Archive for the 'Faith' Category

The Origin of Religious Beliefs

According to some scientists, religions are a form of superstition. But then again, some scientists believe that consciousness itself is an illusion and everything can be explained by interactions between chemicals and particles. On one level, religion may have developed in the same way superstitions developed. Once you make the assumption that there […]

Will Your Faith Withstand Each Test

The rain and wind swirled all around the house producing hail that covered the ground as if it had snowed. It started as a warm spring day with just small clouds in the distance. But within a matter of hours the day turned cool and massive clouds producing torrential rain pelted my house. […]

Memorial Card Poem for the Deceased

How do you use memorial card poems for the deceased to help ease the grieving? When a loved one passes away, you need prayers and compassion. You hunger after seeing your precious friend or family member who is no longer with you. You desire to know how she is doing or where he is. […]

Sometimes We Just Have to Check the Signs to Know We Are On the Right Road

Have you ever struggled with the question of what your life purpose is? I know I have. Finding your life purpose. It is a difficult and uncomfortable quest to figure out why you are here and what it is you are suppose to be doing.
Trying to identify your life’s purpose and meaning can be […]

Antique Religion Books, China - Buddha, Meditation Again

Antique religion books tell us Confucius felt there was no after life. Jesus and Buddha did. Since 1949, China has been a nation that is officially of no religion.
Yet modern China now is experiencing a rebirth of interest of a deeper sense of meaning in life. And this is happening in the more sophisticated […]

Praying Correctly and Effectively So God Will Listen

Prayer is very important. There are medical studies linking both prayer and meditation with better health. People who pray on a daily basis have been found to experience lower blood pressure, less stress, stronger immune systems, less depression, to live longer and happier lives, etc… These are great benefits and should not be overlooked, but […]