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- Way of the Celts - Celtic Spirituality - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Kristin OlsenWelcome the Way of the Celts, land of myth and fantasy. As we look to the magic and mysticism of the celtic lands, we discover that part of the magic we are drawn to might be the modern interpretation of what the ancient Celtic lands might have been. This is a portrait by modern writers and it ...
Views: 2755 - Yalama Scientology! Thank You! One Volunteer's Story - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Linda WielandIn December 2007 a team of seven Scientology Volunteer Ministers traveled to Uganda to help flood victims. More than 300,000 people were displaced, their food crops and livestock destroyed by the effects of months of heavy rain. Working alongside emergency workers and volunteers, the Volunteer ...
Views: 2712(1 vote) - Important Role of Muslim Youth - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Umer FiazYouth is always the backbone of any society as it is that group of people who are energetic and play their major role in shaping any society by giving their new ideas and positive energy to their nation. Umrahexpert offers Luxury uk Ramadan Umrah services Packages for family. There is a famous ...
Views: 2707 - Placement and uses Of fengshui crossing dragon gate - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2016 from Divya MantraAmong the various animal forms that are considered sacred in the ancient philosophical system of Fengshui, fish or the Fengshui carp is the most proclaimed. The traditional symbol of carp could consist of the Arowana fish, Koi fish or the goldfish. However, it is the symbolization of the carp ...
Views: 2707 - Importance of charity in Quran according to Surah Baqara - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Alisa khanThe divine book of the Quran is divided into various chapters. Surah Baqara is the second chapter of Quran. Along with some other things, the Surah stresses on the charity, an act of kindness, which holds a lot of significance in the religion of Islam. The following are some of the most ...
Views: 2676 - If I Wanted to Leave Alcoholics Anonymous. . . - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2010 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),If I Wanted to Leave Alcoholics Anonymous. . . Dick B. © 2010 Anonymous. All rights reserved First of all, I don’t! But let’s just say: (1) That I’m thinking of drinking. (2) That I’m really not “willing to go to any lengths” to prevent that from happening. (3) That I’m beginning to ...
Views: 2672(1 vote) - The Buddhist Trader - Introduction - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Brian NicolettiThe Buddha reached enlightenment at the age of 35 on a night of the full moon. Upon gazing at Venus in his meditation he suddenly realised that Venus, the moon and he were one… Now, you may well wonder how a book entitled the Buddhist Trader is going to help you get to grips with the psychology ...
Views: 2651 - Important Points to Remember in Navratri - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2014 from Jenifer VisionAccording to the Indian scriptures, the Navratri festival of nine days has great importance. There are many assumptions and traditions prevalent in these nine days, which our elders have taught us. Even today we are following them. The dates of the occasion are decided according to the lunar ...
Views: 2640 - The Green Tara and White Tara - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from sylvia smelcerWhile we often do not think of gods and deities when we think about Buddhism, the fact remains there are symbolic gods and goddesses in certain modes of Buddhist practice. This is most evident in Tibetan Buddhism where the Goddess Tara appears frequently in symbols and images. Those interested ...
Views: 2640(1 vote) - Did Yahweh (Jehovah) God Almighty Create Evil? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionQuestion: Did God create evil? Answer: No, Yahweh did not create evil. Evil is simply the result of disobedience to His moral laws. Where there is no light, there is darkness. Likewise, where God's principles and precepts are not kept, there is evil. Some people point to the King James ...
Views: 2631(1 vote) - The Five Faces of Lord Hanuman - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2016 from Harshad JethraBajrang Bali is the true and greatest devotee of Lord Rama; the deity who is worshipped with great devotion at all places in the world. Lord Rama is also known as Raghuvar or the best among Raghus. Lord Rama went on to become the hero of the divine Vedic epic of Ramayana in which he conquers ...
Views: 2622 - Buddhism for business - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Nazeera KhanBuddhism, with its practical focus on happiness and communal harmony in this lifetime, has a great deal to offer today's business world, which is often full of confusion and difficulty. My own contemporary definition of Buddhist practice, built on a study seeking to find common threads in 2,600 ...
Views: 2605(3 votes) - What Do Muslims Believe about Jesus? (from 'Basic Principles of Islam') - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Craig LockArticle Title: What Do Muslims Believe about Jesus? (from 'Basic Principles of Islam') Author: Mohammed F Thompson Submitted (with permission) by: Craig Lock Category (key words): religion, Islam, Jesus, faith, beliefs, peace, spiritual, spiritual growth, spiritual unity, unity of religion ...
Views: 2595(1 vote) - What Every Christian Leader Should Know - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Gerrit van VuurenGod’s Word, is very outspoken concerning the leaders of His people. This is the case in both the Old and New Testaments. God’s love for His humankind is such that He will not tolerate leaders that exploitation their subjects neither will He tolerate the abuse of power and authority. Someone ...
