Jun
30
Why should people refrain from discussing religion in the workplace or other settings?
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buwi
Why should people refrain from discussing religion in the workplace or other settings?
Why should people refrain from discussing religion in the workplace or other settings?
Jun
29
Is Christianity a Religion?
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Majorreligions
Religion is one of the most significant influences of most people’s lives. Even the people who do not really believe in any conventional religion, like the atheists, the agnostics, the relativists and humanists, are influenced by religion. This is because a vast majority of people do believe in some religion, some to a greater degree and some less. Since no individual is an island, it is obvious that every body would get influenced from religions, whether one believes in them or not. So developing an understanding of various religions is quite important.
When one considers the various religions, there are probably several thousands of them, but only a few are followed by a majority of the world’s population. These religions are referred to as the major religions of the world. They are Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism. Of these major religions, Christianity has by far the largest number of followers. So it is desirable to have a fair understanding of Christianity.
So what is Christianity ? The common answer would be, it is a religion. But this answer is not exactly correct. It limits the power of the teachings of Jesus Christ. Christianity is more about developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It is only when one approaches Christianity in this manner that one can fully appreciate what being a true Christian means. When one believes in the teachings of Jesus Christ, he or she would try earnestly to develop a relationship with Him. This would lead him beyond other religious people who are more enthusiastic about observing customs and rituals. They may be full of knowledge and great debaters but are spiritually dead.
Christianity is not simply a set of rituals and customs. It is about surrendering to Jesus Christ. People all over the world, whether religious or not, are plagued with doubts and questions. This happens when they treat Christianity as a religion, rather than as a relationship. When they view it as a relationship and work on building it, they would lift their consciousness. The central point of Christianity is knowing God, knowing Him personally. When one achieves that one is able to transcend the sufferings of daily existence. Once you have had the experience of God, you will experience a tremendous and positive transformation. Just like Saul did – he was a murderer who turned into a mighty man of God with just one vision of Christ.
Religion is one of the most significant influences of most people’s lives. Even the people who do not really believe in any conventional religion, like the atheists, the agnostics, the relativists and humanists, are influenced by religion. This is because a vast majority of people do believe in some religion, some to a greater degree and some less. Since no individual is an island, it is obvious that every body would get influenced from religions, whether one believes in them or not. So developing an understanding of various religions is quite important.
When one considers the various religions, there are probably several thousands of them, but only a few are followed by a majority of the world’s population. These religions are referred to as the major religions of the world. They are Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism. Of these major religions, Christianity has by far the largest number of followers. So it is desirable to have a fair understanding of Christianity.
So what is Christianity ? The common answer would be, it is a religion. But this answer is not exactly correct. It limits the power of the teachings of Jesus Christ. Christianity is more about developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It is only when one approaches Christianity in this manner that one can fully appreciate what being a true Christian means. When one believes in the teachings of Jesus Christ, he or she would try earnestly to develop a relationship with Him. This would lead him beyond other religious people who are more enthusiastic about observing customs and rituals. They may be full of knowledge and great debaters but are spiritually dead.
Christianity is not simply a set of rituals and customs. It is about surrendering to Jesus Christ. People all over the world, whether religious or not, are plagued with doubts and questions. This happens when they treat Christianity as a religion, rather than as a relationship. When they view it as a relationship and work on building it, they would lift their consciousness. The central point of Christianity is knowing God, knowing Him personally. When one achieves that one is able to transcend the sufferings of daily existence. Once you have had the experience of God, you will experience a tremendous and positive transformation. Just like Saul did – he was a murderer who turned into a mighty man of God with just one vision of Christ.
Jun
26
If everyone started to follow your religion or philosophy, how would the world be different?
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semi enlightened
Is everyone who is already following your religion perfect or close to perfect or not a hypocrite?
Is everyone who is already following your religion perfect or close to perfect or not a hypocrite?
Thanks so much for sharing. Peace, Love and Blessings!
Jun
24
When Jesus told people to not mention his miracles?
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bone
If you tell some one not to do something then they will do the opposite am I right? So my question is do you think he know what he was doing when he told them to keep it a secret about his healing because Jesus is a replica of God and it is possible he had psychology intelligence.
If you tell some one not to do something then they will do the opposite am I right? So my question is do you think he know what he was doing when he told them to keep it a secret about his healing because Jesus is a replica of God and it is possible he had psychology intelligence.
I am trying to put my question through without offending any one and as children of God, a child will always be curious.
Or have I lost the plot.
Jun
18
Vikram kuamr
If you have been shopping for designer jeans, such as True Religion jeans or Monarchy jeans, you have probably discovered that they are not cheap. These designer jeans can cost upward from several hundred dollars when you buy them in a store. True Religion jeans and Monarchy jeans are two of the hottest brands when it comes to the new designer jeans, but they can cost quite a bit of money. The best way to get these labels and save is to shop for them online.
