http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=News-and-Society:Religion EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ What is the one organization that has had the most influence on the development of western culture over the last two thousand years? What institution has had the power to strike terror in entire countries with the threat of a simple executive decision? What organization can arguably be held responsible for the destruction of entire primitive societies, in order to promote their own expansion of influence? If you guessed the Catholic Church, you are right. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:32:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Inspiration-Behind-the-Creation-of-Western-Society-Is-it-Good,-Evil,-Or-Both?&id=2553233 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Inspiration-Behind-the-Creation-of-Western-Society-Is-it-Good,-Evil,-Or-Both?&id=2553233 Should believers have a "my way" vs. "your way" mentality? I used to think, "As long as the heart is sincere when the Gospel is given, it doesn't matter too much how it's given." Then someone challenged me to think about a few things: What is my motivation or focus? What words do I use? What do they convey? Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:09:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Your-Way-Vs-My-Way-Evangelism-Misconceptions&id=2551488 http://ezinearticles.com/?Your-Way-Vs-My-Way-Evangelism-Misconceptions&id=2551488 Strategies for evangelism are endless, since every believer has special God-given skills to use. The world is a big place and cultures differ, so variety in evangelism is necessary, yet when it comes to sharing the Gospel, is it really "to each his own?" Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:09:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Evangelism-Misconceptions-Is-it-Really-To-Each-His-Own?&id=2551454 http://ezinearticles.com/?Evangelism-Misconceptions-Is-it-Really-To-Each-His-Own?&id=2551454 One thing about it, when one is surrounded by God's creation, it's hard to deny His existence. I'd encourage anyone who lives in an area where there are several campgrounds to consider the possibility of this ministry! Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:16:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Campground-Evangelism-A-Wide-Open-Door!&id=2551597 http://ezinearticles.com/?Campground-Evangelism-A-Wide-Open-Door!&id=2551597 How often do we think of a campground or RV park as a place for evangelism? I know it wasn't much of a thought for me until I started seriously researching it! The potential for this sort of ministry is tremendous! Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:16:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Campground-Evangelism-Welcomes-You!&id=2551576 http://ezinearticles.com/?Campground-Evangelism-Welcomes-You!&id=2551576 Often we take our focus off of God, and focus instead on our fears. In doing so, we quench the love of God. If we claim that salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ is the only way, we have no reason to fear, and every reason to share the love of God with others, including Muslims. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:16:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Scares-Christians-Away-From-Muslim-Evangelism?&id=2551570 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Scares-Christians-Away-From-Muslim-Evangelism?&id=2551570 Many countries label all Americans as Christians, although Americans will tell you emphatically that that's not the case. However, many Christians have a tendency to put Muslims into specific categories, causing unnecessary fear and avoidance when it comes to evangelism. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:15:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Does-Muslim-Evangelism-Seem-to-Scare-Some-Christians?&id=2551526 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Does-Muslim-Evangelism-Seem-to-Scare-Some-Christians?&id=2551526 This is a story of some young man. We all have plans for our lives. Despite our very limited knowledge and power as a human being, we strive to get what we think best in our minds. But with his unlimited power and great love, God also has plans for our lives. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:54:17 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Live-a-Perfect-Life&id=2536677 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Live-a-Perfect-Life&id=2536677 We read in Genesis 1:31: "God saw every thing that He had made, and, behold, it was very good." But everything is certainly not "very good" today. What happened to change the situation? Why did God permit evil to get a start in the world and develop to the extent that it has? And why doesn't He put a stop to all this madness? Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:20:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Does-God-Permit-Evil?&id=2535882 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Does-God-Permit-Evil?&id=2535882 The Book of James in the King James Bible is written to the scattered tribes of Israel. James recognizes that they are enduring trials. Does he offer a solution? No, he says "count it all joy" and to "let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing." Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:51:14 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?King-James-Bible-Book-of-James&id=2535262 http://ezinearticles.com/?King-James-Bible-Book-of-James&id=2535262 This article is all about a woman named Rahab who is an example of one who, through faith, can truly be renewed. She was an immoral worshipper of pagan gods, who responded with faith to what she heard of the true God of Israel. Read about the deal that she made for herself and her family in the presence of God, how that the Lord honored her request and Rahab nor her family were destroyed with Jericho. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:02:08 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Who-Was-Rahab?&id=2531430 http://ezinearticles.com/?Who-Was-Rahab?&id=2531430 Discussion of what could actually create a world of peace as taught by Rev. Sun Myung Moon and recently addressed by his daughter, Rev. In Jin Moon, head of the Unification Church of America. She spoken about the results of the mass weddings over twenty years ago, the need to be on the crest of and working towards positive change, and the intuitiveness of her father and his uncanny ability to predict the outcomes of world affairs during his life. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:33:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lets-Create-the-Human-Family-of-Peace&id=2532431 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lets-Create-the-Human-Family-of-Peace&id=2532431 I often find it a challenge to teach kids in a way that is easy for them to understand; a way that won't get confused or jumbled or mixed with all of the other things that they're trying to learn about the world in which they live. It's sometimes hard for children to understand the full impact of Bible stories, but there is one thing that they should understand without confusion, and that is the way of salvation. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:29:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Childrens-Views-on-Bible-Stories&id=2515627 http://ezinearticles.com/?Childrens-Views-on-Bible-Stories&id=2515627 Bible stories aren't isolated events happening "somewhere in time." Nor are they separate from the world. They are all interconnected under God's direction all coming together today in a grand finale. Use these five steps to add power and excitement to your Bible lessons. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:15:50 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-a-Bible-Timeline-Five-Tips-to-Power-Up-Your-Bible-Study-Or-Teaching&id=2322827 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-a-Bible-Timeline-Five-Tips-to-Power-Up-Your-Bible-Study-Or-Teaching&id=2322827 How did the Bible come to be? Who decided what writings went into the Bible, and what writings were left out? What were the reasons behind their decisions? The answers may surprise even you. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:53:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Secret,-Powerful-Group-of-Men-Changed-the-Course-of-Western-History-Forever?&id=2548006 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Secret,-Powerful-Group-of-Men-Changed-the-Course-of-Western-History-Forever?&id=2548006 Is God calling you to step out in faith? If you are truly being obedient to His voice, then as you walk forward today and initiate the action. God will bring the blessing, the victory, and the miracles. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:30:25 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Stepping-Out-in-Faith-The-Beginning-of-Miracles&id=2530425 http://ezinearticles.com/?Stepping-Out-in-Faith-The-Beginning-of-Miracles&id=2530425 I cannot think of many things more frustrating and hurtful in life than for someone to do something kind for one another and then for that person to turn and (figuratively) spit in his face in return. You may be saying to yourself, "Who would do such a thing?" It is hard to imagine, but as I think back over the years, I can recall a number of instances where this occurred in my life. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:17:12 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Ultimate-Injustice&id=2392113 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Ultimate-Injustice&id=2392113 Most Christians would probably answer the question in the affirmative. But what does the Apostle Paul have to say about it that might cause a thinking person to render a different opinion? Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:16:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-the-New-Testament-Necessary-For-Salvation?&id=2368729 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-the-New-Testament-Necessary-For-Salvation?&id=2368729 Some of the things we attach the label "holy" to are people, books, sacraments, relics, and even expletives! But in spite of all of this, if you ask the average person what it means to be holy, there will probably be as many different answers as there are people asked. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:16:19 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Does-Being-Holy-Mean-to-Be-Super-Spiritual-Or-Other-Worldly?&id=2336343 http://ezinearticles.com/?Does-Being-Holy-Mean-to-Be-Super-Spiritual-Or-Other-Worldly?&id=2336343 No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him. And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God. Luke 16:13-15. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:15:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Serving-Two-Masters&id=2336305 http://ezinearticles.com/?Serving-Two-Masters&id=2336305 The phrase "born again" came into popularity in the last decade or two and most people assumed that it originated with Christianity. But in reality, that is not the case. This short article explains the origins of the phrase, and speculates as to what was really behind Nicodemus' question. It also reveals the confusion that still exists today regarding what makes a person "eligible" for heaven. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:03:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Being-Born-Again-Did-Not-Originate-With-Christianity&id=2392594 http://ezinearticles.com/?Being-Born-Again-Did-Not-Originate-With-Christianity&id=2392594 Today we all have the right to vote for our leaders and exercise our political freedoms. Our parents taught us to do as we please, live the way we want (within the law) and be whoever we want to be. The sky is the limit! Right? But even though we have all of these earthly freedoms and have been declared independent, are we really free? Are we truly happy? What does the bible say about being free? Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:19:50 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Does-the-Bible-Say-About-Being-Free?&id=2547155 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Does-the-Bible-Say-About-Being-Free?&id=2547155 Have you heard the story about the Birth of Christ? Well, like the beloved Paul Harvey used to say, read what's inside so you can get the rest of the story. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:51:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-the-Story-BEHIND-the-Story-of-the-Birth-of-Christ?&id=2548042 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-the-Story-BEHIND-the-Story-of-the-Birth-of-Christ?&id=2548042 What thoughts are in your mind? Who put them there? The answers may surprise even you. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:51:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Organized-Religion-Covertly-Hijacks-Your-Mind-and-Your-Thoughts&id=2548101 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Organized-Religion-Covertly-Hijacks-Your-Mind-and-Your-Thoughts&id=2548101 This is part two of the article on the core of logic for the Arab and Muslim world. It's a philosophical discussion of some propositions made by Aristotle, Averroes, and others. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:26:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Core-of-Logic-For-the-Arab-and-Muslim-World-Part-II&id=2456655 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Core-of-Logic-For-the-Arab-and-Muslim-World-Part-II&id=2456655 Do you have a calling? Is your spirit being moved but you don't know what to do? Then read on and learn how you can finally get your answer. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:48:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Become-an-Ordained-Minister-and-Start-Your-Own-Church&id=1070942 http://ezinearticles.com/?Become-an-Ordained-Minister-and-Start-Your-Own-Church&id=1070942 The confusion among many Christians is meaning of being "of" this world. What does that mean exactly? Discover how not being of this world requires that you actually build in this world. Sounds like a contradiction, but it is far from it. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:34:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Living-in-the-World,-Not-of-It-Retire-to-a-Monastery?-A-Cloister?&id=2500312 http://ezinearticles.com/?Living-in-the-World,-Not-of-It-Retire-to-a-Monastery?-A-Cloister?&id=2500312 There's a place in Florida being built by a devout Catholic who made his millions selling pizzas. In fact, he met his wife while delivering pizza. Tom Monaghan parlayed a $900 loan into Domino's Pizza, which he sold for $1 billion. Now he's pumping much of that wealth into Ave Maria, Florida's newest city, under construction in a former tomato field northeast of Naples. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:57:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Place-in-Florida-The-Pizza-Popes-Road-to-Heaven&id=2485736 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Place-in-Florida-The-Pizza-Popes-Road-to-Heaven&id=2485736 The exact place of Calvary is a subject of dispute, which there are two sites that contend for acceptance. Some say that Calvary is located on what is known as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Then, there are those who say the name of the site is Gordon's Calvary. But, what does the Bible say about this? Where was the actual site of this place called Calvary? Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:43:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Was-Golgotha-Located-on-What-is-Known-As-Gordons-Calvary-Or-the-Church-of-the-Holy-Sepulchre?&id=2525530 http://ezinearticles.com/?Was-Golgotha-Located-on-What-is-Known-As-Gordons-Calvary-Or-the-Church-of-the-Holy-Sepulchre?&id=2525530 Faith and love cannot remain static. They need to be fed daily or they'll become malnourished, just as your body would! Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:43:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Give-Us-This-Day-Our-Daily-Bread!&id=2535283 http://ezinearticles.com/?Give-Us-This-Day-Our-Daily-Bread!&id=2535283 You can't help but notice when searching for articles on Christian subjects such as end time prophecy, the results are astounding. People are seeing the events and the times and putting two and two together. It's amazing though the different takes on current events relating to the Bible. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:20:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Strange-Christian-Articles-on-the-Increase&id=2545759 http://ezinearticles.com/?Strange-Christian-Articles-on-the-Increase&id=2545759 We were taking a leisurely drive through the game resort. The car was packed with people. Myself and John (the driver) in the front. The next row consisted of Joan and another couple and occupying the (cramped) bench in the back was Mary (John's wife) and their son. It was hot and the pace was slow. John suitably proud of his diesel powered chariot would show us how slowly it could drive in the various gears and yet keep going because of the prodigious torque available to him from the 3 liter power plant. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:01:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Walk-With-Me-in-2008-Selfishness&id=2092057 http://ezinearticles.com/?Walk-With-Me-in-2008-Selfishness&id=2092057 For those who are visually impaired, large print Bibles are a very nice gift idea for any occasion. It is a gift with a purpose and will certainly be appreciated by the receiver. Any gift is always welcomed but the gift of a Bible usually has special meaning to it. Whether you purchase one for a family member or for a very special and close friend it will always be welcomed. For those who have difficulty reading standard print size these specially printed Bibles with larger print size will be a very thoughtful gift to your friend or family member. It is a gift that they will keep right beside them constantly and will be a reminder of your thoughtfulness every time they pick it up. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:45:46 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Help-For-the-Visually-Impaired-Large-Print-Bibles&id=2546407 http://ezinearticles.com/?Help-For-the-Visually-Impaired-Large-Print-Bibles&id=2546407 For those individuals who like to take on the challenge of studying the Bible there is no better nor rewarding investigation into the analysis of what the Bible offers to every individual. For a task like this you will want to use and have good study Bibles to help you accomplish your mission and goals. There are many publishers who make these type of Bibles and as a wise consumer you should take the time to investigate and research what is out there in the market place before you buy. There are many online sites that you can consult in your search for a good Bible to help you study. Many contain even plans of organization and approaches on how to take an serious investigation of the Bible. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:45:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Choosing-a-Good-Study-Bible-What-to-Look-For&id=2546359 http://ezinearticles.com/?Choosing-a-Good-Study-Bible-What-to-Look-For&id=2546359 In this article I want to share with you the most important information you will ever hear. I'm want to tell you what you can do to side step such the horrible fate of eternity in Hell. Ready? Here goes. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:25:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Must-We-Do-to-Be-Saved?&id=2522300 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Must-We-Do-to-Be-Saved?&id=2522300 According to the words of Christ as recorded in Matthew 5:13-16, any person who is a follower of Jesus Christ should live in such a way so as to have an impact on the world in which they live. Indeed, it seems clear that Christians are called to be agents of change in this life. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:24:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Salty-Salt&id=2522394 http://ezinearticles.com/?Salty-Salt&id=2522394 Since God is the Creator, He is the one who makes the rules - and we are supposed to abide by them. In a nut shell that's why Mankind is in such a fix today; on the whole, we don't want to obey God's rules. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:22:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Nature-and-Condition-of-Man&id=2522296 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Nature-and-Condition-of-Man&id=2522296 The fact that the God of the Bible exists is plain from the witness of creation. Even after several generations of evolutionary indoctrination, the majority of American adults still claim to believe in a "creative God." Indeed, it takes a tremendous leap of faith to believe that the complex beauty of this universe came about by chance. However, the idea that a "Supreme Being" brought all of this into existence rings true in the minds of most reasonable people. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:20:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Who-Or-What-Is-God?&id=2522291 http://ezinearticles.com/?Who-Or-What-Is-God?&id=2522291 Any time that two or more people have a discussion about anything, it is important to be aware of what we call presuppositions - those things that we suppose to be true prior to the initiation of any deliberation. For instance, if you and I were to discuss the merits of owning one automobile as opposed to another, it would be helpful for you to know that I presuppose that Chrysler products are the best choice. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:15:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Acknowledging-Your-Bias&id=2522280 http://ezinearticles.com/?Acknowledging-Your-Bias&id=2522280 Are you involved in an organized religion? If you so you might want to read this. It may be valuable for you and your loved ones. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:07:26 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-Organized-Religion-a-Beneficial-Meme?-Or-Do-They-Ultimately-Harm-Society?&id=2542824 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-Organized-Religion-a-Beneficial-Meme?-Or-Do-They-Ultimately-Harm-Society?&id=2542824 Are you in charge of your own mind when you participate in the Catholic Mass or other religious ceremony? The answers may surprise even you. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:54:55 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Does-the-Church-Hypnotize-You-Into-Giving-Them-Money?&id=2542861 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Does-the-Church-Hypnotize-You-Into-Giving-Them-Money?&id=2542861 What does Rev. Sun Myung Moon, founder of "the Moonies" (considered a slur by Unificationists) teach about the relationships between God, the Creator, and his creation? Read below: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:33:44 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Moonies-What-Do-The-Moonies-Believe-About-the-Power-of-Creation?&id=2521981 http://ezinearticles.com/?Moonies-What-Do-The-Moonies-Believe-About-the-Power-of-Creation?&id=2521981 Spiritual warfare can be insidious. Prayer is one of our offensive weapons to fight the battle. The other is the Bible. We need both to avoid being taken out by attacks. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:18:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-You-Under-Spiritual-Attack-Without-Realizing-It?&id=2542108 http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-You-Under-Spiritual-Attack-Without-Realizing-It?&id=2542108 In 1983, President Reagan wrote an essay for the "Human Life Review" entitled, "Abortion and the Conscience of the Nation." This brief writing of his pro-life philosophy was published in book form a year later. It was expanded to approximately to 95 pages with lengthy afterwords by ... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:04:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Abortion-and-the-Conscience-of-the-Nation-by-Ronald-Reagan&id=151105 http://ezinearticles.com/?Abortion-and-the-Conscience-of-the-Nation-by-Ronald-Reagan&id=151105 Every existing being was created by God and is his relational object, i.e., each is the visible and substantial realization and form of the dual characteristics of the Creator, who exists as the invisible origin. When a created being becomes an object, in perfect unity, to God as the subject, then the God's Will will be fully realized. Another way of seeing this is that the created world is like one perfect harmonious body - which moves or remains stationary only in accordance to God's Purpose of Creation. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:41:46 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Moonies-Bringing-God-Down-to-Earth&id=2521543 http://ezinearticles.com/?Moonies-Bringing-God-Down-to-Earth&id=2521543 Many people have no idea what they want in a study Bible. Not all study Bibles are alike however and several factors need to be considered before making a purchase. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:35:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Choose-a-Study-Bible&id=2521334 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Choose-a-Study-Bible&id=2521334 Some ministers and pastors are able to sit down and write out a full sermon with little or no help at all, but what about those times when nothing seems to come to mind? The answer could be some help from sermon outlines. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:03:15 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-Sermon-Outlines-Is-it-Cheating?&id=2540206 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-Sermon-Outlines-Is-it-Cheating?&id=2540206 Noah spent 120 years building his ark ... and people scoffed right until the moment the floods came and washed them all away. Jesus said it would be just like "the days of Noah" when He returns. People will be concerned with their daily lives and totally unconcerned about the calamity about to befall them. The words of the prophets will, once again, fall on deaf ears. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:50:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Scoffers-in-the-Last-Days&id=2540467 http://ezinearticles.com/?Scoffers-in-the-Last-Days&id=2540467 Grieving and mourning is complete when you can move past the sorrow and observe death as an inherent element of life. We never totally move past the sorrow of death, therefore we never totally stop grieving and mourning the loss of a loved one. However... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:26:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Does-Culture-Dictate-the-Grieving-Process&id=2520224 http://ezinearticles.com/?Does-Culture-Dictate-the-Grieving-Process&id=2520224 There is a secret source of power that the Catholic Church has kept hidden for hundreds of years. When you realize how powerful this is, and how close you are to harnessing it right now, you will unleash your own power and influence on the world. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:41:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-the-Real-Source-of-the-Catholic-Churchs-Power,-and-Why-Do-They-Want-to-Keep-it-Hidden?