Criticism and regulation of sexuality has historically been one of the major aspects of human society. Criticisms of sexual behavior have addressed human sexuality in general as well as its individual practices. Because sexuality is a fundamental aspect of human identity, every criticism of sexuality fails one or more logical tests, and can never rise to the level of a scientific thesis. Nevertheless, it is educational to examine each criticism as well as its flaws. Criticisms of sexual behavior - General criticisms. ...

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• Criticisms of sexual behavior - General criticisms
• Criticisms of sexual behavior - Mental disturbance
• Criticisms of sexual behavior - Spiritual obstacle
• Criticisms of sexual behavior - Impure
• Criticisms of sexual behavior - Criticisms of heterosexuality
• Criticisms of sexual behavior - Disrupts natural equilibrium
• Criticisms of sexual behavior - Causes overpopulation
• Criticisms of sexual behavior - Promotes sexual slavery
• Criticisms of sexual behavior - Lowers the intellectual level of society
• Criticisms of sexual behavior - It is an impediment to fulfilling one's sexual potential
• Criticisms of sexual behavior - Criticisms of bisexuality
• Criticisms of sexual behavior - Masks homosexuality
• Criticisms of sexual behavior - Dissipation of vital force
• Criticisms of sexual behavior - Endangers propagation of the species
• Criticisms of sexual behavior - Argument of confusion
• Criticisms of sexual behavior - Criticisms of homosexuality
• Criticisms of sexual behavior - It is against nature
• Criticisms of sexual behavior - It contravenes religious teachings
• Criticisms of sexual behavior - Causes epidemics
• Criticisms of sexual behavior - It subverts the young
• Criticisms of sexual behavior - Sources

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Spiritual Hierarchy is a term that comes from Theosophy, also knows as the Ageless Wisdom teachings. It represents a group of self-realised people, and their disciples, who are best known as the Masters of Wisdom. They help humanity from behind the scenes on the invisible mental plane but are now increasingly making their existence known on the physical plane, mostly in the shape of miracles. According to the Ageless Teachings, Maitreya, the World Teac

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Hawkins has worked closely with the New Thought Movement and shares many similar beliefs. He is formally affiliated with the largest New Thought church, Unity Church, and its ministerial education arm, Unity School of Christianity, which offers continuing education credits for attending his lectures. In Truth vs. Falsehood he describes New Thought churches as follows: "The liberal "New Thought" religions emphasize tolerance, acceptance, forgiveness, and compassion towa ...

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David R. Hawkins, David R. Hawkins - Background, David R. Hawkins - Early life and professional development, David R. Hawkins - Professional life, David R. Hawkins - Spiritual teaching, David R. Hawkins - Calibration, David R. Hawkins - Quotes, David R. Hawkins - Books

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wisdom teachings

A collection of wisdom; a body of knowledge about the hidden nature of humanity and the world held sacred through all time

(See also: Wisdom teachings, Body Mind and Soul)

Since the time of Anderson's earlier teachings, even though some minor terminology and secondary details appear to have made some slight shifts, still the underlying fundamental premesis of these teachings appears to have remained essentially unchanged. Should one wish to determine whether or not Anderson’s taechings accurately represent the teachings of A Course In Miracles, a comparison of these two teachings becomes necessary. In summary, Anderson appears to teach that he has a special mission to assist a select group of people to achie ...

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Charles Buell Anderson, Charles Buell Anderson - Anderson's experience at ground-zero of Nagasaki and early adult life, Charles Buell Anderson - Two more 'uncommon spiritual experiences', Charles Buell Anderson - An experience of forgiveness, Charles Buell Anderson - An experience of being 'gutted', Charles Buell Anderson - Beginnings of a student organization, Charles Buell Anderson - Early teachings, Charles Buell Anderson - Comparison of teachings to ACIM teachings, Charles Buell Anderson - Founding of international centers, Charles Buell Anderson - Reports of former students, Charles Buell Anderson - Hailed for removing ACIM copyrights, Charles Buell Anderson - Footnotes

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William E May, professor of moral theology at the Catholic University of America, writes that the Second Vatican Council, took from Escriva the teaching that men and women are called to be saints in the midst of everyday life and cites a passage from Lumen gentium by pope Paul VI. which expresses that idea. ^ On the other hand, Henri Denis, professor for dogmatics at the University of Lyon and specialist regarding Vatican II theology declares the teachings of Vatican II ...

