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- Tourist attraction in Delhi - Baha’i Temple (Lotus Temple) - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Ivana JFrom ancient Egypt to modern days, in all religions known to men, lotus flower is one the most powerful symbols. Growing in depths of muddy pond water, hidden from the eyes of the world, lotus emerges on the surface and seduces with its beautiful, pure form and rich smell. Every night lotus ...
Views: 1050 - Tourist attraction in Delhi - Birla Mandir (Lakshmi-Narayan Mandir) Temple - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Ivana JBirla Mandir, or Lakshmi-Narayan Mandir, is a famous Hindu temple located in the west part of Connaught Place in Delhi. One of the most popular tourist’s attractions in Delhi, this temple owns part of its glory to Mahatma Ghandi, Father of the Nation, who inaugurated temple in 1939 but only ...
Views: 998 - How to have a Politically Correct Merry Christmas - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Rev Michael BrescianiThere is little doubt what tone Mr. Obama has desired to set for the nation. His song has been about bailouts, spending, class warfare, circumventing the Congress with executive orders, abortion rights and the LGBT. The President has stated his view quite clearly for all Americans to hear and ...
Views: 1344 - How Angels Can Make Your Life Easier - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Amy LongA very important gift we have from Heaven is a link with our Spirit Guides. Our Spirit Guides are generally deceased loved ones or deceased pets. They are called Spirit Guides to distinguish them from the other angels. Spirit Guides generally watch, teach, heal, and help you on your physical ...
Views: 1374 - Relation Of Society And Islam That World Needs - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Hijab Al-FaisalThe most obvious quality of 21st century world is that many nations have achieved success based on material advancement. However, Allah (subhanahu wa taala) has provided all the mankind with lots of examples which are mentioned in the holy book of Quran and this illustrate the dealings with ...
Views: 789 - Spiritual Counseling For Ministers - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Jon JursWe cannot force people to change their minds. All we can do is plant seed in order that they may become self sufficient in their own spiritual walk. Giving the individual the responsibility for their own spiritual growth is the key to their success. I am not talking conceit, nor am I ...
Views: 561 - Do You Bargain with God? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionA man named Jacob once vowed, "If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and clothing to put on, so that I come again to my father's house in peace, and Yahweh will be my God, then this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, will be God's ...
Views: 2369(1 vote) - Smile And Adopt The Way Of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Hijab Al-FaisalYoga is very much useful for the entire body. In the beginning stage, everything is very fresh and has an exotic taste; at this point you connect the meanings with every movement of the body and your breath. This is the phase where the fantasy brings a permanent smile on your face. Your eyes are ...
Views: 1083 - Dr. of Christian Ethics from ULC Seminary - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Amy LongThis online seminary course was based on a book by Georgia Elma Harkins (21 April 1891- 21 August 1974). With an original copyright of 1957 some of the chapters contained very dated material giving the reader older narratives and some outdated history. Because a revision was not possible. it ...
Views: 1044 - About Being A Chaplain - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Nicci StrikerDuring this course with Rev. Daniel Moore, I impressed by the way Rev. Moore showed the areas of chaplaincy and ministering to the public in a variety of different services. Being somewhat familiar with most, the detail of the ministries and qualifications were quite overwhelming. I began to ...
Views: 880 - Is any Religion complete to rally round realization? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2011 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadModestly, we love truth but when we are to face it truly in its shape and size, we can, in no way, tolerate anything adverse to our faith and belief. Yes, our customs, devotion, prejudice, belief and traditions (there may be other factors too) often make us utterly helpless to delve deep into ...
Views: 1221 - Yajna deity's greatness - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaAt the time of Pralaya or cosmic annihilation everywhere darkness/Tamas ruled the roost. Almighty Lord or creator of this world at that time did ‘Eekshana’. This then induced movement in Prakriti/nature made of 3 Gunas which were initially equipoised. At that time Almighty God was called Yajna ...
Views: 1076 - John the Baptist meets Eminem - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from David B SmithThis is the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, “See! I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way. He is a voice calling out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way for the Lord! Make his paths straight!’” John was ...
Views: 1045 - Christ is King! - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from David B Smith“When the Son of Man comes in his glory and all the angels are with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. All the nations will be assembled in front of him, and he will separate them from each other as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.” And welcome to the last Sunday of the ...
Views: 808 - Prophecy 2012: America in the Valley of Decision - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Rev Michael BrescianiThis message is less about the denouement of America than it is about the deliberations of a nation at an urgent and critical moment in its history. I urge Americans to carefully consider the course they are choosing in the very near future. My choice would have been to put this message out ...
Views: 1448 - Orchids and Dandelions - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergThe Swedish refer to children who are highly sensitive to their environment, especially to the quality of parenting they receive, as Orkidebarn, Orchid Children. If neglected, Orchid Children promptly wither, but if nurtured, they flourish. An Orchid Child becomes “a flower of unusual delicacy ...
