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- The Purpose of Religion - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Shri Yogi HariThe more I study history, the more I see that religion has been the source and the cause for most of the conflicts in the world; most of the wars and atrocities In the world were in the name of religion. That makes one wonder what is the real purpose of religion. Religion creates so much hatred ...
Views: 10768(1 vote) - Image Progressions - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2008 from Nikola DimitrovI think it’s very important to know the progressive image of God in the different areas of our life, so there be no misunderstandings. Because altogether, there are several types of progression the Lord is moving in, and we should be going from Glory to Glory in each of them, at the same ...
Views: 1371 - Beliefs Are The Essence Of Our Being - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Liz ThompsonDr. Andrew Newberg’s passions started in his childhood. Although his parents were encouraging, they never had the answers to his big questions like why we’re here, what’s right and wrong, and how to understand reality. He began to search within himself and in the world around him to find the ...
Views: 842 - 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: 1637 - Excellent Tips For Fall Weddings - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from Doug SteeleGetting married is the best thing you'll ever do, no matter what time of the year you tie the knot. However, the date that you set is very important as it helps you decide on a theme for the big day. It is best, if you get married in the Fall you can go for burnt oranges, golds, chocolates, ...
Views: 693 - Historic Progression Of God’s Kingdom - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Nikola DimitrovLet’s look at 2 Corinthians 3:18 “But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.” This Scripture is revealing to us the fact that there is a progressive image of the glory the ...
Views: 1481 - Finding New Religion - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Jason BrownScience has systematically shredded almost everything religion holds dear. We know through carbon dating the earth is considerably older than the eight thousand years that the Bible explains. We also see through Darwin that the vast array of species on this planet is the result of countless ...
Views: 768 - Finding New Religion - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Jason BrownScience has systematically shredded almost everything religion holds dear. We know through carbon dating the earth is considerably older than the eight thousand years that the Bible explains. We also see through Darwin that the vast array of species on this planet is the result of countless ...
Views: 1044 - The Prophets (saas) Patience - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Harun YahyaThroughout the period of his mission, the Prophet Muhammad (saas) experienced all manner of difficulty. Deniers and polytheists, from among his own people, insulted him most terribly, even calling him a magician or a madman. Others wanted to kill him and even schemed to do so. Despite all that, ...
Views: 1214 - He Who Obeys The Prophet (saas) Obeys Allah - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Harun YahyaAllah charges everyone with obeying the prophets He has sent. These messengers were blessed men who abided by Allah's commands, communicated His revelations, represented the human model most pleasing to Allah by means of their words and actions, in short by their whole manner of living. Allah ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - The Exemplary Justice of the Prophet (saas) - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Harun YahyaIn the Qur'an, Allah commands believers to "Be upholders of justice, bearing witness for Allah alone, even against yourselves or your parents and relatives. Whether they are rich or poor, Allah is well able to look after them. Do not follow your own desires and deviate from the truth..." (Surat ...
Views: 1386 - The Prophet (saas) Warned Against Idolatry - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Harun YahyaOne of the most important errors that the Prophet (saas) has warned against is associating partners with Allah (shirk). As can be seen from the verses of the Qur'an, the Prophet (saas) always told people that Allah is the only god, that nothing had any power apart from Allah, and warned them ...
Views: 1382 - Proof Of A Human Soul Part 3 TV series - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Les RobinsonA Western New York TV Series on Complementary Health. Lester Robinson will host the show and his guests will be Karyn Reece and Michelle Hall. In part 3 of the TV series will be focusing on the scientific proof of a human soul. The proof will be from Karyn Reece and Michelle Hall explaining ...
Views: 1151 - Victory Is Yours for the Taking - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Ann StewartIf the Victor is living in you, victory is not just a possibility. It’s yours for the taking! Are you a Christian and still wondering why you’re the victim of so many calamities? Life is not fair. The fact is that you’re living in an imperfect world inside a decaying body of ...
Views: 1428 - I Participate, You Participate, God Regulates. - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Emmanuel EmezieNatural laws exist that serve to maintain order in the universe. These laws are usually manifested as regularity in nature (as in the seasons) or as a relationship between cause and effect. In the physical realm natural laws exist which govern the behaviour of matter. Examples of such laws are ...
Views: 1132 - Do We Really Need God? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from Emmanuel EmezieThe human being is endowed with ability. We have the capacity to do things. However, our ability is inherently limited. The human being is not almighty and so cannot accomplish all things. Because human capability is finite we find that a person cannot by his own powers alone ensure the success ...
Views: 1256 - Who And What Is God? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from Emmanuel EmezieHuman experience of life indicates that the universe consists of two realms – the realm of the natural world and the supernatural realm. We are able to identify with and relate to the natural world because we are part of it and are in physical contact with it. Now that scientific ...
