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Neopaganism or Neo-Paganism is an umbrella term used to identify a wide variety of new religious movements, particularly those influenced by ancient and pre-Abrahamic Pagan religions. These movements are extremely diverse. The beliefs of adherents of Neopaganism range widely from duotheism to polytheism, and even monotheistic and other paradigms. See List of Pagan Traditions. Many Neopagans practice a spirituality that is entirely modern in origin, while others attempt to reconstruct or revive culturally historic Pagan and indigenous belief systems. Etymology The word Pagan comes from the Latin (paganus, literally country dweller), originally meaning rustic or from the country. As the cities...

Who was Joseph Hubertus Pilates? While millions of people do Pilates exercises everyday, most do not even know that Pilates was a person, let alone an extremely interesting and colorful personality who was at the leading edge of exercise science. It is interesting not only to hear about his life story, but also to explore his story in the context of the important social and political events of his time, as they all impacted his life and work. Of course, most of what we know came from Joseph Pilates himself, so the veracity of some of his claims is questionable.Joe Pilates was born in 1880 in Moenchengladbach, a town near Dusseldorf, Germany to a gymnast father and a naturopathic physician mother...

You may not realize this but the history of christmas trees did not begin in America, England or even Germany. In fact America was one of the last continents to catch on to the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree. The history of christmas trees begins long before the birth of Christ and even before the Egyptian civilizations.Many historians and anthropologists agree that the history of christmas trees begins in post-primeval times, just as agricultural societies were developing across the globe. Christmas did not exist. It was simply, in one culture or another, a pagan celebration of the winter solstice. The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year which usually occurs on the 22nd...

A time will come when our children's children will look back upon the age of "modern" medicine of the 21st century as paganistic witchcraft, foisted upon ignorant masses of people. May God rightly judge those who corrupted His ministry of healing and killed His children.When one compares today's modern medicine with that of the medicine practiced by ancient Egyptians, a remarkable similarity unfolds.The Egyptian Papyri, discovered in Thebes about 1862, furnish medical prescriptions issued in Egypt about 1552 B.C. Listed among the ingredients are-lizard's blood -Moisture from pig's ears -animal fats -excreta from humans, animals and insects -drugs (1)For example, to cure embedded splinters, worms...

TRUTH and UNDERSTANDING - An electronic magazine of real knowledgeMillions, perhaps billions of people will once again run full throttle into the upcoming fall and winter holiday seasons of Halloween and Christmas. Many fully acknowledge that the customs of these events are deeply rooted in paganism.Many take paganism as an ugly word, but it simply means teachings of the nations that did not know the Jewish or Hebrew God of the Bible. An important point to always remember is that the Hebrews or Israelites and not the nations (non Hebrews) were the ones who brought us the knowledge of God. Even in the New Testament we know that Jesus and the Apostles were Israelites. This is why...

No look at the Ionian would be complete withouth mention of Homer and the Odyssey. The Odyssey tells the storey of Odysseus and his travels and adventures throughout the Mediterranean in around 800BC. The Trojan War concluded when the Greeks sucseeded into bringing a wooden horse into the city of Troy. Greek soldiers were hidden inside and opened the city gates to the Greek army who sacked the city. Odysseus and the other Greeks could know return to their kingdoms across the sea. To say Odysseus's journey was eventful is rather understating the matter.On departing Troy in what is now north west Turkey he sails south through the Aegean Sea. On reaching the southern tip of Greece he is blown off...

The compact sport utility class is crowded with manufacturers who are looking to get a large piece of the pie. This includes the Honda CRV, Toyota Rav4, and the Chevrolet Equinox among many others. But one SUV that you do not hear much about is the Kia Sportage. Even though this SUV is not one of the best in the class, it is definitely worth a look depending on your tastes and budget. The Kia Sportage starts out a very reasonable price of $16,000. Even though this is a stripped down model it is still a great buy. If you want the top of the line EX model you will have to pay approximately $22,000. But with the EX you get a V6 engine as well as four wheel drive. Two things that make the Kia Sportage...

