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- Mistakes: Latznu - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergIn “Meditations on First Philosophy,” Descartes set out to determine how and if we can distinguish false beliefs from true knowledge. He began by noting that there is theoretically no limit to how wrong we could be, because, God could deliberately deceive us about even the most seemingly ...
Views: 1154 - Modern Theory of Quran and Mountains - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2016 from Umer FiazMountains are an area of land that growths very tall above the land about it and that is advanced than a hill. Quran is the best to book from Allah Almighty. In Quran, Allah mentions all aspects of life related to human and his livings .Science proof many theories about Mountains which already ...
Views: 1076 - More About Invisible/Visible (Part Nine) - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownIn a short-read I wrote about extraterrestrials. I mentioned my son, A.M. seeing an alien in the kitchen as a young boy. He had heard a noise in the kitchen and went to investigate. This event happened in the late evening when everyone was in bed. A.M. noticed a gray-colored extraterrestrial ...
Views: 766 - More Power To You (Part 5) - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Gerrit van VuurenWe are now proceeding to the climax of this series of articles on the power of God in us. As we have seen in previous parts, the power comes from God, through the Holy Spirit, after we repent of our sins and receive the salvation of Jesus Christ. Having the power of God is not for personal use ...
Views: 1931 - More Power To You (Part 6) - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Gerrit van VuurenWe now reach the climax of this series of articles on Christian Spiritual power. As we saw in the previous article, the power of the Holy Spirit works through believers because of the authority of the name of Jesus. When the sons of Sceva tried to rebuke evil spirits ‘in the name of the Jesus ...
Views: 1929 - Moses and Entheogens - Plant Spirit Shamanism from the Bible - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Howard CharingJERUSALEM (AFP) - High on Mount Sinai, Moses was on psychedelic drugs when he heard God deliver the Ten Commandments, an Israeli researcher claimed in a study published this week. Such mind-altering substances formed an integral part of the religious rites of Israelites in biblical times, ...
Views: 3619 - Most Famous Muslims Around the World - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2017 from muneeb afridiThere are some people in this world who wants to live their lives just according to the teachings of Islam and they don’t end here with this instead they try to enhance their capabilities in the religious tasks. And indeed, Allah Almighty has blessed such people with lots of respect not only in ...
Views: 1500 - MOTHER OF VEDAS IS ABOUT TO BECOME MOTHER OF THE WORLD - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaTHE TRUE GAYATRI IS ERA ENERGY: Regarding human beings for a fair length of time I am saying that their psyche requires sanctification. With reference to Gayatri too I have been saying that it is the Kamadhenu or wish fulfilling cow of Brahmins. If true Brahmin qualities manifest in your ...
Views: 1749 - Mother Teresa May Have Gone Through These Seven Stages - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond Rock1. Christian: Orison (Introversion) – Christian meditation and prayer. Conversion: Here a practitioner converts from an external to an internal emphasis, as the search for Truth, or God begins. Practitioner has good intentions, and prays or meditates occasionally. Eastern: Practitioner begins ...
Views: 1031 - Mount Of Mercy The Arafat - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2016 from Umer FiazMount Arafah is a granite hill east of Mecca in the plain of Arafat. Arafat is a plain about 20 km Southeast of Mecca Mount Arafat reaches about 70 m in height and also known as the Mount of Mercy (Jabal ar-Rahmah). According to Islamic tradition, the hill is the place where the Islamic prophet ...
Views: 1336 - Mudassir Surah - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Qasim AttariRead Mudassir Surah بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِیْمِ یٰۤاَیُّهَا الْمُدَّثِّرُۙ(۱) قُمْ فَاَنْذِرْﭪ(۲) وَ رَبَّكَ فَكَبِّرْﭪ(۳) وَ ثِیَابَكَ فَطَهِّرْﭪ(۴) وَ الرُّجْزَ فَاهْجُرْﭪ(۵) وَ لَا تَمْنُنْ تَسْتَكْثِرُﭪ(۶) وَ لِرَبِّكَ فَاصْبِرْؕ(۷) فَاِذَا نُقِرَ فِی النَّاقُوْرِۙ(۸) فَذٰلِكَ ...
Views: 898 - 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: 1987 - Muhkam and mutashabih verses of Qur'an - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, Allah is excluded from space and time. In other words, He exists without a location and as timeless. Time and space concepts are the concepts belong to the material world. On the other hand, the material world is created in image level. For this reason, there is a mental ...
Views: 1844 - Muslim Invasion of Europe & Obama's Muslim Appreciation Month, Inviting Them Here, Support Biblical End Times - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2015 from Richard RuhlingWhen asked about the end of the age, the Great Teacher whose life divided BC from AD said to understand the book of Daniel. That book was “sealed until the time of the end,” but the 8th chapter has a vision “at the time of the end” with a candid view to convince skeptics that what Daniel saw is ...
Views: 1180 - Muslim Traditions And Culture - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2016 from Umer FiazAs Islam feast across the world its culture and traditions were influenced by Mongol, Persian, Turkic, Berber, Indian and Indonesian cultures. The current Islamic practices and duties are the result of incorporation of local culture and Muslim views. There are over a thousand of Muslims ...
