My experience and memory of reincarnation leaves me to wonder why so many believe in and accept an alternative. It does not take a genius to know that heaven and hell are non-existent. One has only to look into the universe beyond earth to know that. At the time they were first proposed the earth was considered flat and the sky was a continuation of the oceans. The sun and moon were thought to float on water in the upside down sea.

Such a dream could be excused in the light of the lack of knowledge and the unsophisticated ways of people at that time. But surely we can’t forgive such ignorance in the age of space travel and enlightenment.

From the time of the first sedentary settlement until now man has searched for knowledge and to educate himself about how things work. While the first humans may have emerged from Africa the concentration of depositions of the research and suppositions are located in the Eastern regions, mainly in the Levant where agriculture first took hold.

As he ploughed the land and sewed crops man also gathered animals and began husbandry as an industry. The first signs of trade in these commodities were located in the cities of Assyria and Egypt. As they bartered so they also swapped ideas and religious beliefs.

These early steps towards an understanding of the universe took form in a coveted manner. Kings and chiefs used them to elevate their status and to prove their place as gods they began wars and fought others of their status. Men who died in battle were honoured and promised great things in the after-life.

This is the format for the heaven and hell scenarios. Those who opposed their kings were targeted as traitors and cast into hell by their leaders. The facts are, however, that neither place exists as my reincarnation and that of millions of others confirms.

Anyone with reasonable intelligence can see that in today’s world. So where is the logic in continuing the myths and prolonging the make-believe of gods that are fake and a system that is flawed?

When it is examined with modern scientific knowledge religious claims make no sense. To begin with a corpse has no living nerves so how could one feel either pleasure or pain when life stops? Each generation has progressed and their brain-power broadened as the past life experiences are brought forward in our memories so making reincarnation the way forward.

From those earliest first thoughts of religious worship until now the world has changed dramatically. But covering over the roots of religion and brain-washing children into those dreams from several millennia ago is beyond comprehension. Isn’t it on our interest to know the truth and to establish a relationship with the Universal Spirit, the real God.

The environment is the haven for human life. Its wanton degradation in this age calls for the most urgent attention by scholars from all fields. Many environmentalists and enthusiasts for the conservation of biodiversity like myself believe that designing effective strategies to arrest this canker of deleterious attitudes and activities of people requires a pluralistic and multidisciplinary approach.

Relying solidly on a truncated approach to only science and technology for solutions to the global environmental menace cannot yield the most benefits. This is largely due to the multi-faceted nature of the global environmental challenges which call for a good collaboration between the various academic disciplines.

To illustrate, the world needs economic and mathematical insights from economists and mathematicians on how to effectively manage the biodiversity resources, setting the right measure between usage and conservation (sustainability). The scientists, engineers, and technocrats must come out with new technologies such as biomimetics and other biotechnological approaches to sustain the endangered species in our environment. Artists must beef up the sensitization campaigns through their well-designed communication design tools. Anthropologists and culturists and religionists must strategize on how to change the weak and / or bad behavioral attitudes of people by picking powerful lessons from their cultures (norms, religious beliefs, values, ethics, by-laws) to appealing to their morals and influence them to engage in environmental friendly activities, protecting nature which humans serve as trustees or stewards. The historians must help us trace what went wrong in nibbing the global environmental situation in the mud. This would reliably inform us what went wrong and how we can change the wrong decisions humans made in the past, so that the past would not continue to haunt us. The agriculturists must strategize and inform us on improved agricultural practices that would not worsen the global environmental situation, but rather nourish the soil, save habitats and improve the growth of the plant species in the environment. The foresters, conservationists and wildlife specialists must show us practically the measures to mitigate the abuse of the biodiversity in the environment. The law experts must strategize how to set stringent laws which, when implemented, would be strong enough to prevent culprits of environmental malfeasance to change their attitude while serving as a powerful deterrent for others not to tread their foul steps.

The law enforcers, military professionals, and police personnel must ensure that the environmental laws, rules, and regulations are working to beef up the implementation processes of the environmental policies, strategies, and conventions that are promulgated.

The inputs of each field of human endeavor, some of which are not mentioned here, but would play equally significant roles to arrest the global environmental challenges collectively can yield the most beneficial results to save the environment, our home and the hope of survival for the human generations. Arguably, the global environmental condition calls for international collaboration between scholars from diverse fields of study if there would be any hope of furnishing a powerful weapon to rid of the sad condition of the global environment.

