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Yesterday, when I first heard of the horror shooting incident that took place at the Newtown, CT, elementary school, the Sandy Hook School, I was SHOCKED, SICKEN, and WITH GREAT SORROW by the unfolding of this recent heartbreaking and tragic current event. Hearing about the innocent children who were slaughtered, plus the adults as well, I ended up screaming in HORROR that innocent children, including those who are just beginning their formal learning had no chance to live a life in full. What even SHOCKED me even more was that, the young man who did the killing, a 20-year-old man...

Do you believe the claim Newsweek made in 2009 that “We are all Hindus now”? Phillip Goldberg does. In his book American Veda: How Indian Spirituality Has Changed the West (2010) he makes the compelling case that many Americans have adopted the spiritual Hindu principle of Advaita, meaning “not two,” and now believe that all is “one.” So Bill Clinton uses Eastern meditation, we speak freely of mantras, avatars, karma, mandalas, and…we practice yoga. Yoga is big in Southern California, even among Christians, and even in the schools. Is yoga just exercise, or is it part of the Hinduization of...

Let's take a serious look at the idea of diversity that is bandied about and parroted by some. On the surface, it might appear to be a desireable quality; but is it? Does a field commander, an admiral or a wing commander want diversity or unity in their units? Over many centuries, people have found that in "unity" there is strength -- unit of purpose, language, action and spirit. Diversity will not build a safe skyscraper, airplane, bridge, watch, scales, religious system or army. The strongest political, military, religious and social units are those that are unified, having a common...

Religious groups plan spiritual events while Democrats are in townBy Michael Gordon The Charlotte Observer Posted: Friday, Aug. 17, 2012 >The Rev. James Forbes told convention delegates in Boston in 2004 that “the Democratic Party had not really spent a lot of time talking about faith and politics.” That won't be a problem in Charlotte. Forbes will be part of a sweeping series of spiritual events tied to the 2012 Democratic National Convention. From mass prayer gatherings by Christians and Muslims to speeches and programs, the City of Churches plans to live up to its name. Several congregations will offer...

The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola translated by Elder Mullan [1914] These are the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, a plan of contemplation to be carried out over about a month. St. Ignatius of Loyola (1419-1556) was the founder of the Jesuits, and was canonized by Pope Gregory XV in 1622. He published the Spiritual Exercises in 1548. The Exercises were intended for use during a retreat; and are a central part of the first year training of Jesuit novitiates. However, one does not have to be a Jesuit-in-training to take advantage of the Exercises:...

Beloved of spiritualists and bored teenagers on a dare, the Ouija board has long been a source of entertainment, mystery and sometimes downright spookiness. Now it could shine a light on the secrets of the unconscious mind. The Ouija, also known as a talking board, is a wooden plaque marked with the words, "yes", "no" and the letters of the alphabet. Typically a group of users place their hands on a movable pointer , or "planchette", and ask questions out loud. Sometimes the planchette signals an answer, even when no one admits to moving it deliberately. Believers think the answer...

The Spiritual Works of Mercy Mercy is a virtue. It compels us to alleviate the suffering of another. The Church presents us with 7 spiritual and 7 corporeal works of mercy. These are ways in which we can practice charity to others and thus bring about tremendous good in the world. The practice of these works is required of all of us. These works are binding. Though it may not always be possible to practice them, as the situation does not present itself to perform these works at all times, we should always take the opportunities to live by...

“Israel was established by a UN resolution in 1947,” AP quoted Rajoub as saying. “I think our right is to go to the UN and ask them to implement the other birth certificate for the other state.” Referring to the possibility of a third Arab intifada, Rajoub said violence was “not on our schedule.” These comments are in line with ones recently made by PA President Mahmoud Abbas, who said in April that the second intifada in 2000 was ‘disastrous’ for the ‘Palestinian nation’ and said he ‘would not accept’ a third intifada even if current peace efforts fail. One...

Jesus and His Spirit, The Holy Ghost, is your answers!

The Australian: July 31, 2010, and a newspaper reader is puzzled. “Julia Gillard said ‘we all pray for Kevin Rudd’s speedy recovery’. Who the hell does an atheist pray to?” It’s a fair question. For the record, I hold the position that all men - consciously or otherwise – believe in some higher power. And, if one has faith in the media-created “rational man” then one is more faithful than Saint Paul. This idea of the soulless human is science fiction, and more fiction than science. Still, it’s an attractive myth because some seek to stand apart, to see themselves...

This song is to the tune of the Scottish song, Lock Lomond and my wife and I put these words to it. The inspiration came from the scripture in Revelations: Revelation 22: 1 And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.

Tzippe Barrow sums it up in one sentence: "They don't believe the Bible is the Word of God so they don't accept the validity of a Jewish homeland either." Read it all! This is the real root cause of all the hostility directed against Israel. Even among some misguided Christians who have bought in to the lie of Supercessionist Replacement theology.

This is true and other EVP’s I have of Johnny saying he was a general laborer and his work killed him in the 1910 and this took place in the Clay County Florida!

Ghosts are real and the Creator’s Ghost called, Holy Ghost is here on earth to seek out the lost and spread love and truth through Jesus Christ, God the Father’s only son. Through Jesus we are adopted in as children of the Lord. God also is Omnipresent and His Eyes see all. Now is the time to make peace with God through Jesus Christ, The Lord and Savior; My Lord and Savior!

Ghosts are real and the Creator’s Ghost called, Holy Ghost is here on earth to seek out the lost and spread love and truth through Jesus Christ, God the Father’s only son. Through Jesus we are adopted in as children of the Lord. God also is Omnipresent and His Eyes see all. Now is the time to make peace with God through Jesus Christ, The Lord and Savior; My Lord and Savior!

Ghosts are real and the Creator’s Ghost called, Holy Ghost is here on earth!

Measuring Spiritual Progress – (http://www.thatchristianwebsite.com/articles/progress.html)Our society is fascinated with measuring things. As early as kindergarten, children are taught to use a ruler and think about measures. Physicians measure height, weight, circumferences, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, blood counts, and more. Sports organizations measure kicks, throws, shots, jumps, running speeds, arm and leg strength, and scores. Humans are also fascinated with measurements in the weather: humidity, highs and lows, dew points, rainfall, and wind speed and direction. In business all kinds of things are measured: sales, quotas, employment, terminations, production, etc. And let’s not even get started on how many things the...

Obama’s Spiritual Advisor Trashes US in UK

What is the MIND of Christ....Is it Spiritual...Or is it of man's thinking. Was the Mind of Christ revealed to Peter, or to Paul? Learn these Truths as revealed from Christ as delivered to Paul in the Bible

Lists Every Catholic Should be Familiar With Jump to: The 7 Sacraments (The Holy Mysteries)The 7 Corporal Works of MercyThe 7 Spiritual Works of MercyThe 3 Eminent Good WorksThe 7 Gifts of the Holy Ghost (& the Charismata)The 12 Fruits of the Holy GhostThe 3 Theological VirtuesThe 4 Cardinal VirtuesThe 7 Capital Sins & Their Contrary VirtuesThe 6 Sins Against the Holy GhostThe 4 Sins That Cry Out to HeavenThe 3 Conditions of Mortal SinThe 9 Ways We Participate in Others' SinsThe 10 CommandmentsThe 2 Greatest CommandmentsThe 3 Evangelical CounselsThe 6 Precepts of the ChurchThe Holy Days of Obligation (English)The...