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Teachings of Opus Dei, Teachings of Opus Dei - Lay spirituality in ordinary life, Teachings of Opus Dei - Love for freedom, Teachings of Opus Dei - Prayer and mortification, Teachings of Opus Dei - Charity and apostolate, Teachings of Opus Dei - Unity of life, Teachings of Opus Dei - Foundation: divine filiation, Teachings of Opus Dei - Opus Dei teachings and Vatican II, Teachings of Opus Dei - Studies about St. Josemaria's teachings

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Charles Buell Anderson - An experience of forgiveness. In Anderson’s Forgiveness Week Invitation he also states that he had a second 'uncommon spiritual experience' in 1971 while lying on what he presumed would be his deathbed. Anderson describes this second uncommon spiritual experiences as experiences of "peace and happiness" during which he became aware that forgiveness was the only answer, that mankind had the ability to renew itself from the ashes of conflict and despair, and that he was to "teach o ...

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Charles Buell Anderson, Charles Buell Anderson - Anderson's experience at ground-zero of Nagasaki and early adult life, Charles Buell Anderson - Two more 'uncommon spiritual experiences', Charles Buell Anderson - An experience of forgiveness, Charles Buell Anderson - An experience of being 'gutted', Charles Buell Anderson - Beginnings of a student organization, Charles Buell Anderson - Early teachings, Charles Buell Anderson - Comparison of teachings to ACIM teachings, Charles Buell Anderson - Founding of international centers, Charles Buell Anderson - Reports of former students, Charles Buell Anderson - Hailed for removing ACIM copyrights, Charles Buell Anderson - Footnotes

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His promoters claim he is unique in that he achieved a very advanced state of spiritual awareness and his scientific and clinical background enables him to explain his spirituality in a clear and comprehensible manner. The stated objectives of Hawkins' research and teaching are to facilitate spiritual understanding and to confirm the reality of spiritual truth in the individual as well as society, focusing on spirtual aspects ...

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David R. Hawkins, David R. Hawkins - Background, David R. Hawkins - Early life and professional development, David R. Hawkins - Professional life, David R. Hawkins - Spiritual teaching, David R. Hawkins - Calibration, David R. Hawkins - Quotes, David R. Hawkins - Books

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Spiritual Gifts

According to Christian doctrine, special abilities given by God to worthy believers. Every Christian has at least one

Following is a list of the gifts arranged in two groups.

• The first are gifts that require supernatural intervention and are possessed only by true Christians.
• The second are gifts that do not require supernatural intervention. Even non-Christians can have the second group of gifts.

A further issue is whether or not the gifts are still in use today. Some believe they ceased with the apostles and the completion of the writings of the Bible) and they are no longer needed for the building up of the body of Christ (Eph. 4: 12). Others believe the gifts are still in use but not in the pure apostolic sense. In other words, they are still in use but not in the same way possessed by the apostles. Instead, they are available to the believer if and when God decides it is beneficial to use them.

The first group of spiritual gifts are: Salvation, Word of Wisdom, Word of Knowledge, Faith, Healing, Miracles, Prophecy, Distinguishing of Spirits, Tongues, and Interpretation of Tongues.

The second group of spiritual gifts are: Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Giving, Leading, and Showing mercy.

(see Psychic Gifts)

(See also: Spiritual Gifts, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

The New Kadampa Tradition follows a selection of teachings of Venerable Atisha and Je Tsongkhapa as presented in the West by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. The New Kadampa Tradition was developed on the basis of Geshe Kelsang Gytaso's teachings and later his published books. To date, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has written and published more than eighteen books on main topics of Sutra and Tantra, six of them being commentaries to root texts such as: Joyful Path of Good Fortune an explanation of the practice of Lamrim Training th ...

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New Kadampa Tradition, New Kadampa Tradition - History, New Kadampa Tradition - Lineage of Teachers, New Kadampa Tradition - Teachings, New Kadampa Tradition - Spiritual Programs, New Kadampa Tradition - Ordination, New Kadampa Tradition - Growth, New Kadampa Tradition - Controversies, New Kadampa Tradition - Critics of NKT say, New Kadampa Tradition - Response made by NKT practitioners

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Spiritual Gifts

According to Christian doctrine, special abilities given by God to worthy believers. Every Christian has at least one

Following is a list of the gifts arranged in two groups.

• The first are gifts that require supernatural intervention and are possessed only by true Christians.
• The second are gifts that do not require supernatural intervention. Even non-Christians can have the second group of gifts.

A further issue is whether or not the gifts are still in use today. Some believe they ceased with the apostles and the completion of the writings of the Bible) and they are no longer needed for the building up of the body of Christ (Eph. 4: 12). Others believe the gifts are still in use but not in the pure apostolic sense. In other words, they are still in use but not in the same way possessed by the apostles. Instead, they are available to the believer if and when God decides it is beneficial to use them.