Views: 2587(2 votes) - General Alcoholism Treatment Center Rules and Regulations - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Luis PerdomoJust like any other institution, an alcoholism treatment center also has rules and regulations. While a particular rehab may have different rules from another one, a few basic rules are common to almost all the rehabs. Learning about these rules before you join a rehab will prepare you better ...
Views: 2578(2 votes) - Could you ever pray 50 times a day? Do you have a prayer life? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTHE BLESSING OF PRAYER B: Boundless blessings manifest when prayer is the foundation of your life. Build the best foundations and bountiful life with prayer. L: Life is in the power of prayer. E: Express yourself at the highest level with extremely beautiful prayers. S: Seek out the best ...
Views: 2576(1 vote) - Twenty Myths of New Age Philosophy - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Frans LangenkampIt is interesting to see how much of the so called New Age thoughts are a more fashionable continuation of deeply ingrained religious beliefs. And as religions have been the expression of incomplete insight into the nature of our own self, of God and of the world, so are the modern New Age ...
Views: 2564 - Miracles, Signs, and Wonders - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Lorene HallHEALING: JESUS HEALED as an INTEGRAL PART of HIS MINISTRY The Gospels record forty-one distinct healings(Miracles)as well as others that are mentioned generally. Christ, who endured the Cross for the Joy that was set before Him understands pain. He walks with Christians through their painful ...
Views: 2561 - Thomas Merton on Marian Devotion - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Robert BlakeAccording to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the role of the Virgin Mary in the Church is inseparable from her union with Christ. Due to church teaching such as this, the practice of Marian Devotion, which can be described as any act intended to venerate the Virgin Mary, has been pervasive ...
Views: 2561 - Living Intentionally Packs a Powerful Punch - by Submitted on May 04, 2006 from Kristen SchuerleinAt age 13, I was flipping through Auto Trader, dreaming of perfect 1965 Mustang that would one day be mine. By age 18, I knew that I would build a successful graphic design company. I also was clear that I would use my passion for giving back to make a meaningful difference for others. All these ...
Views: 2559 - Views Of Non-Muslim Scholars On Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) And Islam - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Hijab Al-FaisalAccording to Muslims historians, Muslims were born in the desert of Arabia on April 20,571. The meaning of his name is that he is highly praised. Among all the sons of Arabia, he has the greatest of all minds. He means much more than all the Arabic Kings and poets that came before him. Before ...
Views: 2557 - Is Self-Esteem Contrary to Christianity? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2008 from Johnny KicklighterThe philosophy of self-esteem is probably the most influential doctrine to arrive on the scene in Christendom's recent history. At least in my lifetime, it has had as much affect, if not even more, on evangelical Christianity than the modern tongues movement that surfaced in the late 1960's. ...
Views: 2556 - Life as a Cultural, Ethnic, Religious Mutt - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Natalie AmsdenWhile growing up, my holiday home had halls decked with holly, a menorah in the window, and a “Chanamus” tree. I come from a multiracial, religiously diverse family. My mom’s family is Jewish and my dad’s family is Christian. I have ancestors who fled the holocaust, as well as ancestors who came ...
Views: 2549 - Christian Relationship Help - 5 Steps For Overcoming Fears In Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Karla DowningThis Christian relationship help offers five steps to overcome fear by enabling you to face your fears and deal with them rather than propagate or avoid them. Relationships stir up many fears in us, especially when people are doing things that we disagree with. Fear is a basic survival ...
Views: 2544 - Being at Ease with Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Charlene ProctorWe are often so busy managing our busy lives that we forget to fill up our own tank of energy. How do we refill ourselves? Going to the spa or a yoga class helps us nurture ourselves, but learning to be at ease with who we are is more important to recharging our batteries. How can we learn to be ...
Views: 2539 - Shroud of Turin New Evidence - A Breakthrough Discovery - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Steveis KindThe Shroud of Turin New Evidence reveals some pivotal information about the cloth that held the body of Jesus after he was taken down from the cross. For many years after the shroud was photographed, scientists have worked hard to get more information on some of the clues left behind. This ...
Views: 2538 - Apostasy in Islamic School Of Thought - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2016 from Umer FiazMeaning OF Apostasy The term itself is from the Greek expression “apostasies” and is very much like rejecting or separating oneself from a specific faith or convinced spiritual principles. It is alike to a dismissal of views that were once believed and accommodating different beliefs and ...
Views: 2535 - Do You Bargain with God? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionA man named Jacob once vowed, "If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and clothing to put on, so that I come again to my father's house in peace, and Yahweh will be my God, then this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, will be God's ...
