A Man’s Tour Of Heaven

When a man went to heaven and expecting to meet a long line, he was pleasantly surprised to see nobody in line at all, except for an angel sitting in a chair with his feet up on a table. "Hello there," said the angel, "I'm Saint Peter, welcome to heaven!" And the man said, "Thank you Saint Peter, but where is everyone?" Saint Peter responded, "Well, you're in luck. Today is just a very slow day, and to make the time pass, I’m giving tours to all new arrivals. Would you like to enjoy a complete guided tour of heaven?" And the man excitedly said, "Gosh, I'd love a tour of heaven! Please lead on!!” And Saint Peter, lead on. Saint Peter then took him everywhere. They went to hear the Heavenly Choir with three hundred angels singing on high, went to the Great Hall of Saints and the Great Temple of Martyrs. And the man was just overwhelmed.

Finally, Saint Peter took him to the Throne Room of God himself. The man's heart skipped a beat when the light at the far end of the room blinded him to the point that he couldn't stand it any longer. He was then escorted out. Saint Peter then walked him into a huge room filled with thousands of clocks of all sizes and shapes. With a puzzled look on his face, the man asked, "What is this room full of clocks all about?" And in a lecturing tone, Saint Peter described, "This is the Room of Souls. Each clock in this room represents a single human soul, and the time on each clock represents how long each is to live.  Each and every time a person lies, the hands of the clock move a bit faster." And when the man glanced up and noticed a great number of huge clocks facing downwards, and whizzing round at a great rate of speed, his curiosity got the better part of him and he asked, "What are those clocks?" And Saint Peter replied, "Oh! Those are your politicians’ clocks!! We now use them as fans!!!"

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Some Habits Of Happy People

Happy people possess a unique attitude and they interpret matters differently as compared to the average unhappy people.

1. Happy People Love Themselves: True happiness is found within. Accepting flaws and personality is the first habit to being happy.

2. Happy People Take Care of Their Bodies: Happy people have confessed to ‘listening’ to their bodies by not stressing out. When the need for rest arises, they take enough rests. Eating a balanced diet and doing regular exercises play a key role in taking care of their bodies too. (This one is definitely going into my to-do list).

3. Happy People Are Grateful For What They Have: Expressing gratitude for what they have rather than complaining about what they lack gives happy people reasons to be more grateful.

4. Happy People Are Generous In Knowledge And Time: We forge a happy life by what we give out. Time and time again, it’s been proven that to receive, one has to be willing to first give. Any act of generosity brightens the day of those around you, and ultimately, it makes the people around you happy. When the people you care about are happy, you’ll in turn feel great.

5. Happy People Live The Moment: The present moment is what matters. Strive to satisfy your current needs while planning for the future. Happy people find joy at the current moment rather than waiting to celebrate in the future. (This one is going to be the top one in my daily to-do list)

6. Happy People Do What They Enjoy: Most people have confessed that their happiness levels have gone up immensely when they start pursuing what makes them happy. This could mean leaving their boring jobs to start a business they’re passionate about, or it could mean they’ve decided to take a one-year sabbatical to travel the world. Whatever it is, they enjoy what they do daily.

7. Happy People Have Happy Friends: Research has proved that joy is contagious. Having happy friends has made them draw inspiration of happiness from them.

8. Happy People Listen To Others: Happy people take their time to listen to views from other people. With this habit, they gain more knowledge and are able to empathize with others.

9. Happy People Go Outside: A regular dose of fresh air is vital to breathing new life into the body and mind.

10. Happy People Do Not Compare Their Lives To Others: Happy people understand that we all have unique lives. Seeing themselves superior or inferior to others cultivates judgmental feelings. To stay happy, they rate their success solely on their progress and theirs alone.

11. Happy People Accept That Everything Is Not Perfect In Life: Setbacks are always guaranteed in life. Happy people accept that there will be injustices and choose to focus on what they have control over to compensate for that.

12. Happy People Nurture Relationships: No man is an island. Positive relationships, both social and romantic, are crucial to happiness.

13. Happy People Do Not Give Up On Themselves: Regardless of how many times they fail at something, happy people will always keep on trying.

14. Happy People appreciate that happiness is a state of mind. No matter how wealthy one is, life will not be fulfilling without happiness.

