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- Alcoholics Anonymous and First Century Christianity - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),A.A. and First Century Christianity Dick B. © 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved Early A.A. Was Consistently Called “First Century Christianity.” Why! Two elements stand out when it comes to what the early Christians did. Daily: Mark 14:49 is one of the many instances where Jesus ...
Views: 1933(2 votes) - 2 Fish, 5 Loaves – Sun, Moon and 5 Planets - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Franco MinatelMost of us are all familiar with the phrase and the corresponding song “The Dawning of the Age of Aquarius”, however many are unaware of its meaning. I will be writing a longer essay on the ages of astrology and the religions which have come from them but this article will give one example of ...
Views: 2306 - Online Quran Recitation – Gaining Popularity With Every Passing Day - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Hijab Al-FaisalThe role of Quran in Islam is of the highest significance. It literally acts as the backbone of the most preferred religion of God for human beings present after the appointment of last of the Prophets, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) some fifteen hundred years ago. Contemplate on the following words ...
Views: 1288 - YESHUA is YHVH's Plan for Salvation - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Erica KarasYeshua Ha'Mashiach is YAH's Plan for Salvation http://youtu.be/A9dWTU-atHE Yeshua and the New Covenant http://youtu.be/0Qj8tpEU7OI In the beginning G-D made man. "Then God said, "Let us make humankind in our image, in the likeness of ourselves; and let them rule over the fish in the sea, the ...
Views: 4349(1 vote) - 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: 825 - Socialism and Social Justice - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from daniel mcclainThe word socialism has been thrown around a lot recently in political discussions. It is important to understand exactly what socialism is to ensure that you can use the term properly and identify when you are faced with a socialistic principle. There are some companies that attempt to mask ...
Views: 676 - Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) As A Quran Teacher – Bringing About The Revolution - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Hijab Al-FaisalIn the whole universe, no one can be as kind and as gracious to us as Allah Almighty is towards His superior of creations, i.e. the humans. This is most evident by the fact that God has never left humans unattended and unheard. He is always there to help and guide them. Contemplate on the ...
Views: 1599 - Know About Starts of Fortune Monthly in Just Single Approach - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from rammanohar prasadMany people are curious about their future. They want to know what is there in store for them in the coming times. This gives them an opportunity to brace for something negative going to happen or wait enthusiastically for something positive round the corner. This interest generated in knowing ...
Views: 745 - What You Must Not Forget For Packing for Hajj - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2011 from Nabil KunwarHajj is the Arabic word of pilgrimage and considered as the fifth pillar of the Islamic religion. Hajj actually refers to the pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It is a regarded as a religious duty which every Muslim, who is able-bodied and financially capable, must perform. As Hajj is a ...
Views: 1193 - Is God Real? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Rachel PaffordThere are only two answers to this question, and only one of them is right. To believe in and have a relationship with God takes faith. At times, I've wondered if God is real or if my relationship with Him is built on the way I was raised and the beliefs of other people. I've wondered why we ...
Views: 1351 - How Can You Make Your Hajj As Extensively Detailed Ritual For 2011? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Nabil KunwarEmbarking on a Hajj Trip is considered a very pious occasion in the Islamic religion. Devoted Muslims from different parts of the world depart for Hajj trips and it certainly remains in their minds forever. It is a celebration of the deep association with Allah and a great moment for Muslims ...
Views: 835(1 vote) - Who is the Holy One of Isra'el? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2013 from Erica KarasI started calling G-D the Holy One of Isra'el in 2007. I had never heard of this name for G-D before growing up in a Catholic Church. Christians are taught more from the New Testament than the Tanakh (Old Testament). Therefore, I was ignorant of this name for G-D. I thought this was a name that ...
Views: 3561(2 votes) - Is the Bible for me? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Janet Perez Eckles“I was touched by your husband’s tenderness,” my friend said, “he has so much love in the way he helps you.” Hmm…if she only knew all he does for me at home, too. In our busy day, we communicate via email. Since my web site navigation is limited, I often seek his assistance. The other day ...
Views: 1338 - 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: 2382 - "THE RELIGION OF ISLAM": A Comparison of Islam And Christianity - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: "THE RELIGION OF ISLAM": A Comparison Of Islam And Christianity Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): Islam, The Koran, religion, faith, beliefs, religious tolerance, spiritual unity, unity of religions Web site: ...
Views: 1210 - Evolutionary theology and interfaith dialogue manifesto - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2011 from Frank RaEvolutionary theology (http://web.amareway.net/holisticliving/07/evolutionary-theology-and-interfaith-dialogue-manifesto/) is the awareness that wholeness is just a name, and that it has gone under different names, in different names, along the course of history. Evolutionary theology is just ...
Views: 827 - External Rules For Quran Recitation - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Hijab Al-FaisalQuran recitation has many rules. Mostly, people are aware about the rules regarding the specific recitation of the Quran. However, many external rules for the recitation of Quran also exist. These rules are given below. 1. The State of the Reciter: It is essential that the reciter of the Holy ...
