http://factoidz.com/experts-in/religion/ religion articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/recipes-persian-brunch-for-the-new-year/ http://factoidz.com/recipes-persian-brunch-for-the-new-year/ My great fiend Mahmud has made me a great fan of "Persian Cuisine". Over the years he has turned me on to many an exotic and tasty treats. This past Persian New Year I thought it would be nice to honor our friendship by cooking him  and a few friends a brunch. I was so amazed at th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/post/recipes-persian-brunch-for-the-new-year.jpg http://factoidz.com/meditation-for-beginners-be-not-intimidated/ http://factoidz.com/meditation-for-beginners-be-not-intimidated/ Meditation can be very intimidating. Meditation is suppose to be the path to enlightenment, but how are you suppose to find peace and enlightenment when you can't concentrate on not concentrating for more than five minutes? First of all, give yourself a break. You do not have to sit perfectly ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-is-your-life-working.jpg http://factoidz.com/reflections-on-psalm-1217/ http://factoidz.com/reflections-on-psalm-1217/ What does psalm 121:7 say? "The LORD will protect you from all evil; He will keep your soul." (NASB) "God guards you from every evil; he guards your very life." (The Message) "The LORD will keep you from all harm; He will watch over your life." (NIV) After reading that ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/world-religions-vs-religion-or-spirituality.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-happened-to-america/ http://factoidz.com/what-happened-to-america/ There was a time not too long ago when the United States of America was the pinnacle of greatness.  The world looked to the United States for leadership.  America became the moral compass of the world.  It seemed that when international events occurred, it was America that stepped in and rose abo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-henrician-reformation-henry-viiis-conflict-with-the-catholic-church/ http://factoidz.com/the-henrician-reformation-henry-viiis-conflict-with-the-catholic-church/ During the 1530's and the 1540's England witnessed many drastic changes in the spheres of religious thought and theology, changes that swept the entire country in a very swift and powerful way. Strangely enough however, this change came not from a fervent d... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-henrician-reformation-henry-viiis-conflict-with-the-catholic-church.jpg http://factoidz.com/my-lifes-journey-with-new-thought/ http://factoidz.com/my-lifes-journey-with-new-thought/ Have you ever wondered about the journey of life?  Why are you here?  Is there something specific you came to do?  Have you ever noticed those stubborn patterns that keep appearing in your life?  Somehow these very questions are what bring people to begin a spiritual quest.  Certainly that has ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/my-lifes-journey-with-new-thought.jpg http://factoidz.com/forcing-religion-on-an-unwilling-public-in-16th-century-england/ http://factoidz.com/forcing-religion-on-an-unwilling-public-in-16th-century-england/ Gloucester: February 9 1555. A small fire is kindled starting slowly but gradually raising to an inferno at the heart of which stands John Hooper. Who, "knocked his breast with his hands until one of his arms fell off, and then knocked still with the other, while the fat, water, and bloo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-16.jpg http://factoidz.com/shakespeare-donne-and-johnson-on-religious-reform-during-the-reformation/ http://factoidz.com/shakespeare-donne-and-johnson-on-religious-reform-during-the-reformation/ Many different people expressed the religious turmoil of the 1500's in many different ways. The aristocrats had there method, the layman his or hers, the royalty another, and the writers and authors of the 1500's had a style all their own. And while each... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/understanding-the-canaanite-poem-of-baal/ http://factoidz.com/understanding-the-canaanite-poem-of-baal/ “The Canaanite Poem of Baal” taken from T.H. Gaster’s Thespis, includes two main sections. The first section contains a synopsis of the poem and the second an interpretation. In his synopsis of the poem Gaster provides a very modern and easy to follow summary of the events that transpire thr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/understanding-the-canaanite-poem-of-baal.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-struggle-between-good-and-evil/ http://factoidz.com/the-struggle-between-good-and-evil/ To best understand where evil originated, you have to look at how the world was created.  God, who is not evil, first created the planet Earth as a perfect entity.  At day four of creation, after vegetation sprouted, "...God saw that it was good" (Genesis 1:10).  The word GOOD itself is translate... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-struggle-between-good-and-evil.jpg http://factoidz.com/some-practical-ways-to-help-your-child-grow-spiritually/ http://factoidz.com/some-practical-ways-to-help-your-child-grow-spiritually/ First and foremost, some backstory on myself. I am 22. My girlfriend is pregnant. We are not married and have no plans on doing so. While we're both pro-choice, we decided in our situation the best option for us would be to have our child adopted. Needless to say, I've spent a great amount of ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/work-kids-and-stress-relief.