By shopping online for True Religion jeans or Monarchy jeans, you can often save at least one hundred dollars or more. The amount that you save depends on the brand and style of jeans that you buy. Some brands cost more than others. Monarchy jeans are usually around the same price as True Religion jeans. When you go online, you will get deals on these jeans as well as other designer goods.
True Religion jeans and Monarchy jeans are among the latest generation of designer jeans. Designer jeans first came to pass in the 1980s. Prior to that, most people who wore jeans wore Levis or Lee. These jean brands are around today. The designer jeans of the 1980s differed in style from the Monarchy jeans and True Religion jeans of today. These two jeans feature a slight flare and a tight fit. They are also well worn. If you are buying True Religion jeans or Monarchy jeans, you will notice that they are very faded and the denim looks worn. They fit snug to the skin, which is why they are so popular, and have a bit of stretch to them. Both True Religion jeans and Monarchy jeans are worn by many celebrities as they are figure flattering and stylish.
Unlike the jeans of the 1980s, the denim used for True Religion jeans and Monarchy jeans is faded and worn and already worn in. This is also in keeping with the style. Prior to the designer jean craze of the 1980s, people would try to wash jeans before wearing so that they would fit comfortably. The current style of pre-washed and worn denim shown in Monarchy jeans and True Religion jeans of today is not much different than the pre-designer jeans of the 1980s.
You can choose from a variety of different washed styles when you purchase True Religion jeans or Monarchy jeans. When you purchase these designer jeans online, you can also purchase other items to go along with this purchase. They include other products that are also worn by celebrities such as hoodies, hats and accessories. You can purchase designer clothes for less by shopping online and often save as much as one hundred dollars when you are looking for True Religion jeans and Monarchy jeans at an online store. Both of these designer jean styles are worn by both men and women and are featured on celebrities such as Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and Owen Wilson. You can dress like a celebrity without spending like one when you purchase True Religion jeans or Monarchy jeans by going online.
If you have been shopping for designer jeans, such as True Religion jeans or Monarchy jeans, you have probably discovered that they are not cheap. These designer jeans can cost upward from several hundred dollars when you buy them in a store. True Religion jeans and Monarchy jeans are two of the hottest brands when it comes to the new designer jeans, but they can cost quite a bit of money. The best way to get these labels and save is to shop for them online.
By shopping online for True Religion jeans or Monarchy jeans, you can often save at least one hundred dollars or more. The amount that you save depends on the brand and style of jeans that you buy. Some brands cost more than others. Monarchy jeans are usually around the same price as True Religion jeans. When you go online, you will get deals on these jeans as well as other designer goods.
True Religion jeans and Monarchy jeans are among the latest generation of designer jeans. Designer jeans first came to pass in the 1980s. Prior to that, most people who wore jeans wore Levis or Lee. These jean brands are around today. The designer jeans of the 1980s differed in style from the Monarchy jeans and True Religion jeans of today. These two jeans feature a slight flare and a tight fit. They are also well worn. If you are buying True Religion jeans or Monarchy jeans, you will notice that they are very faded and the denim looks worn. They fit snug to the skin, which is why they are so popular, and have a bit of stretch to them. Both True Religion jeans and Monarchy jeans are worn by many celebrities as they are figure flattering and stylish.
Unlike the jeans of the 1980s, the denim used for True Religion jeans and Monarchy jeans is faded and worn and already worn in. This is also in keeping with the style. Prior to the designer jean craze of the 1980s, people would try to wash jeans before wearing so that they would fit comfortably. The current style of pre-washed and worn denim shown in Monarchy jeans and True Religion jeans of today is not much different than the pre-designer jeans of the 1980s.
You can choose from a variety of different washed styles when you purchase True Religion jeans or Monarchy jeans. When you purchase these designer jeans online, you can also purchase other items to go along with this purchase. They include other products that are also worn by celebrities such as hoodies, hats and accessories. You can purchase designer clothes for less by shopping online and often save as much as one hundred dollars when you are looking for True Religion jeans and Monarchy jeans at an online store. Both of these designer jean styles are worn by both men and women and are featured on celebrities such as Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and Owen Wilson. You can dress like a celebrity without spending like one when you purchase True Religion jeans or Monarchy jeans by going online.
Jun
16
Why should people refrain from discussing religion in the workplace or other settings?
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buwi
Why should people refrain from discussing religion in the workplace or other settings?
Why should people refrain from discussing religion in the workplace or other settings?
Jun
15
Ziggler
After all, one mans myth is another man’s religion, right?
After all, one mans myth is another man’s religion, right?
I want to become a part of the Egyptian religion.
Does anyone want to start it up again? Or do people still believe in it?
Jun
15
When Jesus went away from the disciples to pray to god, how did they know to put that in the book?
