The Holy Ground

Holy Communion, Baptism, Confession etc., are the times we feel closer to God’s presence, therefore; Sacraments are like thin places, are there to remind us of God. “Brothers and sisters, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate

influential speech. The two records have different tactics on how to convey the main idea of the original speech: there must be protection of Christianity in the Holy Land against Muslims. To convey the main idea, Fulcher of Chartres focuses on the sins of an individual while Robert the Monk focuses on the violence against Christians in the Holy Land. Robert the Monk and Fulcher of Chartres’ different backgrounds cause them to focus on different ways to motivated individuals to join the First Crusade

After their death, some had their bodies tossed onto the ground which covered the pavement with “blood and filth” (Nicetas Choniates). Similarly, some Muslims had their corpses burned, as the Crusaders continued to look for gold to flow out them and “onto the ground” (Fulk of Charte). “Not even women and children were spared” (Fulk of Chartre) by the Crusaders as they went about town trying to destroy the Muslim population and turn the Holy City back into a Christian

part of the Muslims daily lives. In their prayers, the Muslims stop everything they are doing and face towards Mecca which is where the kaaba is located. Along with daily prayers the Muslims are told to complete a pilgrimage, known as Haji, to the holy city of Mecca if physically and economically able to. The goal of their pilgrimage is to reach the kaaba in Mecca and the adults are suppose to accomplish this

This paper examines the role of the Holy Quran and its role for human beings in leading a successful life. Holy Quran has great importance in the lives of Muslim. This paper examines what are lessons explained in the Holy Quran? How can we say Holy Quran is guidance for leading a successful life? And is there any significant relationship between Science and Holy Quran? This paper is limited to the Muslims.   Introduction The Holy Quran provides complete guidance in regard to all

The Crusades were a holy war consisting of numerous conflicts that were authorized by the pope that were targeted against groups seen as adversaries to the Christian way of life. The Crusades lasted for approximately 196 years, and the battles went from 1095 to 1291. These conflicts were battles that Christians waged against Muslims to regain Jerusalem and the rest of the Holy Land from the Muslims. The initial motivation behind the crusades was to expel Muslims from the Holy Land and for the Christians

(Three-windowed Temple) and the Intihuatana (5), a stone carved specifically to carry out astronomic observations. I also observed here a complex of sanitary and fountain system. It is undeniable that the harmony projected by Machu Picchu through its holy spaces and

Christians fought against the Muslims in the crusades because they wanted control of the Holy Land to increase their connection with god, wealth and power. The crusades were a series of 9 battles called the caused by Christians wanting control and power over the Holy Land to provide them with greater power. One of the many reasons European Christians fought in the crusades was to have control of The Holy Land and Jerusalem. Jerusalem was very important to the christians because it was where

The author, John Piper, is a retired pastor, author, and theologian. Piper wants his readers to know that the goal of preaching is the glory of God (21). Piper also states that the ground of preaching is the cross of Christ, and the gift of preaching comes from the power of the Holy Spirit (23). Piper accomplishes his goal within both parts of the book. Part one is dedicated to why God should be supreme in preaching, and part two is how to make God supreme in preaching. This a great book for students

Blasphemy in Islam Blasphemy in Islam is any irreverent behaviour towards holy personages, religious artifacts, customs, and beliefs. Hindutva Terrorism Tuesday, February 01, 2011 Islam and Blasphemy Blasphemy in Islam is any irreverent behaviour towards holy personages, religious artifacts, customs, and beliefs.  Blasphemers Islamic legal authorities agree that a blasphemer can be Muslim or non-Muslim. To be convicted of blasphemy, an individual must be an adult, of sound mind, and not