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- The Religion of Fear: The Most Pervasive and Beguiling Religion in the World - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Jack EliasWhoever 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: 1686 - MAKE A LIFE THAT IS FIT FOR AN EMPEROR. Seed your life for success - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieFIT FOR A KING Fit for an Emperor, Fit for a King, Fit for a Queen, Fit for a Princess, Fit for a Prince are all expressions that mean that you are making something so good that a member of the royal family would appreciate. Emperors and Kings are associated with the richest, most opulent ...
Views: 1685 - The reality of Christian Rehab - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Luis PerdomoThe reality of Christian Rehab The very idea that someone would want to chose rehab is important to their future and shows that they are ready to admit that there is a problem and possibly be committed to making that change to their lives for the better. Christians are not exempt from drug ...
Views: 1684(1 vote) - Interesting Cultural Difference in Saudi Arab and England - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Umer FiazWhen you ask an anthropologist to explain the cultural differences of West and East, he would tell you a detailed list of things which show the vast differences among the individualistic and collectivistic cultures. Especially if you looking for the differences among the cultures of Saudi Arabia ...
Views: 1682 - 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 join the ...
Views: 1681(3 votes) - Is Little League Killing the Church? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from J. Val HastingsI was clicking around my LinkedIn account, minding my own business, when I ran into church consultant Barbara Stechert. She had started a juicy discussion by writing that organized children's sports is either the new religion or is killing the old church. People were very emotional in their ...
Views: 1681 - Faith and The Christian Business - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Ola AroyehunThis article encourages us not to settle for second best, but to receive God’s vision for our businesses and believe for His plans and purposes I met with some friends recently. The conversation soon turned to goal setting, vision and aims. “So what are you believing God for in terms of your ...
Views: 1679(1 vote) - In Everything You Do - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2019 from David NelmesReaching for God. Searching for Peace. Wanting Happiness. Yearning for Love. These are all things we desire and even a hundred more things beyond that, but to seek these things is a clear indication that we feel as though we don't already have them. On one end we can acknowledge and say that God ...
Views: 1679(1 vote) - Reflections on Goddess Religion - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from John CarisThe 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: 1678 - Faith In The Tools God Gives Us - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Gregory DrambourI stumbled into a Christian Station on the radio and something struck me—that in most organized religions the emphasis is on having faith in God but I hear very little about having faith in the tools or gifts God gives us! First, let me say something about my use of the word ...
Views: 1675 - 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: 1673 - Concept of Darul Islam and Darul Harb in Islam - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2016 from Umer FiazUnder the Islamic global law, the world is divided into two portions. One is called Darul-Islam and other is called Darul-Harb. The partition or division finished by Muslims jurists is of great position because the relationships of the Muslims towards the Non-Muslims are mostly determined on the ...
Views: 1668 - Bill Gaither and the Trio: A National Treasure, A Last Days Beacon - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Rev Michael BrescianiAs the darkness created by social upheaval and worldwide changes grip the world, there are a few lights across the globe that offer hope, stability and a view into the marvelous grace of the living God. Bill and Gloria Gaither along with the Gaither Trio and all the participants of the ...
Views: 1665(1 vote) - Some Miracles Of The Quran - 8 - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Harun YahyaLIGHT AND DARK Praise belongs to Allah Who created the heavens and the Earth and appointed darkness and light... (Qur'an, 6:1) We all know that without light a person cannot see his surroundings with the naked eye. However, the light that we can see is only a very small part of all ...
Views: 1664 - Culture War - Or Spiritual Wickedness in High Places? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Rev Michael BrescianiConservative hawks may want Rep. Todd Akin scrubbed from the ticket even as religious leaders and those voicing the social issues in this election cycle are defending Akin or at least not attacking him. Is it because contributions may flounder or because even the GOP is phobic about the so ...
Views: 1663 - Islam And Gender Quality - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Hijab Al-FaisalGenerally, people believe that religion encourages gender inequality. They also believe that Islam makes men superior to women and allows men to force, coerce and violate the rights of women. However, it is very essential to point out the fact here that Islam is a just religion that cares much ...
