Messiah Dictionary

Judas Judas Iscariot was the dsciple of Christ who betrayed him and later committed suicide. Taking the twelve disciples of Christ as a symbolic dodecad, he was a type of Adversary or Satan, representing the polar opposite of what is most revered. His treachery therefore is the discharge of his function, though the symbol has become a narrative of betrayal and crime. It is an old mystical saying that "every Savior has his Judas," every Messiah his Adversary.

Judas also is identified with another of the twelve disciples -- written Jude in Matthew and Luke, and Judas in John -- generally identified with Thaddaeus. Again, the author of the Book of Jude, called the brother of James and sometimes identified with the Jude discussed above.

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Second Coming.

See MESSIAH; KALKI-AVATARA; MAITREYA-BUDDHA

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Gahambars In Zoroastrianism, the six periods, which give the evolution of the world. These include Maidyoizaremaya when the heavens were formed; Maidyoisema when water originated; Paitishahya when earth solidified; Ayathrima when vegetation arose; Maidyairya when animal life appeared; and Hamaspathaedaya when man appeared.

A seventh cycle is supposed to come after a certain cycle, and then the Messiah will appear. (BCW 3:462)

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Jiddu Krishnamurti

(1895-1986) A Hindu who was proclaimed as the world's messiah by Theosophy leader Annie Besant in 1906 and sought to unify Eastern religion with Western philosophy and science. He later renounced that role and spent the rest of his life teaching personal philosophy and clear thinking.

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Unification Church

Full name, Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity. Founded in South Korea by Rev. Sun Myung Moon. It teaches that Jesus brought only spiritual salvation; another ÒsaviorÓ is needed to fulfill Jesus' mission. Rev. Moon is that Messiah and ÒLord of the Second Advent. Ó

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Day of Judgment, In theosophy, a testing of the soul of a candidate for initiation, as in the judgment of the soul before Osiris in the Egyptian Book of the Dead; or to the final readjustment at the end of cycle of manifestation, when there is an involution or return to the original divine and cosmic unity; sometimes spoken of as the Day Be-with-us or Day Come-to-us. All the karma of the cycle of manifestation then will have been balanced, all accounts paid.

In Christianity, the idea takes color from Hebrew prophetic denunciations, such as that of Zephaniah who, after denouncing Judah and Jerusalem, promises a reign of universal peace under a Jehovah or Yahveh. In Revelations 14:14-20, there is a judgment which is evidently connected with the expected appearance of a Messiah. In the episcopal creeds believers declare their faith in Jesus Christ who "shall come to judge the quick and the dead."

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Wovoka

(ca. 1856-1932) Paiute Native American prophet of the 1890s Ghost Dance, also known as Jack Wilson (after a rancher who employed him) and the Messiah (The Christ returned to help Native Americans). After 1892, Wovoka corresponded with the help of a local merchant with followers, selling them sacred objects and personal effects, and continued to serve as a shaman.

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"Who do you say I am?" (Luke 9:20, NIV) The question was first asked of Peter by Christ nineteen centuries ago, and has continued since then to the present day to be the litmus test of spiritual authenticity. Perhaps never in the history of the Christian church has this question been more relevant than it is today. One reason for this is that New Agers have taken the New Testament sculpture (if you will) of Christ, crafted an esoteric/mystical chisel, and hammered away at this sculpture until a completely new image has been formed.

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Many questions arise concerning the role of suffering. These questions include: How is there suffering in a world created by a good God who cares for and loves His creation? For the Christian the quintessential question is why does God’s plan include the suffering and death of His own Son? Paul sees the death of Christ not only as a propitiatory or vicarious sacrifice, but as a colossal cosmic occurrence.

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Vedanta literally means culmination of knowledge. Veda means knowledge, anta means end. You are aware of the body, mind and intellect, but not your real Self. Vedanta helps you discover the true nature of your inherent Being.

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India needs rejuvenation. This rejuvenation will come only with the revival of our great Indian ideals. India needs shakti. For this, extensive re-building needs to be initiated for the country to acquire physical, mental and spiritual strength.

For creating this stupendous energy, India needs a new spiritual awakening. A new direction. The inspiration for such an awakening could come from a prophet of peace, for instance, someone like Guru Nanak, who proclaimed: "Love the saints of every faith, Put away the pride! The essence of religion is Humility, service, and sympathy.  Not fine clothes, Not the yogi'sgarb and ashes, Not the blowing of horn, Not the shaven head, Not long prayers...".

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