Views: 1337 - Proof That God Really Exists. - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Emmanuel EmezieThe existence of God can be proved in two ways – by practical demonstration and by deduction. These two methods are employed because they are acceptable to science. In science, fact can be established by practical demonstration and knowledge can be arrived at by deduction. Let us begin ...
Views: 1327 - Which Is The Right Religion? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Emmanuel EmezieObservation shows that human creative activity has a physical, a social and a spiritual aspect. (By human creative activity I mean useful and constructive activity by human beings). The physical aspect of our creative activity concerns our activity in relation to the physical universe. The ...
Views: 1184 - Ten Baby Steps To Come Out Of The Broom Closet - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Anna MaplesCome out, come out, whenever you can! The statistics regarding how many Pagans choose to keep their religion a secret are difficult to obtain and any numbers that are calculated are certain to be somewhat flawed. We do tend to be a secretive bunch and we have good reason to be. Pagans have lost ...
Views: 1004(1 vote) - Testimony - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Paul KovatchAt 29 years of age I was a millionaire. I owned 30 apartment units, 2 restaurants, a large, 10-room home with pool, 3 cars, a motor home, land in 3 states and 2 countries, gold and silver coins, gun and music collections, investments and the list goes on and on. I considered myself pretty ...
Views: 1404 - Thinking, Behavior, Religion And Church - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Cheryl PetersenThinking and behavior, in the name of religion and church, seem foul sometimes. Instead of avoiding or blaming, a little experiment can be done. Religion and church can be evaluated to determine if they really are the source of thinking and behavior. This effort has to be scientific, minus the ...
Views: 1272 - L. Ron Hubbard Video Presentation Added To Scientology.org And YouTube - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Linda WielandThe Church of Scientology International announced today the first time ever release of an online video presentation of Scientology Founder, L. Ron Hubbard. The ten minute on-line video presents a chronological overview of the major milestones and significant achievements of Mr. Hubbard's life. ...
Views: 1777(1 vote) - Some Miracles Of The Quran - 10 - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Harun YahyaTHE IDENTITY HIDDEN IN THE FINGERPRINT While it is stated in the Qur'an that it is easy for Allah to bring man back to life after death, peoples' fingerprints are particularly emphasized: Yes, We are able to put together in perfect order the very tips of his fingers. (Qur'an, 75:4) The ...
Views: 2929 - Some Miracles Of The Quran - 9 - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Harun YahyaTHE TRUTH OF DESTINY But you will not will unless Allah wills. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise. (Qur'an, 76:30) As a result of experiments he performed in 1973, Professor Benjamin Libet, a neurophysiologist at the University of California, revealed that all our decisions and choices are set out ...
Views: 2209 - 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: 1653 - Some Miracles of The Quran - 7 - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Harun YahyaRAIN IN MEASURED AMOUNTS Another item of information provided in the Qur'an about rain is that it is sent down to Earth in "due measure." This is mentioned in Surat az-Zukhruf as follows: It is He Who sends down water in measured amounts from the sky by which We bring a dead land back to life. ...
Views: 1795(1 vote) - Some Miracles Of The Quran - 6 - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Harun YahyaTHE FORMATION OF PETROL Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High: He Who created and moulded; He Who determined and guided; He Who brings forth green pasture, then makes it blackened stubble. (Qur'an, 87:1-5) As we know, petrol forms from the remains of plants and animals in the sea. Once ...
Views: 1550 - Christian Gift Understands The Growing Need For Inspirational And Spiritual Gifts - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Tim YorkChristian Gift and their new Web site features Inspirational Christian Gifts and Spiritual Home Decor gifts, they are commited to helping others share their faith threw their family christian gifts store. The new Web site offers a wide selection of christian products to meet all of your ...
Views: 1392 - Dianetics 58th Anniversary - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Linda WielandL. Ron Hubbard wrote Dianetics: the Modern Science of Mental Health 58 years ago, and on the anniversary of its publication, representatives of the Church of Scientology International informed Scientologists the world over about the unprecedented number of new Dianetics groups in just the last ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - Dianetics Pioneer From Kenya Honored At International Scientology Event - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Linda WielandPeter Mageri is a Christian minister and founder of Kenya's first Orphans International School in the village of Gesonso. The school is devoted to the care of children who have lost their parents to AIDS and tribal wars. He brought the house down when he was awarded last month as the year's ...
Views: 1995(1 vote) - Philadelphia Scientologists Look Forward To Expansion - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Linda WielandScientologists anticipate tremendous growth for their religion throughout Pennsylvania, and look forward to greatly expanding their service to the community, with plans now underway to fully renovate the skyscraper they purchased on Chestnut Street in downtown Philadelphia. "Scientology ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - Internal States You Need When Dating Women - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from David DeAngeloFinally, I’m going to address the idea of your ‘states’. By ‘state’ I mean the feeling that you have in your body. Can you remember a time when you felt happy and excited? Can you remember a time when you felt powerful and energetic? If you can, then you can ...
