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True Dialogue begins with Understanding

  Today, the world is growing rapidly with technologies and advancements that have so far been achieved by humankind, like the new success of Chandrayaan-3, lunar exploration missions, and a lot more going around the world! We all live in a fast-paced, mechanical society. On the contrary, there is a lack of humanity in many parts of the world today. Despite these advancements, sometimes we believe God or religions are out of place, and on the other hand, religious extremists create violence and disharmony. It's painful to see that we are so ignorant of understanding religions or cultures on a deep level. Throughout history, all the religions have basically taught about God, morality, and a peaceful social order. Often, religions have failed! In history, we know that all religions are also divided, even among the many sects, and created violence and hate rather than cultivating peace and harmony because of this religious misunderstanding! Religion isn't ignorance. It isn't a

The Kingdom of God Within: A Spiritual Journey

Every individual has a unique spirituality, an interior castle waiting to be explored. Within its intricate corridors and chambers resides a spark of the divine, often referred to as “The Kingdom of God Within.” But how exactly does one embark on this spiritual journey? The “Kingdom of God” is a fundamental concept of Christian faith. One of the biggest misconceptions many Christians have is that the “Kingdom of God” is about a place called “the Kingdom of Heaven”, our “home” after death. But the “Kingdom of God” isn’t just about the future. In fact, it isn’t a place at all. While Jesus spoke of the “Kingdom of God” many times, he didn’t just talk about it. He actually lived it. He healed people, he blessed people, and he comforted people. He brought us “face-to-face” with the Kingdom right now. He meant a certain level of human consciousness, not a place where we are meant to go after death. The “Kingdom of God” can be defined as God's sovereignty and sovereignty over everything.