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- Ancestry of the Human Race (Part Forty-Seven) - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2021 from Sharon Beecroft BrownAbout one million years ago, the immediate ancestors of mankind made their appearance by three successive and sudden mutations stemming from early stock of the lemur type of placental mammal. These early lemurs involved in the ancestry of the human species were not directly related to the ...
Views: 855 - Ancient Celtic Myth, Magic, and Medicine - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Jonathan KlemensThe ancient Celts were an enchanting and mysterious pre-Christian people with a romantic and legendary history – a people of heroes, wizards, and fairies. Julius Caesar stated that the Celts (Gauls) were “brave, but headstrong and impetuous.” These indomitable clans, ...
Views: 12584 - And That's My Take... (Are We Too Free?) - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Curtis SagmeisterAND THAT’S MY TAKE… (ARE WE TOO FREE?) © 2010 by Curtis Sagmeister. All Rights Reserved. Can there be such a thing as being a society that is too free? Ask those who live under repressive regimes and the answer is a quick and resounding NO. But for those of us who live in Canada and United ...
Views: 861 - Andalucia for a new way of life when booking your Andalucia Villas - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Porsche KlingerIt is time for a holiday and where better but ANDALUCIA VILLAS to spend your away break? It’s only been a few years since Andalucia became part of the tourist calendar creating a worldwide interest in this area. What doesn’t compute is the amount of time it took people to realize just how ...
Views: 1207 - Apostasy in Islamic School Of Thought - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2016 from Umer FiazMeaning OF Apostasy The term itself is from the Greek expression “apostasies” and is very much like rejecting or separating oneself from a specific faith or convinced spiritual principles. It is alike to a dismissal of views that were once believed and accommodating different beliefs and ...
Views: 2523 - Applications of Islamic Welfare State - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2016 from Umer FiazReal-world experience displays, there is no shortage of problems to be challenged by the state when it undertakes welfare purposes. Bringing in individual to lend a serving hand makes the scheme more actual, therefore, protecting the self-dignity and respect of the peoples. Though, it adds ...
Views: 1030 - Apprehensions To Join Kumbha Mela & A Fortune Missed In These Misconceptions - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2016 from Niklank Jain1. The fear of facing the massive human gathering Every time Simhastha Kumbha Mela witnesses one of the largest gatherings of humanity on the face of earth. Millions of people, including the holy saints, mahants, mahamandaleshwars and devotees gather there for the holy bath and for other ...
Views: 980 - Are Christians Allowed to Mock Others? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Collin TreneryMany people who like to attack Christianity will tell a Christian that based on what their Bible teaches they have no right to mock or ridicule other people in any way. They do this because they want to set up a basis by which they themselves can mock and trample over the doctrines of the Bible ...
Views: 3780 - Are Humans Built for Self-Growth? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2019 from Daniel FriedmannWhat does the Bible and science say about our unique human capabilities? The Bible says we have a divine soul: “the LORD God formed man from the dust of the earth. He blew into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living being.” (1) What does science say about our soul? ...
Views: 1703 - Are Humans Built for Self-Growth? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2019 from Daniel FriedmannWhat does the Bible and science say about our unique human capabilities? The Bible says we have a divine soul: “the LORD God formed man from the dust of the earth. He blew into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living being.” (1) What does science say about our soul? ...
Views: 1899 - Are Humans Built for Self-Growth? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2019 from Daniel FriedmannWhat does the Bible and science say about our unique human capabilities? The Bible says we have a divine soul: “the LORD God formed man from the dust of the earth. He blew into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living being.” (1) What does science say about our soul? ...
Views: 1774 - Are Humans Slave of Allah Almighty? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2018 from Umer FiazIslam is the most practiced religion in the world. Muslims are present in almost every region of the world. It is the psychology of every Muslims to get to know about their religion, its aspects. It is the Interest of the People to get to know about the events which occurred in the Islam, and ...
Views: 1091 - Are midlife happiness and being spiritual or religious linked? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Frank BonkowskiThis article examines the connection between happiness and spirituality from a mid life perspective. It presents some recent research and looks at the benefits of regularly attending religious services. Religion and spirituality is widespread According to Religioustolerance.org, there are ...
Views: 1216 - Are Muslim Immigrants Humble Guests Or Aggressive Invaders - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from David SamuelWith all the uproar about how the world is changing to conform with the demands of immigrant Muslim demands, I felt it was the right time to make a statement. Feel free to distribute this article as you wish. There are many examples such as creating special time slots for swimming pools and ...
Views: 2875 - Are We Authentic? Like a Barcode, DNA, RNA & Bible Codes Reveal Our Creator Who Left His Signature - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: “I know I'm somebody because God doesn't make junk.” Famed atheist Antony Flew, confronted with the complexity of DNA and the impossibility of its evolution, came to believe in God. Our existence is a gift. True religion is gratitude for life expressed to our parents and to God as shown ...
