Posts tagged beliefs

The difference between religion and spirituality

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by Cindy Wright in ,
Like all human systems and structure, even the purest of intentions can become tainted and so throughout human history there have been countless instances in which the pure and holy intention of a religious teaching becomes twisted and used to justify negativity and harm towards others.
I’m a Bitch

Hell Yes, I’m a Bitch!!!! Are you??

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by Dawn Bortz in
I am proud to be a bitch! It means I have the courage and strength to allow myself to be who I truly am and won't become anyone else's idea of what they think I "should" be. I am outspoken, opinionated, and determined. By God, I want what I want, and there is nothing wrong with that!

Psychic Readings Fantasy or Reality?

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by Nosa Olotu in
In the human mind, questions need to be answered and decisions need to be made regarding those answers. Questions are a veritable quagmire of anxiety. So, it stands to reason that people seek to relieve anxiety by delegating the answering of anxiety filled questions to mystics and fortune tellers.

The impact of our beliefs on our happiness

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by Nosa Olotu in
It is the difference in a perspective that states this is the way that life is supposed to be versus this is the way life actually is. I may feel that life should be fair and of course when life isn’t, I will be sorely upset. Reality states that life is not always fair and even though I might be able to state intellectually, I still hold onto the belief that states the contrary.
Snakes in cultural and religious beliefs

Snakes in cultural and religious beliefs

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by Nosa Olotu in
Judeo-Christian culture has been less kind to snakes. Tales of the Garden of Eden and the serpent's role in "man's fall from grace" have contributed to a negative image of snakes in western culture. Some Christians handle venomous snakes as part of ritual ceremonies, relying on faith to protect them from bites. Whereas among the Catholics, Saint Patrick is credited with ridding Ireland of snakes, a feat celebrated by many as a good thing.
Religious beliefs

Let your beliefs be your religion

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by Nosa Olotu in
The only reliable means I’ve found for discovering what beliefs are empowering is to test them and compare them to other beliefs. This is something I initially fell into unconsciously and in a very destructive manner. But when done consciously and intelligently, it can give you a whole new perspective on life. Just as people who travel a lot report being changed by their experiences of other cultures, you can also expect to be changed by experiencing different belief systems.
Struggles of a wanna be Christian

Struggles of a wanna be Christian

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by Francis Villanueva in
The best way to defend ourselves against a united front, is to be united with others who truly believe your faith. This is where small groups and Church worship help us. We really need support from the riverbanks if we're going to be facing a torrent.

What is responsible for the lack of tolerance in the society?

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by Nosa Olotu in
It is our basic insecurity about our future or resources that make us believe that we would be better without other group (a completely false perception). So lack of tolerance is a phenomenon which was there before and it is still there and I reckon unfortunately will exist in future. The only thing that matters as a society is we are able to react and contain these intolerances to bare minimum.

What is the meaning of life? Part 5

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by Nosa Olotu in
I was like a chef trying different ingredients to discover what recipe of beliefs would lead to the best life. And again, the definition of “best” is part of the recipe itself, so my understanding of the meaning of life was also in flux.
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