What religion did the Samaritans follow? The Samaritan religion, also known as Samaritanism, isan Abrahamic, monotheistic, and ethnic religionof the Samaritan people. The Samaritans adhere to the Samaritan Torah, which they believe is the original, unchanged Torah, as opposed to the Torah used by...
Communist dictators Lenin, Joseph Stalin, and China’s Mao Zedong said the greatest obstacles to revolution are family, private property, and religion because the latter “demands ultimate loyalty to something higher than and separate from the state.” Therefore, Christians, especially priests and rel...
And it’s enticing. On the posters, it looks so desirable, so delicious. So you drive thru, and buy your favourite items. And then you indulge. But afterwards, you can’t help thinking “Meh, why did I bother?” Ever noticed that? Nah, me neither....
Jesus’ or Buddha’s life and teachings are inspiring and worth following. If this were not the case, if religions were simply a tool of the powerful, they would have long ago been rejected. Rather, they have a dual-nature in that contain both ideas necessary to live a good life as we...
We always knew that one day, some new religion having two horns like a lamb but speaking as a dragon would overspread Planet Earth. For decades we’ve made a guessing game out of what it would look like and who would be its leader. As we see the hard-and-fast answers crowding out ...
Thank you for this thought provoking article. It is fascinating and I follow your thinking very closely. Assuming that God is not Omnipotent, do you believe the universe, meaning the heavens and the earth as stated in Genesis, were created by God or did they evolve. I am genuinely curious...
I find myself chuckling because many of those surging upon Jesus did not come to be taught; they wanted the free stuff, like healing and food. As He taught, He said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3 KJV) A more simplistic trans...
Church isn’t God. Jesus is. Religion can become an idol. (John 1:1) I don’t like coldhearted environments. I prefer to be around people who are warm, kind, open, and friendly. Sometimes those environments can be difficult to find. Here’s how I have experienced the most warmhearted...
What would Jesus wear?: The latest fashion trend is to wear religion on your sleeve - literallyJenee Osterheldt
He hath declared to thee, O man, what is good; Yea, what is Jehovah requiring of thee, Except -- to do judgment, and love kindness, And lowly to walk with thy God?Smith's Literal TranslationHe announced to thee, O man, what was good; and what did Jehovah require of thee but to...