Views: 1699 - Are We Ready for Marriage? We Can Do It with New Light on the Wedding Parables! - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2018 from Richard RuhlingOne of 10 ways to get rich is to marry the wealth. The Bible teaches that we can become the bride of Christ if we understand the the wedding parables. Understand means to stand under and support—do what those parables teach. 1. Each wedding parable shows we don’t understand them. The ...
Views: 1087 - Are We Really Hiding Behind Our Religions? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThe Catholic Church is losing folks. A recent survey reveals that 6 out of 10 Catholics feel that they are out of touch with Catholic views. Much of this might result from the pedophile cases and views on contraception and illegal immigration, but I have a hunch that this is merely the course of ...
Views: 4484 - Are We Truly the “United” States? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2020 from Rabbi Simon JacobsonWhat is the inherent nature of the universe: unity or discord? Are we doomed to be battlers all our lives? Are we victims of circumstance? Is the world becoming less or more united? Converging technologies and economies would seem to inevitably bring us all closer, yet the opposite is ...
Views: 896 - Are you an Authentic Christian? - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Duke TaberRecently I have been pondering about what makes a person authentic and real. We live in an age where there is so much hype. So much show. So much putting on masks because people may not like the real us or because we are expected to be or act a certain way. Just the other day I was involved in a ...
Views: 598 - Are You Bound By Guilt? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Michelle Lee, CHWomen experience a lot of guilt. Many have heard me say that guilt is poison. It’s a poison that we must stop taking and giving to those around us. Guilt makes us do things we don’t want to do. Our children get away with more when we feel guilty. We say yes, to people, not just our children, ...
Views: 1678 - Are you confused or are you on the right path? Do you know right from wrong? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSee the Light Rights and Wrongs We grow up as vulnerable kids in this world, not knowing any better, thinking our families, our society will teach us everything we need to know about what is right and what is wrong. Not Knowing Right from Wrong! We think they will teach us everything ...
Views: 1840 - Are you Evil - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from David SamuelThe thoughts of this writing are based on the Hermetica, a body of literature written in late antiquity, but believed to be much older. Perhaps written at the time of Moses. Written originally in Latin and Greek, it is the source of the Gnostic teachings and it appears that Christianity took ...
Views: 1325 - Are You Game? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Mary WilkeyMatthew 5 is one of the hardest chapters in the Bible to live up to. Why? Because it expands on the Ten Commandments. The Lord tells us, in His own words: "Think not that I am come to destroy the law [the old Testament], or the prophets [of the old Testament]. I am not come to destroy, but ...
Views: 1428 - Are You Ready To Find Faith? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2005 from Arthur LevineAre you ready to get closer to God? Are you ready to start listening to his words of wisdom? Are you ready to discover the magic of faith? If you are like me there have been periods in your life when you wished you had more faith to help you cope with the troubles of our time. It doesn't ...
Views: 1811 - Ask Yourself – Do I Deserve To Be In Heaven? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Hijab Al-FaisalMost Muslims believe that based on their religion and faith, Allah will grant heaven to all Muslims. Most also believe that Allah stays in the heart, therefore, He knows about your faith and based on that faith you will be awarded a place in heaven. However, this belief does not motivate any ...
Views: 1161 - 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 ...
Views: 1058 - Astrology and Health - by Submitted on May 02, 2011 from Riki ParkerAstrology in health is one field which sees maximum people clinging to. People have so many questions on how to lead a healthy lifestyle and they find resort to all such questions in astrology. Astrology services are greater than before and have succeeded in attracting people with health ...
Views: 828 - Astrology Consultants Provide Relevant Information Based On Sun Sign Horoscopes And Vedic Astrology - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Ryan JessicaAstrology in general has been an interesting topic for people since ages. Since ancient civilization, people have had an interest in the sun’s and planets’ positions and they utilized it to help predict their futures and many events with relevancy in day to day life. Those who practiced the ...
Views: 1071 - ASTROLOGY-A VERY SCIENTIFIC STREAM OF KNOWLEDGE - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaAncient astrologers very well knew that apart from throwing light on planets/stars, solar activities, their inter relationships their mutual influences, information on how the earth’s atmosphere, plants and creatures get affected, Astrology Science has one more domain viz. to make mankind aware ...
Views: 1768 - Athitheeswarar Temple, Vaniyambadi - by Submitted on May 28, 2021 from AstroVed AstrologersAthitheeswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Vaniyambadi Town, Vellore district, in the state of Tamilnadu. The temple is in Old Vaniyambadi and is believed to be more than 1000 years old. It is known as a Parihara Sthalam for people born under Punarvasu or Punarpoosam ...
Views: 767 - Athletes, Teachers, and Priests are Real People - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2020 from Bruce WawrzyniakI remember when I was a young boy and I saw a picture in the newspaper of some of the NHL players that were up on top of a huge mound of snow. They were helping shovel snow around the arena. And I kind of thought to myself that, "They're pro hockey players! What are they doing? They look like ...
Views: 795 - Attacking Baby Jesus & 3 Christmas Myths: Bad Timing, Cultural Baggage and Wrong Name! - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2014 from Richard RuhlingThere may be more wrong about Christmas than we realize. Here’s a candid look at timing, ID and how we celebrate. If we wanted a mystical flight to Bethlehem, here are three reasons we won’t make the flight. 1. Bad Timing. You may already know that the winter solstice was celebrated as the ...
