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- Pesach Sheini: The People's Request - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergThe people who were Tamei and were not able to bring a Korban Pesach came to Moshe to complain that they also wanted to have a chance to do the mitzva of Korban Pesach. Through this brave act they were Zocheh to have the Mitzva of Pesach Sheni in the Torah through them. What is so special ...
Views: 991 - Philippine President-Elect Blasts Catholic Church, Clergy: Wave Of The Future? - by Submitted on May 24, 2016 from Richard RuhlingDavao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte cited his win for presidency by 6 million votes as evidence of the church's irrelevance after their strong opposition to him. (ABC News/AP 5-22-16) Calling the bishops “sons of bitches” and hypocrits for living high when many in the country can't afford food, ...
Views: 1107 - Philosophy 101: 20 Questions to Ask Your Evolution Professor Who Can't Explain Intelligent Design - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Richard Ruhling1. How did we get such nicely rounded spheres from a Big Bang that should have given jagged rocks? 2. How did all the planets come into orbit after such an explosion? 3. Why do the planets vary in distance from the sun so greatly, and still stay in orbit? 4. With more than 100 moons for the ...
Views: 1528 - Philosophy 101: Where Did We Come From & Where Are We Headed? Answers from Science and a Best-Seller - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The inadequacies of evolutionary theory are contrasted with Intelligent Design. True science is compatible with the Bible as seen by Sir Isaac Newton. Origin is linked to destiny. The tragedy of most best-selling books like Roots, is that they fail to grasp a higher truth beyond ...
Views: 1669 - Pilgrimage To Makkah- Why It Is The Best Way To Transform A Pilgrim’s Life - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2011 from Nabil KunwarFor Muslims, the Hajj and Umrah are the peak of their time on earth. The pilgrimages and rituals form a huge part of what it means to be part of the Muslim faith. The Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Wisdom, needs to be undertaken by all able-bodied and financially able Muslims at least once in ...
Views: 891 - Placement and uses Of fengshui crossing dragon gate - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2016 from Divya MantraAmong the various animal forms that are considered sacred in the ancient philosophical system of Fengshui, fish or the Fengshui carp is the most proclaimed. The traditional symbol of carp could consist of the Arowana fish, Koi fish or the goldfish. However, it is the symbolization of the carp ...
Views: 2693 - Placement Of Feng Shui Om Rudraksh Wind Chimes and Trishakti Yantra - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2017 from Divya MantraThe traditional use of wind chimes was to fend off animals but nowadays they are used as soothing musical tools and as a good luck charm. The vibrations and soft musical notes of wind chimes helps to relax, soothe your nerves and remove stress. This soothing tinkling sound of the wind chimes ...
Views: 1764 - Plan Your Budget-Friendly Spiritual Adventure with Economy Umrah Packages - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2023 from sitara GullEvery Muslim dreams of visiting the Holy Kaaba which is also known as the home of their Lord. They can do so by performing Hajj or Umrah. Hajj is not feasible for all social classes. However, various economy Umrah packages make it possible for all aspirants to visit the holy cities of Makkah and ...
Views: 492 - Plan Your Spiritual Journey with Customized Ramadan Umrah Packages - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2023 from sitara GullUmrah is a significant form of worship for Muslims even though it is not obligatory. However, the holy month of Ramadan is highly regarded by all Muslims as it is the most blessed of all months in Islam. Ramadan holds the greatest value in every Muslim’s heart. There could be nothing more ...
Views: 441 - Police Militarization: the Sign to Flee the Cities Given by Christ? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Christ’s warning in Matthew 24 was understood by early believers as military force, and their fleeing Jerusalem in obedience spared them the siege and destruction by Titus. But the warning was not only for Jerusalem, but “the end of the world,” Matthew 24:3,15. Obama promised ...
Views: 1374 - Politics, Religion And The Middle East - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Jodi MosconaI was in Pennsylvania last week just after their Democratic Party primary and the election issues were still red hot. It sort of got me looking at the political landscape a little more closely this past week. So, at the risk of being misunderstood, getting some angry at me and possibly ...
Views: 1163 - Pope and Vatican will Survive Effort to Depose and Become Head of a New World Order - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Richard Ruhling“Can a leopard change its spots?” The Bible implies that it cannot, and the papacy is represented by a beast that was “like a leopard” in Rev 13:2. Early American saw this beast as the papacy that they fled for freedom in the New World. It had a deadly wound (Protestant Reformation) that “was ...
Views: 1179 - Pope Calling YouCat a “Youth Bible” Misleading for World Youth Day, Says Christian Author - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2016 from Richard RuhlingA Catholic website says the Bible is “Extremely Dangerous,” while showing youth on a beach reading the Catholic YouCat promoted by the pope as a “youth Bible.” That's deceptive; it's not a Bible at all, but a Catholic indoctrination that eliminates basic Bible teaching. An example is the way ...
