Religion

The relationship between Religion and Spirituality

Religion is essentially the massification of the belief that there is more than we may perceive through our senses. Most religions are based on the ideal of one or more superior powers, deities, or Gods. Religion ought to pull in the same direction as new age spirituality, ie the recognition of something bigger and the desire to live in greater harmony with whatever it might be... However, religion and the new age are frequently at loggerheads. Religion views the new age as a threat to its balance sheets, and the new age is fuelled considerably by distaste at the extent to which religions have been corrupted by and for the less noble desires of men. The articles which follow seek to provide a balanced view.

Making Radical Unity in the New Millennium a Reality by Gabriel of Urantia. The Old and New Testaments both mention Lucifer's rebellion against God, but neither gives much detail of what the Rebellion was. The Fifth Epochal Revelation, The URANTIA Book, devotes two whole papers to the matter...

The Gnostic Revolt Against the God of Judaism: the Demiurge and the Wisdom Dialogue a feature length article by Mark Gaffney about the Gnostic Demiurge and the "wisdom dialogue". It explores and explains the process of religious reform underway in Judaism during the last centuries BC that produced the final books of the Old Testament. The article also covers the subsequent Gnostic rebellion against Yahweh. This exciting material, passed over by Christian scholars is extremely relevant for our times.

Hermenuetics by T Stokes. Hermenuetics is the translation of the word of scripture, that is the law of religious ethics, into a form understood by the masses, and with any external imposed religion, it is subject to abuse...

Questions and Answers on Spirituality presents commentary on a range of of hard-hitting spiritual issues from a range of religious perspectives.

Religion and Spirituality surveys the key beliefs of Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism and considers the significance of these faiths from a Spiritual perspective.

What is Zen? Based on Wikipedia material this article presents an introduction to Zen, the ancient branch of Buddhism that emphasises direct experience over theorization.

The Nature of God addresses the issues of whether God exists, and if so what He might be like.

The Vatican and New Rules T Stokes reviews Catholic church attitudes towards exorcism and New Age teachings.

Death During Exorcism T Stokes writes on how exorcism is handled inappropriately by the Christian church.

Religion - Good, Bad, Indifferent? Religious belief continues to play a major role in the modern world, but seems the root cause of much discord. What role should religion play in our Spiritual development?

Buddhism for Busy People reviews David Michie's introduction to Tibetan Buddhism.

The Power of Prayer What is prayer? what is its purpose? and how might it help you?

On the Taboo Against Knowing Where You Are – And Its Costs by John C. Robinson, Ph.D., D.Min. Why is our collective consciousness so barricaded against the profound and infinitely important reality that paradise is here and now?

Exorcism - Psychological or Paranormal T Stokes discusses the true nature of exorcism, describing a case in which paranormal phenomena definitely featured.

The Real Meaning of Christmas asks what Christmas is really about and why western culture seems to be moving fruther from the unconditional love exemplified by Jesus.

The Corruption of Christmas Christmas is supposed to be a celebration of the birth of Jesus, one of the world's greatest teachers, but has it become little more than a giant scam to part fools from their money?

The Sermon on the Mount is surely one of the most beautiful and powerful expositions of the Christian doctrine and a profound philosophy of life in the words of the Lord Jesus himself.

The Meaning of Easter explores the essence and origins of this important Christian event.

Kabbalah a five part introductory course from Bnei Baruch.

The Rejection of Truth by Micahyah Hawkins. What IS Truth? Why ask. Go to your bible and just start reading.

Tony Blair and the 30 Pieces of Silver T Stokes questions whether Bush and Blair are justified in claiming God's backing for their 'war on terror'.

A Rape of Others Beliefs T Stokes on how the proposed tightening of the religious correctness laws in line with the existing laws on political correctness, has far reaching implications, not just for Britain.

The Christian Path attempts to reconcile the true essence of the Christian faith with new age beliefs.

Exorcist Archbishop Excommunicated T Stokes on the excommunication of exorcist archbishop Milingo.

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