The following are situations in which you might need to get a lawyer when you are in Tucson, though it would be for anyone's best interest if you do not get into such situations. But if you do need to have one, circumstances as the ones below may be enough for you to hire the services of a lawyer.A juvenile offenderWhen a juvenile has committed a crime, the attorney of the county will then need to bring in a criminal type of prosecution against such a juvenile in a similar manner as when it is an adult that has committed such a crime. The age of the juvenile, either if such is seventeen, sixteen or fifteen, is irrelevant as long as the offenses fall on the following: murder in the first degree...

The Runes are having a revival and just like the Tarot.They are a way of understanding our lives better and look set to grow again in popularity, as we seek to understand our lives in more depth.The Runes HistoryRunes are ancient characters used in Teutonic, Anglo-Saxon, and Scandinavian civilizations, and found on many ancient inscriptions.They were probably first used by the East Goths (c.300), who are thought to have derived them from Helleno-Italic writing, and were used extensively throughout N Europe, Iceland, England, Ireland, and Scotland until the final establishment of Christianity.After that the use of runes was reviled as a pagan practice, so their use was discouraged, discontinued or...

When we think of weddings, most of us picture the traditional ceremony that has been handed down from Victorian England. In recent years, however, many engaged couples elect to forego those traditions and use their wedding to celebrate their cultural roots. In this article, I'll provide many ways in which couples can incorporate Irish customs into their own wedding ceremony, and in a following article, I'll describe traditions regarding the wedding reception.Invitations and other wedding stationery. In most stationery stores, you can find images and symbols common to Ireland, such as shamrocks, heraldic harp, Celtic cross, Celtic love knot, swans, and the Claddaugh. You might also find that many...

ICE AGES: - The impact of the ice ages and inter-glacial effects on the rise and fall of ocean levels and the earth readjustments to the departure of the ice cap cannot be over-looked in the human historical picture. Research in the area is far greater than in the recent past and we can learn what might have happened to earlier civilizations on earth. Atlantis is a given name for a civilization that inhabited many islands and coastal regions, in my mind. The idea of one central location makes little sense when one considers such things as Ice Ages and changes in the flow of the Gulf Stream and climate that resulted. Because it lasted for from 30,000 to 100,000 years and may have co-existed with...

December 2005, a movie was released by the name of The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe based on the book by C.S. Lewis. It introduced the viewers to four British children living in England during WWII, who have moved into the countryside with their never present uncle. The children are forced to entertain themselves. During a game of hide and seek, the youngest daughter Lucy, came across a beautiful wooden wardrobe. As Lucy climbed to the back of the wardrobe, she found herself standing in the snow in the land of Narnia. Lucy ultimately returns to the wardrobe and tells her siblings about her discovery. Eventually, her brother Edmund follows Lucy through the wardrobe...

Recently someone came up with an explanation as to why someone of the Islamic faith cannot possible be a good American. This is in response to that ignorance. The writer asks.."Can a good Muslim be a good American?" In doing so, he sets himself up for a fall."Consider the following:" And of the Christian Fundamentalist, consider the following as well."Theologically - no. Because his allegiance is to Allah, the moon god of Arabia."And of the Christian Fundamentalist...Theologically- NO Because his allegiance is to God, the Sun God of Egypt. This is why God is Most High (At Noon), Jesus can be seen as an archetype Son of the Sun God and the Gospels are the account of a one year trip of the Sun...

Here are some drugs that can prevent or reduce panic attacks. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list, but examples of drugs that have worked well for this painful disease.Tricyclic antidepressantsThese drugs are used to treat severe depression or depression with anxiety. Some of these anti-depressants are also used to treat obsessional disorders and panic attacks. Side effects include a dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, difficulty urinating, postural hypotension, tachycardia, loss of sex drive, erective failure, sensitivity to sunlight, weight gain, sedaction, sweating, jitteriness, irritation, unusual energy and disturbed sleep patterns. Examples of tricyclic antidepressants are...