Views: 1169 - Pope Calling YouCat a “Youth Bible” Misleading for World Youth Day, Says Christian Author - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2016 from Richard RuhlingA Catholic website says the Bible is “Extremely Dangerous,” while showing youth on a beach reading the Catholic YouCat promoted by the pope as a “youth Bible.” That's deceptive; it's not a Bible at all, but a Catholic indoctrination that eliminates basic Bible teaching. An example is the way ...
Views: 1145 - Pope declares another feast day devoted to the Virgin Mary—really? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2018 from Richard RuhlingThe Church already has three major holidays devoted to Mary (days of obligation) and a lot of minor holidays. Holy day of Obligation. The Month of Mary is May. The Month of the Rosary is October. The Feast of the Immaculate Heart is the Saturday following the Second Sunday after Pentecost. The ...
Views: 1149 - Pope Francis, Great Guy, but Victim of Culture & a Phony System? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2016 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The world loves Pope Francis for his acceptance of everyone as they are—even atheists, but can he deliver the goods for a United Nations New World Order? Here are some potential problems: 1. A New World Order may be a tough sell. “Congress shall make no law respecting an ...
Views: 1159 - Pope Francis: “Muslim Terrorism Does Not Exist.” - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2017 from Richard RuhlingAddressing the World Meetings of Popular Movements last Friday, Pope Francis denied the existence of Islamic terrorism, while simultaneously asserting that “the ecological crisis is real.” Here’s the scoop on his agenda as it reflects a repeat of history. From the days of Constantine, a ...
Views: 1169 - Pope Francis’ Thought: On Women Becoming Priests - by Submitted on May 18, 2020 from Margaret O'ConnorWhether Women Religious or Women Laity, we are baptized and confirmed just as our male counterparts are. But their lies the ever-present division line to Women’s Priesthood, with our equality ending abruptly there. The predetermining factor of progression lies with your particular gender type. ...
Views: 790 - Pope Nixes Communion for Non-Catholic Germans - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2018 from Richard RuhlingAfter joint communion with Lutherans last fall, a two-thirds majority of the German bishops' conference adopted a proposal to allow Protestant spouses of Catholics to receive Communion, but the pope stays with tradition in the Syllabus of Errors. Yahoo News “The Syllabus of Errors, issued by ...
Views: 1073 - Pope Okays ‘Gays’; Calls Bible “Very Dangerous Book,” Worships Lucifer (Google) - by Submitted on May 21, 2018 from Richard Ruhling“Pope Francis reportedly told a gay man from Chile who was visiting the Vatican that God made him that way and loves him the way he is. Juan Carlos Cruz, was reportedly a victim of sexual abuse at the hands of a priest.” https://yhoo.it/2IYG1jI Rome is “Babylon, the Great, the Mother of ...
Views: 1193 - Pope Paints Poor Picture of Paradise, Missing Points in Book Promotion? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2018 from Richard RuhlingPope Francis borrows imagery of God amid fire and smoke on Sinai to say God is with us in the good and bad, like his father who carried Francis home after he had his tonsils out. Yes, God is like that, but there’s a broader picture in the book recommended by Christ when was asked about the ...
Views: 1143 - Pope Right: Hell Not Forever, Incompatible with a Loving God; Where Did We Get that Idea? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2015 from Richard Ruhlingope Francis has sparked another debate with controversial remarks at the Third Vatican Council. He says, the concept of hell where people burn eternally cannot be Christian--it goes against the concept of a loving and compassionate God. That idea is being challenged by other Bible scholars, ...
Views: 1586 - Pope Says Trump Not a Christian; Bible says Pope Not a Christian, but Catholics May Be OK - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2016 from Richard Ruhling“The Bible implies that anyone following truth to the best of their ability is following Christ because He said, ‘I am the Truth.’ The problem comes with religions that don’t teach Bible truth or they change it to suit culture and their own practices. Christ who loves everyone is judge, but He ...
Views: 1132 - Pope v Bible & Religious Intolerance v Free Speech: Clues for An Impending Antichrist - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2019 from Richard RuhlingAs America descends into a quagmire (soft boggy area) of moral debate and negative lifestyles, isn’t it time to learn from history? Many in America are like the French in the 1790’s when they threw out the Bible and had a blood bath of religious intolerance. They guillotined 40,000 and arrested ...
Views: 1118 - Pope Wants Change on Death Penalty—a Fulfillment of Prophecy? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2017 from Richard Ruhling“Pope Francis said the death penalty is ‘inadmissible’ and called for changes to church doctrine to prohibit it,” Time Magazine Videos This is a fulfillment of Bible prophecy says Dr. Richard Ruhling, author on current events, offering the following information. Protestant reformers saw the ...
Views: 1131 - Pope's “Heavenly Beings” Warning of Hellfire Could Be the Devil - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2015 from Richard RuhlingVATICAN CITY, Sept 8, 2015. During his Sunday sermon at Saint Peter’s Square, Pope Francis spoke of a “forthcoming event in which the earth will be consumed by hellfire from above” and asked Christians around the world to absolve themselves of sin in the days and weeks ahead. Pope Francis has ...