The first group of spiritual gifts are: Salvation, Word of Wisdom, Word of Knowledge, Faith, Healing, Miracles, Prophecy, Distinguishing of Spirits, Tongues, and Interpretation of Tongues.

The second group of spiritual gifts are: Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Giving, Leading, and Showing mercy.

(see Psychic Gifts)

(See also: Spiritual Gifts, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Kabbalah Centre - On teaching Kabbalah. Berg states that it is his job to reveal the real truths about Kabbalah. Traditionally, while some parts of the Kabbalah were considered acceptable to teach to younger Torah scholars, most of Kabbalah was held to be forbidden to be taught, or at the very least, severely discouraged, except to very learned scholars over forty years of age. Berg describes Kabbalah as a "universal philosophy", and claims that no one, regardless of religion or gender, should be denied study of ...

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Kabbalah Centre, Kabbalah Centre - Berg's teachings, Kabbalah Centre - On teaching Kabbalah, Kabbalah Centre - Astrology, Kabbalah Centre - Reward and punishment, Kabbalah Centre - Reincarnation, Kabbalah Centre - Spirituality, Kabbalah Centre - Subjects commonly viewed as pseudoscience, Kabbalah Centre - Mental illness and possession by evil spirits, Kabbalah Centre - Extra-terrestrial aliens influence Earth, Kabbalah Centre - Applying teachings to daily life, Kabbalah Centre - On combatting one's ego, Kabbalah Centre - Free will, Kabbalah Centre - The creation of the world, Kabbalah Centre - Non-reactivity, Kabbalah Centre - Target audiences, Kabbalah Centre - Criticisms, Kabbalah Centre - High pressure and cult-like tactics, Kabbalah Centre - Position on the Holocaust, Kabbalah Centre - Leah Zohin, Kabbalah Centre - Use of libel lawsuits to prevent criticism, Kabbalah Centre - Role of Berg, Kabbalah Centre - Claims that he can cure disease, Kabbalah Centre - Works by Philip S. Berg and his sons

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One of Hawkins claims is that through AK, it is possible to muscle test and determine how in line with truth something is. He calls this "calibration", which runs on his own developed logarithmic scale of 1 (least true as possible) to 1000 (most in line with truth). Hawkins calibrates institutions, religions, books, governments and emotions. Through the use of this technique, he has calibrated the teachings of varous institutions and religions, and even his own work. For example, one of his books "calibrated" at 999.8, which is .2 away from Jesus Christ, Buddha and Krishna, who are all "1000" (the highest level ...

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David R. Hawkins, David R. Hawkins - Background, David R. Hawkins - Early life and professional development, David R. Hawkins - Professional life, David R. Hawkins - Spiritual teaching, David R. Hawkins - Calibration, David R. Hawkins - Quotes, David R. Hawkins - Books

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An alternative view of the yuga cycle and timescale was taught by the 19th-century Indian yogi Swami Sri Yukteswar. After his chief disciple Paramahansa Yogananda came to America in 1920 and founded Self-Realization Fellowship to teach his guru's meditation technique Kriya Yoga, Sri Yukteswar's teachings on the yuga cycle, presented in his 1894 book The Holy Science, also became more widely known. According to Sri Yukteswar, the descending phase of Satya Yuga lasts 4800 years. That of Treta Yuga lasts 3600 years. That of Dwapar ...

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Yuga, Yuga - The spiritual states of civilization in each yuga, Yuga - References, Yuga - Sri Yukteswar's teachings on the yugas, Yuga - Patrizia Norelli-Bachelet's teachings on the yugas, Yuga - Yugas in Ayyavazhi, Yuga - References

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Ideally these Exercises were designed to take place in the setting of a secluded retreat, during which those undergoing the exercises would be focused on nothing other than the Exercises. They were also designed to be carried out while under the direction of a spiritual director. The primary aim of their authorship appears to have been for use as a part of the Catholic religious order of Jesuits' novitiate program. As such they are a required component of the Jesuit novitiate training program, that usually takes place during the first ...

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Spiritual Exercises, Spiritual Exercises - Typical methodology and structure of the Exercises, Spiritual Exercises - Theological teachings of the Exercises, Spiritual Exercises - Some historically contextual aspects of the Exercises, Spiritual Exercises - Implied antagonism of Islam within the Exercises, Spiritual Exercises - Spiritual viewpoint of the Exercises, Spiritual Exercises - Modern applications of the Exercises

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Teachings of Lord Chaitanya

Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of Lord Chaitanya’s instructions.