To many or most Christians, God created sex. At least, that is what is being preached on the media. However, it's amazing how the people who should enjoy sex the most are actually the victims of it the most.

Check out the various scandals that have happened to Christians and you see that sex is involved.

– Quite a number of preachers have been involved in sex scandals or extra marital affairs.

– Lots of preachers watch porn online.

– Lots of good Christian men and women are in a sexual relationship outside of their marriage, either with a prostitute, an extramarital affair or via internet porn.

So, why is this the case? With all of the teachings that Christians receive, why do so many fall to sexual sin? Simple. In my opinion, many try to deny rather than accept their sexuality.

Sex is a gift from God, rather than an ugly thing from hell. But rather than accept it, understand it and learn how to use it, some Christians take a hypocritical stance and count it as a worldly thing that should be despised.

Christians ought to be pragmatic and practical in their beliefs rather than keep denying the truth. Every one, irrespective of their religious beliefs has a wonderful body and all should study how it works. Especially, you should study how your body acts or reacts to sex. A total and comprehensive study will help you to understand your sexual needs, and how to properly channel them.

The more informed and educated you are about sex, the better for you.

The Bambara ethnic society is located in the central part of Mali. The Bambara cultivate the land for sustenance. The main occupation there is farming. The people engage in agricultural activities like the planting and cultivation of corn and other cereals. A section of the people also engages in pastoral farming. Some few selected people were trained in smithing and carving. These smiths and carvers are greatly respected and feared because they are believed to be closer to the gods and ancestors.

Their cultural life is cluttered with a lot of religious beliefs. These beliefs were greatly portrayed using artistic productions in sculpture, textiles, Blacksmithing, beadwork and much more. The Bambaras believe in God whom they call Faro. He is believed among the people as the creator and redeemer of the universe who sends rain for the fertility of the land. The sacred colour of Faro is white. Therefore, he is petitioned through the performance of certain oracles and rituals before any farming activity is started on a land. White items and objects are offered to him as sacrifices during the performance of the rituals such as white clothes, eggs, cowrie shells, white sheep and hens. It is believed that when this is done, the people will earn the favour and blessings of Faro and a bumper harvest. They also believed in ancestors.

Six secret societies governed the Bambara ethnic society. They exercise authority over all the aspects of the life of the people. However, the most powerful and influential of the six secret societies are the Komo secret society and the Flankuru secret society. The Komo secret society exercises judicial powers while the Flankuru secret society supervises agricultural activities. All the men in the society are to join these secret societies. The young boys between the ages of seven years and twelve years also join a youth group which is also a secret society called the Ntomo secret society. It offers training to the young ones regarding good behavior and manners. Artifacts were used immensely as teaching aids.

The Bambaras practiced various forms of art. These include sculpture, textiles, blacksmithing and beadwork. The sculpted figures they made included masks, male and female ancestral and fertility figures, cult objects such as bowls, stools, flutes, Harps and door latches or locks. Ritual staffs were produced in iron.

Their sculptural figures are generally monumental, cubist, thin and pillar-like. The breasts of the female figures are cone-shaped, heavy and are projected in a forward position. The hairstyle is in a transverse, a popular hairstyle of the Bambara men. The arms of the figure hang at the sides of the figure and the surface of the figure is decorated with various ethnic body marks which have symbolic meanings. The sculptured figures are decorated with glass beads, cowrie shells, and strips of copper sheets. The surfaces of the figures are blackened with a heated iron. It is then finished by burnishing with shea butter.

The famous mask produced by the Bambara is the Chiwara mask or headdress which is in the form of an antelope. The textile was done mostly by the Bambara women. The chief material they used was cotton, which was dyed in the discharge dyeing technique. They decorated the surface of the cloth with elegant geometric patterns.

The female sculpted figures are used in fertility cults which ensured the fertility of women in the society. The Chiwara masks are worn during ritual dances before tilting and planting are done on the land. It is believed by the people that it was the antelope that taught them how to cultivate grain. Therefore the antelope is viewed as sacred among the people. During harvest and puberty rites where the fertility of the land and women is earnestly sought, the dancers wear the Chiwara mask or headdress. Their dance movements, leaps, and vibrations reflect that of an antelope. This symbolic dance symbolizes the magical relationship of the antelope to fertility among the Bambara.

