.... those concepts of the other religions of the world. Hopefully this will be an enlightenment on the reincarnation concepts as they apply to and Buddhism. The goal in is to achieve tao, to find the way. Tao is the ultimate reality, a presence that existed before the universe was formed and which continues to guide the world and everything in it. Tao is sometimes identified as the Mother, or the source of all things. That source is not a god or a supreme being as with Christians, for is not monotheistic. The focus is not to worship one god, but instead on coming into harmony with tao. .....

.... Law. The churches were "places of refuge" where a fugitive could be safe until a proper Canon Law Court could hear his case. Priests were a class apart. They did not marry; they took vows of chastity and obedience to the bishop and Pope. Many even took vows of poverty. Most important, priests were not allowed to accept positions of temporal leadership. No matter how "high born", priests were not authorized to serve as a king, duke or baron. They might aspire to the office of abbot, bishop, cardinal or even Pope, but their influence over the hearts and minds of the people rested on their speci .....

.... be taught by cynicism or despair, but rejoice in the possibilities of every new day and accept all Your blessings with thanksgiving. Amen. For some people in the Congress this raises serious questions about when prayer is or is not appropriate. One of the Representatives from Oklahoma made this comment in the Congressional Digest on November 30, 1994: Ò It was fine for Rev. James David Ford to offer this prayer, yet it is a prayer our children our not allowed to say in schoolÓ. Since no amendment has been made allowing or prohibiting prayer, many scho .....

.... knowledge but no good deeds. The Hadas,or myrtle, symbolizes the people who do good deeds, but are not educated. The Aravah, or willow, stands for the people who have no good deeds and no education. These plants are carried around the synagogue in a procession while prayers are recited for blessings on the land and fruit of Israel. In biblical times, the willow, the palm, and the Etrog were used in decorating the Succot. At the end of the Autum harvest, on the fifteenth day of Tishri (September-October) Succot is celebrated. It is believed that the festival originated with the ancient .....

.... include miracle stories and biographical legends, while the sayings are more on the complex side. The sayings contain apophthegmata, proverbs, parables, and more. They invite the reader to believe in and obey Christ as the Lord. The meaning of the gospel changes from the coming of the kingdom to the meaning of the coming of Jesus Himself, and of His life, death, and resurrection. "The good news of the kingdom includes a call to repentance (Mt. 4:17; Mk 1:15)"(McKenzie 320). It presents Jesus as the Messiah and Savior. The writers of these books are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Th .....

.... of Tuat has mant gods, ceremonies and myths surrounding it. Tuat was originally a place through which the sun god Ra passed each evening after his setting, or death, on his journey to that portion of the sky where he would appear the next morning. Thus, came the phrase of "coming into the west". The sun sets nito the west as does Ra. Tuat was the realm of the great god Osiris, who reigned over all the gods of the dead as well as the dead themselves. Tuat was separated fro the world by a mountain range that surrounded it and formed a great valley. On oen side of the mountains divided the .....

.... Some schools still question should they recognize religious holidays or activites at public schools. Many people still argue that public prayer in school would violate the 1st amendment and make some children feel uneasy or stressed. William Torrey Harris began his teaching career in St. Louis as a private tutor. He later became a teacher and administrator in the city’s public schools. In 1867 Harris became the superintendent of the St. Louis public school system, where he enforced his belief that the influences of religion and politics should be kept separate from schools. H .....

.... and spirits of the family. The two faced god Janus who sat over the doorways watched the entry and exit of every door in the house. Penates, god of the interior, protected accumulations of the family in its storerooms, cupboards, and barns. The father and mother, the child was taught, are the embodimentof Genius and Juno, respectively. Both had to be treated and nourished divinely. Hung on the walls were death masks of the Di Manes, warning him to stick to tradition. Other gods included: Cuba, protector of sheep; Abeona, guiding the first steps; Fabulina who taught speech; Terra Mate .....

.... thinks that Jesus represents the poor as well as the rich… "all men are created equal". Francis can't help but to feel scared of lepers in the beginning. After all, being scared is a normal human trait. Being in a big, bulky, helmet must feel awkward. It feels like your being closed in. Francis also feels comfort. He sees birds as a sign of freedom. This idea helps him become independent. Francis going on the roof represents the feeling of freedom compared to his bed where he was miserably enclosed. The way mass was held was inappropriate because equality was not assessed. The poor were .....

.... as well. The media makes n's look bad. For example, the movie the Craft is over exaggerated. n's do not use their powers, or do magic to harm other people. They use the magic they have to either heal themselves or heal others. There are many movies out there that make the public think that ns are devil worshipers. There is another movie titled Little Witches that totally blows out of proportion. In the movie, spells are done to try to bring forth the mater, yet true ns can already see their "master" all around. Nature is their God and they look for no other. In conclusion, Wicca is not w .....