valleys and shine across the hillsides ...
Views: 118You must read the article to rate it. - A Time When Life and Fertility Was Honored and Revered! - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Kristin OlsenWelcome the Way of the Celts, land of myth and fantasy. Let us discuss the ringing in of the Summer Season for the Emerald Isle and the Celtic Lands. After the spring begins a time when the flowers flourish, the grasses grow, the harvest thrives, and the Emerald Isle is alive and teaming with life ...
Views: 119You must read the article to rate it. - The Turning of the Year - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Kristin OlsenWelcome the Way of the Celts, land of myth and fantasy. Let us discuss some ideas and concepts surrounding the turning of the year and rebirth, renewal and revitalization. The Ancient Celts believed the world to be a magical, variable realm ruled by invisible forces and mystical elements. Each ...
Views: 115You must read the article to rate it. - Wheel of the Year - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Kristin OlsenWelcome the Way of the Celts, land of myth and fantasy. Let us discuss a concept that dates back to the earliest times of Pre-Christianity. This was a time when Fairies, Leprechauns and Dragons roamed the Emerald Isle, a time when the interconnectedness of the clans, the land, the world and the ...
Views: 108You must read the article to rate it. - Celtic Roots - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Kristin OlsenWelcome to the Way of the Celts, land of myth and fantasy. Most Cultures can trace their paths back to a time when there were no computers, automobiles or airplanes. The Celtic peoples origins can be traced far back to antiquity. For the ancient Celts, grand tales were told by word of mouth and ...
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