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Logically Thinking

Helping her young students with a math problem and after choosing a student in particular, a teacher said, "John, there are three birds sitting on a telephone wire. A man with a gun shoots one of the birds. How many birds are left on the wire?" John paused and replied thoughtfully, "None!" And the teacher said patiently, "No, no, no.  Let's try again. Maybe you didn't hear me correctly.” And holding up three fingers, the teacher said, "There are three birds sitting on a wire. A man with a gun shoots one," she puts down one finger, "how many birds are left on the wire?" But John still said with authority, "None." The teacher sighed and said, "Tell me how you came up with that." And John said, "It's simple! After the man shot one bird, the noise from the gun scared the other two away." The teacher then said, "Well, that's not technically correct, but I like the way you think."

John then chimed, "Thanks! Now let me ask you a question." When the teacher guardedly said, "Okay," John asdked innocently, "There are three women sitting on a bench eating popsicles. One woman is licking the popsicle, one woman is biting the popsicle, and one is sucking the popsicle.  Which one is married?" The teacher looked at John's angelic face, and writhed in agony turning three shades of red. And John said impatiently, "C'mon! Which one is it? The one licking the popsicle, the one biting it, or the one sucking it; which one is married?" The teacher gulped, and in a barely audible whisper replied, "Well, uh the one who's sucking!" Then John said with surprise, "The one with the wedding ring! But I like the way you think!!"

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A Nativity Show

While passing through an urban town, a man came upon a nativity show on exhibit that showed great skill and talent into creating it. However, there was one small feature that bothered him; the three wise men were all wearing fireman's helmets. Totally unable to come up with a reason or explanation, the man left.  And when at a Shop at the edge of town the man asked the lady behind the counter about the helmets, she exploded into a rage, yelling at the man, "You damn Country folks never do read the Bible!"

The man assured the lady that he read the Bible regularly but simply could not recall anything about firemen in the Bible. She immediately jerked her Bible from behind the counter, ruffled through some pages and finally jabbed her finger on a passage. And sticking it into the man's face, she said, "See, it says it right here! The three wise men came from afar!!”

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It’s Origin

While a group of friends were celebrating the seasonal holidays in a bar, one friend asked, “What did Adam say a day before Christmas?” And the others chorused, “It’s Christmas, Eve!”

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Some Random Facts_28

1. Thomas Edison invented the tattoo pen.

2. The Netherlands was the first country in the world to make same-sex marriage legal in 2001.

3. Ratings on Netflix are not actually an average of the ratings of all users, but rather a representation of what users with similar entertainment tastes as you thought of the movie.

4. St Nicholas is the patron saint of penitent murderers.

5. The Netherlands paved a bike path with recycled toilet paper.

6. Having a better social life can be worth as much as an additional $131,232 a year in terms of life satisfaction, according to a study.

7. On January 1st, 2018, recreational marijuana will be legal in California.

8. In the U.S., the death toll from guns is higher for kids ages 0-4 than it is for on-duty law enforcement officers.

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Her Uncanny Request

The Santa Claus at the shopping mall was very surprised when a young lady aged about 25 years old walked up and sat on his lap. though it is common knowledge that Santa doesn't usually take requests from adults, but the young lady smiled very nicely at him, so he asked her, "What do you want for Christmas?"

The young lady smiled sweetly and said, "Something for my mother, please!" And Santa smiled and asked, "Something for your mother? Well, that's very loving and thoughtful of you. What would you like me to bring for her? Without turning a hair the young lady answered quickly, "A son-in-law."

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Relationships Are Like Trees

A very distinct feature of trees is that they do not start out as trees. Instead, they are seeds first before they mature into mighty trees, with huge roots reaching deep into the soil, shoots that rise regal into the sky, fruit-bearing branches whose leaves offer shade.

Likewise, the full picture of what a relationship will become once it matures into marriage is often a mystery. Well, of course, if you plan properly and goal-oriented, you would have a very good idea of what your family will look like, coupled with the personality of the person you are dating. Yet, that is all you will have- a picture of what it will look like.

No matter how much time you spend together, how real you both are with each or how well you think you know your partner, you will never know the person as well as you would know the person after marriage. All a relationship gives you are glimpses into who the person really is. Thus, it is only if you are smart, sensitive or observant enough that you would know how to interpret what those glimpses truly mean and how they will affect your relationship in years to come.