Views: 1663 - 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: 1663 - A Buddhist’s rethinking of the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Sunada TakagiAs a pragmatic Buddhist, I felt a lot of skepticism when I first encountered the Law of Attraction (LOA). Many things I’ve seen really stretch my credulity. But the more I think about it, the more I see nuggets underneath the hype that make sense to me, if reformulated a bit. While I wouldn’t go ...
Views: 1660(2 votes) - 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: 1660 - 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: 1659 - Safety and Security Guidelines for Hajj and Umrah - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2018 from Marghoob Bin SafdarHajj and Umrah 2018 is not far and Muslims are busy to confirm their Hajj and Umrah Packages 2018. They face many problems before and during Hajj and Umrah due to overcrowding. Before going to Hajj and Umrah, they face the issues such as completing documents, Visa, hotels etc. During Hajj Umrah, ...
Views: 1656 - Pastors: Steer Into The Shift Or Be Left Behind - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from J. Val HastingsMinistry is going through a shift – really, a kind of death (of the pastor-centered approach to ministry) and resurrection (of a team approach). We see it in the numbers: more and more pastors out of work, more and more churches closing their doors, less and less money available for programs and ...
Views: 1655 - Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Tamil Nadu Continue Their Work - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Linda WielandA group of Scientology Volunteer Ministers who came to India to provide disaster relief, have become an important component in the success of the area. The Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Tamil Nadu have helped over 3,000 children over the past year. Through the use of the technology of the ...
Views: 1655(1 vote) - The Volunteer Minister programme - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2004 from Linda WielandThe answers to so many of the problems that surround us in society are as close to you as your local Scientology Volunteer Minister, who has been called upon time and again to bring effective help and practical solutions to their fellow man, whether it be for a national crisis or a personal ...
Views: 1655(1 vote) - 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: 1652 - THE COSMIC ALL PERVASIVE NATURE OF SOLAR MEDITATION AND ITS WORLDWIDE POPULARITY - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaThe in vogue nature of solar contact for increasing good health, increasing bodily and mental strength and therapy for Prana Energy intensification and soul uplifting is as ancient as human birth. In virtually all religions of the world at some time or the other a widespread popularity of solar ...
Views: 1652(1 vote) - Quantum Physics: The Discovery That Scientifically Demolished Materialism - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Harun YahyaThe quantum model of universe is an attempt to purge the Big Bang of its creationist implications. Supporters of this model base it on the observations of quantum (subatomic) physics. In quantum physics, it is to be observed that subatomic particles appear and disappear spontaneously in a ...
Views: 1650 - Lent: Time for Spring Cleaning - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Kyre AdeptIn the Christian churches, Lent is the period of penance and prayer running up to Easter. It’s intended to prepare you for the Easter and its annual cycle of sacrifice and renewal. In 2013, Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 17, and of course it ends at Easter. In New Orleans and Rio, ...
Views: 1647 - THE LINEAGE OF AVATARS AND MANIFESTATION OF THE 10TH AVATAR - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaThe work arena of the Avatar existence of Almighty Lord is the subtle world. Those people imbued with divine energies gathered for a great length of time are induced to carry out tasks like era balance, managing and reforming world public and uprooting those elements that act unethically. ...
Views: 1647(1 vote) - Image Of The Beast / Image Of God Comparison - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Nikola Dimitrov“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: 1645 - Zen Buddhism and Meditation - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from sylvia smelcerSurely, you have seen images of the practitioners of Buddhism sitting in the lotus position. Those familiar with such a posture are undoubtedly aware that when practitioners are in such a position they are meditating. Without a doubt, meditation can be considered one of the most vital components ...
Views: 1643 - The Essentials of Buddhism - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from sylvia smelcerA topic along the lines of the essential of Buddhism is something that could take many volumes to cover. That is because there is a great deal of complexity associated with the religion of Buddhism. However, there is a certain irony present here as well. Namely, Buddhism is a very simple ...
Views: 1642 - Islam And Doctrine Of Modesty - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2016 from Umer FiazWithout moral values and ethics, human beings are just animals. If we want to be successful in our relationships with others and in our social dealings. we have to abide by moral values and standards. Islam has laid down some fundamental and moral standards which guide us how to live our life ...
