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- Buddhist study: Guidelines for being a good person part 4 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyThe Buddhist “Guidelines for Being a Good Person” was written by ancient Chinese sages. There will be eight parts to this study so if you have not yet subscribed to the column here please take a moment to do so. Just find the subscribe button near the author's photo at the author's website and ...
Views: 2093(1 vote) - What has your religion done for You? an essay by Emmet Fox - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriWhat has your religion done for You? An all in policy What has your Religion done for you? For years probably you have been attending Church, studying the Bible, reading spiritual literature and doing service. Now I suggest that you ...
Views: 2093(1 vote) - My Thoughts on Religion - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Michael BerryA lot of people do not really understand the meaning when I say personal development, but everyone seems to understand personality development and they're one and the same. The purpose of this article is to stimulate your mind. I really want you to think for yourself and not allow me or ...
Views: 2090 - Holidays - Discover Sacred December Celebrations Today - Christmas and Non-Christian! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2007 from Bernadette Dimitrov aka Mrs ClausWhile Christmas is the most universally recognized holiday in the world. It has become a celebrated affair of magic, myth and religion. Most of the Christmas festivities that we know today actually sprang from pre-Christian festivals that had been celebrated for centuries. The birth of the sun ...
Views: 2088 - Stressful Times at Church? Do What I Say, Not What I Do! - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from J. Val HastingsIn a list of the most stressful jobs you can have, being a minister came in as one of the top ten. Pastors weren't surprised by that at all, but what if things were different? What if we practiced what we preached? When I mention the stressful nature of ministry to people outside of the ...
Views: 2087 - Buddhist study: Guidelines for being a good person part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyThe Buddhist “Guidelines for Being a Good Person” was written by ancient Chinese sages. There will be eight parts to this study so if you have not yet subscribed to the column here please take a moment to do so. Just find the subscribe button near the author's photo and click it, no spam will ...
Views: 2086(1 vote) - Where was God in Haiti? - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Kristine TimpertWhere was God in Haiti? By Kris Timpert This quote in bold print "Where was God in Haiti?" took up an entire page of a newspaper I saw this morning. The article went on to discuss the suffering of the religious people in the world. All those people who have been waiting for a savior. ...
Views: 2082(7 votes) - Dogs in Tibetan Buddhism - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from sylvia smelcerAmong all the animals in the world, it is the faithful dog that evokes the most positive emotions in people. Being pack animals, dogs are known for their loyalty and allegiance to their masters. These animals can also prove to be faithful companions when times are tough. As such, there is a bond ...
Views: 2071(1 vote) - CHILDHOOD TERMINAL ILLNESS FROM A MOTHER'S PERSPECTIVE - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Lorene HallHave you heard the cliché ‘what do you do when you don’t know what to do’? Difficulty is prevailing. Malady has become predominant. Life just continues to appear oh so calamitous. You can’t stay where you are.Things just can’t remain the same. A transition must take place, somewhere, somehow. ...
Views: 2067 - Importance of Modesty - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2016 from Umer FiazModesty is one of the essential ideals that Islam has been indorsing. Modesty as a facade of human behavior is an intelligence of shame or bashfulness. Modesty is indispensable in the affairs and affiliation of the Creator and creatures. Modesty was fortified and permitted by All Messengers sent ...
Views: 2067 - Importance of Roza in the month of Shaban - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2018 from saad sheikhAs we all know that Muslims are present in almost every region of the world. Due to a survey, it has been noted that the Islam is the most practised religion in the world. As being a Human it’s our psychology to get to know more about our religion, and people related to the Holy Prophet ...
Views: 2066 - Who Leads the Happier Life, the Cynic or the Believer? A Look at Both Perspectives - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2009 from Jonathan HuieFirst, let's define both "Cynic" and "Believer," as both words are more likely to provoke emotional reaction than thoughtful analysis. When I use the term Cynic, I simply mean someone who holds the opinion that people are motivated wholly by self-interest. Do not confuse the factual definition ...
Views: 2057(2 votes) - The Secret Facts Of Soul In Islam - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2017 from Umer FiazWhenever a person hears the world of soul, he always show some kind of interest and curiosity for it. It is human nature that we show interest in those things which are mysterious and we don’t have much knowledge about them. Often people claim that the soul is the spiritual and intangible part ...
Views: 2056 - Short story of Chapter Al-Baqarah - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2016 from Umer FiazThis Surah is an invite to the Divine Leadership and all the stories, events etc., revolve around this dominant melody. As this Surah, has chiefly been addressed to the Jews, many past events have been cited from their own peoples to criticize and advise them that their own good lies intolerant ...
Views: 2049 - Spirituality and Bulimia - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Cheryl PetersenI interviewed Liz DeHaven, who was bulimic during her younger years. Most of us can identify with Liz, doing something we thought was smart, at first, only to find out later it was self-destructive. Bulimia was Liz's secret until she realized she had the God-given ability to face the bulimia and ...