The reality is that as time goes on, traits in people mature, mostly as a result of time and life. It is inevitable. As one experiences more and more things and is more exposed to various circumstances, certain traits are being awoken. These traits may mature as bad habits or attitudes our partners may find annoying.

Therefore, it is not that the person really changed. Life simply happened. Does this now mean dating is pointless? Nope. It is very important because you need those glimpses you can only get from dating to decide who is worth settling down with.

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Importance Of Word Mindfulness

Johnson went to the doctor and said, "Doc, I want to be castrated." The doctor looked amazed and asked, "What on earth for?" And Johnson replied, "It's something I've been thinking about for a long time and I want to have it done." And the doctor further asked, "But have you thought it through properly? It's a very serious operation and once it's done, there's no going back. It will change your life forever!" But when Johnson insisted and said, "I'm aware of that and you're not going to change my mind. Either you book me in to be castrated or I'll simply go to another doctor." The doctor said, "Well, okay. But it's against my better judgment!"

Johnson then had his operation done. And the next day he was up and walking very slowly down the hospital corridor, with legs apart and holding on to his drip-stand. Heading towards him was another patient, who was walking exactly the same way. So Johnson said, "Hi there! It looks as if you've just had the same operation as me." But when the other patient responded with, "Well, I finally decided after 37 years of life that I would like to be circumcised," Johnson stared at him in horror and screamed, "Shit! THAT'S the word!!”

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Her Kind Of Wisdom

When a young lady came home and said, “Mum, can you imagine! Our next door neighbour asked me to come to his house, so he can see my pant.” Her mother exclaimed, “What! And what did you do?” And the young lady smiled and said, “I’m not that stupid! I went to his house but without my pant, so he won’t see it!!”

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Some Random Facts_27

1. In Northern Ireland, women earn 3.4% more than men on average.

2. David Bowie had a heart attack on stage in 2004, paused for a minute, then continued the show.

3. Quebec banned ads for toys and fast food aimed at children under 13, resulting in lowered childhood obesity rates.

4. Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva is a rare genetic disease which causes damaged soft tissue to regrow as bone.

5. "Stan", from the Eminem song with the same name, was added to the Oxford English Dictionary, defining it as "an overzealous or obsessive fan of a particular celebrity"

6. At the current rate, by 2020, Bitcoin will consume more power than the world does today.

7. Today's human population is descended from twice as many women as men. About 80% of women reproduced, whereas only 40% of men did.

8. 4.6 million Americans were severely behind on payments on student loans in 2017.

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Living In My Ignorance And Gullibility_Part Eight

On Tithing_Part Five

Pastor Jones jailed for telling members to tithe 10% of their incomes. Courtroom exchanges between a Judge of the Law and Pastor Jones_Conclusion.

Judge: I want you to take a look at that verse again. Also tell me, what were they tithing?

Mr. Jones: The scripture says it was mint, dill and cumin.

Judge: Is money mentioned?

Mr. Jones: No it was not.

Judge: Once again it was edible products that they were tithing, not money. Do you have anything else you would like to say?

Mr. Jones: If people only tithed edible products like the scripture says, then how would the church survive? We have our mortgage payment, utility bills, staff salary and a host of other things that we have to pay each week. We depend on the money from the people.

Judge: By "church" you mean your organization isn't it Mr Jones? The need does not justify the means. In other words, just because you have all these debts does not give you the right to twist and manipulate scripture and cause people to give under fear of being cursed by God to meet your needs. Does It Mr Jones?  In closing, let me recap a few things for you Mr. Jones.
 -The tithe was never money;
 -The tithe was an Old Testament law, which is no longer binding. When it was binding the tithe was used to take care of people, not buildings.
 - We are under a new covenant now.
 Paul instructs the Corinthian believers how they are to give. He says in second Corinthians chapter 9 verse 7, Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver. So each believer is supposed to give as he or she has determined in his or her heart. If they determine to Give 10% well and good, If they keep aside some every week to meet this more better. If you are trying to make people give under the threat of being cursed or any other reason even blessing, you are wrong. Someone can not give cheerfully if they are being forced to give. If 'your church can not survive on freewill offerings maybe God is not part of your church at all. Mr Jones, Do you intentionally put your people under a Curse or a Bondage?