Less propagation and exhibition of the culture of the Bambaras would have been made if it was not through art. Therefore, art, must be highly considered and incorporated into the developmental agenda of communities and nations.

Human nature is both a blessing and curse. It allows us to soar above obstacles, utilize our God-given abilities for creative thought, and find ways to cure the ailments which plague our society today. However, with every good thing comes along bad attributes or traits (we call this the law of polarity), which prevent us from growing and realizing our full potential.

Cultural differences has probably been the most controversial subject since mankind has touched earth. The differences in religious belief, political thought, concepts of health, etc. have all played a major part in shaping the human psyche.

This shaping of the psyche creates perceptions (unconscious beliefs) which drive our actions and behaviors. These perceptions are so subtle, you don’t even realize how and in what fashion they shape your everyday thoughts and actions.

The good part about this is, you can learn or alter these perceptions on an unconscious level and begin to shift your thinking to a higher level of consciousness.

The bad part about all this is, we create judgments before we know all (or in part at least some) of the facts about a person or situation before drawing conclusions. This limits your ability to learn and grow from a situation because once we start the process of pre-judging, we immediately shut down the learning part of our brain. And in a sense, we literally stop ourselves from learning and/or gaining new insights.Prejudgment stops the employee from getting a much-deserved promotion. It stops the wife and husband from growing in their relationship. It stops the business from hitting new sales goals. It stops the pastor from growing his or her congregation. The effects from prejudgment are massive, and in order for us to grow spiritually, financially, economically, we must move away from prejudgment.

Action to Take

Next time you find yourself in a situation where you’re making judgments before getting all the facts, take a moment to assess the situation and ask yourself the following questions:

A. Why am I making judgments before knowing all the facts?

B. Could my perceptions of the situation be limited?

C. What’s the best way I can approach this situation with as little prejudgment as possible?

Once you ask yourself these three questions, you’ll start to create new unconscious patterns of approaching all situations with an open mind and you’ll start to see how much more you can learn just from being open-minded.

Recovering from religious trauma is a process of disbelieving what you have always believed and awakening to your own inner truth. It is the process of recognizing your fear-based beliefs and coming to terms with what spirituality means for you, rather than what has been placed upon you by others.

Marlene Winell, Ph.D. is definitive expert on this particular condition and is instrumental in bringing its reality to the professional world of therapy. According to Dr. Winell, “Religious Trauma Syndrome is the condition experienced by people who are struggling with leaving an authoritarian, dogmatic religion and coping with the damage of indoctrination.” She also indicates that Religious Trauma Syndrome has a very recognizable set of symptoms, a definitive set of causes, and a debilitating cycle of abuse.

As with other abuses that have been studied over time, there is now evidence what this abuse looks like and how it affects those who suffer from it. It is important to note that Religious Trauma Syndrome does not affect every person in a religiously abusive environment and is not caused by every religion. It is the result of a combination of experiences, personality and perceptions that are unique to the individual. For those of us who have suffered from it, having a name for our symptoms is validation that we are not alone in our experience.

Recovering from religious trauma began for me in the 1980s after a five-year struggle with suicide. Professional therapy was not an option at the time and there were no public services available. In short, psychotherapy wasn’t considered real medicine. In an effort to feel normal I began the process of what I now call self-therapy as I combed through every self-help book and integrated what I learned over the years. Now, due to the valiant efforts of professionals such as Dr. Winell, Religious Trauma Syndrome is an area of professional study for psychology students and a growing area of expertise for professional therapists.

Recovering from Religious Trauma Syndrome:

From my own experience I have concluded there are three steps that are vital for recovering from Religious Trauma Syndrome.

1. Willingness to re-think your beliefs about life, yourself and the nature of God. Simply put, you cannot find reprieve from your suffering within the beliefs that created it.
2. Accepting that any suffering and frustration in your life is caused by your past and present beliefs and a desire to work through them.
3. Investment in yourself and your wellbeing by finding others who can help you locate your fear-based beliefs and replace them with new empowering truths.