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-be-god/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-be-god/ With the popularity of Barack Obama, many average citizens are wondering to themselves, "How too can I be a Messiah?". Whether you want to be God because you are tired of the same staid 10 Commandments thinking there are way too many and some are so hard to comply with like that murder one (so incon... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-9.jpg http://factoidz.com/positive-thinking-staying-positive-in-a-negative-world/ http://factoidz.com/positive-thinking-staying-positive-in-a-negative-world/ I am not the most positive person in the world, that is for sure, but I try to force myself to be more positive and look on the bright side of any situation. Although at times this can be very difficult for anyone, including me. The most helpful thing I can say to myself in a negative situation or w... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/positive-thinking-staying-positive-in-a-negative-world.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-is-the-origin-of-evil/ http://factoidz.com/what-is-the-origin-of-evil/ The topic of evil is as old as human history.  According to most major religions, evil has existed as long as there have been humans on this planet, and has been used to describe the worst of human behavior throughout every major age and civilization, representing one of the common, basic themes th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-is-the-origin-of-evil.jpg http://factoidz.com/first-place-for-health-a-christian-based-healthly-living-program/ http://factoidz.com/first-place-for-health-a-christian-based-healthly-living-program/ First Place for Health is different that any program I've ever tried to use to lose weight.  There is no pressure, no guilt, and they help you try to figure out why you are over weight AND stress that you are not alone in your search for a healthy lifestyle.  ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-lesson-in-compassion-taught-by-a-child.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-last-year-of-the-double-00s-and-the-happiness-throughout/ http://factoidz.com/the-last-year-of-the-double-00s-and-the-happiness-throughout/ As I sit here and wait for my car to get inspected, I start reminiscing on some memorable moments occurred in the last 9 years. “Whooh,” that decade flew by fast. I remember the nervousness of Y2K, the horrible aftermath of 9/11, ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-last-year-of-the-double-00s-and-the-happiness-throughout.jpg http://factoidz.com/angels-and-demons-just-a-ron-howard-fictional-film/ http://factoidz.com/angels-and-demons-just-a-ron-howard-fictional-film/ I am aware that I might be gaming the search engines with this post. Tough shit! Call it poetic justice. I love Ron Howard. Dan Brown...Not so much. With Dan Brown making millions from twisting truths spoken from mouth of Christ, and his beloved Church, I should be ashamed of gr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-16.jpg http://factoidz.com/hope-and-healing-in-difficult-times/ http://factoidz.com/hope-and-healing-in-difficult-times/ One thing I have learned is this: God sees what we cannot see. When difficulties and pain through relationships or situations arise, sometimes that searing pain is necessary and healing in itself. I know that sounds counter-intuitive. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/hope-and-healing-in-difficult-times.jpg http://factoidz.com/smiling-back-at-god-3-of-3/ http://factoidz.com/smiling-back-at-god-3-of-3/ I read a Facebook profile recently "Don't try to understand me, just love me." When I read that I wondered what life would be like if that was God's Facebook profile. I think life would be pretty much what we see. There are three other options presented to us for a potential God's Fac... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/smiling-back-at-god-3-of-3.jpg http://factoidz.com/sharing-your-faith-with-a-partner-who-is-not-religious/ http://factoidz.com/sharing-your-faith-with-a-partner-who-is-not-religious/ You cannot actually SHARE faith with a non-believer. But as your husband stands outside the circle of enlightenment that you feel, you can certainly move closer--so that your illumination brightens his world, as well. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/sharing-your-faith-with-a-partner-who-is-not-religious.jpg http://factoidz.com/smiling-back-at-god-2-of-3/ http://factoidz.com/smiling-back-at-god-2-of-3/ So I am arguing for Relationality - it's a word I made up based on what I observe. And the question I ask is this: What then are the options of ultimate reality and original state that are presented to my reason? I see four options: There are Religious options that explain, or a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/smiling-back-at-god-2-of-3.jpg http://factoidz.com/smiling-back-at-god-1-of-3/ http://factoidz.com/smiling-back-at-god-1-of-3/ I was listening to Imogen Heap's "I can't take it in" recently. What a magnificent song. It speaks to me of ultimate joy and peace. Two things which it seems to me people desire above all things. Any real joy in this life is to be found in the responses and initiations of other persons to one's s... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/smiling-back-at-god-1-of-3.jpg http://factoidz.com/belief-in-a-higher-power-without-following-any-form-of-standard-religion/ http://factoidz.com/belief-in-a-higher-power-without-following-any-form-of-standard-religion/ Belief in a form of God without believing in any form of standard religion? That’s impossible, as might be readily believed by some. But not so.   Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-12.jpg http://factoidz.com/i-have-found-god/ http://factoidz.com/i-have-found-god/ I have found God For years I have been searching for the meaning to life, for the calling we all need to hear, for the sacred reason to our existence: I have been searching for a sign of a God. I have searched fa... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-7.jpg http://factoidz.com/charity-and-contradiction/ http://factoidz.com/charity-and-contradiction/ In answer to JrodN's second post on Buddhism, here. I wish I could get to writing more often. I really love the work that I do (I have two jobs), and I intensely enjoy my family; so writing has to take a third, or usually fo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-9.jpg http://factoidz.com/aletheia/ http://factoidz.com/aletheia/ Aletheia; it's a beautiful word... say it. It sounds like an Elf word straight out of the Lord of the Rings, doesn't it? But it is actually ancient Greek, and it means simply "Truth". I was thinking about truth the other day, just the concept of truth what it is and what it isn't, and I wonder... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/aletheia.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-is-buddhism-2/ http://factoidz.com/what-is-buddhism-2/ I was reading a great blog about narcissism and it dawned on me that people always ask me what Buddhism is and I’ve always answered about it.  What it affirms… what it denies…  but never have I mentioned in so many words What Buddhism Is. I think the question is both infinitely complex an... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-is-buddhism-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-discuss-differing-religious-views/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-discuss-differing-religious-views/ As an Agnostic with Atheistic tendencies I can with all certainty say I love to discuss religion.  I can also say, that there is nothing I hate more then being talked to about religion.  I difference is in the give and take of the conversation.  I assure you if you don’t want to hear what I hav... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-discuss-differing-religious-views.jpg http://factoidz.com/world-religions-vs-religion-or-spirituality/ http://factoidz.com/world-religions-vs-religion-or-spirituality/ The industrialization of state level society has furthered the religious progress that developed along state level society.  Anthropologically speaking we can see a correlation between the level of a society and its religion.  State level societies necessitate state level religions. These are t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/world-religions-vs-religion-or-spirituality.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-buddhism-is-not-pt2/ http://factoidz.com/what-buddhism-is-not-pt2/ This is the second half of my response to http://factoidz.com/what-is-buddhism/ which was a response to a question on Buddhism. In response to your fifth paragraph.  First off Buddhism and Hinduism are largely indistinguishable as they both originated from the vedic religion of the Aryan peoples... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-buddhism-is-not-pt2.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-buddhism-is-not-pt1/ http://factoidz.com/what-buddhism-is-not-pt1/ Buddhism is as much what it is as what it is not.  Like any other religion, it has largely been propagated as a method of keeping people happy in life.  With my view of religion out of the way, the following is the first half of my response to http://factoidz.com/what-is-buddhism/ In response t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-buddhism-is-not-pt1.jpg http://factoidz.com/share-your-faith-by-sharing-its-values/ http://factoidz.com/share-your-faith-by-sharing-its-values/ In may seem like an impossible task to share your faith with someone who thinks religion has no place in their life. You may feel like they only way you can succeed is to completely rewire your husband. Yet, nothing could be further from the truth. Despite your problem's initial paradoxical appearan... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-5.jpg http://factoidz.com/four-noble-truths-of-buddhism/ http://factoidz.com/four-noble-truths-of-buddhism/ I’ve been very impressed by the ‘truth’ of the four noble truths.  In my own way I’ve found extreme comfort in the ideas contained within.  Any situation can be at least looked at from another perspective such that it does not cause pain.  There are obviously some more difficult to overco... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/four-noble-truths-of-buddhism.jpg http://factoidz.com/shinto-the-religion-of-japan-and-what-we-can-all-learn-from-it/ http://factoidz.com/shinto-the-religion-of-japan-and-what-we-can-all-learn-from-it/ Shintoism, along with Buddhism, is the main religion of Japan. In something very rare in modern religion, Shintoism and Buddhism get along perfectly fine. Not only do the two religions peacefully co-exist, they embrace each other, co-operate, and, in most cases, share the same real estate. One... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/shinto-the-religion-of-japan-and-what-we-can-all-learn-from-it.