Mr Jones: Of Course Not!!

Judge: Can you Read in context Gal 3:10-11 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them, and Gal 5:1-4 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Mr. Jones: I never realized all these things, I have always been taught that we had to tithe money to the local church and that is what I have always taught. I can see now that I was completely wrong. I did not study the scripture for myself, I only took mans word for it.
Yes ' am guilty. I will not teach this error anymore.

Sentencing....... All Rise .......

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Living In My Ignorance And Gullibility_Part Seven

On Tithing_Part Four

Pastor Jones jailed for telling members to tithe 10% of their incomes. Courtroom exchanges between a Judge of the Law and Pastor Jones_Continued.

Judge: I also want you to know that these verses speak to nation under the Old Testament law. As you may or may not know Jesus fulfilled the law, it is no longer binding. Once again you have tried to completely take a scripture out of context and apply it to others for your benefit. Can you give me a single scripture where God changed the tithe from food to money?

Mr. Jones: I do not know of any.

Judge: So if God never changed it from food to money who did?

Mr. Jones: Man must have.

Judge: So far all you have done Mr. Jones, is take Old Testament scriptures out of context and try to apply it to believers under the New Covenant. Is this all the proof you have?

Mr. Jones: I do have a New Testament scripture that will show that Jesus told us to tithe.

Judge: Ok let me hear it.

Mr. Jones: Jesus said in Matthew 23:23 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint, dill, and cumin, and have left undone the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faith. But you ought to have done these, and not to have left the other undone. See Jesus said we should be tithing.

Judge: Let me ask you a question, who was Jesus talking to?

Mr. Jones: The scripture says the Scribes and Pharisees.

Judge: Are you a scribe or Pharisee?

Mr. Jones: Of course not.

Judge: Jesus also said in that passage, you have left undone the weightier matters of the law. Are we under the law Mr. Jones?

Mr. Jones: No.

Judge: Why not?

Mr. Jones: Because Jesus fulfilled it.

Judge: When did Jesus fulfill the law?

Mr. Jones: When He was crucified.

Judge: So the law was still in effect until Jesus death?

Mr. Jones: That is correct.

Judge: I think you know where I am going with this don't you?

Mr. Jones: Yes your Honour. Since Jesus had not yet been crucified and the law was still binding the Pharisees were required to tithe because it was part of the law. Once the law ended, tithing ended also.

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Living In My Ignorance And Gullibility_Part Six

On Tithing_Part Three

Pastor Jones jailed for telling members to tithe 10% of their incomes. Courtroom exchanges between a Judge of the Law and Pastor Jones_Continued.

Mr. Jones: That we should give God a tenth also.

Judge: There you go again, trying to make the scripture say what you want it to say for your benefit. I would also like you to tell me the scriptures that say that Jacob kept his vow with God. I would also like to know where he gave the tenth to because there was no temple or levites to give it to at that time.

Mr. Jones: I can not think of any scriptures that say where or if he ever tithed after his vow.

Judge: It seems fairly obvious to me that Jacob made a voluntary and conditional vow to God. This in no way can be used as a reason to demand others to bring their income to you or any other place.

Mr. Jones: I do have a few more scriptures that I believe will show that we are supposed to tithe.

Judge: You have not said anything yet to convince me one little bit that people are obligated to tithe money to the local organizational institutions -churches and that you were justified in what you were doing. You have taken scripture and misapplied it to your beliefs and for your gain. But in order to be fair to you I will allow you to present more evidence.

Mr. Jones: In the book of Malachi chapter 3 starting at verse 8 it says, will a man rob God? yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, In what have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation. Bring ye all the tithes into the store-house, that there may be food in my house, and prove me now with this, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. So you see your Honor, we are commanded to bring the tithes into the storehouse or God will curse us.

Judge: Answer me this Mr Jones, Who was God Speaking to here?

Mr Jones: To the People of Israel

Judge: Can you please read Malachi 2: 1 Please Mr Jones

Mr Jones: Now This command is for you O PRIEST !!

Judge: Did God stop talking to the Priest in chp. 3 Mr Jones?

Mr Jones: No your Honor!