Views: 1096 - Muslims Killing Jews? Is hate & killing the best way to win the world, or is there a better way? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2018 from Richard RuhlingAbraham Lincoln, perhaps the greatest of US presidents, said, “The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend.” With thousands of Muslims in Iran reported to be converting to Christianity, maybe it’s happening? A third imam in the US has called for the killing of Jews. Abdullah ...
Views: 1010 - My Big Ol' Muddy Christmas - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2007 from Heather MauelLast year, my wife Rose and I volunteered to take a crew of seven junior high kids, a big pile of presents, food and a Christmas tree to a needy family in East Austin. We left straight from church, so we were in our Sunday finest. That was my first mistake. We packed the tree and the food ...
Views: 696 - My Big Ol' Muddy Christmas - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Heather MauelLast year, my wife Rose and I volunteered to take a crew of seven junior high kids, a big pile of presents, food and a Christmas tree to a needy family in East Austin. We left straight from church, so we were in our Sunday finest. That was my first mistake. We packed the tree and the food ...
Views: 932 - My Notes from the Book ‘Basic Christianity’ by John Stott: "Who on Earth is Jesus Christ" (Part Two) - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: My Notes from the Book ‘Basic Christianity’ by John Stott: "Who on Earth is Jesus Christ" (Part Two) Shared by: Craig Lock Category (Key Words/Tags): Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Basic Christianity, John Stott, Books, Thoughts on Jesus, Spiritual Growth, Faith, ...
Views: 4878 - My Out of Body Experience - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Irving KarchmarThis is a true story! A few months after my 40th birthday, on January 14th 1986, I was rushed to the Emergency Room due to the devastating effects of a misdiagnosed illness. Had my sister not been visiting to see my condition and insist I go to the hospital immediately, the doctors said I ...
Views: 1721 - MY SUBTLE ROLE IN THE FORM OF A DEEP THINKER AND RISHI - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaWith the help if inner energy and awakening of that which is latent man gets uplifted high. This is a fact and it is also true that an atmosphere made radiant via austerities, education, association with great saints etc too play a powerful role in it. It has been seen that a very ordinary ...
Views: 890 - My Thoughts on Religion - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Michael BerryA lot of people do not really understand the meaning when I say personal development, but everyone seems to understand personality development and they're one and the same. The purpose of this article is to stimulate your mind. I really want you to think for yourself and not allow me or ...
Views: 2223 - My Tirupathi Darshan Experience - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2020 from Abinaya Shree KannanOm Namo Narayana!!!!! The journey of thousand miles begins with just one step. And our spiritual trip heading towards Tirupati darshan began with My Tirupathi Darshan Experience/a>. They offer the best Tirupati packages from Chennai. We had a hassle-free one day trip assisted by a ...
Views: 571 - Mysticism: A Brief Introduction - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Christopher BeardsThis is in no way meant to be an extensive look into the concepts, beliefs, principals or opinions presented herein, it is nothing more than a sort of introduction to a far broader spectrum of beliefs and practices. My purpose in presenting this, as well as all information on this blog is so ...
Views: 1198 - Myths about Kumbh Mela - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Niklank JainAs mythology has it, the inception of this festivity began with the epic instance of “Samudra Manthan”, where there was a legendary battle for ‘Amrit’ (drink of Immortality) between the devas (angels) and the ausras (demons). During which amrit happened to spill at four places on earth namely ...
Views: 1183 - National Day of Prayer out says federal judge – America’s identity eroding - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Rev Michael BrescianiAfter Billy Graham lead a rally in Washington in 1952 and called for a day for the nation to pray President Harry Truman signed the National Prayer Day proclamation in 1953. The Freedom from Religion Foundation filed against the proclamation in October of 2008. Have they won? Federal judge ...
Views: 1100 - Natural Resources and Idea of Moderation - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2016 from Umer FiazReligious values and guidelines in relations of conservation of natural possessions / natural world participates an essential role for one and all. Islam observes the natural world as formation of Allah Almighty that discloses His glory and the whole individual substances and persons are the ...
Views: 1325 - Nav Durga Avtar in Navratri - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2014 from Jenifer VisionNavratri is one of the famous festivals celebrated in all over the world among Hindus. Nav Ratri means nine nights are dedicated to the nine divine forms of Adhishakti Maa Durga. During the period of Navratri, devotees worship the nine avtar of Goddess Durga. The ten-armed Maa Durga was created ...
Views: 1237 - Navaratri: Celebrating the Goddess - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2019 from AstroVed AstrologersWorship of the feminine is something that sets Hinduism apart from monotheistic religions like Christianity and Islam. In ancient times, worship of the Mother goddess was widely prevalent, but as patriarchy took root, this disappeared. Today, only Hinduism gives pride of place to female ...
Views: 652 - Navigating 2024 Umrah Packages: Who’s Offering What? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2024 from Clara jamesUmrah is no small blessing for pilgrims, as it cleanses their souls of past sins and renews faith in Allah. While it is not compulsory to perform, the holy cities of Mecca and Medina are full of pilgrims for most of the year. This is why different agencies and sometimes airlines offer special ...