Views: 1319(1 vote) - WE MUST PARTICIPATE IN THE LILA OR DIVINE SPORTS OF PRAJNA AVATAR - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaDespite witnessing downfall/uplifting and destruction/creation in the Almighty Lord’s creation oozing with good management, beauty and artistic form yet creativity and uplifting predominate by miles. Despite weather influences and activities of all creatures tending to destruction an indomitable ...
Views: 873 - The ULC In Modesto Is Alive And Well - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Amy LongThe Universal Life Church of Modesto, CA is alive and well and going strong. The Universal Life Church, which originated in Modesto, CA, has been in existence since 1959. It was started by Kirby Hensley and now is still going strong, led by his son Andre Hensley. The real International ...
Views: 1180 - The Biblical Significance of the Menorah & Why it is Used to Celebrate Chanukkah - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2013 from Erica Karas"You are to make a menorah of pure gold. It is to be made of hammered work; its base, shaft, cups, ring of outer leaves and petals are to be of one piece with it. It is to have six branches extending from its sides, three branches of the menorah on one side of it and three on the other. On one ...
Views: 3323(1 vote) - Palestine - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Scott TurrestersonPalestine is located on the East Coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It is west of Jordan and south of Lebanon. Its territory is about 10,435 square miles, which is approximately the size of our state of Vermont. It is more mountainous than Massachusetts with some towns situated high up. The hills ...
Views: 1108 - A LAST CHANCE TO TAKE PART IN THE DIVINE PLAY OF THE INCARNATION OF DIVINE WISDOM - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaThis world created by Almighty God has 2 aspects viz. creativity like apt management, beauty etc along with destruction in the form of downfall etc. Despite this creation and evolution for the better predominate. Despite natural calamities, creatures like worms, bacteria etc dying every moment ...
Views: 868 - Find Wholesome Family Entertainment - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Rammoon CarrasielAs an member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, or Mormon, sometimes it can be wicked hard to locate good and fun Mormon family entertainment. It was after watching an hour of cartoon videos with my children that I decided that I was going to try and find an animated series fro ...
Views: 975 - Life as a Cultural, Ethnic, Religious Mutt - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Natalie AmsdenWhile growing up, my holiday home had halls decked with holly, a menorah in the window, and a “Chanamus” tree. I come from a multiracial, religiously diverse family. My mom’s family is Jewish and my dad’s family is Christian. I have ancestors who fled the holocaust, as well as ancestors who came ...
Views: 2418 - What are Some Key Similarities between Christianity and Islam? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: What are Some Key Similarities between Christianity and Islam? Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Christianity, Islam, religion, faith, beliefs, peace, spiritual, spiritual unity Web site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter’s blogs (with extracts ...
Views: 2783 - The entire world is a single peace loving family - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIn order to ward off the fire of sorrow of Sagar’s sons it was necessary that River Ganga incarnate on earth from heaven. Bhagirath’s intense penance helped achieve the impossible and history is about to repeat itself today. In today’s times it is required that the Ganga of divine wisdom ...
Views: 1119 - Hajj For Kids - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Nabil KunwarThis most important act in a Muslim’s life, and one of the Five Pillars of Islam, does not have to be an adults-only pilgrimage. Although it is recommended that very young children and infants do not go on the Hajj, because of vulnerability to infection and sunburn, older kids can accompany a ...
Views: 1885 - The Tanakh (Old Testament) Supports the Jewish Nation's Right to Defend Herself - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Erica KarasA couple of weeks ago ADONAI Tzva'ot gave me divine revelation about the significance of the book of Ester. The book of Ester is a book of prophecy about the fate of those who seek to exterminate Jewish People & the right of the Jewish Nation to defend herself! "Ester the queen answered, "If ...
Views: 3387(1 vote) - Why I Love The Light Of Chanukah - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Mia Sherwood LandauChanukah is not a subject found in Torah, the first five books of the Bible, or any other place in the Bible. The holiday of Chanukah memorializes a military victory of a small band of rebels against a large army of Seleucids, based in Syria, who were part of the Greek empire. And they also ...
Views: 1561 - Sacred irReverence - God, Ritual and My Big Toe - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2011 from Rachael EhrlundThe word God is something that countless religions and individuals have sought to define for millennia. In the English language, those three letters connote a serious tone and strong opinions- worship and reverence… anger and discontent. It has brought many people together- united in a common ...
Views: 900 - Seven Questions to Pose To Your Ministry Leaders - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Scott TurrestersonWe have a lot of haphazard ministry being done in our churches around the world. Good people, who love the Lord, aren’t thinking through what God has called them to do. Ministry is too important to be done haphazardly. We can’t just say, “I’ll give it my best shot!” We need to think through what ...
Views: 692 - Shamanism Course offered through the Universal Life Church - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Nicci StrikerI am not a shaman. I can never really be a shaman. In my opinion, there are two approaches to shamanism. One is to study and appreciate the history, development, and philosophy of the phenomenon called Shamanism. The other is to emulate what shamans do in order to approximate shamanism. The ...
Views: 899 - 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: 1613 - Succot Hallel Part One - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergParagraph 2 – Four Species Hallel: “Who turned the rock into a pool of water. Pebbles into a source of water.” God uses His creation at will to do as He wishes. The Midrash teaches that God made a condition with each creation before it assumed its form, to serve certain functions. The ...
