http://www.affsphere.com/ Recently Published Articles Under Category: Religion and Spirituality http://www.affsphere.com/Religion-and-Spirituality/Horoscopic-Astrology-Development-and-Ptolemaic-Alexandria-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Religion-and-Spirituality/Horoscopic-Astrology-Development-and-Ptolemaic-Alexandria-1.html Readers looking for new things will be pleasently surprised with this article. It does not contain loads of astronomy facts and mathematical calculations, and you do not need to be an astrologist or a historian to enjoy reading it. Personally, I am completely different. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:23:07 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Religion-and-Spirituality/Puna-Island-Joy-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Religion-and-Spirituality/Puna-Island-Joy-1.html There is an island which is part of Ecuador that goes by the name of Puna. At one time this island was inhabited by aboriginal people but now it is inhabited by children who go around with no shoes on their feet and with their legs caked with mud. Not surprisingly, the area is inflicted with many flies which carry diseases and consequently many of these young people die young. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:30:39 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Topics-On-Immigration-And-Remediation-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Topics-On-Immigration-And-Remediation-1.html The new age of immigration and restrictions on immigration make it harder for people to come in to the United States. There are more issues concerning terrorism that has made the options for people to get through the border checks a lot more difficult, even if just to work legally in the united states. This is being combated against as well with native born citizens and questioning if they should even be considered natural born citizens in the united states. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:38:43 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Education/Home-Schooling/Gary-DeMar-and-Americas-Heritage-Another-Failed-Effort-to-Link-Christianity-and-the-Constitution-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Education/Home-Schooling/Gary-DeMar-and-Americas-Heritage-Another-Failed-Effort-to-Link-Christianity-and-the-Constitution-1.html Gary DeMar, author of "America's Heritage", is back with another attempt to link Christianity and the Constitution. The book relies heavily on circumstantial evidence that fails to prove the case. It is hard to take seriously the two internal proofs offered – for one the words "year of our Lord" attached to the date. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:07:36 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Religion-and-Spirituality/Think-You-Cant-Achieve-Happiness-By-Being-Obedient-to-God-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Religion-and-Spirituality/Think-You-Cant-Achieve-Happiness-By-Being-Obedient-to-God-1.html American society values control over almost everything. We want to control things at work, things at home, our finances, our weight, our careers, and our relationships. In such a culture of control, where does God fit in? Can you really achieve success and happiness by turning your life over to God? Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:46:27 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Religion-and-Spirituality/Religion-lord-krishna-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Religion-and-Spirituality/Religion-lord-krishna-1.html His visit to the Bhaktivedanta Manor on behalf of the Hindu population of the country was arranged by the Hindu Forum of Britain, who refer to the Manor as a major Hindu temple in Watford. Such a high-profile leader visits a Hindu temple as part of his political campaign canvassing the minority religions. How much more loudly does one need to broadcast to the population of Britain that the Hare Krishnas are Hindus? Dave Cameron is the leader of the official opposition political party. He is visiting religious minority groups to gain support for his bid to become the next British prime minister. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:21:19 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Religion-and-Spirituality/Excersise-for-the-Soul-in-2009-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Religion-and-Spirituality/Excersise-for-the-Soul-in-2009-1.html Spiritual Formation is today's buzzword for what is actually an ancient practice. This kind of spiritual exercise loosens stiff necks and bends proud knees. It works from the inside out, conforming us to the Holy One by growing within us an awareness of His Ways. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:58:29 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Religion-and-Spirituality/Religion-Resources-lord-krishna-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Religion-and-Spirituality/Religion-Resources-lord-krishna-1.html Many Hindus are taking to Krsna consciousness, and this is great. However, there is a misconception that politicians like Dave Cameron visiting Bhaktivedanta Manor or holding a Diwali festival with 20,000 Hindus attending is good publicity for Krishna consciousness. Such activities support the belief that the Hare Krishnas are part of the Hindu religion. In some countries, it may be beneficial to align with the local Hindus for preaching purposes; this is not so in Britain where there is a large Hindu population and Hinduism is just another minority religion. I appreciate the effort of the present leadership, and their intentions are commendable. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:12:09 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Religion-and-Spirituality/American-Idol-or-American-Idle-Spiritually-Speaking-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Religion-and-Spirituality/American-Idol-or-American-Idle-Spiritually-Speaking-1.html Hundreds of thousands of young people have wanted to become the 'next American Idol.' They have come from all walks of life, from all 50 states, and from all levels of singing ability - or little singing ability - if you know what I mean. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:22:02 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Religion-and-Spirituality/Religion-Infos-lord-ganesh-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Religion-and-Spirituality/Religion-Infos-lord-ganesh-1.html Every year, the largest Ganesh idol is installed at Khairatabad in Hyderabad, which is more than 30 ft tall.The Ganapati Mahotsav or the Grand Festival of Ganesha is the principle festival in Bombay, the financial capital of India. In Bombay factories commission the largest of the 6000 or so Ganeshas collectively. Each of these idols can be upto 10 meters in height and are paraded on lorries decorated with multi-colored lights. At the other end of the scale, little Ganeshas are placed in nukkads or street corners and in homes, and pujas are performed daily. The festival was started by Shivaji , the great Maratha ruler, to promote culture and a feeling of nationalism amongst his subjects who were fighting against the Mughals. Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:18:06 EST