Views: 2045 - VERY SOON YUGA-AVATAR OR PRAJNA-AVATAR WILL MANIFEST - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIN EVERY ERA I (GOD) MANIFEST: When monsoons arrive our roof tops are affected. Everywhere there is water. Houses etc become wet and those that are being constructed witness cracks in their walls. Ceilings have to be covered. The house walls have to be plastered aptly. When the roof tops are ...
Views: 2043 - Is Your Religion Working for You? Really? (A Fresh Approach ) - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockHow about a fresh approach to religion? What if we observed life as it truly is? What if we tried to see the truth of life without preconceived ideas about life, without the filter of our past conditioning and entrenched beliefs? Is there an approach to life that plainly, logically, and ...
Views: 2027(1 vote) - Beware of False Teachers: How to Detect Them and Their Falsehoods - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2012 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionBeware of false teachers! Since nearly two thousand years ago, we have been warned of false teachers by Jesus Christ and His earliest apostles. False teachers had crept into the early church, misleading many Christians with untruths. Today, many false teachers are in our world, teaching others ...
Views: 2024(1 vote) - Islam and Scope of International Law - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2016 from Umer FiazIslamic law has almost described all issues of human beings in a very organized and systematic manner. Islam has given some rules and regulations to lead life for personal and public affairs. Likewise, Islam has also given some international rules and obligations. It has told us how to rule and ...
Views: 2023 - In Search Of True Friendship - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Greg AllenThe passing of a relative made the thought of inward examination all too evident - funerals have a way of doing that. The words, "What if?" were a constant pry upon my mind for days. "How old will I be when I go?" A probe of, "What will it be like when the end comes?" spun around in my head ...
Views: 2017(1 vote) - Technology Aids for Spiritual Needs of Homebound Seniors - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Tim CollingFor some seniors, one of the hardest things about accepting that they are becoming more home bound is the inability to attend their local church, even with home care. The spiritual support of a church family is a lifelong source of strength, and when an individual must stay at home all the ...
Views: 2016 - Deal with every criticism of the Qur'an, Islam and the Prophet with grace says Mike Ghouse - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieCriticism is not nice. In fact, whenever we are criticized we feel it most deeply and more so if we think that criticism is unjustified. Muslims feel a personal insult whenever their beloved Prophet is insulted but Mike Ghouse says we should use such instances to learn more about our ...
Views: 2006 - Celtic Roots - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Kristin OlsenWelcome to the Way of the Celts, land of myth and fantasy. Most Cultures can trace their paths back to a time when there were no computers, automobiles or airplanes. The Celtic peoples origins can be traced far back to antiquity. For the ancient Celts, grand tales were told by word of mouth ...
Views: 2002 - Do you pray? Muslims, Jews and Christians give their take on prayer - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieBOOK KNOWLEDGE I once read a book about Islam that said God would have wanted people to pray more than five times a day. Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him), Jesus (Peace be upon Him) also prayed. Every religious tradition prays and we are supposed to pray to God or remember God when we ...
Views: 1994 - Explanation Of Disbelievers In Surah Al-Baqarah In The Verses 6-7 - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Hijab Al-FaisalThe English translation of abridged tafsir that is based on the book ‘tayseer ila usul’ is given below: “Verily, those who disbelieve, it is the same to them whether you warn them or do not warn them, they will not believe.” Almighty Allah has explained in some of the previous verses that ...
Views: 1993 - Ministry in the Digital Age - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Dr. Buddy BellMinistry in the Digital Age In times past the fundamental means of presenting your message to an audience has been through correspondence, radio, or television. Each of these methods is still viable yet requires a monetary investment, sometimes substantial, to undertake. When using ...
Views: 1992 - True Prophets vs. False Prophets: How Can You Tell Them Apart? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2015 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWhat is a prophet? A prophet is a person who receives a prophecy, message from God, and then communicates that message to others. A divinely inspired message is always direct, specific, and tells exactly what will happen, to whom, and precisely what people should do. Moreover, a true prophecy ...
Views: 1991(1 vote) - Definition Of Christian Science - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Cheryl PetersenHis weeping and trembling were honest, and to be expected. The man was not sniveling. He made great effort not to let the sobs become uncontrollable. His effort failed. Flowing from the depth of crushing stress and sorrow, the crying would not stop. Barely audible, he asked, “Kleenex please.” ...
Views: 1988 - 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: 1988(1 vote) - Concept of Performing Hajj Twice in Islam - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2017 from Umer FiazHajj is the most important and Holy obligation of Islam and it is performed by millions of Muslims each year. Back in old time, performing Hajj was a difficult task because the travelling modes had not developed enough in those days. People had to face a lot of problems while travelling by road ...
Views: 1976 - THE SUPREME DIVINE POWER THAT CONTROLS THIS COSMOS - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaOUR FINITE LIVES ARE DEPENDENT ON THE INFINITE Every human being of this vast world is solely responsible for the joy/sorrow, bliss, agitation, peace, wrath etc that he/she faces in his/her daily life. It is he who is responsible for sowing seeds that grow thorns or fragrant flowers. Once a ...