Views: 1584 - Pope: Hell No—God Doesn’t Punish Sinners Forever, But Read The Fine Print - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2018 from Richard RuhlingIn his latest variance from tradition, Pope Francis said sinners were not subject to an eternity of punishment, https://www.yahoo.com/news/does-hell-exist-pope-francis-155354139.html This is a true picture of God who has “no pleasure in the death of the wicked” but it overlooks the fine ...
Views: 1209 - Pope’s Jerusalem Visit a Bad Omen? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Dr. Richard RuhlingIn "The Keys of This Blood" Malachi Martin showed the three-way race for world supremacy between Communism, the Vatican and the Capitalist West. He predicted the fall of communism and shipwreck for Capitalism, and after that, John Paul would become “the servant of the Grand Design.” The race ...
Views: 1797 - Power of honesty and Islam - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2016 from Umer FiazAllah Almighty forbids all impure and corrupt incomes of making cash, such as, deceitful transaction, betting, and dishonesty. And the Holy Qur’an has elucidated and labelled such achieves in many of its verses. For example, in this verse Allah Almighty notifies those traders who cheat in ...
Views: 3668 - Practical Essence of Islamic Values - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2016 from Umer FiazNo religion or belief which indorses, advocates, and promotes terrorism and terrorist activities in any form. However, Islam, which precisely means peace or complete toleration, ideas for a world completely from conflicts, dissention, subjugation and suppression. Islam is an only religion that ...
Views: 1147 - Practical Spirituality—Finding A New Source Of Power - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2007 from John GilmoreToday there is a powerful spirituality movement. When I say spirituality I am not speaking of religion; I am speaking of something different--a connection with the Divine. This connection is what many mystics call “union with God.” Sometimes this happens through a religious path, but not ...
Views: 1132 - Practical Spirituality—The Four Forces - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2006 from John GilmoreThe founder of Dovestar Institute of Massage and Body Work, Kamala, developed a theory that explains the workings of the universe know as the Four Forces. These four forces explain the way people interact with each other, God, and the universe. I will be discussing the Four Forces in this ...
Views: 1706 - Practicing Spirituality with Children - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2007 from Mary Ann BrussatEncouraging Children's Spirituality Spiritual practices aren’t just for adults. Children come naturally to many of the time-honored ways that people use to get closer to the sacred; to family, friends, and community; and to the world around them. They can teach adults about being present, ...
Views: 753 - Prayer and Hope - Where do they fit into your life? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanFinancial disasters, droughts and floods, earthquakes and other natural upheavals encourage many people to pray and seek a hopeful outcome. Unfortunately, too often, it takes an extreme situation to bring us to our knees in prayer and hopefulness for our lives. For we American’s this is a time ...
Views: 1110 - Prayer and Its Importance in Islam According to Hadith - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2019 from justin markImportance of Prayer in Islam Salah or prayer is one of the five pillars of Islam and is obligatory for the Muslims to offer their prayers as prescribed by the teachings. Prayer holds special importance in Islam as it was specially bestowed upon the Holy Prophet (PBUH) when he went on to meet ...
Views: 1326 - Prayer Beads in Tibetan Buddhism - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from sylvia smelcerTibetan prayer beads are called malas (also called japa malas), which translates in Sanskrit as garland. Most Tibetan prayer beads have 108 beads, but some have 21 or 28 beads, which are used when doing prostrations. In 108 bead malas, 100 of the beads are counted as the practitioner recites ...
Views: 1739 - Prayer Changes Things Pt. 1 - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from Mark BakerPhilippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7. and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. The Apostle Paul is telling us ...
Views: 1639 - Prayer Flags and Tibetan Buddhism - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from sylvia smelcerPrayer flags are believed to have originated with the Shakyamuni Buddha, who had prayers written on flags that were taken into battle to protect the warriors. The traditional Bon religion of Tibet, which was in effect before Buddhism, also employed prayer flags in which important symbols were ...
Views: 1599 - PRAYERS FOR DAILY LIVING - by HEALING:
Dear God, I admit that of myself, I am powerless over this condition; but with your healing love, and through the works demonstrated by Jesus to strengthen me, I can do all things. I open myself up to the healing energy that is always available to me and I accept the complete ...
Views: 4366 - Prayers Prayed; Prayers Answered - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Barbara EubanksAt the onset of a new year, many Christians resolve to draw closer to God. Some commit to read their bibles more, some pledge they will attend church more regularly, while others determine to spend more time in prayer. Even though God knows our every thought, He does like for us to communicate ...
Views: 1747 - Prayers to Fit All Believers - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Jane DrakeIn 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: 1263 - Prayers Versus Spells - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Pamela M. JoyLooking at the title of this article, most people get very different pictures in their heads when they think of the words “prayers” or “spells”. Ask yourself honestly, when you first saw that title, did you get instant pictures or expectations in mind when looking at those words? Most people ...
Views: 7804 - Prejudice Against European Muslims - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2016 from Umer FiazPrejudice or Islam phobia is a term used to define illogical aggression, terror, or abhorrence of Islam, Muslims, and Islamic philosophy, and active judgment against these groups or persons within them. It's called to be Choice and prejudice Judgment against Muslims in Europe, disclosures the ...
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