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-re-ignite-passion-for-prayer/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-re-ignite-passion-for-prayer/ Prayer is something most of us do on a daily basis. If you're like me, you may literally pray many, many times a day. I was brought up Catholic and am still a practicing Catholic today. Most Catholics are very ritualistic. I hope I'm not committing blasphemy by saying this but while our rituals are... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-re-ignite-passion-for-prayer.jpg http://factoidz.com/earth-a-marvelous-home-from-god/ http://factoidz.com/earth-a-marvelous-home-from-god/ What is your fear?  Will a comet one day impact the earth and obliterate it to pieces, or some huge asteroid smash into the earth and wham-mo no more humanity! Truth be known from the science world asteroids have hit our planet, but we're still around. Well some feel that that's what wiped out th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/earth-a-marvelous-home-from-god.jpg http://factoidz.com/god-is-for-the-stressed-out/ http://factoidz.com/god-is-for-the-stressed-out/ God is complex and has many attributes; however, humans usually focus on a few. He is personally involved with His creation and concerned with our well-being.   I too struggled with stress to the point of despair; a demanding job that led... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/god-is-for-the-stressed-out.jpg http://factoidz.com/learning-a-skill-is-one-of-gods-gifts/ http://factoidz.com/learning-a-skill-is-one-of-gods-gifts/ Most people wonder why they go through things they go through. Could it be karma? Some believe they experience financial hardship and believe that in a past life, they were abundant in wealth, but not such a nice person. Karma is universal, what comes around, goes around. Jesus Christ died on the cr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/learning-a-skill-is-one-of-gods-gifts.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-grow-and-feel-positive-about-yourself/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-grow-and-feel-positive-about-yourself/ I must inform you that infatuation with anyone or anything is never a good thing. I will tell you this, if you are obsessing over this guy, you probably have way too much time on your hands. If anything, you should know that the sun should not rise and set on this one being. I would try focusing on ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-grow-and-feel-positive-about-yourself.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-share-your-faith/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-share-your-faith/ Many people want to share their faith and hope with others, but do not know how to do it in a way that will not be overbearing or pushy. Faith is a hard thing to define or describe. It’s just a sense of hope of believing in something... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-share-your-faith.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-would-god-like-for-the-holidays/ http://factoidz.com/what-would-god-like-for-the-holidays/ With the Holidays upon we are all busy gathering last minute gifts, preparing feasts and making sure we have gotten everything those on our list would love. So what do you think God would like for the Holiday Season? Ooops did you leave the Divine Creator off your list? Not just for the holiday s... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-would-god-like-for-the-holidays.jpg http://factoidz.com/sharing-your-faith-with-that-special-someone/ http://factoidz.com/sharing-your-faith-with-that-special-someone/ I think the first question you should ask yourself is, “Does my husband wish to share my faith with me?” Religion is probably the most personal decision you will make in life next to whom you are going to share your life wi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/sharing-your-faith-with-that-special-someone.jpg http://factoidz.com/christ-was-not-born-in-december/ http://factoidz.com/christ-was-not-born-in-december/ What is now known as Christmas has been more a universal celebration throughout time, a pantheist commemoration of the worship of nature.... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/christ-was-not-born-in-december.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-god-can-help-you-to-deal-with-stress/ http://factoidz.com/how-god-can-help-you-to-deal-with-stress/ Have you tried stress reduction techniques such as aromatherapy or meditation? If you have, then you know that by employing such techniques, you can more easily retrieve your innermost thoughts and feelings. A stressful rush to accomplish many different tasks generally deprives a person of the abili... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-god-can-help-you-to-deal-with-stress.jpg http://factoidz.com/to-forgive-divine/ http://factoidz.com/to-forgive-divine/ In this time of Holiday cheer we often think of those who are no longer in our lives. For one reason or another they have drifted on to new adventures and have not taken us with them. In many cases the cause of separation is not necessarily a positive reason. Perhaps there was a falling out, or you ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/to-forgive-divine.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-can-i-discover-my-own-personal-identity-through-god/ http://factoidz.com/how-can-i-discover-my-own-personal-identity-through-god/ If you approach God with reverence, then you will find your personal identity. Those who show reverence towards God value the opportunity to feel God's presence in the beauty here on earth. They understand that our Creator looks at all life as precious. The manifestations of God have each served ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-can-i-discover-my-own-personal-identity-through-god.