Views: 1970(1 vote) - Have We Outgrown Religion? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2007 from Joseph DispenzaWe find God in our own being, which is the mirror of God. Thomas Merton, Seeds of Contemplation I was born into a family of practicing Catholics and so grew up as a member in good standing of that religion. After graduating from Catholic high school, I entered an order of teaching monks and ...
Views: 1967 - The Story of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) and a Relation of Hajj - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2018 from Umer FiazAllah the Almighty sent down the 1 lac 24 thousand prophets to guide the people who had forgotten Allah’s instructions and His righteous way. When Allah felt that humankind need a Messenger and director who will lead His creation towards Him then He sent down the Messenger immediately. There are ...
Views: 1965 - You Can Show Sympathy To Your Jewish Friend If You Send Shiva Basket To Him - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from Micko StojanovicShiva is a period of despair in the Jews because it is associated with mourning. Whenever there is a fatality, the near and dear ones of the deceased suffer a shock and go into awful distress. The individual particularly sentimentally bonded to the departed soul like brother, son, daughter, ...
Views: 1952 - SOLAR ECLIPSE: LEGENDS AND DEEP IMPORT OF WORSHIP - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaWhat exactly an eclipse with reference to the sun and moon? As an answer to this even a young student will say that a lunar eclipse occurs when there is an obstruction regarding the sun’s light reaching the moon and hence the shadow of earth falls on the moon. In the same way a solar eclipse ...
Views: 1948 - Being A Quitter Isn't Always Bad -- With Cults - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Estelle GoldsteinI do remember when I was a university student seeing the glassy-eyed young students selling second rate (a bit dry or petals missing) flowers on the major thoroughfares of Boston. I remember reading all the newspaper accounts and finding out these people were somehow part of a "cult," before I ...
Views: 1942 - What do you fear? 10 tips to understand fear and who we should fear the most! - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzie1. Fear is natural It is natural to have some fears, so face your fears and consider whether your fear has a good source or is actually irrational (a fear that we should dismiss or conquer). How to be fearless is one of the hardest things for most people to do. Recognizing and facing the ...
Views: 1941 - 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) - Thomas Merton and Technology - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Robert BlakeThomas Merton’s thoughts on the impact of technology on western society are so well documented; even the casual Merton reader is likely to be familiar with them. In various letters, books, and essays, Merton stated that the reliance on technology in the west was interfering with the ability of ...
Views: 1932 - How to Recognize a Saint if You Meet One On the Street - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockSaints have fourteen unforgettable characteristics that distinguish them, and when even just one of these traits are observed in someone, that observation prompts us to exclaim, "He/She is a saint!" As we read about these fourteen traits, we might think that we can become saintly too by ...
Views: 1927(3 votes) - More Power To You (Part 2) - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Gerrit van VuurenIn the first article in this series, we dealt with how Jesus promised the disciples the coming of the comforter, the Holy Spirit, which would come to the followers of Jesus after He left for His Father. Now, taking it on from there... After having been crucified and freeing humankind from the ...
Views: 1926(2 votes) - Prayer Wheels in Tibetan Buddhism - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from sylvia smelcerTibetan Buddhism is somewhat unique in the sense that it integrates a variety of prayer items into its process of worship. One such item is that of the Prayer Wheel. As more and more people are becoming interested in Tibetan Buddhism, additional interest continues to grow in the peripheral items ...
Views: 1921(1 vote) - UK Opting Out of EU Revealed First in Daniel's Dream of Lion (UK) with Eagle's Wings (US) Alliance? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The Bible's political cartoons fit current players on the world scene. The book of Daniel deserves another look as we consider where we are in the stream of time. “If referendum was today ... Britons WOULD vote to QUIT Europe, reveals expert new survey.” The full story of this ...
Views: 1921 - Spiritual Significance of Dhanteras Puja - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2016 from Āchary Kalki KrishnanIntroduction Dhanteras is the auspicious festival of Wealth (Dhanwantari Triodasi). Dhanteras Puja falls in the month of Kartik (Oct-Nov) on the 13th day of the dark fortnight. The name “Dhanteras“is formed from the union of the two words Dhan and Teras. “Dhan” meaning wealth and “teras” ...
Views: 1918(1 vote) - Peeling Back the Onion of Religion - Understanding the ‘God’ Concept - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Harry Connor JrTruth All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident. -- Arthur Schopenhauer Truth is a funny thing. It is like an onion. The onion has a harder outside skin and a soft inside kernel, with ...
Views: 1916 - Why People Reject the Lord Jesus Christ - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2013 from Philip JonesWhy do people reject the Lord Jesus Christ? People might feel they know the reason why people reject the Lord Jesus Christ, but their reason would probably be wrong. The real reason they have rejected the Son of God is stated in the Bible in 2 Corinthians 4:3,4. It says they have been blinded to ...
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