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INDEX Apple of Gold, amazing to behold  We all know about the great war of troy. But what we do not know is where all these started from or who initiated it in the first place. The fall of Troy and Paris is not unheard of. Paris abducting the wife of Menelaus, Helen-the most beautiful woman on the earth, ignited the Trojan War.  True, but that is only half the story.  It all started with a golden apple.  A question may arise, how come a golden apple has the power to start a war that people will never forget? Let's get a little more of the story. The back-drop It all began with a banquet on Mount Olympus that Zeus was holding. It was in the celebration of mortal Peleus and the sea nymph-Thetis getting married.  Each God was invited to the banquet except Eris. Eris, the Goddess of strife and discord, did not get the invitation by Zeus because of her nature.  The rage Once she found out about her being the only uninvited among all the Gods and Goddesses of Mou...

World Religion and Mythology   Bible Study- Ruth- A Heavenly Love Story John, The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved. What he wanted you to know? John's Revelation of "The Light of The World' Health and Spirituality Meditation: A necessity in this  pandemic Cannabis Pain Relief Salve Can science answer my spiritual needs? Qi: The Chinese Interpretation of The Life Force World Philosophy and Related Reading Alchemy Paracelsus: The Reformer of Materia Medica INSIGHT: THE ALCHEMIST AND ITS AUTHOR Philosophy A Note On Confucianism

INDEX The Background The Book of Ruth is a love saga in the history of Jews, and no doubt it matters to Christians the most. It is about a Moabite widow who was married into a Jewish family when the judges ruled over Israel. After the death of her husband, she accompanied her mother-in-law to Israel. They were living in a foreign country before that. The story of Ruth is quite important to Christians because it shows how much God loves us. He breaks the walls, tears down all the barriers, and reaches out to us not to demand anything but to lavishly pour His love onto us.  You might be wondering now-how does it show God's love? Well, many people do not know that Ruth was a Moabite. She belonged to a tribe that Yahweh, the God of Israel, forbade to come into His presence. In no way could she be a part of the blessings promised to only Jews by their God.  That is the reason that Ruth symbolizes all of us who are non-Jews. Here is the point where you need a little bit of backgroun...

INDEX World history has been divided into two parts now, a pre and  a post-Covid-19 world . These are unprecedented times, everyone is living in constant fear of getting infected by Novel coronavirus, the fear, the anxiety, and the constant pressure of our safety and  the safety  of our family and friends is affecting the mental health and wellness of many individuals. COVID-19 pandemic has not only affected people’s physical  health but  also has a deeper effect on a person’s psychology as well. People are struggling with behavioral health issues associated with COVID-19, including anxiety, depression, increased substance use, and suicidal thoughts. As we continue to survive in this uncertain time and situation, meditation could be the answer that we are looking for. A well-known practice that advocates calmness and stress-free living, meditation has been around for centuries, helping people with reducing anxiety and increasing resilience during this time of he...

INDEX Confucius- a philosopher whose pungent epigrams became China’s director of government and its code of individual morality.  The Philosophy and the man who laid the foundation of China.  Most of the utmost souls recognize his name and know that he is renowned for having said something. But have had on the memory Very few people acknowledge who Confucius really was, what he said and why? Religion all over the world is one of the most sentimental issues for human beings. One of the reasons for such belief is that religion transforms spirits into sanity. There have been several religious leaders who have changed people's attitudes towards religion in a positive way. In the midst of the Turmoil in 6th century BCE China, where insanity and backstabbing were at their peak, Warring States fought endlessly among themselves for Supremacy, and kings were frequently slaughtered, seldom by their relatives; Confucius embodied altruism and honor. And through his teachings, became China...

INDEX Introduction Although it has not been clearly proven scientifically, you must be familiar with the enormous well-being of the Cannabis products and the number of lives it has ameliorated. Don’t you see that modern lifestyle has affected our health poorly? But with paced up technology, there are modern and quick solutions to the problems. So in this article you will get to know about the cannabis pain relief Salve and how it has blessed people’s lives. Straight off let’s take a gander. What is Cannabis Salve? Cannabis is from a family of hemp and marijuana is pretty much the same thing. It's more of a slang term but people generally adhere to the scientific term Cannabis. There are many active ingredients in Cannabis and the two most well known are THC and CBD. Cannabis Salve contains cannabinoids or CBD and it has no THC. Cannabinoids have no psychoactive properties and that has been shown effective at controlling pain and inflammation. Salve as you know is a liniment which h...

INDEX Introduction Throughout history, man has tried to answer questions about life and existence. Many philosophers, scientists, and religious leaders brought forth their perspectives about life and creation in this quest. Some scientists believe that science and religion are two distinct fields and cannot be related, while others say that spirituality and science are the two faces of the same coin. The latter group postulates that physical and spiritual scientists want to discover the hidden principles of nature and apply what they learn to help others. The perspective of scientists and philosophers about God Physicists are engaging questions that have long been the domain of philosophers and theologians as they examine nature's most fundamental characteristics: Is the universe limitless and unending? Why does it appear to adhere to mathematical rules, and are these rules unavoidable? And, most importantly, what is the purpose of the universe? Why is it that there is something ra...