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L'Aquila - Trained Scientology Volunteer Ministers have joined the disaster relief effort in the wake of Monday's 6.3 magnitude earthquake in the city of l'Aquila in Central Italy. The 30-second earthquake, which collapsed thousands of buildings, killing more than 200 and leaving tens of ... Views: 1139
Many of us hold our spiritual and religious values very deeply in our hearts. Yet, we often have difficulty expressing them to those that may follow a different religious or spiritual path than our own. As a country, we are a melting pot of cultures, religions and beliefs. However, we continue ... Views: 6770
The Buddha reached enlightenment at the age of 35 on a night of the full moon. Upon gazing at Venus in his meditation he suddenly realised that Venus, the moon and he were one…
Now, you may well wonder how a book entitled the Buddhist Trader is going to help you get to grips with the psychology ... Views: 2419
The American Muslim community is reeling from news of the horrific beheading of Aasiya Hassan, allegedly by her husband Muzzammil Hassan. They were respected members of the community and co-founded BridgesTV, a television network ironically dedicated to fighting negative stereotypes of Muslims. ... Views: 934
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My precious brother,
I had talked about five dimensions of the human existence in my previous article.
"Substance", "Physiological" and "Psychological" ... Views: 4575
GOD'S PERFECT PLAN FOR MARRIAGE
By Lorene Hall
HEADSHIP: Servant Leadership
In Biblical headship, the husband is assigned the primary responsibility for Christlike, servant leadership in the home [Ephesians 5:23-29]. The ... Views: 2797
We have seen the holy book ‘Bible’ in so many houses and even in the pocket of a many people regardless of religions and nations. But, I wonder if they truly abide with the divine words of holy Bible. Anyways! The immense significance of the holy book Bible lies in its precise commentary which ... Views: 758
The renewed interest and critical discussion of the ancient goddess religion open a path to the Perennial Philosophy, a substratum of human culture and consisting of a cluster of ideas, insights, view points, and attitudes about life found in most, if not all, societies. Basic concepts of the ... Views: 1505
In 1962, the Catholic Good Friday Prayer included these thoughts: "…for the faithless Jews: that almighty God may remove the veil from their hearts ... (and) for the blindness of that people, that they may be delivered from their darkness." After Vatican II in 1970, the prayer was changed to: ... Views: 1063
History: Born March 1966.
Mother: disappointed, withdrawn, depressed.
Father: angry, controlling, with drinking problem.
Mary never felt good enough.
Bio: Assistant editor for a major home magazine.
Husband Mike, advertising executive.
Married 15 years, with two kids: Maggie, age 12,
Neil, ... Views: 803
Communion with God is traditionally thought of as a religious act where we eat food and/or drink wine to connect with God. Many people are greatly inspired by this religious ceremony. This is because communion is an act that joins man and God, and the natural by-product of this reunion is ... Views: 2007
Everyone is focusing on the "State of the Union" or "State of the World," I should say. The economic crises in the US has captured all eyes and the whole world watches President Barack Obama, looking steadily for positive change. In my last article, I advised you to change your focus and look ... Views: 1292
As an ideal Christian person, it is our prime duty to spread god’s sayings in all over the world. On the other hand, it does not matter whether we are Christian or from other religion. As a human being, we must know the ultimate gist of all religions. In the revolutionary era of ... Views: 811
There is a big confrontation amongst scholars, saints and journalists whether Bible is a myth, foisted off upon us or a true history. Even public opinion is quite against the authenticity of the great epic Bible. If we believe upon pollster George Gallup then in 1963, two out of three Americans ... Views: 598
Whoever put together the doctrine of this religion was very astute because people join without even realizing it, support it without even realizing it, spread it without even realizing it. (Of course there are those who do realize they are promoting it, but there are so many unwitting ... Views: 1498
“Stupid.” “Jerk.”
We’ve all called ourselves those names – and worse – at times. We’re often not only our own worst critic but our own worst enemy!
