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Gift Shop Phony or Actually Spiritual?
I preach a lot about how people don’t need religion to get connected to God; and I stick to that. However, it is crucial that we understand that the enemy will take advantage of that, every moment that they can, using your ignorance to coerce you into thoughts and actions, and inaction, to keep you… Read more
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Religion is not enough…
Religions are institutions created to instruct people about the (possible) ways by which God exists and operates in the universe and in the lives of humans; past, here and now, and in the future. They are sanctuaries for worship and protection. They are learning centers. They are home to those of the same order. Religion… Read more
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The Argument for Religion and Independence
The institutions of the Christian religion were designed for many reasons. It was quite serious in the 1st Century. The essence of Jesus’ teachings, plus his life, death and resurrection were the foundational focus. First getting the events written down on record while the memories were fresh to pass along for the next generations, hopefully… Read more
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Dystopia or Eden?
We’ve entered the future, is it the beginning of dystopia or the proselytized tech Eden? Pundits on both sides keep weighing in. The truth, as is usually the case, will be a mixture of both; rarely when looking back is history black and white. Preparation is not just for the foil hat wearing crazies; it’s… Read more
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Rituals & Superstitions
When does faith become superstition? Do rituals and ceremonies actually have any value? Many religions scoff at others superstitious behaviors and rituals outside their own particular confines, yet they employ all the above in their own worship; same ideas with different cultural practices. Rituals and ceremonies are splendid acts of worship. They incite great emotions… Read more
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Connecting to God without religion?
Is religion necessary or required to enable a connection to God, or can a person go rogue and wing it to successfully find God on their own? It’s one of the fundamental philisophical problems. If you compare two of history’s greatest spiritual thinkers, Buddha and Jesus, they both reached their conclusions using deep contemplation and… Read more
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Pastor Robert Perez 