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- Sharing Some Information on Some Major Religions of the World - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: Sharing Some Information on Some Major Religions of the World Submitter: Craig Lock From my book A Simple Look at Religion(s) http://www.amazon.com/SIMPLE-LOOK-RELIGION-SPIRITUALITY-DUMMIES-ebook/dp/B005JNVT58 (e-book) and https://www.createspace.com/4368498 ( Category (key ...
Views: 1553 - Indian Culture Can Be Felt Through Various Aspects Such As Cuisine, Arts And Crafts Of India - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Ryan JessicaIndia is a country which is known for its rich cultural heritage all across the globe. Be it Indian cuisine, Indian crafts or Indian arts, an element of beauty can be seen throughout. Indian culture is considered to be a vital part of the country. If you wish to seek information about the ...
Views: 1552 - Peeling Back the Onion Even More - Understanding the ‘God’ Concept - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Harry Connor JrThere can be many starting points and many paths to finding the kernel of truth contained in the many-layered onion. A great many of these paths can be found after much time and energy to be a blind alley – a dead end, and a waste of time. It is because of this that the majorities of people who ...
Views: 1552 - 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 - Faith In Allah (SWT)! - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from Hijab Al-FaisalAsiyah’s Faith: Having faith in Allah (SWT) is what makes a normal human being a Muslim. You faith decides what level Muslim are your. For this matter the example of Aasiyah, the wife of Firown is in front of us. She had strong faith in Allah though she lived under the shadow of a person who ...
Views: 1548 - Are You Bound By Guilt? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Michelle Lee, CHWomen experience a lot of guilt. Many have heard me say that guilt is poison. It’s a poison that we must stop taking and giving to those around us. Guilt makes us do things we don’t want to do. Our children get away with more when we feel guilty. We say yes, to people, not just our children, ...
Views: 1547 - Philosophy 101: Where Did We Come From & Where Are We Headed? Answers from Science and a Best-Seller - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The inadequacies of evolutionary theory are contrasted with Intelligent Design. True science is compatible with the Bible as seen by Sir Isaac Newton. Origin is linked to destiny. The tragedy of most best-selling books like Roots, is that they fail to grasp a higher truth beyond ...
Views: 1547 - Evolution of the word 'Christ': Part I - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Lateef Terrell WarnickAs the holidays near, it is important to remind ourselves of what we are really celebrating. Christmas day is symbolically the birthday of Jesus Christ, who according to the Christian Faith, died for our sins to be forgiven. Jesus is an important figure today regardless of what faith you may ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - Imagine Jesus Wearing a Crown of Thorns - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Jim FargianoImagine, if you would, an image of Jesus wearing a crown of thorns. As they press into His head, blood begins to drip very fast. You would expect a puddle of blood when you look down, as well as to expect Him to be showing pain, but there are only knowing smiles. However, when you look at the ...
Views: 1546(2 votes) - Imagine Jesus Wearing a Crown of Thorns - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Jim FargianoImagine, if you would, an image of Jesus wearing a crown of thorns. As they press into His head, blood begins to drip very fast. You would expect a puddle of blood when you look down, as well as to expect Him to be showing pain, but there are only knowing smiles. However, when you look at the ...
Views: 1546(2 votes) - Characteristic and Analysis of Islamic economic system - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2016 from Umer FiazEconomy is the driving force and keystone of any state and for its prosperity. Presently all states are in opposition to found their economies to play their conclusive role in the global businesses. Presently, it is the only economy not military or arms which makes a country super power and ...
Views: 1545 - Finding The Right Bar / Bat Mitzvah Invitation - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Jeff FainThe coming of age of a Jewish boy or girl is made memorable by a special Bar and Bat Mitzvah invitation card. They are specially designed for an auspicious date on which children are privileged to participate in all areas of Jewish community life. To make that day a memorable one, make sure to ...