Views: 1640 - Christmas for Buddhists - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Joshua SmithA Buddhist Christmas may sound like a contradiction, but only if you focus on the differences and not the underlying theme. I know many Buddhist monks who celebrate the spirit of Christmas, I am one of them. In Japan, the majority of people are Buddhist and Shinto, with Christianity at around ...
Views: 1639 - Identifying a Haunting – a Checklist and Solutions (Par2 of 2) - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Father Billy Clark(cont. from Part 1) (1). Does this place create an overall atmosphere of fear? Do you feel uneasy or like you are being watched? What time of the day or night? (3A.M. is a favorite time for evil activity – since it is directly opposite the 3 P.M. death of Jesus) Does this happen cyclically ...
Views: 1636 - The Art of Prayer - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Michael BlitchteinAre spiritual ideas useful in everyday life? Spiritual ideas or truths are eternal and so are practical when you apply them daily. As we have a desire to grow spiritually or demonstrate the power of Spirit over the matter in our everyday activities, ideas and truths reveal themselves from the ...
Views: 1636 - Views Of Quran On Consumer Protection - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Hijab Al-FaisalHoly Quran is a divine revelation given by the Almighty Allah to the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) through the angel Gabriel. It was completely composed in 632 AD. Quran is the most efficient, effective and enforceable tenets that can benefit the consumer. Islam arrived in the 7th century in India ...
Views: 1635 - God’s Five Favorite Hiding Places - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from William CottringerGod’s Five Favorite Hiding Places by Bill Cottringer Sometimes God is hard to find, let alone know very well. Not being able to see God, we have to go places where a God-like presence can be sensed in some distinct way. Here are God’s seven favorite hiding places, where such an ...
Views: 1634 - Good God, Bad World? (A conversation between Juan Carlos "J.C." and a billionaire named Yu) - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2007 from Carl PantejoBy Carl Pantejo, Pantejo@ynvurcepublishing.com Excerpt from: “My Friend Yu – The Prosperity Mentor,” copyright Carl Pantejo 2007 –Y.N. Vurce Publishing. http://www.ynvurcepublishing.com Note: Throughout this article The Original Substance is the name used for: GOD, ...
Views: 1634 - 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 the ...
Views: 1633(1 vote) - The Life In Jannah (The Paradise) - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from John smithAllah Ta’ala has made this world for our test., He has set this word as an examination hall and every one of us has to pass the test in order to Jannah (The Paradise). Allah Ta’ala states in Quran: “He Who created Death and Life, that He may try which of you is best in deed: and He is the ...
Views: 1633 - Divination: What Is In Store For Your Future? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2014 from Raven StormWhat is Divination? Divination is the art of seeing into the future or seeing events of someone's life. This is not a simple art. One must be intuitive when it comes to Divination. This is just one of many methods besides tarot reading. Divination is also a type of Scrying. Many objects can be ...
Views: 1631(2 votes) - Call to Prayer and Success: Blessings of God through Prayer by Rehana Matri - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieCall to Success The caller from the Mosque calls people to come for prayer, to come to success. Source of Success A great number of people, however, do not come because they want to come to success in their work, thinking that it is their presence in their business that provides them with ...
Views: 1630 - 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: 1629 - A Tale of Two Cities, Babylon and Jerusalem: Is Our Religion Symbolical or Spiritual? - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Richard RuhlingIn the days of Nimrod whose kingdom was Babel, men built a tower, saying, “Let us make a name lest we be scattered abroad,” but God said, “let us go down and confound their language...so the LORD scattered them abroad.” Genesis 10:9,10; 11:4,7,8. It seems significant that even now the Tower ...
Views: 1627 - Ghost Hunting at The Manor House Hotel, West Auckland, Count Durham, with Simply Ghost Nights - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Stuart DawsonAs the team enjoyed the delights of this 3* hotel prior to the nights paranormal activity commencing, none of us could anticipate what would happen when the spirit world would come out to play later that evening. The Manor House Hotel is truly a quintessential old hall, with a chequered ...
Views: 1622 - 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 Nov 06, 2013 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 on ...
Views: 1621(2 votes) - 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 ...
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