It shouldn’t be that way. Jesus told us the second greatest commandment is to “love ... Views: 2138
Hello my precious brother,
The human has been created in the just centre of the values in the Universe. He is one of the most honourable of the creatures. He is a dear and respected existent. If we can understand the human in a correct way, it becomes possible to understand a lot of things in a ... Views: 1020
First, let's define both "Cynic" and "Believer," as both words are more likely to provoke emotional reaction than thoughtful analysis.
When I use the term Cynic, I simply mean someone who holds the opinion that people are motivated wholly by self-interest. Do not confuse the factual definition ... Views: 1977
Science has the purpose of identifying and quantifying the world.
Religion has the purpose of clarifying perception so that it can SEE the Universe as it really is.
As each scientist approaches the world with a dfferent trail of experiences and a different model of perception, it is not ... Views: 1036
Why, in a culture where nearly everyone can read, has access to a Bible, and has a church on every corner, is there such biblical illiteracy? I believe the answer to this question is to be found springing from the society we are a part of:
First, there is a diminished stress on education. We ... Views: 987
God is in the House. But what house?
Your house, my house, that’s what house. And that house is our hearts. Yes, God lives in our hearts. At least that’s where we can find God. Its not the only place God can be found. But its the easiest place for us to look. In the broader greatness that is ... Views: 609
Karma is the concept of "action" or "deed" in Indian religions understood as that which causes the entire cycle of cause and effect originating in ancient India and treated in Hindu, Jain, Sikh and Buddhist philosophies.
The philosophical explanation of karma can differ slightly between ... Views: 684
November 30th, 2008 -- Today was our last day in Medina, the city of the Prophet, before we head to Mecca, the center of the Islamic world. My mother has adjusted well and is beginning to overcome her phobia of crowds. We have had the good fortune of meeting friendly Muslim women who have ... Views: 769
The philosophy of self-esteem is probably the most influential doctrine to arrive on the scene in Christendom's recent history. At least in my lifetime, it has had as much affect, if not even more, on evangelical Christianity than the modern tongues movement that surfaced in the late 1960's. ... Views: 2339
There are many situations that expose us to hurt and anger on the job. From people getting credit for something we did to someone revealing a secret we shared to our not getting a job we were counting on. While it’s human to become hurt and even angry with those we work with, as Christians we ... Views: 604
The list of violations we know today as the Seven Deadly Sins is believed to have been compiled in the first few centuries after the death of Jesus. But these sins continue to be alive and well in workplaces around the world.
From anger, to envy, to greed, and even sloth, we can get tripped ... Views: 686
Who Will Save the World?
“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.” (2 Timothy 3:1) The word perilous means dangerous or exposure to the risk of being injured, destroyed, or lost. The rest of the verses express where most of the danger shall come from and also the reason ... Views: 910
What is Bitterness?
Bitterness is a state of mind similar to resentment. Implacableness, severity, keenness of reproach or sarcasm, arrogance, deep distress, grief, anger, contempt, slander, bad temper, lack of joy; are some of the ways that bitterness shows on our life. Bitterness cause ... Views: 9389
"Ask of me what you will," He said as He gently pulled me on His knee. My eyes were closed but I knew it was the Father. I was cocooned in a brilliantly white, warm, peaceful embrace. My hands were glowing hot and I knew instantly that I had received the gift of healing.
I would have loved to ... Views: 1260
You don’t need to be a Christian or a church regular to be communicating with God. We need Him more than ever because life carries with it a lot of challenges. And these challenges can sometimes be too much for us to handle alone.
In order to make it through in one piece, you will need ... Views: 507
Celebrate the next chapter in your daughter’s religious future by throwing her a Bat Mitzvah celebration. As your daughter turns 12, she enters a new period in her life and is sure to enjoy celebrating this religious transition with her friends and family members. The reception following ... Views: 868
Last week marked the end of Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting. I was particularly pleased that its end coincided with Rosh Hoshana. As a bonus, Eid, the festival following Ramadan, coincided with Gandhi’s birthday. It all seemed fitting, somehow, emphasizing our participation in an ... Views: 706
We are all born sinners. That means that we all owe God something in order to become whole. In the Old Testament He provided blessings by giving atonement for sins by the blood of an innocent, unblemished animal. This beast became the scapegoat so that they could be free to receive His ... Views: 1222
Some of the research shows that couples do adapt to each other over time and, in healthy relationships, they each have influence over the other.