Views: 1545 - Can Science Detect the Divine Soul? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2019 from Daniel FriedmannThe Bible says we have a divine soul: “the LORD God formed man from the dust of the earth. He blew into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living being.” (1) Has science detected it or measured it? Science is actually still grappling with the definition of consciousness, never ...
Views: 1544 - How to Overcome Temptation - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2011 from Brandon CoxTemptation. This one word encompasses all of the greatest threats to a consistent and successful Christian walk. Let it be known that you cannot resist temptation. That is, temptation will always be a part of your life. But you can refuse to give into it in the power of Christ. The Best of ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - Be thirsty for knowledge my friend. 5 lessons from the propelling force of thirst - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieMake use of the propelling force of being thirsty HAVE YOU EVER BEEN THIRSTY? If you have gone all your waking hours without a drink, you will appreciate that wonderful elixir called water when you do get the chance to quench your thirst. Now take this thirst and have a thirst for ...
Views: 1543 - Celtic Simplier Times - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Kristin OlsenWelcome the Way of the Celts, land of myth and fantasy. Let us journey into the land of Fairytales and then back again into the land of Promise and Beauty that is the Emerald Isle and the Celtic Lands Magic and Mystery surround this ancient culture and without many written accounts of life in ...
Views: 1543 - How Billy Graham’s Death Signals End-Times for 2019 - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2018 from Richard Ruhling“As it was in the days of Noah,” Methuselah was the oldest man in the Bible and he died the year of the Flood. His name meant, at his death, the sending forth of waters. He died the year of the Flood as a sign it was impending. This author suggested similar for Billy Graham here. “History ...
Views: 1543(1 vote) - A Time When the Sun Shone Brightly on the Emerald Corridor! - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Kristin OlsenWelcome the Way of the Celts, land of myth and fantasy. Let us journey into the long awaited Summer Season for the Emerald Isle and the Celtic Lands. After the spring ends, the planted fields grow and springs forth majestically and love and light fill the valleys and shine across the hillsides ...
Views: 1541 - I Can Do All Things Through Christ, Who Strengthens Me - by It is so hard to change old habits.
Year after year, you find yourself stuck in a job which you pretty much hate.
You are barely making enough money to make ends meet.
You often feel quite disappointed in yourself. To put it bluntly, you simply are not happy with what you do to make a ...
Views: 1537 - The Wisdom Of Discipline vs. Feelings - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2005 from Dennis MarcellinoHaving spent my late teens and early twenties in San Francisco during the hippie era, I was heavily influenced by the concept “If it feels good it’s all right”. Feelings were king and discipline had gone by the wayside. Things that caused immediate sensations like drugs and “free love” were ...
Views: 1537 - Bishop Dag Heward-Mills’ “Give Thyself Wholly” recognised as largest Pastors’ Conference in Africa - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2016 from Daniel HillsMegachurch pastor, evangelist and author, Dag Heward-Mills has been acknowledged by the Pastors Conference World as holding the largest pastors’ and ministry training conference in Africa, and one of the largest in the world. Pastors Conference World is a U.S. based web group that researches, ...
Views: 1534 - Amazing Story of Ghar-e-Thor - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Umer FiazWhen we talk about the famous monuments of Islam the importance of Cave Thor (Ghar-e-Thor) cannot be ignored. The amazing incident of our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him) and his companions stay at the Cave Thor and the beautiful story of Allah’s assistance of His loved men leaves us spell ...
Views: 1532 - Prayer Changes Things Pt. 1 - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from Mark BakerPhilippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7. and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. The Apostle Paul is telling us ...
Views: 1532 - A pilgrimage to the Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar and your Spain Holiday Rentals - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Porsche KlingerIt’s that time of year once again to chose a pilgrimage site when booking your SPAIN HOLIDAY RENTALS and you have decided on the Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar situated in the heart of Zaragoza. This Basilica became an important pilgrimage site when an ancient pillar is believed to have ...