What could be more timeless than Thanksgiving Pilgrims as a decorating motif for this uniquely American holiday? Other countries have a similar fall banquet custom but this one is filled with the history of our country's founding.Thanksgiving pilgrims are attractive on cakes, candles, table cloths, plates and napkins. Together with the cornucopia they form the most common symbols of the fall harvest. Theirs is a slim form that celebrates what has become the homage to gluttony. Statuesque forms dressed in simple 17th century garb and typically pictured with a hunting musket; they adorn tables that bear little resemblance to that austere past.It is for this reason that the Thanksgiving Pilgrims are...

It is said that the forerunner of the guitar, the lute, was created by the Greek god, Apollo. In India, it is believed that the sitar, another stringed instrument from which the guitar is descended, is sacred to the goddess Saraswati. And one of the most popular tales about the guitar is the story of how it was pressed into service to play a hymn of praise to Jesus Christ at a Christmas Eve mass when the organ of the church broke.It's no wonder that the guitar has a history of association with the divine. The range and styles of music that can be played on the classic stringed instrument is incredible.From the intricate fire and beauty of classical Spanish and flamenco guitar to the down-home...

Now, I will recount in full what happened to me and my partner in a house we used to live in, before my first born was around.It was the winter of 2000, myself and my partner were expecting our first child, after we had been told that we couldn't conceive, so we were jubilant at this fact, as you can well imagine.We had to find a new home, after having to move from our previous home, and so you can guess, moving is a stressful time, especially when your partner is expecting! We had to find somewhere pretty quick, so we settled for a mid terraced property in the Bentley area of our town. It was a proper dump. Functional I suppose, with barely enough room to move about, and a tiny kitchen. we had no...

On September 1st, the efficacy and safety of vagus nerve stimulation for depresssion was published in the prestigious peer reviewed journal of Biological Psychiatry.The data from the pivotal clinical trial of vagus nerve stimulation and depression was been on published September 1st, in the prestigious peer-reviewed journal of Biological Psychiatry. There were three articles published in Biological Psychiatry about VNS Therapy and depression. The articles confirm the association of VNS Therapy with significant antidepressant benefits that are sustained and/or growing over one year for patients with chronic or recurrent treatment-resistant depression. Secondly, the long-term safety of the procedure...

History of CrossesIt is not known when the first cross image was made. However, after circles, crosses are on of the first symbols drawn by children of all cultures. As a basic design motif, the cross has appeared in pottery, weaving, carving and painting artifact of many ancient cultures. Cross symbols were used in the older, pagan religions.The cross was used in the ancient world as a symbol of execution by crucifixion. And it became an important part of the Christian liturgy and art as a symbol of Jesus Christ's death. This Christian symbol is a long vertical bar intersected at right angles, usually about 2/3rds up by a shorter horizontal bar.The Christians made a sign of the cross with the...

There are many misconceptions about homeschools. Some people think that children who are homeschooled miss out on socialization, learning opportunities and that their parents are radicals. More often than not, soccer moms start homeschools. The average homeschooling parent has a college degree and is simply looking for a better way of education their children.There are many methods that parents can choose from when starting a homeschool. The methods include eclectic, Charlotte Mason, Christian, classical, Montessori, unit studies, natural learning and Waldorf education. It may take a parent or child a year or more to decide which category they fall into. Many parents find that they take the...

Mention Greek gods and people immediately think of Zeus and the like. Before these well-known gods came on the scene, however, there were another group of Gods.There were many figures featured in the Greek mythological world, from gods and goddesses to mythical fantasy creatures. While the gods and goddesses themselves often got the most attention, it was the mythical characters that really made the stories work. Without the interaction of the god figures, mortals and these creatures, the stories told would not have been fully fleshed. One of these groups of characters was the Titans, and their story is an interesting one.The Titans were a race of gods and goddesses that ruled Greece during the...

1. What rock star worked as a gravedigger before starting his musical career? A. Roy Orbison B. Billy Joel C. Mick Jaggar D. Rod Stewart1. What famous rock star worked as a gravedigger before starting his musical career? D. Rod Stewart TBD: That wasn't The QuizQueen's guess either, but that's what the research says!2. Which tradition was NOT a precursor to Halloween? A. The Celtic tradition of giving thanks at the close of the harvest season? B. The European tradition of lighting candles and masquerading in costume to scare evil spirits away. C. The celebration of the birth of Marilyn Manson. D. The Irish custom where wealthy landowners would give food to the poor in hopes that the ghosts...