Views: 1582 - Three sure ways to know God will rescue us. - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from Janet Perez EcklesOkay, so I’m a silly chica. Monday through Saturday I work an average of 15 hours a day. I know, I know, got to slow down. Hard to do because I just delight in what I do. But, when Sunday comes around, look out—life gets better. All day is dedicated to the Lord, family, and friends. This past ...
Views: 1182 - Jerusalem Eastern Gate & End Time Prophecies - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2013 from Erica KarasJerusalem Eastern Gate » The Holy One of Israel is Revealing End Time Prophecies Now!! http://t.co/jtkh5FS Baruch haba B'shem Adonai-Eastern Gate Jerusalem http://t.co/jFGJhI4 via @youtube On Novemver 7, 2010, the Ruach HaKodesh (the Holy Spirit) told me that it is urgent for me to go ...
Views: 2183(1 vote) - Jerusalem Eastern Gate & End Time Prophecies - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2013 from Erica KarasJerusalem Eastern Gate » The Holy One of Israel is Revealing End Time Prophecies Now!! http://t.co/jtkh5FS Baruch haba B'shem Adonai-Eastern Gate Jerusalem http://t.co/jFGJhI4 via @youtube On Novemver 7, 2010, the Ruach HaKodesh (the Holy Spirit) told me that it is urgent for me to go ...
Views: 3830(1 vote) - Faith - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Erica KarasWhenever I encounter a life event that is beyond my human comprehension, I rely on these two scriptures: "Trust in ADONAI with all of your heart. Lean not towards your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6 "For my thoughts are ...
Views: 1577(1 vote) - Shroud of Turin is not of Da Vinci - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Steveis KindThere are many people out there who were under the impression that the Shroud of Turin is a medieval creation, from the times of Leonardo DaVinci. However, there is positive proof that the Shroud of Turin, -the sacred linen cloth which has been preserved through the ages as the cloth covering ...
Views: 987 - Tips For Those Involved In The Spread Of Islam - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2011 from Hijab Al-FaisalThe spread of Islam is known to be very rewarding. Allah is pleased with those Muslims who put in extra effort to spread the teachings of Islam. These Muslims are rewarded as they serve as a source of light and guidance for those who are engulfed by the darkness of ignorance. However, for all ...
Views: 784 - What do Jews believe? What do Jews Believe about Jesus? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: What do Jews believe? What do Jews Believe about Jesus? Submitter: Craig Lock Category (key words): religion, religions, Judaism, Jews, Jesus, Jesus Christ, faith, religious faith, beliefs, spirituality, Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter’s blogs ...
Views: 988(1 vote) - A Different Perspective - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergFrom that moment the screaming began that continued for three days, and was so terrible that one could not hear it through two closed doors without horror. At the moment he answered his wife realized that he was lost, that there was no return, that the end had come, the very and, and his doubts ...
Views: 881(1 vote) - I Want to be Free - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Linda DipmanTori was very sick. Her cardiologist said that her heart was dangerously enlarged and that her stress level was so high that she could die suddenly and there was nothing he could do to stop it. We had been friends for over five years. She was the pianist and I was the choir director at ...
Views: 721 - Five Verses for Overcoming Family and Church Persecution of your Sexual Orientation - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Linda DipmanI grew up in a small farming community where everyone knew everyone. I graduated from high school and did what most people did - go to college, worked, or got married. I was married by nineteen years old. I had my first child by the time I was twenty and I had three children by the time I was ...
Views: 656 - A Bit About Gnosticism - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2011 from Amy LongThe term "gnostic" derives from "gnosis," which means "knowledge" in Greek. The Gnostics believed that they were given access to a guarded knowledge concerning the Divine, thus their name. (Huxley coined "agnosticism" with the idea that all knowledge has to be discovered using reason. We cannot ...
Views: 971 - Religion versus Spirituality - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Brad AustenIn a past life I have been told several times by psychic mediums, I was a Catholic Priest. For me this rings true. I also I feel I have karmic baggage from this life as a priest that I am clearing in this life. Funny enough in this life I don't consider myself religious at all, religion doesn't ...
Views: 1515 - Hajj Packages 2011 - It Is All About Performing Hajj According To Sunnah - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Nabil KunwarThe Acts of Hajj are made up into two categories. These are The Pillars and Obligatory Acts. These categories are then split into separate parts. The Pillars are acts that must be performed to ensure you don't invalidate your Hajj 2011. These pillars are comprised of: Ihraam: This is ...
Views: 1000(1 vote) - Prophecy: The Rock that Cannot Be Moved - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from Rev Michael BrescianiAfter a lifetime studying and proclaiming Biblical prophecy it is now apparent that, in this turbulent and unstable world, prophecy is along with the Savior who it points to, the only immovable rock known to man, past, present or future. One of the keys to understanding prophecy is the ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - Not Moment To Moment - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha Weinberg“I was friends with one of the crew members on TWA Flight 800. I had called her because she was on my mind. It had been a while since we’d talked and I missed seeing her. I left her a message on her voice mail to call me. A few days went by and I became increasingly irritated that I had not ...