Views: 2523(1 vote) - Sources of Revenue in Islamic State - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2016 from Umer FiazThe idea of state in Islam is to ease and help the Muslims. The defense of righteousness, possessions and life of persons is main and essential duty and duty of the Islamic. All memberships of the social order are guaranteed to follow the guidance of caliph and he is accountable to protection ...
Views: 2523 - Fight The Good Fight Of Faith - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2007 from Mark Baker1 Timothy 6:12. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. God’s Word tells us to fight the good fight of faith. We are called to be spiritual warriors in God’s ...
Views: 2519 - Jesus Meets Muhammad: Conversations, a “Fascinating Discussion” between Jesus and Muhammad (Part Two) - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Craig LockJESUS MEETS MUHAMMAD (PART TWO) CONVERSATIONS, A “FASCINATING” DISCUSSION BETWEEN JESUS AND MUHAMMAD Key words (tags): Islam, Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Muhammad, Muhammed, faiths, unity of religions, spiritual growth Dedication This "labour of love" is written especially ...
Views: 2511 - Competency in Counseling - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2006 from Johnny KicklighterCompetency in Counseling There is no shortage of advice-givers in today’s society. Actually, it seems no matter where you turn, you hear someone giving advice or counsel on one issue or another. Frequently it’s hard to try and avoid those wanting to give advice. To prove my point, simply ...
Views: 2510 - UFOs, Bibles and False Altars - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Aryana HudsonChariots of fire in the sky written about in the Old Testament. How did Moses get the Ten Commandments? A radio wave beam of information hitting a tablet is able to carry and produce an anomaly that could be interpreted as a phenomenon. How would this be interpreted by a person ages ago that ...
Views: 2499(1 vote) - Surah-Al- Fatihah Is The Solution To All The Problems Of Humanity - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2016 from Umer FiazSurah-al-Fatihah is a solution to all problems in the human life.This is said by few Sufis that whatever there was in the earlier Divine books is reduced in the Holy Quran and the contents of the Quran are shortened into surah-al-fatihah (first Surah of Quran) and that is in Surah-al-fatihah is ...
Views: 2498 - Reflections on the Fermi Paradox - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Morten St. GeorgeIn a period of less than one hundred years, humankind advanced from traveling by horse and buggy to making a trip to its planet's satellite. Just imagine what the humans might be able to accomplish over the course of the next ten thousand years! That is possibly enough time to develop techniques ...
Views: 2487 - Leave The Past Behind - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Janice BacaWe all make mistakes. Romans 3:10-12, says, “…There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one”. Since we have all missed the mark, there is still ...
Views: 2475 - Sharing some Spiritual Thoughts and Principles on Jesus from Neale Donald Walsh's book 'Tomorrow's God' - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing some Spiritual Thoughts and Principles on Jesus from Neale Donald Walsh's book 'Tomorrow's God' Author's Web sites (ND Walsch): www.newspirituality.org and www.HumanitysTeam.com Submitter: Craig Lock Category (key words): religion(s), Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, ...
Views: 2473 - Buying Islamic Gift For Eid Milad-Un-Nabi - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2016 from Umer FiazThe Gregorian month of February 2010 show the beginning of the Islamic holy month of Rabi-ul-Aw'al This month brings lots of gifts and blissful occasion prophet Muhammad birth along with it. Moreover, people still celebrate this holy month by decoration their house. Muslims all around the world ...
Views: 2464 - Dear Dr. Romance: I would be honored and privileged if I could end up marrying her. - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I recently read an article that focused on interfaith couples and their impact on raising children. You were featured in the article and I wanted to reach out to you as a last resort to saving my relationship. My girlfriend and i have been together for three ...
Views: 2459(1 vote) - Influence of the Pulpit In Islam - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Umer FiazThe Minbar or pulpit plays an important role in Muslims societies. Muslims pay serious attentions and act on the addresses which are being delivered from pulpit. The messages from pulpit are largely accepted by Muslims. Thus, it shows that the value and worth of person who uses pulpit. Though ...
Views: 2458 - How to be a Good Muslim and a Good Human Being? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Hijab Al-FaisalThe teaching of Islam tells the Muslim to believe in the oneness of Allah Almighty and His Last Messenger Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W), pray five times a day and follow the teaching of Quran. In short, you can say a good Muslim must exhibits the quality of good human being. Without owing these ...
Views: 2443 - 2 Fish, 5 Loaves – Sun, Moon and 5 Planets - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Franco MinatelMost of us are all familiar with the phrase and the corresponding song “The Dawning of the Age of Aquarius”, however many are unaware of its meaning. I will be writing a longer essay on the ages of astrology and the religions which have come from them but this article will give one example of ...
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