I'm often accosted by some who mindlessly cut and paste a list of Herbert W. Armstrong's "failed prophecies." I respond Herbert Armstrong was ahead of his time and served as an early warning system. What follows is one of these many exchanges:...is it really enough to dismiss this written record as "being ahead of his time?"Yes. Why don't you just be honest and admit you hate Herbert W. Armstrong because he spoke the plain truth that CANNOT be refuted? that your traditional Churchianity is merely baptized paganism the Bible condemns as part of Mystery Babylon? For exposing your SUNday as a pagan counterfeit of the biblical Sabbath; your pagan holidays you've sought with your replacement theology to...

It is said that the forerunner of the guitar, the lute, was created by the Greek god, Apollo. In India, it is believed that the sitar, another stringed instrument from which the guitar is descended, is sacred to the goddess Saraswati. And one of the most popular tales about the guitar is the story of how it was pressed into service to play a hymn of praise to Jesus Christ at a Christmas Eve mass when the organ of the church broke.It's no wonder that the guitar has a history of association with the divine. The range and styles of music that can be played on the classic stringed instrument is incredible.From the intricate fire and beauty of classical Spanish and flamenco guitar to the down-home...

The early events of Jaffna by the Portuguese recalled the historical events in the Roman era Europe and West Asia. In the course of the centuries the Roman Empire steered into a heavy and lasting crisis. Constant wars for the defense of borders, rising military expenditure, excessive taxes, repressive laws, rampantly growing bureaucracy and all-present corruption - all this undermined the loyalty of the Romans and provincial residents to the Roman state. The taxes were so high that many citizens had to work for the state for most of the year, while only a little was left for themselves. The Roman citizens had turned into slaves of the state and they didn't care after sometime whether their ruler and...

New technologies and recent storm reports have forced many companies to review disaster recovery plans and data protection policies.Hurricanes striking the Gulf Coast and Eastern seashore have a significant impact on the businesses operating in their path. Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have IT managers and company owners all over the United States evaluating or creating disaster recovery plans. They recognize the need to be prepared for what would otherwise be a devastating scenario.Many companies that were very diligent in protecting their data to tape or disk onsite found their offsite protection was inadequate. Some had a total data loss as a direct consequence of a natural disaster. An example of...

If you are like most people then you believe that the flu shot will help you to avoid getting sick. Supposedly, this shot will dramatically reduce your chances of getting the flu for this year. Millions of people go out every year starting around November and get their yearly shot. So, what is the BIG deal you say?The BIG deal is that by getting a flu shot, you have just INCREASED your chances of getting the flu and other flu-like symptoms. The BIG deal is that vaccines have never been proven to work as claimed. The BIG deal is that you are subjecting yourself to a great deal of harm by injecting sythetic chemicals along with a virus into your body. Once again we have something that is so simple to...

The Runes are having a revival and just like the Tarot.They are a way of understanding our lives better and look set to grow again in popularity, as we seek to understand our lives in more depth.The Runes HistoryRunes are ancient characters used in Teutonic, Anglo-Saxon, and Scandinavian civilizations, and found on many ancient inscriptions.They were probably first used by the East Goths (c.300), who are thought to have derived them from Helleno-Italic writing, and were used extensively throughout N Europe, Iceland, England, Ireland, and Scotland until the final establishment of Christianity.After that the use of runes was reviled as a pagan practice, so their use was discouraged, discontinued or...

Listening to an expert talk about anything can be incredibly daunting and baffling these days. There are specialist terms for everything in the financial industry, even for the most simple of things, and that routinely means that a consumer rarely understands exactly what he or she is signing or getting into. This is unfair because most jargon could easily be phrased in layman's terms for everybody to understand. However, help is now at hand with homeowners insurance explained below. With this jargon buster, you'll beat the home insurance companies by understanding every word they say: 1. Accidental damage - Visible or internal damage to property that home insurance companies deem to be created...

