The Swirling Dervish Posted by: Tabish Bhimani on: September 16, 2007 In: Uncategorized Comment! Note: This is not a scholarly article. It is for one's understanding of the Swirling Dervish and the practice. …"A secret turning in us…Makes the universe turn.…Head unaware of feet,…And feet head. Neither cares.…They keep turning."… – Rumi … Today I […]

“What is Ultra-dispensationalism?”……Answer: In order to understand what ultra-dispensationalism is (also known as hyper-dispensationalism) let's first begin by defining what the word dispensationalism means. The word dispensation means stewardship or administration and dispensationalism is simply a system of biblical interpretation that recognizes a distinction between the Church (i.e. the body of Christ) and Israel. Dispensationalism […]

“What is "The Secret"? What is the law of attraction?”……The Secret ├ö├ç├┤ www.thesecret.tv ├ö├ç├┤ also known as the "law of attraction," is the idea that because of our connection with a "universal energy force," our thoughts and feelings have the ability to manipulate this energy force to our liking. According to "The Secret," our thoughts […]

The Shepherding Movement Background “Shepherding” is a name given to a movement which arose within the Christian Church in the early 1970’s. Largely found within the Charismatic movement, it became a system instituted within many churches whereby elders or “shepherds” would be appointed to act as spiritual leaders responsible for the church. Individual church members […]

“What is the definition of a cult?”……Answer: When we hear the word "cult," we often think of a group that worships Satan, sacrifices animals, or takes part in evil, bizarre, and pagan rituals. However, in reality, most cults appear much more innocent. The specific Christian definition of a cult is "a religious group that denies […]

UnitySchool of Christianity The founders of this cult were a husband and wife team Charles (1854-1948) and Myrtle Fillmore (1845-1931.) Before his “enlightenment” Charles was a railroad freight clerk. No information that he was a Christian let alone an ordained elder has ever come to light. Yet he felt compelled to write Metaphysical Bible Dictionary. […]

“What is Wicca? Is Wicca witchcraft?”……Answer: Wicca is a neo-pagan religion that has been growing in popularity and acceptance in the United States and Europe. There are many websites and books claiming to teach "real" Wicca, but the truth is, there is no consensus among Wiccans as to what the religion is all about. The […]