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-religion-can-make-your-life-full/ http://factoidz.com/how-religion-can-make-your-life-full/ If you view being religious as simply the unthinking imitation of the pratices demanded by a certain group of believers, then the answer to the above question is "no." If, however, you see being "religious" as equal to being spiritual," then the question that serves as the title for this article sho... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-religion-can-make-your-life-full.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-religion-may-extend-your-life/ http://factoidz.com/how-religion-may-extend-your-life/ Religion is not a popular topic these days unless you are trying to remove some religious label or icon from a public place.  So it's encouraging to discover that many studies have taken place lately that have revealed that being religious, i.e. attending church at least once a week will extend you... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-9.jpg http://factoidz.com/religion-leads-to-a-longer-life/ http://factoidz.com/religion-leads-to-a-longer-life/ Setting all theological tenets, such as the concept of eternal life, aside, it is an incontrovertible fact that belief in any religious teachings can prolong your life by reducing the stresses caused by the uncertainty of our daily life. Stress kills! According to Dr. Carol J. Scott, stress can c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/religion-leads-to-a-longer-life.jpg http://factoidz.com/live-everyday-with-an-attitude-of-gratitude/ http://factoidz.com/live-everyday-with-an-attitude-of-gratitude/ Early in life, as we begin to form words or teach our children the language we speak, we focus on the basics of language. That invariably includes the “magic words”, “please” and “thank you.” But have you ever thought of giving thanks as prayer? We know from the teachings of Jesus, th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/live-everyday-with-an-attitude-of-gratitude.jpg http://factoidz.com/finishing-your-outdoor-work-and-getting-your-fields-ready/ http://factoidz.com/finishing-your-outdoor-work-and-getting-your-fields-ready/ Proverbs 24 :27 states “finish your outdoor work and get your fields ready; after that build your house.” Finish your outdoor work, could be looked at as finishing the little things around like p... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-6.jpg http://factoidz.com/shift-happens/ http://factoidz.com/shift-happens/ It was Gandhi who once said: “Be the change you want to see in the world.” But what did he mean? His wisdom actually echoed that of Prophets and Avitar’s before him. Jesus suggested we “love our neighbor as ourselves.” We have repeated more than once, the Karmic philo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-5.jpg http://factoidz.com/when-terrible-things-happen-where-did-god-go/ http://factoidz.com/when-terrible-things-happen-where-did-god-go/ When you suffer through trials and tribulations, do not think that God has left you. He has not "gone" anywhere. God is always watching over your spirit. After your life on this earth is finished, your spirit will pass on to the next world. When someone who is very sick nears the time of his or h... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-4.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-know-god-through-raising-your-children/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-know-god-through-raising-your-children/ Why doesn't "good" always triumph? Why hasn't any of us actually seen Him? Why does He let good people die too soon? Why is there bondage, famine, suffering and war? Where is the love He talks about? Why doesn't He punish the wicked? Why would He let His son die at the hands of mere mortals? If He g... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-know-god-through-raising-your-children.jpg http://factoidz.com/where-is-god-when-bad-things-happen/ http://factoidz.com/where-is-god-when-bad-things-happen/ Many people struggle with this same issue, even many who are strong in faith, know scripture or have seen God do mighty things.  Evil, miser, pain and suffering are some of the main things that can be so inconceivable and overwhelming.   There is an enemy called, Satan, Lucifer, the Devil, decei... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-7.jpg http://factoidz.com/where-did-you-go-god/ http://factoidz.com/where-did-you-go-god/ Often when bad things happen to us, our first thought is that God has deserted us. We think that we are not worthy of good things or we think, "What have I done to deserve this?" Often we start to believe that we are not meant to be happy or receive His ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-6.jpg http://factoidz.com/where-is-god-when-we-really-need-him/ http://factoidz.com/where-is-god-when-we-really-need-him/ Every time we turn on the news there seems to be more bad things happening to good people. People are losing their jobs. Wars are raging. Lives are falling apart. At times like these, we turned to God for guidance, but sometimes we are left to wonder, "Why is God letting this happen?" God is alwa... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-15.jpg http://factoidz.com/god-is-not-involved-with-good-and-bad-occurances/ http://factoidz.com/god-is-not-involved-with-good-and-bad-occurances/ Whenever good things happen in this world, some people attribute it to God's will.  When bad things happen, these same people assume that God had something to do with it and it is again his will.  