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Posted by Nicole Timmerman on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
"The shackles had broken", and He brought the entire congregation to dance. Founder of Chris Hill Ministry [CHM] and Senior pastor at the Potters House: Denver Colorado, Dr Chris Hill visited South Africa recently to be a guest speaker at Rhema Bible Church’s IMPACT conference, this past weekend, were he certainly made an impact.
At his last sermon of the conference, he spoke on women. The theme was fitting as woman around the world celebrated Mothers day.
Dr Hill spoke on how Elizabeth, wh... Continue reading...
Posted by Nicole Timmerman on Friday, May 11, 2012 In : Religion
 [Haile Salassie
Rastafari-
a newly established religion based on African traditions, became
popular particularly for its reggae music; followers of the religion
are known as Rastafarians, Locksmen or Rasta. It first started out as a
black orientated movement and currently has approximately one million
followers throughout Japan and New Zealand. Marcus
Garvey a political leader then, prophesied that a king would be
crowned in Africa and would redeem all black people who had been held... Continue reading...
Posted by Amy Steyn on Tuesday, November 1, 2011
 Considering South Africa's religious diversity, it is no surprise that some people might, sooner or later, feel the need to explore places of worship that are different to their own. Whether you are one of these 'explorers', or are merely curious, these churches, temples, and mosques could be of interest to you: Mariamman Hindu Temple, Pretoria
This temple derives its name from the goddess Mariamman, who controls infectious diseases. It is one of the oldest Hindu Temples in S. A.
Phone (012) 3... Continue reading...
Posted by Amy Steyn on Tuesday, October 25, 2011
 We are all aware of the main world religions: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. However, most people would frown when asked about the Creativity Movement, Nation of Yahweh, Universe People, and the Church of the Subgenius. However strange, these religions do exist. So, what exactly triggered the start of these movements? In a nutshell, most religions are started by individuals who consider themselves to be "bringers of light"; people who were sent to earth on a special mis... Continue reading...
Posted by Amy Steyn (editor), on behalf of Brendan Trollip on Thursday, October 20, 2011
A Secular Humanist’s case against religion
All religions are equally sublime to the ignorant, useful to the politician, and ridiculous to the philosopher.- Lucretius
The existence of a god or “prime mover” – whichever name needs be given this so-called “creator of worlds” – can not be denied by any atheist or scientist, as the evidence upon which one would base such a denial, is so to say, non-existent. So too is the evidence for fairies and unicorns. But alas, the unbel... Continue reading...
Posted by Amy Steyn on Monday, October 17, 2011
We are approaching the end of October, which means...it's almost Halloween. While some are excited about these festivities, others are dreading it. Every year, on the 31st of October, groups of people gather to commemorate this event. Halloween is acknowledged worldwide,whether it is celebrated or hated.
Despite its popularity, Halloween is still a greatly misunderstood holiday. What exactly is Halloween all about, anyway? Is it the anniversary of Satan's birthday, or a feast for dead people?...
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Posted by Amy Steyn on Tuesday, October 11, 2011
 Hindus are no longer just Hindus. Oh no! They are either part of Shaivism, Shaktism, Vaishnavism, or Smartism. You aren't a Buddhist; you must be a Mahayana or Theravada practicee. Religious denominations are subgroups within religions, each having their own distict tradition, culture, and values. The concept of different denominations within religions is not a new one. Denominations have been prominent for quite a while, and it seems they are here to stay. This issue poses the question: Whic... Continue reading...
Posted by Amy Steyn on Tuesday, October 4, 2011
 There's no question about it: psychic medium John Edward has taken the world by storm! John visited South Africa recently and intrigued audiences of all ages in Cape Town, KwaZulu-Natal, and Johannesburg. He also has a t.v. show about his experience in our country, called "John Edward: Spirit of South Africa", which still airs on Sundays on SABC 3. It is clear that John's visit to S.A. caused a lot of controversy. As usual, sceptics were quick to jump into accusation mode, dubbing Mr Edward a ... Continue reading...
Posted by Amy Steyn on Monday, September 19, 2011
 Is there a link between religion and the business world? Although it would not seem likely, there is an apparent link between faith and finance. Many financial advisers feel that it is of high importance to address the issue of religion with prospective clients. However, this should be done with all necessary caution. Religion and ethics are parallel to each other, and ethics are prominent in the financial world, too. Religion provides companies with useful strategies for reaching financial go... Continue reading...
Posted by Amy Steyn on Monday, September 12, 2011
 Who would have thought that religion and ecology could be so closely linked? Nature is something that has stood the test of time; it has been with us forever, and will continue being there, if we respect and treasure it. This is one of the common goals between world religions: to protect the earth. However, this sacred veneration is often misinterpreted as "worship", and is thereby labelled as evil or sin. Some argue that God created nature, so nature should not be given any credit; it all stem... Continue reading...
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