Views: 361 - Navratri 2013 - Navratri Festival Celebration and Importance - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Sachin GuptaAuspicious nine nights of Navratri festival is dedicated to Goddess Shakti. Navaratri or the Nine nights/Moons of the Goddess is a vital time period wherein the Supreme Goddess in the forms of Maa Durga the Warrior Goddess, Maa Lakshmi the Goddess of Wealth and the Goddess of Wisdom ‘Maa ...
Views: 1445 - Navratri Festival 2013 - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from peter desouzaNavratri celebration, committed to Goddess Shakti, is the celebration of nine heavenly nights and is acknowledged to be a standout amongst the most significant celebrations in India for Hindus. Goddess Shakti shows herself in three diverse extents as Goddess Laxmi, Saraswati and Durga. It is ...
Views: 905 - Navratri—Invoke the Divine Energy Worshiping Kanjaks as the Goddess Shakti - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2020 from Sonia VermaNavratri is a divine celebration to offer our prayers and offerings to Navdurga; all the nine forms of Shakti. It is an unseen energy that keeps the human body moving and maintains the creation. Mother divine also is known as Adi Parashakti, who is beyond sustainability and creation. And, these ...
Views: 620 - Neelam Stone-The Beloved Stone of Lord Shani - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Sanjeev KumaaarNeelam is known with several other names such as Sauri Ratna, Shanipriya, and Yakut, but Blue Sapphire remains the most prominent of all. While Sauri Ratna and Shanipriya define its divine association with planet Saturn, Blue Sapphire says a lot about its color properties. As the name precisely ...
Views: 11375 - Negative Aspects Of Religion - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2007 from Karl EricsonThe following page shows negative aspects of different religions. I have dedicated another site to their positive aspects, http://www.mypracticalphilosophy.com/shelp/pos.htm. I do not wish to imply that all believers in these religions are bad or that they should be punished. There are good ...
Views: 10231 - Never Feel Forgotten - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2021 from Bruce WawrzyniakOn my personal Instagram I posted a picture from Beijing when I was the Chief Press Officer there at the 2008 Summer Olympics. I was reflecting on the Games because they would've taken place in August in Japan if it weren't for the pandemic. You might've forgotten about that postponement. In ...
Views: 872 - New Age Spirituality – Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 34 ) - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2007 from Vish Writer“No, dear John, no instant travel this time,” she said, “no need for that now. As they say, ‘when you can walk on water, take the boat.’ We’ll use regular airline tickets —normal methods you’re familiar with. By the way, you’ll love the hotel. Right on the beach. Lots of tropical fruit and ...
Views: 837 - New Age Vs. Old Age Diversity In Religion - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Stephanie AdamsMany people are turning away from subjectively "trained" religions, and becoming their own thinkers, choosing more old world beliefs that go back beyond their more recent relatives, embracing the energy and thought patterns of more ancient ancestors. What is considered to be "New Age" is ...
Views: 3202 - New Book “Turkey Soup”--Jesuit Role in Lincoln, JFK Deaths, Trillions Lost--60% of Taxes to Vatican - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Richard Ruhling“Follow the money”--Dr. Richard Ruhling’s new book, Turkey Soup for People who are Chicken about End-Times, subtitled ‘How 9-11 Points US to Judgment in 2019’ should be liked by Protestants, patriots and Catholics wondering where the pope is going. Ruhling claims a Jesuit role in the Federal ...
Views: 1078 - New Church of Phoenix Review - Developing a Functional Relationship With God - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Thadddeus FergusonChances are if you live in or nearby Scottsdale, AZ you have either heard about or seen The New Church of Phoenix. Just in case you haven’t, they are located at 561 E. Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254. In a similar manner, you might also find yourself wondering what The New Church of ...
Views: 1322 - New Evidence that the Shroud of Turin Is Not What Millions May Think - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2018 from Richard Ruhling“New Forensic Evidence” seen by 200,000+ on YouTube is debatable. The video offers testimony by some scientists who came to believe the shroud was that which wrapped the Savior after the crucifixion. On the other hand, some scientists, as with the carbon-14 dating, showed it came from the ...
Views: 1123 - Nicolini & The Lions - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergA great debate raged in early 18th century London: Was the lion battled by the Cavalliere Nicolini Grimaldi in the opera “Rinaldo” live, a real beast of the jungle, or was it only an actor in disguise? I often wonder about the lions we battle in our religious lives; are they real or imagined? ...
Views: 2332 - No Matter The Occasion Jewish Gift Baskets Are The Right Choice - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Micko StojanovicJewish gift baskets are of different sorts for example gift towers, gift baskets and gift packages. They are designed with a lot of purposeful things along with the rich, healthy kosher foods. You can also gift these gift towers with the foodstuff comprised in them. There are numerous Jewish ...
Views: 1078 - No, no, no!.. I'm not depressed - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear readers, It was about a month ago. The phone rang. I picked up the handset. It was my daughter in Istanbul. Of course, I was glad to hear her voice. After inquiring her and my health, we talked about some issues for a while. I don't remember how it was opened up, she said me that ...
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