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- The Practice of Judaism and Zen: Jewish Dharma - by Submitted on May 09, 2009 from Brenda ShoshannaToday a powerful spiritual hunger is arising as many seek comfort, support and meaning in a world that has spun out of control. There are endless paths to take, yet most have little knowledge of the ways in which Jewish and Zen practice can provide guidance, joy, strength, balance, and how they ...
Views: 33813 - The Endless Knot - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from sylvia smelcerThe Endless, or Eternity Knot is one of the “Eight Auspicious Symbols” of Buddhism. The other seven symbols include the: Conch Shell, Lotus, Parasol, Pair of Golden Fishes, Victory Banner, and Treasure Vase. The Tibetan phrase for Endless Knot is dpal be'u, and its Sanskrit name is shrivatsa. ...
Views: 19380 - How Did the Gospel of Jesus Christ Spread from Jerusalem to the Uttermost Parts of the Earth? - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionThe Gospel of Jesus Christ started out as a small spark in the Galilean hillsides nearly two thousand years ago, but rapidly blazed across all geographical barriers to become the world's most well-known Good News in the history of humanity. A brief overview of how the Gospel spread will not only ...
Views: 19362(1 vote) - Top 15 Questions on Polygamy Answered - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2007 from Kevin LeBaronTop 15 Questions on Polygamy Answered By Kevin leBaron 1. What is a normal day in the life of a polygamist? A day in the life of a polygamist is much the same as that of anybody else in the world. You wake up go to work come home go to the movies, work in the yard, check your myspace and ...
Views: 17770 - Why Karma Does NOT Exist - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2006 from JK EllisThere is nothing so interesting as toppling icons and the windmill I want to tilt at today is Karma. Karma is the "cosmic dope slap" born of the belief that all of the universe is cause and effect. Another factor that influences people to believe in Karma is they find it almost impossible to ...
Views: 16955(1 vote) - Fighting against Black Magic Spells - by Submitted on May 15, 2010 from David AzulaiBlack magic is a dark art that is used by people who want to achieve their evil goals by controlling the powers of nature. In most cases such goals contain an evil intention which harms innocent people. The power of black magic spells is quite impressive and may be too dangerous for a common, ...
Views: 15477(3 votes) - Rahu Mantras - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from tannu aggarwalRahu : According to Hindu Mythology Rahu swallows the Sun or the Moon causing eclipses. The story of Rahu is quite interesting. According to the Puranas, Swarbhanu, the son born to the Asura King Viprasithi and a Queen Sinhika, consumed amrut by disguising himself as a God and sitting in between ...
Views: 13481(1 vote) - Worship: Planned for God's pleasure - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2003 from Rick WarrenYou were planned for God's pleasure. The moment you were born into the world, God was there as an unseen witness, smiling at your birth. He wanted you alive, and your arrival gave him great pleasure. God did not need to create you, but he chose to create you for his own enjoyment. You exist for ...
Views: 12866(2 votes) - What Are The Chills? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Don WadingtonMany people get chill(s) such as "cold" chills or "shuddering" chill which will be addressed in a future article . What we are talking about here is.................. Have you ever felt a "chill" or "chills" where it feels like a current of energy has gone through you for a moment or two? ...
Views: 12860(1 vote) - Just Like Fire Shut Up In My Bones - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Lorene HallAUTHOR: JEREMIAH Jeremiah was called by GOD to be a Prophet to Judah(the Southern Kingdom). He faithfully confronted the leaders and the people with their sin, prophesied both their 70 year captivity in Babylon and their eventual return from exile. ...
Views: 12472 - Ancient Celtic Myth, Magic, and Medicine - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Jonathan KlemensThe ancient Celts were an enchanting and mysterious pre-Christian people with a romantic and legendary history – a people of heroes, wizards, and fairies. Julius Caesar stated that the Celts (Gauls) were “brave, but headstrong and impetuous.” These indomitable clans, ...
Views: 12434 - Bhakut Dosha in Kundli and Remedies - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2017 from Meenakshi RanaWe all are aware that in India horoscope matching is an essential process during marriage between the boy and the girl. Most of the astrologers or pundits would match the kundali or Horoscope based on Guna Milan. Under this Milan there are many parameters which are to be studied in depth before ...
Views: 12399 - Crystals & Healing in the Buddhist Tradition - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Ashley LeavyThe beliefs about crystals within the Buddhist tradition are incredibly varied. There are numerous references to crystals in Buddhist texts, manuscripts, and mantras (phrases which invoke power or are used for prayer). The most widely known of these is the Tibetan Buddhist mantra, “Om mani ...
Views: 11301(3 votes) - Neelam Stone-The Beloved Stone of Lord Shani - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Sanjeev KumaaarNeelam is known with several other names such as Sauri Ratna, Shanipriya, and Yakut, but Blue Sapphire remains the most prominent of all. While Sauri Ratna and Shanipriya define its divine association with planet Saturn, Blue Sapphire says a lot about its color properties. As the name precisely ...