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Freedom
I think he went under some tree and prayed and there was no-one around to see him, how did they know about it to write it into the bible?
I think he went under some tree and prayed and there was no-one around to see him, how did they know about it to write it into the bible?
Also when he was in the desert who was around to write the story?
And why, if Jesus is God would he also pray to a God?
Jun
13
What are your thoughts on this quote having to do with science and religion from the movie “Angels and Demons?
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“There are simply some things science is too young to understand.”
“There are simply some things science is too young to understand.”
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Is science the youngster who thinks he knows everything, while religion is the wiser old fellow who realizes he knows very little? Whether you are atheist, agnostic, religious, spiritual, etc., what are your thoughts/opinions on this quote?
Jun
12
Should Religion Stay in the Pledge?
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John Parks
Can you still remember all of the words to the Pledge of Allegiance? Most of us recited the pledge every single school day from Kindergarten all the way through the sixth grade. Some junior high and high schools also required a daily flag salute and the recitation. This being the case, can you remember all of the words? Can you still rattle it off without thinking like most of us could do by the middle of our kindergarten year?
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.” Hey! I can do it!
It’s funny how those two little worlds “under God” have caused such a ruckus. Many people insist that our country was founded on the idea of the freedom of religion. Others insist that forcing children to recite the words “under god” is forcing a single religion down school children’s throats—a religion that might not be taught or encouraged at home.
A few years ago a Congressperson caused quite a stir when he recited the entire pledge—without the words “under God.” Suddenly people were screaming that he wasn’t patriotic at all.
What do you think? Do you think that religion should play a part in our politics, or should the two be kept completely separate? Would it surprise you to learn that the original pledge did not contain religion at all? It was added in the 1950s as homage to Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. The Washington Post’s website has published an article that claims it is time to take the phrase back out of the pledge.
When the phrase was added to the pledge, the primary religion in the United States was one of the Protestant Sects and only five percent of the population did not claim any single religion. Today the United States has a much larger variety of religions within its borders. Today, there are people who claim Buddhism, Hinduism, Atheism, Muslim and Wicca (among a few others) as well as those who claim traditional Christian and Jewish sects as their religions.
The Washington post agues that “under god” and religion be stricken from the pledge because the greatest threat to the United States is not those who are “godless” but those who are “fundamentalist” in their religion—willing to harm or kill anyone who does not subscribe to their exact belief system. The Post argues that our beliefs about religion are not what set us apart from other nations, but that our tolerance of each religion is what makes us unique.
What do you think about the topic? Do you think that the pledge should acknowledge religion and, if so, how should that acknowledgement of religion happen? Not everyone is of a monotheistic faith. How do you incorporate each religion without the pledge taking five or six hours to recite?
For more information on religion, visit http://www.religionmicroblog.com and http://www.jewishmicroblog.com.
Can you still remember all of the words to the Pledge of Allegiance? Most of us recited the pledge every single school day from Kindergarten all the way through the sixth grade. Some junior high and high schools also required a daily flag salute and the recitation. This being the case, can you remember all of the words? Can you still rattle it off without thinking like most of us could do by the middle of our kindergarten year?
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.” Hey! I can do it!
It’s funny how those two little worlds “under God” have caused such a ruckus. Many people insist that our country was founded on the idea of the freedom of religion. Others insist that forcing children to recite the words “under god” is forcing a single religion down school children’s throats—a religion that might not be taught or encouraged at home.
A few years ago a Congressperson caused quite a stir when he recited the entire pledge—without the words “under God.” Suddenly people were screaming that he wasn’t patriotic at all.
What do you think? Do you think that religion should play a part in our politics, or should the two be kept completely separate? Would it surprise you to learn that the original pledge did not contain religion at all? It was added in the 1950s as homage to Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. The Washington Post’s website has published an article that claims it is time to take the phrase back out of the pledge.
When the phrase was added to the pledge, the primary religion in the United States was one of the Protestant Sects and only five percent of the population did not claim any single religion. Today the United States has a much larger variety of religions within its borders. Today, there are people who claim Buddhism, Hinduism, Atheism, Muslim and Wicca (among a few others) as well as those who claim traditional Christian and Jewish sects as their religions.
The Washington post agues that “under god” and religion be stricken from the pledge because the greatest threat to the United States is not those who are “godless” but those who are “fundamentalist” in their religion—willing to harm or kill anyone who does not subscribe to their exact belief system. The Post argues that our beliefs about religion are not what set us apart from other nations, but that our tolerance of each religion is what makes us unique.
What do you think about the topic? Do you think that the pledge should acknowledge religion and, if so, how should that acknowledgement of religion happen? Not everyone is of a monotheistic faith. How do you incorporate each religion without the pledge taking five or six hours to recite?
For more information on religion, visit http://www.religionmicroblog.com and http://www.jewishmicroblog.com.