THERE has been so much written in the past few months about payment protection insurance it has all become a little confusing. Most of what has been written has been very negative, indeed dangerously negative - witch-hunt proportions even in some quarters. A mortgage magazine even ran a campaign to have single premium accident, sickness, unemployment banned.Amid all the chest beating and promotion, some clarity is desperately needed. Without relevant PPI being offered to customers, there is an even greater risk of one of the fundamental objectives of the FSA not being met - and that is protecting consumer interests.The PPI witch-hunt has also lumped together mortgage payment protection insurance and...

To any sports fan, a hall of fame is the quintessential celebration of a sport and tribute to the athletes who participate in that sport. Many a sports fan will make pilgrimages to the hall of fame of their favorite sport to "soak up" the history and traditions of that sport.In North America there are over thirty halls of fame to various sports and sporting events. As one would expect, these include halls dedicated to the major sports such as baseball, basketball, hockey, and football (here "major" refers to those sports that attract the largest fan base in North America). Also included in this number are halls that pay tribute to sports such as bowling, cycling, fishing, gymnastics, lacrosse, motor...

There are almost as many denominations to Paganism as there are to Christianity. Within Paganism, there are a large variety of beliefs, dieties, and concepts. However, we (much like Christianity) have certain core values and beliefs that are central to paganism. Some of our core beliefs include: Respect For Nature A Belief in Harming None (including both yourself and others!) Belief in Deity or Deities (differs depending on denomination) Mutual Respect for All Life A Belief in "Magick" While some pagans believe in only one Goddess, and one God, others may believe in ONLY a Goddess, or ONLY a God, or MANY different Gods and Goddesses. Also, some pagan paths are more centered on working "Magick" (the...

Christmas party games and Christmas party ideas are key to every grand Christmas celebration. Christmas party games provide fun activities for young and old alike to enjoy the holidays and the special time with family. Original Christmas party ideas guarantee lasting impressions on family and guests. But, this year, as Christmas party ideas are considered and Christmas party games are constructed, Christians might want to keep in mind who we celebrate and the reality of many of our Christmas traditions. Too often we accept tradition as truth and we find ourselves caught up in activities that have more to do with frantic goals and less to do with a Holy God. Click the link below to take a...

SYNOD OF DRUM CEATT (494 - 5):It is interesting to observe that the dominant cleric of the Catholic Church at this Synod was Columcille who we know as St. Columba. He was trained (like many) at the Isle of Druids or Iona. His legend includes many witnesses of him affecting the wind and the rain in a battle with a proscribed Druid of the hinterlands of Scotland...

The Bible tells us that God sanctified the seventh day Sabbath as a day in remembrance that He is the Creator of Heaven and Earth. It says, Exodus 20:8-11 "Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work...". So if God ordained Sunset Friday to Sunset Saturday, the seventh day as the Sabbath, why do most Christians go to Church on Sunday? Who changed the day to Sunday, and when? Did Jesus? Is it spoken of in the scriptures? Was there a new commandment written to amend the fourth commandment after Jesus died? Do we keep Sunday in honor of his resurrection? It has been...

Nestled into the eastern part of Mediterranean Sea, Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean. Cyprus history for the past 10,000 years has seen civilizations come and go and famous historical figures such as Alexander the Great to Cleopatra stake their claim here. According to the legend, Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty was born here. From independent travellers to honeymooners, archaeology enthusiasts to friends of nature, adventure lovers to people enjoying lazy days on a beach visitors to Cyprus find offers to everyone's taste. Food lovers feast on farm-fresh halloumi cheese and delectable meze, the local specialty appetizers that mix Western ingredients with...

It is said that the forerunner of the guitar, the lute, was created by the Greek god, Apollo. In India, it is believed that the sitar, another stringed instrument from which the guitar is descended, is sacred to the goddess Saraswati. And one of the most popular tales about the guitar is the story of how it was pressed into service to play a hymn of praise to Jesus Christ at a Christmas Eve mass when the organ of the church broke.It's no wonder that the guitar has a history of association with the divine. The range and styles of music that can be played on the classic stringed instrument is incredible.From the intricate fire and beauty of classical Spanish and flamenco guitar to the down-home...