Views: 1349 - Auli Trekking - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2020 from bizare xpeditionThe Auli Trekking package of 3 nights 4 Days offers the most pleasant adventure experience in the Auli region of Garhwal Uttarakhand. This Auli trek package is perfect for the college students and backpackers, where they can relax from the stressful city life and can witness the enchanting ...
Views: 757 - AWAKENING THE GIANT IN YOU - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2004 from Oyerinde AdeniyiDeep within man dwells some vast slumbering powers and abilities that he never dreamt of possessing. Forces that would revolutionize his life if aroused and put into action. I mean deep on the inside of you are resident immeasurable, unfathomable and unlimited powers. These powers are the ...
Views: 5910 - Bar Mitzvah Invitations. Mazel Tov! - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Jeff FainBar 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: 1182 - Basic Concept of Good and Evil in Islam - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2016 from Umer FiazThere are some basic ideas which play key-role in establishment of the social and moral structure of Islam. Without understanding these notions such as - moral and evil, right and wrong, Halal (acceptable) and Haram (prohibited), prize for good performances and penalties for evil performances – ...
Views: 3587 - Basic Principles of Islam: What Do Muslims Believe about Jesus? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Basic Principles of Islam: What Do Muslims Believe about Jesus? Author: Mohammed F Thompson Submitted (with permission) by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): religion, Islam, Jesus, faith, beliefs, peace, spiritual, spiritual unity Web site: www.voiceofislamtv.com ...
Views: 1325 - Basis of Personality and Message of Revelation - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2016 from Umer FiazGenerosity is the basis of a personality’s growth. The Holy Quran praises men who sideline his interests for the sake of others. They favor others to themselves. It also associates a man with a plant that sprouts and eventually becomes a full grown tree bearing achene for the advantage of ...
Views: 1410 - Bat Mitzvah Invitations - A Memorable Occasion - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2008 from Jeff FainCelebrate 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: 1066 - Be thirsty for knowledge my friend. 5 lessons from the propelling force of thirst - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieMake use of the propelling force of being thirsty HAVE YOU EVER BEEN THIRSTY? If you have gone all your waking hours without a drink, you will appreciate that wonderful elixir called water when you do get the chance to quench your thirst. Now take this thirst and have a thirst for ...
Views: 1663 - Be Watching And Wary For The Invitary-God Will Call You Home - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2007 from Jason WittWhen you receive the Seal you will hear the invitary calling. The invitary is where God calls you home to Heaven. When He calls and you are sealed, you are ready to go join Him for eternity. “A certain man,” said Jesus, “made a huge supper, and invited many. And he sent his ...
Views: 764 - Beej Mantra and its significance - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2019 from Sri TulasiWhat is Beej Mantra? A bija mantra is the seed of a mantra. The power of a mantra lies in its seed. Chanting the mantra is effective only when the worthy seed is chosen. The seed awakens the power of the deity of the mantra. There is no letter that is not a mantra and there is no plant that is ...
Views: 1390 - Before Leaving Hajj Consider Some Tips for Hajj - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2017 from Umer FiazIn the world, every religion has some basic rules and teachings. Similarly, Islam is based on the Islamic articles and Islamic pillars. The articles of Islam are believed in the Allah, Angels, Holy Books, Prophets, the Day of Judgment, fate, and the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is the Last Messenger of ...
Views: 1699 - Beginning a New Church From The Ground Up - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Duane MarchiWhen you are creating a new church from scratch, it's important to have a plan and to be consistent. A church is not about having a building; it's about having people with whom to come and share your beliefs, preferably in a regular setting. These are the thoughts from one who has been ...
Views: 658 - Being A Fearless Ministry Leader - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Ericka JacksonThere is a unique challenge to building a ministry that can leave ministers susceptible to fear that other Christians may not have to deal with on a regular basis. Being fearless is not being strong; it is not putting on a smile no matter what; it is not feeling your fear and pushing through ...
Views: 1238 - Being A Quitter Isn't Always Bad -- With Cults - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Estelle GoldsteinI do remember when I was a university student seeing the glassy-eyed young students selling second rate (a bit dry or petals missing) flowers on the major thoroughfares of Boston. I remember reading all the newspaper accounts and finding out these people were somehow part of a "cult," before I ...
Views: 2077 - Being at Ease with Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Charlene ProctorWe are often so busy managing our busy lives that we forget to fill up our own tank of energy. How do we refill ourselves? Going to the spa or a yoga class helps us nurture ourselves, but learning to be at ease with who we are is more important to recharging our batteries. How can we learn to be ...
Views: 2526 - Being Born Again is a Good Beginning! - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockBeing born again is a great start, but if you are finally ready to complete this "work in progress," here are seven areas to monitor: · Is there any lingering ill-will toward others that may not agree with you? · Are you self-righteous? (I'm right; you're wrong!) · ...
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