Judge: Answer me this Mr. Jones, were you aware that God never required anyone to tithe money?

Mr. Jones: No I didn't know that.

Judge: The tithe spoken of here was always edible products never money.
Mr. Jones: well your Honor that is because they didn't have money at the time so God had them tithe food instead.

Judge: Not true, money is first mentioned in Genesis and Malachi was written hundreds of years later. God had them bring food in so that the levites, the fatherless and widows may eat and be satisfied. The tithe was used mainly to take care of people. Also notice it says in the verse you quoted, that there may be food in my house. The food was the tithe. How do you completely overlook the word food in those verses?

Mr. Jones: I don't know

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Living In My Ignorance And Gullibility_Part Five

On Tithing_Part Two

Pastor Jones jailed for telling members to tithe 10% of their incomes. Courtroom exchanges between a Judge of the Law and Pastor Jones_Continued.

Judge: Is it recorded as to what exactly Abraham did give Melchizedek?

Mr. Jones: I believe it says plunder?

Judge: So plunder could be any number of things?

Mr. Jones: Yes, I suppose

Judge: It could have been food, cattle, sheep, the people's possessions or any number of things. It does not say it was all money correct?

Mr. Jones: Yes you are correct, it does not say just money

Judge: As a matter of fact money is never mentioned in that account at all is that correct Mr. Jones?

Mr. Jones: Yes your Honour, money is never mentioned just goods and food and people.

Judge: So there is no way you can say with any certainty that Abraham in fact gave Melchizedek any money at all?

Mr. Jones: That is right.

Judge: I only have one last question for you Mr. Jones. Did God command Abraham to give this plunder tithe to Melchizedek?

Mr. Jones: No, it appears that he did this voluntarily.

Judge: So are you trying to tell me that because of this voluntary, one time gift by Abraham, that may not have even consisted of money, all Christians everywhere are obligated to bring 10% of their weekly pay check to a local Registered Organization-church? Considering all the evidence I would say you are beyond any shadow of a doubt guilty of deliberately trying to make the scriptures say things they have not said for financial gain.

Mr. Jones: Ok your Honour, I can see how foolish I was to try and use the story of Melchizedeck to try and get the people to tithe money. But there are many other verses that will support my belief on tithing. Jacob said he would give God 10% of everything. I think we should follow his example.

Judge: Let's see what Jacob said. Please read the verse you are talking about for me Mr. Jones.

Mr. Jones: In Genesis chapter 28 starting at verse 20 it says. Jacob vowed a vow, saying, "If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and clothing to put on, so that I come again to my father's house in peace, and Yahweh will be my God, then this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, will be God's house. Of all that you will give me I will surely give the tenth to you."

Judge: You said we should follow Jacob’s example, is that right Mr. Jones?

Mr. Jones: Yes that is right, he vowed to give a tenth and we should too.

Judge: Let me point out one thing for you Mr. Jones, Jacob said he would give God a tenth, ONLY if He blessed him first. So as you said previously, we should follow Jacob's example and tell God that we will only give him a tenth if he blesses us first. Is that right?

Mr. Jones: That is not what I meant.

Judge: What did you mean then?

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Living In My Ignorance And Gullibility_Part Four

On Tithing_Part One

Pastor Jones jailed for telling members to tithe 10% of their incomes. Courtroom exchanges between a Judge of the Law and Pastor Jones.

Judge: Mr. Jones you have been charged with multiple counts of extortion. Your crime spree covers 20 years and thousands of victims. You have defrauded people out of their money with fear and manipulation, telling them they had to tithe 10% of their income as per the LAW to your Regd. organization (called Church) and that God would bless them if they did. You also told them that if they didn't tithe God would curse them.  How do you plead?

Mr. Jones: I plead not guilty your Honor, I have done nothing wrong. I have only preached what the Bible says. In the Bible Abraham tithed to Melchizedek and God blessed him for his faithful giving. The Bible even says he was rich in silver and gold.

Judge: Is it not true, Mr. Jones, that in Genesis chapter 13 verse 2 the Bible says Abraham was rich with livestock, silver and gold?

Mr. Jones: Yes, you are exactly right, that's what I just told you.

Judge: Ok, we read about Abraham being a rich man in chapter 13 but it is not until Genesis chapter 14 that we read about Abraham's tithe to Melchizedek. So Abraham was already a rich man before he tithed to Melchizedek, wasn't he?