Views: 1083 - Increasing My Lifespan On The Sabbath Day - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Mia Sherwood LandauI hadn’t really thought much about how time spent “out of the loop” of regular activities such as work and personal obligations could actually increase my lifespan, but I started thinking about it today. When I read a recent interview with Dr. Bernie Siegel, author of “A Book Of Miracles” and ...
Views: 1058 - What Is Hajj ? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Nabil KunwarHajj is the principal Muslim pilgrimage. It has been described as “the greatest journey in the world” and is the one pilgrimage that all able-bodied and solvent Muslims must complete in their lifetime. Because of this, Hajj constitutes one of the famous Five Pillars of Islam, the structure ...
Views: 714 - True Worship: What It's All About, Really - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionGod is happy with us so long as we attend church regularly, sing psalms to praise Him, and donate to church activities...or is He? Does our church activities alone please God, or does He require something else from us? We can learn the answer to this question by seeing how God Himself feels ...
Views: 1828(1 vote) - Our Nation of Laws – That Endanger our Future - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Rev Michael BrescianiWhile interpreting a woman’s right to abortion in 1973, the Supreme Court made a landmark decision to allow a woman to abort an unborn child for any reason. Going far beyond giving rights to women over their own bodies that decision (Roe v Wade) gave a woman the right over another’s body even ...
Views: 1080 - I Am An Ambassador For The Sabbath Day - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Mia Sherwood LandauHere are the two basic definitions of the word “ambassador,” 1) An accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country, and 2) A person who acts as a representative or promoter of a specified activity. Ambassadors can be appointed by governments, ...
Views: 1338 - Let’s Talk About Monotheism - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Mia Sherwood LandauWikipedia defines monotheism as “… the belief in the existence of one and only one god.” Apparently the word God is not capitalized the way most of us would normally type it because of the fact that there are many gods in other religions and we don’t normally capitalize the word when we refer to ...
Views: 976 - What Religion Means To Me - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Mia Sherwood LandauMaybe I am unique, but religion means the same thing as spirituality to me. I see a lot of teachers and students separating those two subjects these days, and it seems very curious to me. The word “religion” comes from the Latin word meaning “to tie, bind or fasten.” Doesn’t it seem logical to ...
Views: 2283 - What Is It About Religion That People Don’t Like? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Mia Sherwood LandauThere is a noticeable trend in hard-copy books and articles published online that would make our grandparents turn over in their graves. I say that because the word “religion,” which was sacred to previous generations, has acquired a patina of resentment in the last few generations. I don’t know ...
Views: 1052 - How To Define A Muslim - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Amy LongWhen you first learn about Islam, it is easy to think of Taoism, with its attention on conforming to the nature of things or to the governing principle of the universe. For Muslims, however, this is personalized (though some of the more philosophical might view this as largely rhetorical or ...
Views: 605 - Why Submission Is Essential To Islam - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Amy LongSubmitting yourself to God doesn’t bring redemption from sin in quite the Christian sense. While God is ultimately the source of all events—and Muslim and non-Muslim thinkers alike differ with regard to the role and extent of predestination in Islam—he has created man as a free-willed creature ...
Views: 706 - Kriya Yoga means God and Love applied in real life - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Hans NeukommKriya Yoga is the combination of loving work for the mutual benefit and well being of all creation, all planet, nature, animals and mankind in combination with Kriya Yoga meditation teachings also known as Jesus secret teachings. All life is about Love To reconcile with God, it is vital to ...
Views: 1585(2 votes) - Indian temple and the divine embrace of God - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Priyanka TiwariIndia is a land of temples apart from the beauty associated with various destinations in the country. When you come to his nation, you really become spiritualized. You will love to visit the temples of India especially if you are dedicated to the gods and goddesses and love to increase the ...
Views: 753 - Make God Laugh - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Vickie GriffithI know God is laughing at me today. Probably a pretty good chuckle, too. I told him of my plans for my business- how much money I will be making, what type of employees will be working for me, and how much fun I will be having speaking and writing. I commented on how clients will receive the ...
Views: 1103 - A Special Kind of Beauty - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergDebbie and I were walking around Central Park when we heard magnificent singing. We followed the sound until we found a family singing a song from the Sound of Music. Their voices were angelic. It was the Boyd Family, and what a beautiful family it is! (You can email Mr. Boyd to purchase his ...
Views: 1027 - Different Kinds of the Christian Bible - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from king james bibleThe Bible is believed to be one of the most popular and the most printed book in the world. Over the years there have been many versions of the Bible that have been accepted by Christians all over the world since different denominations follow different versions of the bible.Out of this the ...
Views: 741 - 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: 1058 - Five Essential Things You Must Do During Religious Observance In 2012 - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Nabil KunwarDuring 2012 devout Muslims need to observe their religious obligations in order to maintain their position of submission to God. These five obligations are grouped together and described as The Five Pillars of Islam. The Quran sets out these as the basis under which a Muslim shows his true ...
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