Views: 11220 - 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: 10760(1 vote) - Negative Aspects Of Religion - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2007 from Karl EricsonThe following page shows negative aspects of different religions. I have dedicated another site to their positive aspects, http://www.mypracticalphilosophy.com/shelp/pos.htm. I do not wish to imply that all believers in these religions are bad or that they should be punished. There are good ...
Views: 10082 - Fellowship: you were formed for God's family - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2003 from Rick WarrenGod wants a family, and he created you to be a part of it. This is one of God's purposes for your life, which he planned before you were born. The entire Bible is the story of God building a family who will love him, honor him and reign with him forever. Because God is love, he treasures ...
Views: 9802(1 vote) - The Kalachakra Mantra - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from sylvia smelcerThe Kalachakra Mantra symbol of Buddhism is complex and comprehensive. It is also referred to as the “Tenfold Powerful One”. It is thus named because it consists of ten different parts. This ancient symbol is made up of a mantra of seven syllables surrounded by a ring of fire. Above and to ...
Views: 9717 - Bitterness- Get Rid Of It - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Edith LeeWhat is Bitterness? Bitterness is a state of mind similar to resentment. Implacableness, severity, keenness of reproach or sarcasm, arrogance, deep distress, grief, anger, contempt, slander, bad temper, lack of joy; are some of the ways that bitterness shows on our life. Bitterness cause ...
Views: 9533 - How to Use the Power of Prayer to Get Women - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Don DiebelDid you know you could use the power of prayer to get a girlfriend or wife? If you pray to God for someone to come into your life, he can make her appear. And this woman can be so special; it will seem like she was sent directly from heaven. Will she appear in your life real soon after ...
Views: 8739(1 vote) - Importance of Teacher in Islam - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Umer FiazTeaching is one of the most respected and valued profession of the world. A teacher is always considered as a highly honored person in every religion. No matter from which religion or society you belong to, you always show respect and honor to people who teach you things. Especially in Islam, a ...
Views: 8190(1 vote) - 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: 7823 - Becoming a Christian Woman of Influence - by Submitted on May 02, 2006 from Trish JonesMany Christian women struggle with the concept of the Proverbs 31 Woman either because she is too perfect or, to them, it smacks of being submissive to a man! However, the Proverbs 31 woman is what I regard to be the ultimate woman of influence. Not merely because of her excellence in all areas ...
Views: 7747(1 vote) - Prayers Versus Spells - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Pamela M. JoyLooking at the title of this article, most people get very different pictures in their heads when they think of the words “prayers” or “spells”. Ask yourself honestly, when you first saw that title, did you get instant pictures or expectations in mind when looking at those words? Most people ...
Views: 7637 - The Purpose of Conflict - by In the dictionary conflict is defined as a struggle, a battle. Mutual antagonism. Some people seem to thrive on creating conflict while others will do their best to avoid conflict. I have often pondered what it would be like in the world if everybody could just get along without all the nonsense ...
Views: 7572 - Islamic concept of Sovereignty and Western Concept - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2016 from Umer FiazThe notion and ideology of sovereignty plays an integral role in the affairs of state. The way Islam explains the concept of sovereignty, it is completely different from the western ideas and notion of sovereignty. According to west, the sovereignty means all power and authority are linked with ...
Views: 7267 - What Is Applied Faith? - by One of the principles of success is Applied Faith. What does that mean to you? The American Heritage Dictionary defines Faith as "1. Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, an idea, or a thing. 2. Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. The ...
Views: 7091 - Ruling About Umrah Performed By The Pregnant Lady - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Umer FiazThe Harram is the dream destination for the entire Muslim Ummah without any discrimination of men and women. The Allah does not prevent any of the Muslim from visiting the House (Kaaba) other than certain specific situations. Muslims regardless of sex, caste, creed and nation are always welcomed ...
Views: 7077 - 7 Cures to Religious Intolerance - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from James LeGrandMany of us hold our spiritual and religious values very deeply in our hearts. Yet, we often have difficulty expressing them to those that may follow a different religious or spiritual path than our own. As a country, we are a melting pot of cultures, religions and beliefs. However, we continue ...
Views: 6883 - Render Your Heart / Not Your Garment: What does the Bible Say about This? - by Submitted on May 11, 2013 from Joan MaynardThe intention of this article is to shed some light on a famous passage of scripture. But before I do so, let me first ask two challenging questions: 1. If we were called to see the Queen of England, what would be our attire? Most definitely, If I received an invitation to see someone of ...
Views: 6861(1 vote) - Meritocracy: The Progeny of Democracy - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2004 from William MeaderDemocracy is the fastest growing political system in the world today. When considering the last few decades, the spread of democratic values has been astounding. Throughout the world, people are rising to the note of freedom. Indeed, the yearning to participate in community and governmental ...
Views: 6779 - How to Identify Antique Statues? - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Amogh ShakyaAntique collection is really a passionate hobby. An antique collector likely has an curiosity on knowing the histories of particular places and arts also. The question might occur, how to identify the antique statues? The subsequent tips could be helpful by some means to recognize real antique ...