Views: 892 - Islamic Teachings About Respecting Parents - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2011 from Hijab Al-FaisalNon-Muslim societies have set apart a lot days to celebrate special individuals in their lives such as their father and mother etc. They celebrate the father’s day, mother’s day, Memorial Day, Labor Day etc. with great enthusiasm and spirit. However, in Islam, respecting parents does not mean ...
Views: 3875 - Ramadan – Make Aspiring Goals During The Holy Month Of Ramadan - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Hijab Al-FaisalRamadan is the most auspicious and blessed month of the Islamic calendar. During this month, Allah showers His blessings on His servants and it is during this month that Allah listens to all kinds of prayers of His people. Ramadan is the month during which individuals can shape their lives ...
Views: 1057 - The History of Buddhism in Tibet - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from sylvia smelcerBuddhism has been the official religion of Tibet for almost 2,000 years. Originating in India approximately 2500 years ago, it migrated to Tibet in 170 AD, but didn’t take hold until the reign of King Songtsen Gampo, when he declared it the official religion of the country in 641 AD. The ...
Views: 1030 - The History of Prayer Beads in Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from sylvia smelcerNobody is certain when people began using prayer beads, but they’ve been employed in almost all religions for thousands of years. Prayer beads are used by Buddhists, Hindus, Christians, Muslims and many other religions. One reason for using prayer beads is that they allow people to keep ...
Views: 2633 - How to Meditate Using a Buddhist Japa Mala - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from sylvia smelcerTibetan prayer beads, or malas, are strings of beads that have been used by Buddhists for thousands of years to help count prayers, which are known as mantras. Buddhist malas are usually composed of a circle of 108 beads which are used to complete 100 repetitions of a mantra. The extra 8 beads ...
Views: 2748 - How Prayer Beads are Used in Various Religions - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from sylvia smelcerPrayer beads have been used for thousands of years in a wide variety of religions, including Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. Devotees use prayer beads to help them focus on their prayers or mantras. The fingering of the beads brings one back into focus when the mind begins to ...
Views: 2152 - 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: 1608 - 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: 1468 - A Comparison of Tibetan Buddhism and Hinduism - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from sylvia smelcerMany people confuse Buddhism and Hinduism, but they are two very separate and distinct religions. They do however have some similarities, such as the belief in karma and reincarnation. Since the Buddha lived in India and was originally a Hindu, it’s understandable that the two religions would ...
Views: 6238 - Why Women Need Men... - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Michelle Lee, CH...at least they think they do! If I had a nickel for every woman who asked me why she would always lose herself in her relationship with a man, I would be a rich woman. Hell, I would be a rich woman if I had a nickel for every relationship I lost myself in. Ha!…I wish that was a paying ...
Views: 1561 - Lamentations: Kinah 8: Line 1 - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha Weinberg“Would that I could soar to the sphere of the heaven.” This phrase is usually understood to be based on: “Behold, like an eagle the enemy – Babylon – will swoop down and spread its wings against Moab.” (Jeremiah 48:40) Moab, an ancient enemy of Israel, was confident that, because there were no ...
Views: 822 - Schools and moral education which one is more effective - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from OSA WebmasterTwoBy about the end of the 6th century BC, the Vedic rituals and sacrifices had gradually developed into a highly elaborate cult that profited the priests but antagonized an increasing section of the people. Education became generally confined to the Brahmans, and the upanayana was being gradually ...
Views: 642 - Choose Tailor Made Hajj and Umrah Packages for 2011 - As Per Your Budget. - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Nabil KunwarUmrah is very important but then again so is your budget. Fortunately there are a number of tailor made packages available for every budget for Hajj and Umrah. Flights are one of the major parts of any package and luckily there are a number of options for those looking to attend HajjandUmrah. ...
Views: 703(1 vote) - The Opinions Of Non-Muslim Scholars Regarding Quran - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Hijab Al-FaisalAllah has provided mankind with two divine sources of guidance and direction. Through the revelation of holy books and the Prophets, Allah has provided mankind with an authentic and reliable source to understand the message of Allah. The books provided textual guidance whereas the Prophets ...
Views: 1871 - Kinah 9: The Final Blow - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha Weinberg“They drowned and slaughtered Cohanim and Leviim who once maintained the tiers of my Temple platform. When, in the valley of Hamath, my Cohanim were murdered…” The final phrase refers to Kings II 25:18-21: “And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second ...
Views: 976 - Lets Talk About Jesus and His Life and Death Upon This Earth - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from atman zazaWho was Jesus? What was his purpose here on earth? One thing is for sure. Jesus short ministry on earth affected more people than any other person in history. And this happened in two short years. What could have happened if Jesus ministry would have lasted for five years or maybe even ten ...
Views: 534 - Religion and the Search for Truth - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Faith LeaderFaith and religion are topics that can really stir up feelings of hostility in many people. This is often due to past experiences of manipulation, forced belief systems and dictatorship style religious leadership. For others, faith and religion can stir up feelings of well being, comfort and ...
Views: 967(1 vote) - 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 ...
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