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Certain magical and occult practices can traumatize the psyche not because they are "evil," but because they tend to expand one's experiential horizon. How much knowledge can one absorb safely?

Responding to the German Church of World War II, Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote The Cost of Discipleship to elucidate the necessity for an active faith. This paper examines Bonhoeffer's interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount in light of these events.

Does the use of fear and guilt, or even punishment and abandonment, have a place in human society?

Prayer is a practice that many people have used for centuries in many different countries and within an array of religions. Defined, it is a reverent petition made to God, a god, or another object of worship.

Running around the track once a week wasn't enough to train me adequately. And, going to church once a week and reading the Bible now and then won't whip any of us into shape spiritually. To be strong in the Lord, we must exercise our muscles of faith.

Don't take Christianity for granted

This is a discussion about the habits of people who have risen high in spirituality, and it is based on teachings of Shri Sathya Sai Baba.

Was Jesus an apocalyptic prophet? Meaning, did He believe the end of the world would happen soon after His death? Or did He know that the world would survive another 2007 years?

The reason I write this article entitled "The Three Jesus" is to "Determine the historical Natures of these Men".

Max Lucado's excellent book that asks readers to question how life would be different if Jesus were at the helm of their hearts.

Can Jesus walk among us? This is a true story of a woman who thinks He does.

Prophecies fulfilled by Jesus Christ, proving that He is the Messiah

The life size figure of Jesus Christ protrudes mysteriously from a knotted growth in an old tree in this tiny Roman Catholic Cemetery located in Quincy, Illinois USA

An examination of similarities between the two religious figure heads that may actually prove Jesus was in fact a Buddhist or at the very least influenced by Buddhism.

This is about the seizure of the children and wives of the Church of Warren Jeffs the self-proclaimed prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Jesus is the savior of all mankind. If we love Him then we should love our fellow man, and there is no greater love than we can give, than to help humanity to get home to Heaven.

This is a report on the REAL Jesus. People have all kinds of opinions on who Jesus is. This is who the bible says he is. If you don't agree that the bible is God's word, you will not agree with this article.

BBC says Jesus was crucified in the fetal position, and religious leaders are up in arms. How does this impact the Christian faith?

Accepting Jesus Christ for the first time is an experience that you will never forget. It will literally change your life.

In a world that is as diverse as this one, why is it so surprising that it is not a good idea to send random children dolls of Jesus Christ. The doll quotes biblical scripture which children and parents of other religions might find offensive.

Toys for Tots has rejected a donation of 4,000 Jesus dolls from the California-based company, One2Believe, a unit of the Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Co.

The following is a transcript of a telephone conversation I had with Jesus over the weekend. Jesus is in bold, and I am in italics. If you don't like this conversation, don't blame me - I'm just the messenger.

The Sermon on the Mount, one of the most popular cases of Jesus' preaching to the masses in Galilee, is also one of the highest points in the story of Jesus.

This is a review of the book, The Shadow of The Galilean. It is a book following the story of Jesus Christ through the eyes of a fictional character.

Jesus Christ came into the world to set people free.

If Jesus doesn't know--you don't go.

Let Jesus reveal himself in you.

This is one of Scriptures most startling facts! No one can join the Church Jesus is building. The membership of his church was predetermined in eternity!

Christ arose and left no bones behind. Why the Discovery Channel's "Lost Tomb of Jesus" is causing so much controversy among theological Christian scholars.

God of War is simply one of the best action games to come out in a long time.

Overview of the Novus Spiritus religion with links to the NS homepage.

Greg Kokul, a teacher and philosopher, unveils the truth about our culture's view on religion, while challenging the way we think.

Marx said that religion is the opium of the masses. Vulgarising this oft-quoted saying, the close followers of Marx repudiated religion. But what Marx had wanted to mean? He never wanted to repudiate religion...

Religion is an institution to lead people to the Truth. God is the definition of truth. There has to be a religion that has the fullness of truth because God doesn't contradict himself.

Religion is one of the most hotly debated issues in American politics today. Many believe the United States is a secular nation and religion should be left at the door when people step into public life. Are they right?

These is 10 things I just don't like about Religion.

The Christian life is not a religion. In fact, to call it that is actually confusing, because it makes us think of rules, protocols, and techniques; it brings up images of frequent ceremonies and customs.

An analysis of two themes persistent across various Japanese religious traditions: purification, rituals and charms; and religion in everday life.

An encounter I had that made me angry about religion.

A historical and theoretical look at the human ego's role in creating religion, government and civilization. If you ever find yourself baffled by the questions that familiar voice inside your head asks, this is the article for you.

An attempt to explore some of the underlying reason for the unpopularity of religion in the West.

The creative tension between science and religion is a good thing because it generates communication. However, scientists should speak from the laboratory, not the bully pulpit.

With the Da Vinvi Code, Jesus Christ is everywhere. Here are some of the places you may have been missed him.

Religion should be less about having answers and more about questions. Failure to do this leads to suffering and division.

Jesus both claimed to be God and was said to be God by those who followed Him.

Religion can have a positive effect on someone social life and can lead to prosperity through religious group contacts. But even if you are religious, the benefits from your associations are not guaranteed.

I read Torrey Meeks' article about science trumping religion, and I couldn't help but wonder what might spawn such righteous indignation.

Science and religion can be combined together to better understand the surrounding environment and to improve the quality of human existence.

Art and philosophy, in both their origin and their practice, serve as the tools of religion.

This article examines the traditional arguments that attempt to derail the religious institutions subsisting today and argue them by portraying the truth about religion being a form of faith not a science experiment.