To learn more about Religious Trauma Syndrome and a comprehensive review of its cause and symptoms visit Dr. Winell’s website at http://www.JourneyFree.org. If you are open to reconsidering your beliefs about God I recommend reading, “God’s Message To The World: You’ve Got Me All Wrong” by Neale Donald Walsch.

You and I are not alone in the quest for spiritual freedom, in fact, far from it. According to the PAW Research Center, religion is on the decline in the United States. As more and more people come to recognize that organized religion no longer meets their spiritual needs you will find your support system continually expanding.

Living silently and alone with Religious Trauma Syndrome is unnecessary and how long you suffer is a choice. Choose to learn more about your symptoms and get the help and support you rightfully deserve.

Australians are possibly as free in their country as anyone in the world and yet many continue to tie themselves to religious hokus pokus based on lies, ancient beliefs, and false gods. The New Testament was compiled and scribed by Jerome, the ‘doctor’ of the Catholic Church. Based on the invention of Jesus Christ by Constantine, identified as 666 in Revelation 13:12-18, he used torture and terrorism and the Vatican continued the practice.

The organisation he founded continued in the same vein as people were horrendously murdered or maimed. The more recent inquisitions and genocide against nations are only a fraction of the evil it has engaged in.

The Vatican was built by Constantine as a parliament of bishops to enforce control and power for rulers. It was responsible for starting the Muslim branch during the early 5th CAD through Augustine Bea, bishop of Hippo. This was exposed by a Franciscan monk who discovered documents to that effect in its archives.

Now the rubbish that the Romans put in place has spread like cancer throughout the world and it has many titles, books, and followers. The key to its success is fear based on heaven and hell, neither of which exist as witnessed by me through my reincarnation. Publication of thousands of articles is pushing the truth off the Internet but the evidence is everywhere.

The Vatican banned reincarnation in the 5th CAD because it opposes its teachings. Using the information written down in the New Testament the anguish and terrorism in the world continues. It targets innocent people, such as those of the LGBT community. It influences members of parliament and it stands as an authority and guide over most countries.

While writing about it reaches many there are those so caught up in the fake religious doctrines of its works that they persist in terrorist tactics against non-believers. That is why mass shootings and suicide bombers are on the rise.

Anyone seeking the truth about terrorism and religious practices need only to look at the events taking place in the world today. The primary motivator for most of those who engage in it is to get to heaven and please their god, whoever that might be. The discrimination against people, such as those of the LGBT communities, and non-believers in their faith have led many to kill, injure, and maim those seen as enemies to the teachings of such.

In the spiritual or mystical objectives of our multi cultural belief systems throughout history we see that everything in the Universe and everything in the forces of nature on Earth has been observed with an upmost sense of a Divine presence.

These forces are distinguished by their different characteristics for example in Greek mythology Zeus was worshiped as a god and associated with thunder and lightning. In Santeria the god of lightning and fire is known as one of the Orishas, Chango. The term Orisha represents a spirit that is the manifestation of the Supreme Divinity.

In our 21st century, a new understanding of these ancient teachings has begun to emerge. In terms of the mysterious interconnections of energy dynamics of the physical and non physical dimensions. We are now opening to a full range of exploration as more evidence from the Large Hadron Collider prove that portals have opened. We are becoming aware that we are spiritual beings from a spiritual reality in a physical reality on earth.

Of the many different religions of the world, all are said to exist in the spiritual world and to the spiritual world we would return. Many of the Orishas have found their way into modern times by way of religious practices such as in Santeria, Lukumi, Regia de Ocha which many historians believe Santeria began in the years of 1780 – 1850 during the slave trades transported to Cuba. Incorporating Catholic Saints into their religion, Santeria is a major religion of Cuba. Originating from the Yoruba religion found primarily in southwestern Nigeria and parts of Benin, Togo, and is known as Yoruba land.

There are 401 Orishas in the Yoruba tradition and there are those that suggest there are over a thousand. Based on the polarities such as positive and negative, male, female in the East it is called “Chi” and in the Western world known as “Energy” among New Age thinkers. Practitioners in Santeria strive to find the perfect vibration frequency for each and every life form. It is believed that every individual has a patron Orisha. A beautiful religion geared toward empowerment, beauty, love, and happiness.

To some extent these ancient religions represent stability in this era of massive corporate corruption of governments, out of control polluted environments and despicable poverty and crime. More and more of us are caught up between frustration and desperation as terrorists and anti-government activists carry out their demented activities.

