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Science 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: 680
Science 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: 954
Throughout 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: 1050
Allah 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: 1268
In 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: 1243
One 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: 1221
A 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: 1082
If 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: 1298
Natural 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: 982
The 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: 1093
Human 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: 1165
The 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: 1171
Observation 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: 1034
Come 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: 902
At 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: 1221
Thinking 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: 1157
The 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: 1635
THE 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: 2759
THE 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: 2032
LIGHT 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: 1505
RAIN 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: 1628
THE 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: 1401
Christian 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: 1242
L. 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: 1434
Peter 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: 1840
Scientologists 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: 1218
Finally, 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: 781
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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: 864
God 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: 812
There 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: 7694
It 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: 1407
The 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: 797
The 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: 828
Nationalism 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: 897
Stir 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: 977
I 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: 991
The 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: 700
If 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: 631
I 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: 1552
Did 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: 849
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SHARING SOME INFORMATION ON SOME OF THE MAJOR ... Views: 725
You 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: 838
The 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: 4283
Jesus 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 ... Views: 855
Jesus taught the Parable of the Wedding Feast for you when God calls. Some people do not want to answer His Call and come to Heaven because they are busy with life on this earth. You will see in these Last Days how Heaven is much better than life on earth.
"The Kingdom of the Heavens is like ... Views: 1120
One young man shares his thoughts on growing up in a Scientology family.
Many people know the advantages of being a Scientologist—using Scientology. The technology gives you much greater control over your life and allows you to realize your goals. This is a huge difference from life as ... Views: 1156
Are you interested in making a wonderful addition of the objects decorating your living room? Have you always found Hindu God idols to be extremely fascinating? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, then you will certainly be interested to find out more about the silver religious ... Views: 2774
I have a strange feeling that many times our religions produce the opposite effects than what we assume they should. For example, Buddhism stresses three things; discipline, compassion, and wisdom; and Christian communities stress renunciation of violence, forgiveness, and unconditional love. ... Views: 685
This is a season of hope. Christian faiths recognize Easter, which is the celebration of Jesus’ victory over death and mankind’s hope for eternal life. As winter departs, there is hope for the springing of new life and growth. Plants and flowers are beginning to pop out of the ... Views: 1138
THE WELL-GUARDED SKY
In the Qur'an, Allah calls our attention to a very important attribute of the sky:
We made the sky a preserved and protected roof yet still they turn away from Our signs. (Qur'an, 21:32)
This attribute of the sky has been proved by scientific research carried out in the ... Views: 844