It seems a contradiction to believe both in free will and predestination, and yet every day folks tal... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/there-is-always-a-blessing/ http://factoidz.com/there-is-always-a-blessing/ Even in the most dire of circumstances, there is always a Blessing. Though it may not seem it at the moment. Though things may seem so terrible that it appears there is no possible way anything good can come of what you are experiencing. At some point, with reflection and prayer the Blessing will be... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-13.jpg http://factoidz.com/we-need-love-peace-and-happiness/ http://factoidz.com/we-need-love-peace-and-happiness/ The word "Christian", though often misrepresented, means "Christ-like". No human has the power to be Christ-like; even the Bible states that we all have sinned, Romans 3:23. It is my perception to believe that anyone who  dedicates themselves by incorporating the character and philosophy of Jesu... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-13.jpg http://factoidz.com/religion-is-a-choice/ http://factoidz.com/religion-is-a-choice/ It is truly a wonderful thing, there are a multitude of Religious beliefs that individuals can chose to follow or not follow. The important thing is that each individual looks deep within themselves, connects with that still small voice and discover what it says to them.  One can then turn to the v... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/whats-in-a-word/ http://factoidz.com/whats-in-a-word/ If you were to sit back and listen when you speak to your children, what are your words telling them? How often in one day do you complement your child? Do you encourage them or do you chastise them? I... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/whats-in-a-word.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-are-you-thankful-for/ http://factoidz.com/what-are-you-thankful-for/ Suddenly the calendar indicates we are close to Thanksgiving again! It is a time when we celebrate with family and friends with large amounts of food, beverage and a football game or two. But how often do we stop during this ho... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-16.jpg http://factoidz.com/%e2%80%9cx%e2%80%9d-marks-the-spot-where-you-want-to-be/ http://factoidz.com/%e2%80%9cx%e2%80%9d-marks-the-spot-where-you-want-to-be/ What do you want most in life right at this moment? What is your desire for the next year? Money? A new home? Perhaps you want to take that trip to London or Peru. Through the Law of Attraction and your God-given right to co-create your existence, you can have the thin... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-10.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-if/ http://factoidz.com/what-if/ What if, we really ALL, really ARE, Children of God? I can not think of too many faiths that do not, on some level, believe that we are all created by the One Supreme being of the Universe. Yet, I can not always these “brothers and sisters” acting as if we are all one. Stories of creation thr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-5.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-book-is-not-finished/ http://factoidz.com/the-book-is-not-finished/ The book is not finished. You may feel like all hope is gone, and everything is over and done with. But this is not so because the book is not finished yet. Like with the tests of time, dry seasons, and lonely seasons all must pass. These things come to pass. They cannot stay as long as your life is... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-is-the-law-of-attractions-secret/ http://factoidz.com/what-is-the-law-of-attractions-secret/ What is the Law of Attraction's Secret? If you believe in an ultimate power, a single source of all creation, no matter what name you give it, you have undoubtedly prayed to it, beseeching it to provide for a need, cure an illness of yours or some beloved’s and perhaps even made promises to it ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/grace-will-be-there-in-times-of-difficulty/ http://factoidz.com/grace-will-be-there-in-times-of-difficulty/ Our Journey through this life is not without its hills, valleys, sunshine and hurricanes. Many sit back and wonder why the pain comes, wondering what they have done to God or others that they should now be experiencing such trials in their lives. But what if, those t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-10.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-five-point-introduction-to-judaism/ http://factoidz.com/a-five-point-introduction-to-judaism/ Aside from the State of Israel, the United States of America has the highest Jewish population in the world. Over 6 million people, that's 2% of all people in the US, identify as Jewish. Despite such a presence, many people have a very limited understanding of Jewish faith and culture. The following... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-five-point-introduction-to-judaism.jpg http://factoidz.com/deep-thoughts-at-4am/ http://factoidz.com/deep-thoughts-at-4am/ Ok, so i think i figured out why so many people choose, or enjoy to be in a religion. Catholicism is the religion i was baptized under. although i do not agree with all of the view points of the catholic church, there are some things i think religious (or other people) got right. Sense we are abl... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST religion http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/deep-thoughts-at-4am.jpg