So … what are the secrets that these couples have that help them to change each other? What do they do? What do they know about how to get their ... Views: 930
The coming of age of a Jewish boy or girl is made memorable by a special Bar and Bat Mitzvah invitation card. They are specially designed for an auspicious date on which children are privileged to participate in all areas of Jewish community life. To make that day a memorable one, make sure to ... Views: 1443
Christians can be classified into a number of denominations like Episcopalian, assemblies of god, eastern orthodoxy, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholicism, and southern Baptist. Individuals and churches within each denomination often hold dissimilar beliefs. Evangelical Christian ... Views: 970
In the first place hell is a concept that was introduced into the Bible in the Medieval ages by the King George Revision of the Bible. The concept of fire and brimstone that is. Obviously this was an age of man where people were burned at the stake because they were somehow different. Its only ... Views: 628
The big picture of life; why are humans here on earth?
This is of course my opinion based on my own common sense.
There have been hundreds of billions of humans on earth. There have been trillions of trillions of life forms on earth. There have been hundreds of trillions of trillions of ... Views: 695
1. Separation from God; God has never been separate from anyone at any time. God created everything, not from another substance but from self. There was and is no other substance other than God in a billion different forms and shapes. God just is, as the ocean is to the fish. You do not need a ... Views: 608
Bar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs are a very important time in a teenager’s life. It is a time when Jewish teenagers transition from childhood innocence to adult responsibility. They are huge celebrations for all the family and friends of the young boy or girl, and call for all the necessities ... Views: 1028
Unlike most religious expressions, Messianic Judaism cannot be traced to any other person except Yeshua. When more and more gentiles became Believers and with the destruction of Jerusalem, the Church became decreasingly Jewish and increasingly Gentile. There has been a small amount of Jews who ... Views: 1110
His weeping and trembling were honest, and to be expected. The man was not sniveling. He made great effort not to let the sobs become uncontrollable. His effort failed. Flowing from the depth of crushing stress and sorrow, the crying would not stop. Barely audible, he asked, “Kleenex please.” ... Views: 1855
We all make mistakes. Romans 3:10-12, says, “…There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one”. Since we have all missed the mark, there is still ... Views: 2215
The phrase ‘eye of the storm’ is personified with peace, and solace. Outside of this
Tranquil is turmoil and turbulence. There is no safety in the outside perimeter. The winds
are unrestrained and raging. Devastation is in its path. In the Atlantic Ocean the storms
with winds above 75mph are ... Views: 4682
The more I study history, the more I see that religion has been the source and the cause for most of the conflicts in the world; most of the wars and atrocities In the world were in the name of religion. That makes one wonder what is the real purpose of religion. Religion creates so much hatred ... Views: 10612
I think it’s very important to know the progressive image of God in the different areas of our life, so there be no misunderstandings. Because altogether, there are several types of progression the Lord is moving in, and we should be going from Glory to Glory in each of them, at the same ... Views: 1206
Dr. Andrew Newberg’s passions started in his childhood. Although his parents were encouraging, they never had the answers to his big questions like why we’re here, what’s right and wrong, and how to understand reality. He began to search within himself and in the world around him to find the ... Views: 754
“And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live. And he had power to give life unto the ... Views: 1491
Getting married is the best thing you'll ever do, no matter what time of the year you tie the knot. However, the date that you set is very important as it helps you decide on a theme for the big day. It is best, if you get married in the Fall you can go for burnt oranges, golds, chocolates, ... Views: 617
Let’s look at 2 Corinthians 3:18
“But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.”
This Scripture is revealing to us the fact that there is a progressive image of the glory the ... Views: 1322