Views: 881 - Some Things You Just Can't Patch Together - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Arthur LevineWords: 313 Keywords: Patch, God, Faith, Addiction, Healing People are not like a bunch of old cloths that you can mend by sewing patches on the torn parts. People are different. Then why are we trying to patch ourselves together with patches to help us stop smoking, eating too much, and ...
Views: 991 - Do Human Beings Choose God? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2008 from Judy MerrillGod is spirit. The same spirit flows through all living beings. As a spark off the spirit, we see our connection to God and then to each other. We are the same energy the flows through all life. Love is the motive and glue of the universe. God is open in love to all creation. God is patient and ...
Views: 900 - What Is Mahayana vs. Theravada Buddhism? - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Buddha ShakyaThere are significant differences between the two main movements of the current Buddhism, Mahayana and Theravada. Among them some are particularly important to understand, how these divisions mutually exclusive contrast between them. Before addressing these specific differences however we must ...
Views: 7828 - Emotionalism Has No Place In Religion - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Harun YahyaIt is true that Allah (God) may test a person in this world with certain difficulties and worries. However, the believer does not give in to melancholy and pessimism when he is faced with such anxieties; he does not react emotionally. He knows that Allah is trying him to see how he will behave ...
Views: 1559 - The Prophets (saas) Compassion Towards The Faithful - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Harun YahyaThe Prophet (saas) was a compassionate man, full of love and understanding. He took an interest in the physical and spiritual problems of his friends, relatives and all those around him, and took all appropriate measures to ensure their health, security and happiness. He took them under his ...
Views: 904 - The Prophets (saas) Call To Religion - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Harun YahyaThe Prophet (saas) spent all his life, once the Qur'an had been revealed to him, calling people to the religion and guiding them to the true path. In one verse, Allah tells the Prophet (saas) how he should address people: Say: "This is my way. I call to Allah with inner sight, I and all who ...
Views: 937 - Romantic Nationalism 2 - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Harun YahyaNationalism as an idea spread throughout Europe in the 18th century. Prior to that, people lived under the power of many feudal lords. Then, they came together under a single nation-state governed by a central administration. European countries such as France and England were among the first to ...
Views: 1002 - Romantic Nationalism 1 - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Harun YahyaStir up any of them you can with your voice and rally against them your cavalry and your infantry and share with them in their children and their wealth and make them promises! The promise of Satan is nothing but delusion. (Surat al-Isra’:64) There is a subtle danger that leads people away from ...
Views: 1091 - 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: 1092 - Who Changed The Sabbath? - In Their Own Words - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Sidney ButlerThe Catholic Church changed the day. The Catholic Press of Sydney, Australia, is emphatic that Sunday observance is solely of Catholic origin. Sunday is a Catholic institution and its claims to observance can be defended only on Catholic principles. From beginning to end of Scripture, there is ...
Views: 784 - Lord's Day Sabbath - Is Sunday The Lord's Day? - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Sidney ButlerIf the Lord's Day is Sunday, then why is not the Lord's Day the Sabbath? "I was in the Spirit on the Lord's Day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet." (Revelation 1:10) John here simply states that he "was in the Spirit on the Lord's day." Although it is true that eventually the ...
Views: 707 - 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: 1668 - Secrets To Reading The Bible - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from William VerchDid you ever wonder why the Bible is so hard to read? It’s simple really. God is looking for people who are willing to pursue Him. The Bible is like a gold mine. Now, if I were to give you a real live gold mine, would you just walk in and pick up the gold? No, of course not. You have to ...
Views: 940 - Sharing Some More Information on Major Religions of the World: Islam - Are the Differences Between Muslim Shiites & Sunnis Major - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from Craig LockPublishing Guidelines: All my articles may be freely published. (with acknowledgment to the source, please). As I share, I learn myself. "We share what we know, so that we all may grow." * SHARING SOME INFORMATION ON SOME OF THE MAJOR ...
Views: 807 - All That I Need Is In Him - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from Ann StewartYou are born helpless and needy, being totally dependent on nurturance from others. In fact, God has created you with a deep need that can never be satisfied until you turn to Him. One of His Names is El Shaddai, which means: God, the All-Sufficient One. The Lord woke me up today with a jolt. ...
Views: 970 - Are We Really Hiding Behind Our Religions? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThe Catholic Church is losing folks. A recent survey reveals that 6 out of 10 Catholics feel that they are out of touch with Catholic views. Much of this might result from the pedophile cases and views on contraception and illegal immigration, but I have a hunch that this is merely the course of ...
Views: 4402 - Comfort From His Coming - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Jason WittJesus spoke of some of the trials of the End-times. He spoke of the wars and persecutions that must happen in the Last Days, and He spoke of the spreading of the Gospel that has already begun to happen, the Promise of His Return. When His disciples showed Him the wondrous architecture of ...
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