Views: 6700 - Can Any Good Thing Come from Nazareth? - by He was born in Bethlehem. However, because of the politics of that day, His father, Joseph moved the family from Bethlehem to Egypt and finally into a peaceful area called Galillee, in the town called Nazareth. Nazareth was located between the Sea of Galilee and the Mediterranean Sea. Jesus grew ...
Views: 6614 - Discipleship: Created to become like Christ - by You were created to become like Christ.
From the very beginning, God's plan has been to make you like his Son, Jesus. This is your destiny and the third purpose of your life. God announced this intention at creation: "Then God said, 'Let us make human beings in our image and likeness'" ...
Views: 6592 - The Concept Of Social Welfare In Islam - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Hijab Al-FaisalAllah Almighty, the most merciful, the most beneficent, the compassionate. All prays of purity and blessing goes to Allah. We can’t deny the fact of great health blessing from Almighty Allah. It is the second major blessing as gift for us after the blessing of Faith. As prophet Muhammad ...
Views: 6499 - How To Hear God's Voice - That Still Small Voice - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Robert PedersenHearing God's voice is the desire of many - but few seem to feel that it's their personal experience. Why is God's voice so difficult to hear? Or is it? There are some verses in 1 Kings 19 - I encourage you to read the entire chapter to get a feel for the context - but I'll paste in a ...
Views: 6465(2 votes) - The verses about the disbelievers in the Quran - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from John smithThe Quran is a divine book sent by Allah Almighty. It is a divine guidance yet no everyone in the world believes in it. So, what does the Quran tells us about the non-believers. Consider the following verse of the Quran. Allah Almighty says in the Holy Quran, “And We have placed coverings on ...
Views: 6300 - SUPER POWERS DURGA AND KUNDALINI SHAKTI - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaOne more stream of Gayatri Super Power is Durga. Kali is also Durga. Kali is Mahakal’s consort. Mahakal is the God of cosmic time. Kali devotees always accept the importance of time and hence they never misuse it. Lethargy destroys the body and indolence, one’s mental energy. If both ...
Views: 6244 - 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 - 5 Secret Benefits of Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa Daily - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2016 from Harshad JethraAt all places in the world we can find people who worship Lord Hanuman with utmost faith and sincerity. All across the globe there are innumerable devotees of Lord Hanuman; they worship Lord Anjaneya in various forms and ways. Worshiping the Vayuputra gives devotee strength, physical and ...
Views: 6172 - The Seven Levels of the Bible - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThey say the Bible has seven levels. If the level at which one understands the bible determines one's status in the next world, or heaven, one's understanding is very important. So, at what level do you understand the Bible? This understanding would manifest as the first idea that comes to mind ...
Views: 6072 - The Chills-Religious Responses - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Don WadingtonDid you ever get a "good" chill(s) energy surge most usually through music which shot through the top of your head down through your body? Most people have. Recently I wrote about my initial questions to people as to what did they thought it was? While I believe the chills phenomenon is ...
Views: 6019(5 votes) - Creation and the Origin of Man (A Biblical Perspective) - by CREATION
The Origins of Man
Excerpts from the book, The First Law of Creation- Violated
The names "God" and "Jesus" are mere references in the Greek language to "a deity", and not the Personal names of Our Heavenly Father and His Son.
The original archaic Hebrew name of The Creator is YAOHU UL ...
Views: 5981 - Why is the Deity of Christ So Important to the Christian Faith? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Bobbie McKeeJesus’ message was entirely about the Father and not about himself. He did not make an explicit and overt claim to deity. He did not say in so many words “I am God.” What we do find are His claims to his deity. For example, Jesus said that he would send “his angels” (Matthew 13:41); ...
Views: 5961 - Reflections on the Religious Vows of Obedience and Poverty - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Bryson BonsolO.P.: “Out of Place… Obedience and Poverty Religious men and women are admirable in consecrating their lives for the sake of the gospel. They ‘denied’ themselves by leaving their families, possessions, and even their personal dreams of enjoying life. They ‘carried their crosses’ during ...
Views: 5918(1 vote) - AWAKENING THE GIANT IN YOU - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2004 from Oyerinde AdeniyiDeep within man dwells some vast slumbering powers and abilities that he never dreamt of possessing. Forces that would revolutionize his life if aroused and put into action. I mean deep on the inside of you are resident immeasurable, unfathomable and unlimited powers. These powers are the ...
Views: 5814 - Verses of the Holy Quran about Peace - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Alisa khanIslam is a religion of peace, security, and prosperity. The Quran has emphasized on peace at so many places. The following is a collection of the verses of Quran about the peace in different aspects and scenarios. • Wishing peace is the way of greeting in Islam The Muslims when they meet and ...
Views: 5426 - "The Father Is in Me, and I in the Father" - What Does This Mean? (John 10:38) - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionJesus said, "the Father is in me, and I in the Father." (John 10:38, WEB.) What did he mean by that? Does that mean that God and Jesus are one and the same? We can understand what Jesus meant by reading what Jesus said to his disciples next: "In that day you will know that I am in my Father, ...
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