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  We all mature physically whether we want to or not. On the other hand, spiritual maturity is not guaranteed. While you’re most likely to encounter the term “spiritual maturity” within the Christian context, the principles of spiritual maturity can be found in all religious and wisdom traditions. Spiritual maturity may be defined as: The gradual process of developing healthy and life-giving ways of relating one to oneself, to others, and to the environment. Most of us desire to develop the right ways of relating to ourselves and to others so that all may experience connection, peace, and lasting joy. Spiritual maturity doesn’t just happen. It requires intention, time, and effort in order to realize its benefits. Not sure what it takes to be spiritually mature? Here are some signs that you are on the right path. 1. Your life is guided by a core set of principles and values Too often we go through life without examining the beliefs, values, and assumptions that guide our actions. Th...

  Sun-day worship is the setting aside of the first day of the week for the worship of the sun deity, known in Babylon as Tammuz, in Persia as Mithra (the Roman Cult of Mithras was based on this earlier Persian diety), in Greece as Helios and in Rome as Sol Invictus, the "unconquerable sun". The Origin Of Sun Worship Sun worship originated in Babylon with the Bible character known as Nimrod setting himself up as a "mighty one" in the earth by subjugating the population of that time to his authority and control (Genesis 10:8-12). Pagan sources name his wife Semiramis who became identified as the Queen of heaven. Jewish historical sources state that he was killed by one of the patriarchs because of the evil he was bringing into the earth. (1) After his death, Semiramis his wife became pregnant and bore a son which was claimed to be of divine origin, having been conceived from the now risen "Nimrod". The Bible tells us that there was progeny from the "so...

Yusufu Turaki I. Introduction The primary objective of this paper is to define the African traditional religious system as the basis of understanding Christian spiritual warfare within an African context. This background is essential to any application of Christian spirituality in Africa. For this reason, the paper serves only as an introduction to the application of Christian spirituality in Africa. There are basic African religious foundations that need to be presented and defined. These are essential for any Christian spiritual inquiry and application in Africa. II. African Traditional Religious System African traditional religious system has the following components: A. Foundational Religious Beliefs There are four foundational religious beliefs in the traditional religions: (1) the belief in impersonal (mystical) power(s); (2) the belief in spirit beings; (3) the belief in divinities/gods and (4) the belief in the Supreme Being. These foundational religious beliefs are essential t...