Views: 1530 - Why Doesn't God Come Down and Just Say Hello? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWell. Why doesn't he, or she? I guess that's the first problem, one of gender. The Bible is gender blind, I mean Adam has all of his ribs but somehow his wife was created out of one of them instead of out of the earth from which Adam was created. And another question, If Adam and Eve had three ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - People are free if they truly practice their religion, be it Islam, Christianity or Judaism - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieA VOTE AGAINST THE IRAQ WAR If I had had a vote as to whether there should be an Iraq invasion or war, I would have voted against such a war. I have a number of reasons for this and these include my view that if a person truly practices their religion they experience a degree of freedom of ...
Views: 1528 - 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: 1522 - Sermons: The 'Way' to Live a Spiritual Life - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Mariz Zaragoza“A Sermon is an oration made by a prophet or member of a clergy.” -Wikipedia. A sermon is always a Moral topic with a belief between both the past events and the present context. It is conveyed in a place for worship like Church. Sermon is not a Native English Word. It has been derived from the ...
Views: 1521 - Importance Of The Hajj E Badal - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2016 from Umer FiazHajj is obligatory for every Muslim but what should one do if he is not in a state to perform Hajj? There is always a way out. If you are unable to perform Hajj, you can ask someone else to perform it on your behalf. This is known as 'Hajj e Badal'. Hajj e Badal is the Hajj done on behalf of a ...
Views: 1520 - The State of Humanity in America - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Mary WilkeyOne of our residents came to me a couple of years ago on behalf of her nineteen-year-old son, who had shown up the night before quite unexpectedly. She had not seen him in months. He had hiked for about ten miles and had waited for hours for her to return from work. He was unemployed, had ...
Views: 1520 - The Seven Churches of Revelation Today - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2015 from Natalie SayinJohn the apostle was one of 12 disciplines of Jesus. Sometimes known as John the Evangelist, he wrote several books of the New Testament including Revelations that referred to several churches of Asia Minor. Many Christian and religious experts state John was the disciple whom Jesus loved ...
Views: 1518(1 vote) - A.A. Literature Frequestly Mentioning God, His Son Jesus Christ & the Bible - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Announcing! The New Dick B. and Ken B. Book A.A. Literature Frequently Mentioning God, His Son Jesus Christ & the Bible The Long-Overlooked Big Book Personal Stories ________________________________________________________ ISBN 978-1-885803-51-1 Copyright 2012 Anonymous. All ...
Views: 1517(1 vote) - Religion and Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Chris ConnellI agree that Law of Attraction can be applied within any religion, as it points to a universal truth that all the primary spiritual teachers have been pointing to since the dawn of man's ability to wonder about such things. At the same time, I think that exactly BECAUSE it is a universal ...
Views: 1515(4 votes) - Across The Globe - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Womens Recreation, Inc.From across the distant lands, and to the distant seas, you don’t know me, but I wish you peace. Through times of uncertainty and life’s hardships; hold tight to your faith, you will get through it. I wish I could carry your weight, but you are stronger than I. I hate the thought of war ...
Views: 1512(3 votes) - Put Your Trust in God Entirely From the book: "Conversion of The Church" By Sam Shoemaker - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriPut Your Trust in God Entirely God speaks in six great ways: in nature and creation; in the moral law; in the Scriptures; in Jesus Christ; in human conscience; and in history. All these things are, of course, forever imperishably true. And all of us know them to be true, and have known it for ...
Views: 1512 - God in America: The PBS Special and a Conversation with Stephen Prothero - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Dr. Steve McSwain,"God is dead," said Nietzsche. Well, maybe somewhere, but not here, as the PBS special, God in America makes abundantly clear. I recently interviewed the chief editorial consultant to this PBS special, airing this week, Dr. Stephen Prothero. As the distinguished professor of religion at ...
Views: 1503 - It's Time To See Things As They Are - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2003 from Jane DrakeThese days, it is infinitely pleasanter to experience the “virtual reality” of computer games than to contemplate the mangled victims of suicide bombers, pictured in our “real life” daily news. So, numberless adults spend numberless hours manipulating simulated people on a screen--while real ...
