Posted on August 9, 2008 by Alex Thomas
YES, I am ashamed to call myself an INDIAN. My heart is so full of grief and emotions. I am a Christian but I can sense the feeling of dejection, helplessness, betrayal and anger in the eyes of my Hindu brethren. The reason being “Amarnath Shrine”.
It is true it was discovered just 100-200 years [...]
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Posted on December 21, 2007 by Alex Thomas
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Posted on December 6, 2007 by Alex Thomas
I have always been wondering this. Right across all major religions of the world there is this common phenomenon. Every religious personality [ no names required ] ensures that there is no-one else to follow his suit and claim that he is better than previous Messenger/Incarnation/Nabi or whatever you people call in your [...]
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Posted on December 6, 2007 by Alex Thomas
If you are a Christian or a Muslim, you must have heard never to worship idols as God. This is one of the basic pillars of their religion. In the east, idol worship is not looked down upon. Infact, there are elaborate rites and rituals for idol worship.
Difference lies in our preception of God. Muslims [...]
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Posted on December 6, 2007 by Alex Thomas
Heaven or Hell
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For heaven’s sake, will I go to Heaven or Hell ???
Confused ? Me too.
Its kind of ‘carrot and stick’ policy God has made for us poor human.
If you follow his rules and regulations, you are entitled to the prize money of a ticket to Heaven or else you can [...]
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Posted on August 6, 2007 by Alex Thomas
The Prayer of a Sick Man
Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray the Lord my soul to keep.
And if I die before it’s light,
Please grant this prayer I pray tonight.
I pray a blessing on my kids’ lives,
Please help them, Lord, through all times.
As they learn what’s right and wrong,
In you I pray that they’ll [...]
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Posted on August 6, 2007 by Alex Thomas
A Prayer For Friendship
Father, I ask you to bless my friend reading this right now!
Lord, show them a new revelation of Your love and power.
Holy Spirit, I ask You to minister to their spirit
at this very moment.
Where there is pain, give them Your peace & mercy.
Where there is self-doubting, release a renewed confidence
in Your ability [...]
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