Archive for June, 2011

Religion, Demons, Ignorance, and Fear

June 5th, 2011

Why is it important that we study demonology It is important that we understand what the Bible has to say about demon spirits because so many people throughout the world fear and do not understand how to combat demonic forces.

I have traveled to over 50 countries and 6 continents, which gives me a great deal of respect for these people. My travels however also give me much objectivity and a genuine look at reality, which our TVs do not fully depict.

In Tibet, it is believed that the forces of nature are ruled by spirits and that spirits inhabit everything rivers, rocks, caves, mountain paths, trees, their dwelling places and even man himself. Man could be possessed by bad spirits, therefore Shamans or priests had to perform rites to exorcise the spirits. Strictly speaking the Tibetans are not Buddhists, as their primordial religion is still dominant. The greatly feared spirit world occupies most of their attention.

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The Religion of Love – Goal in Spiritual Life

June 4th, 2011

Question

Some people think because the fact that they pray or do some charity work they are better than others. Is praying and doing charity work the goal in spiritual life

Answer

In The Religion of Love we are taught that, Though you may become proficient upon the path, becoming a scholar of scripture, praying aloud, and giving much in charity, if you develop not Love of God, and the kindness to others which proves this Love, though you walk upon the path of God, you will be traveling in the opposite direction, away from God! (excerpt from the book, The Path Made Straight) -MotherRytasha

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