&id=2537920 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-the-Real-Source-of-the-Catholic-Churchs-Power,-and-Why-Do-They-Want-to-Keep-it-Hidden?&id=2537920 Its a familiar scenario. Mortal man versus APGOBR (all powerful government official beyond reproach). The man has a desired sequence of events planned. In this case it was to get a gun license. All the required documentation had been collected and filled in. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:39:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Christian-Patience&id=2538950 http://ezinearticles.com/?Christian-Patience&id=2538950 Did you know that there are so-called spiritual gurus who sell what they call "Dream Cards" and they say that you can use these cards to do good in the world with your thoughts. Indeed this is a form of pagan ritual and very similar to Voodooism actually only in the reverse, as you wish good thoughts not evil. Nevertheless, folks should not be duped by religions, no matter what they are. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:14:15 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dream-Cards-Buyer-Beware&id=580260 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dream-Cards-Buyer-Beware&id=580260 When you understand the story of religion in the new light of military and political struggle throughout history, you can acknowledge that there is more than history would like you to know. Find out the truth. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:54:06 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Story-of-Religion-is-a-Long-Tale-of-Conflict,-Struggle-and-Conquest&id=2537962 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Story-of-Religion-is-a-Long-Tale-of-Conflict,-Struggle-and-Conquest&id=2537962 Termite nest is a varied subject given the many ways and places that termites build their nests. These can be underground, above ground, in wooden structures, inside trees, up high above the ground on the outside of trees, and even in the middle of an occupied space. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:24:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Termite-Nest-A-Sign-From-God?&id=2538205 http://ezinearticles.com/?Termite-Nest-A-Sign-From-God?&id=2538205 Modern church website designs have opened the doors to most churches to infiltrate the internet without sacrificing the real church's holy atmosphere. By installing features the same as those in real concrete churches, parishioners can still enjoy the aspects of the church without going out of their homes. The maximized searching possibility of the internet will help members of the church search for biblical passages and verses in the Bible Search feature. You can now fancy how easy reading the gospel would be with the help of high-end church web designs. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:20:36 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Spreading-the-Good-News&id=2526109 http://ezinearticles.com/?Spreading-the-Good-News&id=2526109 There's an issue among Simple Church folks that I simply can NOT overlook any longer. It's the issue of the apostolic ministry in the Simple Church. Simple church? Two or three gathered in His Name. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:19:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Apostolic-Ministry-and-the-Simple-Church&id=2537456 http://ezinearticles.com/?Apostolic-Ministry-and-the-Simple-Church&id=2537456 This week in America three celebrities passed away without warning. Reviews on the life of pop culture icon Michael Jackson was at the top of most news programs along with some questions about the manner of his death. Does our penchant for this kind of story indicate anything about our national state of mind? Let's see. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:42:05 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Oh,-Those-Pesky-Prophets-Who-Wont-Leave-America-Alone&id=2536323 http://ezinearticles.com/?Oh,-Those-Pesky-Prophets-Who-Wont-Leave-America-Alone&id=2536323 The Bible has a great deal to say about money and our use of it. Though an outspoken group of people today suggest that having great wealth and making wise financial decisions is selfish or sinful, the Bible doesn't take that viewpoint. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:40:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-the-Bible-Says-About-Money&id=2537286 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-the-Bible-Says-About-Money&id=2537286 When you delve just beneath the surface of what you already know, you will be amazed at the limitless wonder you will find. What does Star Trek and the Story of Jesus have in common? Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:14:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-the-Mysterious-Truth-Behind-the-Stories-of-Religion?&id=2538030 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-the-Mysterious-Truth-Behind-the-Stories-of-Religion?&id=2538030 Many years ago I was a Correctional Officer. Going on duty, checking the units, breakfast was brought to one inmate early morning. The young man would fall back against the wall, literally slide down to a sitting position. His eyes would actually take on a red hue and seem to glow. He would growl in a voice like animals...demon possession! Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:13:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Demon-Activity-How-True-Christians-Have-Absolute-Control&id=2536687 http://ezinearticles.com/?Demon-Activity-How-True-Christians-Have-Absolute-Control&id=2536687 One aspect of the Catholic Church's rise to power is often overlooked, or even ignored. To understand something, it sometimes helps to understand it's true origins. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:46:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Secret-Behind-the-Catholic-Churchs-Rise-to-Power&id=2535383 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Secret-Behind-the-Catholic-Churchs-Rise-to-Power&id=2535383 I think of my conversations with Jesus as "heart talk", for they come from the heart, in words unspoken, in soul communion. They had always concerned only me, never others, until I reached the age of sixty-two, when He urged me to write, sharing my experiences and His messages of hope with others. At that juncture, my relationship with Jesus changed. No longer was He available to me just for my personal benefit, but now we had conversations that were meant for everyone. In talks with Jesus, He has discussed threats to our health, safety, and environment that didn't exist two thousand years ago and presented spiritual concepts few could have understood back then. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:43:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Jesus-Reflections-on-War&id=2505592 http://ezinearticles.com/?Jesus-Reflections-on-War&id=2505592 The Bible has everyone talking the talk, but who is walking the walk? Let us listen to what Jesus had to say. One can certainly say, From what we may know of Jesus, That he spoke of peace and love for your fellow man. This means everybody living upon God's Earth. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:41:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-Modern-Religion-Teaching-Gods-Word-Through-Jesus-Or-is-it-a-Hoax?&id=2518228 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-Modern-Religion-Teaching-Gods-Word-Through-Jesus-Or-is-it-a-Hoax?&id=2518228 There are four major players in Revelation. Three beasts, the false prophet, and the image of the beast that causes everyone to get the 666 "Mark". There are minor players as well, such as the harlot on the scarlet beast, but nobody would confuse her with an antichrist. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:26:05 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-Barack-Obama-the-Antichrist?&id=2526883 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-Barack-Obama-the-Antichrist?&id=2526883 In this article I am going to explain a few things. One being why Jesus is truly the only way to heaven and why other religions rely on self and the truth that self is not reliable. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:07:52 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-is-Jesus-the-Only-Way-to-Heaven?&id=2450849 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-is-Jesus-the-Only-Way-to-Heaven?&id=2450849 One of most cited arguments made against open atheists is that they are pure, unabashed, evil. They are against God, against Christ, and everything His church stands for. There are either completely mistaken or subversively clever in their attempts to undermine a set of beliefs that has been around for over two thousand years. But are they really evil? Lets explore that question. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:59:33 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-Atheists-Evil?&id=2535473 http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-Atheists-Evil?&id=2535473 In this world there are some people who struggle to find their way from a very young age. Most of us fall into that category. Every once in a while, however, someone comes along who has been blessed by God with a gift, a soul that seems to see and know things beyond their years. This is the story of Akiane Kramarik, a young woman with an amazing gift. Akiane adds, "I have been blessed by God. And if I'm blessed there is one reason and one reason only, and that is to help others." Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:59:25 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Meet-Artist,-Teacher-and-Poet,-Akiane-The-Child-Prodigy-With-an-Amazing-Heart&id=2510582 http://ezinearticles.com/?Meet-Artist,-Teacher-and-Poet,-Akiane-The-Child-Prodigy-With-an-Amazing-Heart&id=2510582 There is one power that the Catholic Church holds to this very day that has shaped the face of the western world. It is more powerful that any military weapon, and its effects are eternal. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:38:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-the-Ultimate-Power-of-the-Catholic-Church?&id=2535418 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-the-Ultimate-Power-of-the-Catholic-Church?&id=2535418 As John writes his final words before he dies he wants disciples of Jesus Christ to know that they have eternal life. "We know" becomes his theme. We are sure, and we want you to know, and be sure. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:55:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Final-Words-Are-Invariably-Important-Words-and-This-Experienced-Leader-Sheds-Light-on-Vital-Issues&id=2534791 http://ezinearticles.com/?Final-Words-Are-Invariably-Important-Words-and-This-Experienced-Leader-Sheds-Light-on-Vital-Issues&id=2534791 One of the main purposes of John's letter is to help those who had entered into eternal life know they had possessed it. Turn to I John Chapter 5 verses 13 to 21, these final verses, and they are all about assurance. We live in an age of agnosticism, and that simply means "don't know". Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:52:46 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?There-is-a-Massive-Difference-Between-Saying,-Believing,-and-Knowing,-and-John-Would-Have-Us-Know!&id=2534742 http://ezinearticles.com/?There-is-a-Massive-Difference-Between-Saying,-Believing,-and-Knowing,-and-John-Would-Have-Us-Know!&id=2534742 I was told as a young Christian to be a "good person". The problem came when I tried to be good. It seemed the harder I tried, the further behind I got. The more I tried not to do something wrong, the more I would end up doing the very thing I was trying to avoid doing. I saw people in church that seemed to have it all together. I thought something was wrong with me. I just couldn't break the sin cycle and come to the place where I felt that God was pleased with me. I found out later in life that these people were better than me at one thing, hiding their true character behind religious attitudes and activities. They struggled with their humanity just like I did. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:50:50 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Christian-Myths-Exposed-The-Sin-Cycle,-How-to-Break-It&id=1912991 http://ezinearticles.com/?Christian-Myths-Exposed-The-Sin-Cycle,-How-to-Break-It&id=1912991 Are you sure of your eternal destination? Do you know you are going to heaven? Can you be sure of your eternal fate? These are some of the most vital questions in all of life. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:35:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Who-is-Jesus-Or-Jehovah?&id=1310133 http://ezinearticles.com/?Who-is-Jesus-Or-Jehovah?&id=1310133 Do you desire communion with God? If so check out this great article about fellowshipping with the Holy Spirit. This article will give you 7 keys to unlock the reality of the Holy Spirit's presence and friendship in your life. Enjoy. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:35:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fellowship-With-the-Holy-Spirit&id=1310104 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fellowship-With-the-Holy-Spirit&id=1310104 Do you desperately want to hear the voice of God? Do you long to have intimacy with God? This article will give you 7 practical steps to hear God's voice as you hear your mom's or best friend's. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:34:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Voice-of-God&id=1310101 http://ezinearticles.com/?Voice-of-God&id=1310101 Do you desire to hear the voice of God? Can you hear the voice of the Holy Spirit? What hinders you from hearing His voice? Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:34:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Voice-of-the-Master&id=1306895 http://ezinearticles.com/?Voice-of-the-Master&id=1306895 How can I fulfill my destiny? What is there to hope for? Why do I need Jesus? Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:34:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Jesus-and-My-Destiny&id=1294966 http://ezinearticles.com/?Jesus-and-My-Destiny&id=1294966 Will you fulfill your destiny? What is it you desire? Do you want to live life to the fullest? Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:33:33 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fulfilling-Your-Destiny&id=1291243 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fulfilling-Your-Destiny&id=1291243 Many Christian fundamentalists in the USA oppose Yoga on religious grounds. Is Yoga offensive to traditional notions of Christianity? Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:54:59 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Yoga-Christianity-Is-it-Okay-For-Christians-to-Do-Yoga?&id=2513160 http://ezinearticles.com/?Yoga-Christianity-Is-it-Okay-For-Christians-to-Do-Yoga?&id=2513160 God will speak to you about tithing, offerings, and alms. But in the meantime, don't give away the rent money without faith, no matter how emotional or guilty you may feel, or you may not be able to pay your rent! Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:31:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Christian-Myth-You-Have-to-Tithe-to-Receive-the-Blessing-of-God&id=2164779 http://ezinearticles.com/?Christian-Myth-You-Have-to-Tithe-to-Receive-the-Blessing-of-God&id=2164779 If you ever wondered why the Bible version you use matters, you may want to read this article. And if you use any of the so-called modern day translation Bibles, like the NIV, NLT, CEV or NCV, you definitely want to read this article. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:27:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-You-See-is-Not-What-You-Have&id=2509919 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-You-See-is-Not-What-You-Have&id=2509919 The grandest marriage man might ever witness in this life is no other than the union of the internet and the church. Administered by state-of-the-art church website designs, this marriage is not just for the benefit of a few but of the many hunger spirits worldwide. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:19:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Union-of-the-Internet-and-the-Church&id=2526401 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Union-of-the-Internet-and-the-Church&id=2526401 The Christian oughtn't to be proud. They should be gentle, preferring humility to pride. That is the true mark of christianlikeness. The one who is proud is arrogant; he is conceited and self-opinionated, trusting in his work and abilities. What we should care to understand as Christians is that the entire creation of God is His together with the within contents. He identifies with those who are in pursuit of His motive for creation. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:52:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Christian-Cant-Be-Proud&id=2514852 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Christian-Cant-Be-Proud&id=2514852 Life's lessons can be daunting and bewildering. Cardiac arrest hacks down a young mother or father; he dies. Satanic forces clamp down on your marital bliss. Financial displacement puts you way away from retirement plans. A latchkey child is out of control; he/she becomes an unrepentant urchin and takes to acts that are intolerable to society. He gets caught and thrown into a remand home. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:53:49 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Reflections-on-the-Christian-Gods-Supremacy&id=2514630 http://ezinearticles.com/?Reflections-on-the-Christian-Gods-Supremacy&id=2514630 Coming up with ideas for sermons can often be challenging for anyone. Here's a look at some ways you can always find fresh ideas and inspiration. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:46:50 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-to-Get-Sermon-Ideas&id=2531628 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-to-Get-Sermon-Ideas&id=2531628 We have have heard the sad and tragic news of the deaths of two pop icons in one day. Farrah Fawcett was only 63 and died after a long battle with cancer. Michael Jackson who was regarded as the "prince of pop", aged only 50, died in even sadder circumstances. Are the things you're living for worth Christ dying for? Where are these individuals now? Have you ever wondered that when you have attended someone's funeral? Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:16:08 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Two-Reminders,-As-If-We-Needed-Them,-That-Life-is-Like-A-Fleeting-Vapour-and-So-Temporary&id=2529618 http://ezinearticles.com/?Two-Reminders,-As-If-We-Needed-Them,-That-Life-is-Like-A-Fleeting-Vapour-and-So-Temporary&id=2529618 Sukkot is a time of year that is celebrated by the Jewish People for millennia. It commemorates the time spent in the desert by the Jewish people when they were freed from Egypt and Pharaoh. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:06:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Jewish-Holiday-of-Sukkot&id=2512297 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Jewish-Holiday-of-Sukkot&id=2512297 The word Kabbalah means "to receive" and flows out of the Jewish mystical tradition. The Kabbalah systematically breaks reality down into a clear understanding and a potential path to wholeness. Most religions have a mystical tradition, but they don't necessarily break it down into bite size concepts. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:49:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Kabbalah,-Really?&id=1324863 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Kabbalah,-Really?&id=1324863 A popular expression, common among Christians is the expression, "I'm believing God for something." Like a car, a house, a job, a mate, etc. But can one believe God for something? Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:17:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Unseen-Hope-Why-You-Cant-Believe-God-For-Some-Things&id=2509752 http://ezinearticles.com/?Unseen-Hope-Why-You-Cant-Believe-God-For-Some-Things&id=2509752 Paul calls Christians to imitate him, but not to be mass produced copies of the real McCoy. Rather, Paul has called Christians to become life artists, artists whose medium is life itself. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:22:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Art-of-Genuine-Imitation&id=2528053 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Art-of-Genuine-Imitation&id=2528053 Lessons from Nehemiah. Nehemiah had received news in Babylon that the walls of Jerusalem were broken down and that the gates had been burned with fire. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:06:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Foundation-of-Prayer&id=2478295 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Foundation-of-Prayer&id=2478295 Ever wondered how you can witness or convince a Jehovah's Witness why Jesus is God? Well, why not do it using their own Bible, the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures! Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:26:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Reasons-Why-Jesus-is-God,-Even-in-the-Jehovahs-Witnesses-Bible&id=2510007 http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Reasons-Why-Jesus-is-God,-Even-in-the-Jehovahs-Witnesses-Bible&id=2510007 The Baltimore Sun is the second major daily newspaper to do a respectful feature article on the track record of arranged marriages of members of the Unification Church, or more properly, the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification. The Sun's story, by reporter Joseph Burris, was more than three months in production, according to sources in the FFWPU, but the resulting feature, in both the online edition and on the print edition of June 19, 2009 was the fairest and most revealing study yet of the Marriage-Blessing tradition of Rev. Sun Myung Moon. To his credit, Mr. Burris did not refer to the followers of Rev. Moon as "Moonies," a pejorative and a slur to church members. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:26:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Moonie-Word-Absent-From-Latest-Features-on-Unification-Church-Arranged-Marriages&id=2507315 http://ezinearticles.com/?Moonie-Word-Absent-From-Latest-Features-on-Unification-Church-Arranged-Marriages&id=2507315 Our love for God and others should be the motivating force behind all of our work for God. Do we know the love of God shed abroad our hearts? Have we allowed the love of God to transform us and fill us so that we have His love to give to others? Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:14:36 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Love?&id=2499294 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Love?&id=2499294 Learning how to prepare a sermon can oftentimes be a little intimidating for many pastors and ministers. Here are a few tips to help give you some inspiration. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:45:03 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Prepare-a-Sermon&id=2525763 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Prepare-a-Sermon&id=2525763 On a recent spring holiday celebration, Reverend In Jin Moon took the opportunity to invite her congregation to the beautiful natural surroundings at Belvedere Estate in Tarrytown, New York. In her short comments, she spoke about the education we can receive from nature and how her father always teaches that we must not dominate the natural environment but rather care of it with a dominion of love. In particular, the need for balance in how we approach life so that all life can flourish, both the natural environment and the human community. If we approach life this way, we will realize that we must do every action with love and care for our planet and all the natural world as well as our relationships with each other as God's children. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:06:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Reverend-Moon-Teaches-the-Need-to-Respect-and-Care-For-the-Natural-Environment&id=2509754 http://ezinearticles.com/?Reverend-Moon-Teaches-the-Need-to-Respect-and-Care-For-the-Natural-Environment&id=2509754 He who has an ear to hear, let him hear what the Spirit of God is saying to His people... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:21:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Glimpse-of-Fathers-Heart&id=2506571 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Glimpse-of-Fathers-Heart&id=2506571 Many people across the globe continue to ask themselves about the nature of Jesus Christ, the son of God and what made Him popular across the world in the 33 years that He lived here on planet earth. Was He a political leader, a magician, a sociologist or a scientist? This article examines the nature of Jesus Christ in relation to science. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:40:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Jesus-Christ-Our-Savior-Was-He-a-Scientist?&id=2508176 http://ezinearticles.com/?Jesus-Christ-Our-Savior-Was-He-a-Scientist?&id=2508176 I think of my conversations with Jesus as "heart talk", for they come from the heart, in words unspoken, in soul communion. They had always concerned only me, never others, until I reached the age of sixty-two, when He urged me to write, sharing my experiences and His messages of hope with others. At that juncture, my relationship with Jesus changed. No longer was He available to me just for my personal benefit, but now we had conversations that were meant for everyone. This article is chapter five from "Messages from Jesus - A Dialogue of Love", wherein Jesus discusses threats to our health, safety, and environment that didn't exist two thousand years ago and presents spiritual concepts few could have understood back then. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:27:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Jesus-Reflections-on-War&id=2505592 http://ezinearticles.com/?Jesus-Reflections-on-War&id=2505592 To spouses who leave a marriage, Scriptures offer two options: to remain unmarried or to work toward reconciliation. 1 Corinthians 7:11 says, "But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife." Read on for a inspirational story that may encourage you. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:19:50 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Does-God-Want-You-to-Save-Your-Marriage?&id=2505921 http://ezinearticles.com/?Does-God-Want-You-to-Save-Your-Marriage?&id=2505921 I just finished watching a YouTube presentation on making a pact with Satan. Weird and scary are the words that pop out of my mouth. Weird, well maybe I am wrong. Maybe it wasn't so weird. Scary, no not really, at first it made me a little nervous to watch this junk but, reality is, Satan does exist and there are those who worship him and actually make pacts with the evil dude. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:52:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Thoughts-on-Satanism&id=2523290 http://ezinearticles.com/?Thoughts-on-Satanism&id=2523290 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.