In our connected spiritual and physical dimensions of existence, we have the capabilities to communicate our inner divine guidance, translated through telepathic thought. We are capable of doing away repeated behavioral prototypes by breaking free to find our own individual drive to manifest our future regardless of our present circumstances and situations. In the Quantum mechanics or the study of the micro-world, it teaches us of our connectedness to one and other and everything. We can and will change our present reality to hold a new world image that we can each live successfully in our own individual beliefs and perceptions.

It does not take a genius for one to realize that tattoos are becoming indelible in our society today. People from all walks of life are getting themselves inked for various reasons. For some, the reasons are merely skin-deep: to increase their “level of sexiness” up a few notches, to identify themselves with a group of tattooed individuals, or to exercise their freedom and be cool. But for some, it involves a deeper, religious meaning.

Religious tattoos are quite common nowadays. We see cross tattoos or religious symbols and images being sported by different individuals around. And, in all truthfulness, a few of these individuals do not fit into the bill of what a religious person should be. But one question remains: Is tattooing of religious symbols recognized as a religious act? It would depend on which religious sector you belong to, and on what your religious beliefs are.

The advent of religious tattoos dates back to the pre-biblical era when the art of tattooing was widely practiced by the pagans as a means of worship until it was forbidden when Constantine became the emperor of Rome. According to Leviticus 19:28: “You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead; neither shall you make in yourselves any figures or marks. I am the Lord.” This then became the basis for Christians to shun tattooing.

Islam tradition forbids any bodily alterations made as a way to enhance physical beauty, and this includes body tattoos. Generally, the Muslim culture also considers tattoos unacceptable; as well as traditional Jews. However, maybe due to the changing of the times, this body art is now slowly being accepted by these religious sectors, though not as a religious act.

But in some Asian cultures, having religious tattoos is traditional practice. It is common custom for Buddhist monks to wear tattoos that are believed to ward off bad luck and evil spirits, and therefore serve as an amulet. In Hindu religion, tattooing is also common practice as part of their culture. For the Egyptians, religious tattoos such as The Eye Of Horus also serves as protection from evil spirits, to bring good luck, and to gain entry into after-life.

In recent times, religious tattoos seem to be just that: a skin-deep image of a once-revered symbol. The Ankh, Ichthus, the Sacred Heart and the Crucifix of the Christians; the Star of David, Menorah, and Allah symbols of the Islams; the Eye of Horus, Yin Yang, Dharma, and other religious symbols for different religious sectors are seen worn by people who do not practice the religion.

But it is also fairly common for a person to show his devotion by having something of religious importance etched on his body even on this day and age. So the question of whether religious tattoos are taboo or not lies on the personal belief of the wearer. It is no longer dictated by society but by how one chose to show his spirituality. Tattoos, like religion, have become a personal thing.

It is important to have adequate data protection procedures are in place to protect the data of customers you hold for legal reasons and for the reputation of the company. If a fraudster was able to fool your systems and steal sensitive customer information like credit card details it is going to have a severe impact on the public perception of the company.

The rules for data protection compliance are first off consent. Always ensure you obtain consent before acquiring, using or holding personal data. Next individual rights – Individuals have the right to see any personal information held on them so bear that in mind when recording information and sending e-mails. Sensitive information cannot be held without a strict reason for doing so, that includes race, sexuality, religious beliefs and physical or mental health.

Other key points to remember are to review files regularly so information is only retained when absolutely necessary, securely dispose of information no longer required. When disposing of records shred paper files and delete out of date electronic files.

If you want to use the information in departments in other countries be aware of consent must be sought from the individual first, also ensure you treat information with utmost confidentiality when using third party providers, in that it is kept securely and complies with the data protection act.

Data protection is a huge deal these days. Ensuring you have a solid data protection policy in place will make sure you are only keeping necessary information as well as protecting customers and the business from scams by employing a strong security system. There have been many high profile fraud cases hitting the press; no one wants to be at the center of a scam attack. There are regular fraud and scam prevention seminars taking place that arm you with the most up to date information to keep you one step ahead of the fraudsters.

One recommended and respected of the conferences is the Marcus evans scam seminars. There you will hear real world stories of scams, the latest schemes operating and how to spot scammers and financial fraudsters before they make an impact on your business.