(See also: Teachings of Lord Chaitanya, Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga, Bhakti Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

In Hindu tradition, the world goes through a continuous cycle of these epochs. Each ascending phase of the cycle from Kali Yuga to Satya Yuga is followed by a descending phase back to Kali Yuga, then another ascending phase and so on. Alternatively, it is sometimes supposed that at the end of the descending Kali Yuga, the world will return to the Satya Yuga, and begin a new decline. The descent from Satya to Kali is associated with progressively deterioration of Dharma (righteousness) manifested as decrease in length of human life and quality of human moral standards. ...

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Yuga, Yuga - The spiritual states of civilization in each yuga, Yuga - References, Yuga - Sri Yukteswar's teachings on the yugas, Yuga - Patrizia Norelli-Bachelet's teachings on the yugas, Yuga - Yugas in Ayyavazhi, Yuga - References

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According to Vedic Cosmologist Patrizia Norelli-Bachelet, the numbers given for the yuga are to be understood as seconds of degrees of arc of precessional movement (procession of the equinoxes). Therefore, in her seeing of the yugas the Kali Yuga equals 432,000 seconds of arc, which equals 120 degrees of the 360 degrees of the 25,920 year procession (120*x 60'x 60 seconds of arc = 432,000"). Nore ...

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Yuga, Yuga - The spiritual states of civilization in each yuga, Yuga - References, Yuga - Sri Yukteswar's teachings on the yugas, Yuga - Patrizia Norelli-Bachelet's teachings on the yugas, Yuga - Yugas in Ayyavazhi, Yuga - References

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Unlike Hinduism, Ayyavazhi asserts eight yugas and of them, three are prior to the four yugas of Hinduism. Also the Dharma Yukam in Ayyavazhi similar to Satya Yuga is the final Yuga.The eight yugas in Ayyavazhi are, Neetiya Yukam Chathura Yukam Netu Yukam Kretha Yukam Thretha Yukam Dwapara Yukam Kali Yukam Dharma Yukam Yuga - References. The Holy Science, Swami Sri Yukteswar. Published by Self-Realization Fel ...

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Yuga, Yuga - The spiritual states of civilization in each yuga, Yuga - References, Yuga - Sri Yukteswar's teachings on the yugas, Yuga - Patrizia Norelli-Bachelet's teachings on the yugas, Yuga - Yugas in Ayyavazhi, Yuga - References

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Unlike the personal life of the Master, about which very little has been documented, the teachings of Sant Thakar Singh are an open book. Indeed, the documentation of the Master's teachings is both extensive and multi-media in character. We have books, circular letters, video, and audio tapes spanning almost 30 years. Sant Thakar Singh - The Basic Proposition of Spirituality: We Are Souls Not Bodies. If we are to eat, we are to eat for God. If we are to have a body, it is only for finding God. If we ...

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Sant Thakar Singh, Sant Thakar Singh - Biography, Sant Thakar Singh - Early years, Sant Thakar Singh - Initiation, Sant Thakar Singh - Period of discipleship, Sant Thakar Singh - Selfless service and devotional work, Sant Thakar Singh - Guruship, Sant Thakar Singh - Illness and death, Sant Thakar Singh - Successor, Sant Thakar Singh - Teachings, Sant Thakar Singh - The Basic Proposition of Spirituality: We Are Souls Not Bodies, Sant Thakar Singh - The Requirement of Personal Experience In Spiritual Matters, Sant Thakar Singh - Soul Is The Prisoner Of Mind And Matter, Sant Thakar Singh - The Purpose Of Human Life, Sant Thakar Singh - Karma And The Revolving Powers, Sant Thakar Singh - The Nature of Suffering, Sant Thakar Singh - The Functional Role of the Living Master, Sant Thakar Singh - The Key Concept Of The Sound Current: Shabd Naam or Word, Sant Thakar Singh - Love versus Attachment, Sant Thakar Singh - Controversies, Sant Thakar Singh - Childhood Meditation, Sant Thakar Singh - Land Purchase In Oregon, Sant Thakar Singh - Work With The Mentally Ill, Sant Thakar Singh - Biographical References

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"born again"

The spiritual birth which occurs in the physical world, or secular reality. The spiritual empowerment of "babes in Christ," candidates for the teachings to whom spiritual reality extends Ð "eyes with which to see and ears with which to hear." The second (non-physical) birth Ð as the "birth of the Christ-within" Ð and the third can be realized by initiates of a disciplines nature, when we proceed to soul maturity

(See also: Born again, Body Mind and Soul)