Views: 1503(1 vote) - The Identity, Role and Timing of Elijah Whom Christ Said “Must First Come and Restore All Things” - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: In a world crazy with lawlessness and tyranny of governments ignorant of God’s principles, Elijah is to come. Historically, Elijah identified the true God and brought Israel back to true worship. “Remember the law of Moses…with the statutes and judgments. Behold I send you Elijah,” ...
Views: 1503 - The Story of The Two Pebbles – Judgment Calls Part Two - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergMany years ago in a small Indian village, a farmer had the misfortune of owing a large sum of money to a village moneylender. The moneylender, who was old and ugly, fancied the farmer’s beautiful daughter. So he proposed a bargain. He said he would forgo the farmer’s debt if he could marry ...
Views: 1503(1 vote) - Reform Yourself With The Help Of A Quran Teacher If You Want To Over Come The Enemies Of Islam! - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Hijab Al-FaisalA Quran teacher can bring you the real essence of Islam. The world politics has changed dramatically over the years and the western media has found the sensitive nerve of Muslim Ummah, which is their religion. They have started hitting at the religion Islam and the western media is trying to ...
Views: 1502 - How Does God Rate In The Polls? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2006 from Arthur Levine© Arthur Levine 2006 How Does God Rate In The Polls? God better watch out, the devil may be gaining on Him. According to a Fox News poll, ninety-two percent of the U.S. population believes in God. This provides an interesting comparison because the PEW Research Institute has statistics that ...
Views: 1497 - The Call of True Islam - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Ayman Bin MoshiSource: Islam and Dajjal To people, who are aware to even a minimum degree of what is happening around them in this world, it does not come as any surprise what pitiable situation the population of about 1600 million or 160 crores people who claim themselves to be Muslims are in. They are being ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - Christian! Are you Still Alive? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Edith LeeI have been a Christian for many years and one of the things that I have been meditating the most is; about the kind of life I am living. What does it take to be a Christian? Am I showing with my life that I am a Christian? One morning I was praying and asking the Lord to help me, ...
Views: 1494 - A Test of Faith - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Faith, no matter what your belief may be, is a very powerful thing. People have their own ideals about what God truly is and what he/she does. There are days when you get hit with all the bills, then some unexpected things happen, car breaks down, an unexpected doctor bill, etc., and it tests ...
Views: 1493(3 votes) - Wisdom and Buddhism - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from sylvia smelcerWhen it comes to the connection between Buddhism and wisdom, it would not be accurate to say that the path to wisdom is found exclusively through Buddhism. However, it would be accurate to say that a life spent practicing Buddhism would make you a wiser person. You would definitely achieve such ...
Views: 1488 - Whatever Happened to Domestic Tranquility? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Rev Michael BrescianiAccording to the framers of the Constitution one of the original intentions of ordaining that revered document was to insure domestic tranquility. The term was used in the preamble to the Constitution and has never been used to adjudicate any constitutional questions. In this moment in time, ...
Views: 1485 - Easter Is For Leaders - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Wayne KehlEaster is a holiday celebrated each spring in many countries throughout the world. It is essentially a Christian religious celebration based on the scriptures which indicate that Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. Each year we celebrate the resurrection on Easter ...
Views: 1484(1 vote) - Islam Speaks About Reconciliation Not Confrontation - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Umer FiazGoal that is cited most regularly as a clarification for wildness is that it is a tremendously influential resources of reaching one's goal and purpose. But the holy book of Islam does not recognize and promote this idea and notion of aggression. Islam has clear directed that violence or use of ...
Views: 1484 - A CLEAR PICTURE OF THE 4 LEGS OF TRUE RELIGION part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaHuman life is bound by inner duties and external responsibilities. In order that human greatness proliferates in both these areas culture and civilizations have come into being which lay down the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of thinking and character carving. Culture is internal, Civility is external, ...
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