Mr. Jones: Yes, I suppose you are right.

Judge: So his riches were not the result of his tithe to Melchizedek?

Mr. Jones: No.

Judge: Mr. Jones, you also say God blessed him for his faithful giving. How many times is it recorded that Abraham gave tithes to Melchizedek?

Mr. Jones: Well, just once.

Judge: So the Bible never said that he gave week after week?

Mr. Jones: No it does not.

Judge: Where did Abraham get the things that he gave to Melchizedek?

Mr. Jones: Well the Bible says it was from the plunders of war?

Judge: So you are telling me that he gave from the plunders of war?

Mr. Jones: Yes that's what the Bible says.

Judge: So he basically took things that were not really his in the first place and gave them as the tithe?

Mr. Jones: That is what the scripture seems to indicate.

Judge: Is it recorded that he ever took anything from his own possessions and tithed them to Melchizedek or anyone else?

Mr. Jones: I guess not

Judge: You guess not, you are a teacher and you are only guessing, is it or is it not written that he ever gave any of his own possessions as a tithe to anyone?

Mr. Jones: No it is not written anywhere that I have seen.

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Living In My Ignorance And Gullibility_Part Three

The law in Israel recognizes the religions of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, the Druze, and the Bahai Faith. Christian religious communities recognized according to the adopted Ottoman millet (court) system include: Eastern Orthodox, Latin (Roman Catholic), Gregorian-Armenian, Armenian Catholic, Syrian Catholic, Chaldean (Chaldean Uniate Catholic), Greek Catholic Melkite, Maronite, Syrian Orthodox, and Evangelical Episcopal. The Anglican and Bahai communities are recognized through a British Mandate-era law adopted by the government. The government does not recognize other religious communities, including major Protestant denominations with a presence in the country, as distinct ethno religious communities. (This is contained in the International Religious Freedom Report issued in 2016 by the US State Department). All none recognized faiths pay a Property Tax on their places of worship and Jehovah's Witness has been the most hit by these taxes.

Public preaching is only allowed with permit obtained and it is against the law to give gifts while preaching or preach to a person below the age of 18. 13 of the most Senior Christian Leaders in Jerusalem wrote to Trump begging that he does no go ahead with the proclamation he made yesterday and since the announcement the Pope has condemned the decision. They know that access to Christian holy sites will be under threat once full control is given to Jews whose orthodox sect already spit on them in public for wearing Christian robes. If you notice this piece does not address whether what Trump did is right or wrong because that is a bigger conversation and I do not believe it matters as Trump only seeks to advance his country's interests based on how he sees them. He, as President is entitled to that just as those affected by the decision are allowed to find sensible ways to protect their interests.

This piece is not a demonstration of hate for Jews! No way!! All you see here can be confirmed as factual from open sources if you just make the little effort of researching. I merely seek to clarify one point to my friends who feel this declaration is a victory for Christians. It is not! Israel of today is a Jewish state which looks out for one religious group only; Judaism. In fact Israeli Arabs who constitute 18% of the population have fared better in Israel than Christians as there is currently an Arab Israeli Supreme Court Judge and several members of the Knesset who are Muslims. The same cannot be said of Christian Jews and that should be your focus. We pray for the peace of the world and the unity of its people.

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Living In My Ignorance And Gullibility_Part Two

When I ran into some brothers who were celebrating the declaration of Jerusalem as the new capital of Israel as a fulfillment of a Christian prophesy, it then hit me that we live in a world ruled by debates. We debate about Bobrisky and his Gateman Jacob, and other mondaine things, so people forget to invest in knowing the truth about some other things.

Some other things like, "Out of the 8.585 million population of Israel, Christians constitute 2%, which is about 169000, unlike Saudi with a 4.4% Christian population or Jordan with a 4-5% Christian population or Lebanon with a 40.4% Christian population. And of the 2% Christians in Israel, between 60 - 80% are Arab Christians.

A tiny fraction are Coptic Christians. Jews who believe in Christ are called messianic Jews, and they are only 15000 in number out of the over 8million population. Several applications by Christian Jews to immigrate to Israel have been rejected and you will see why when you read further. Those who found their way into Israel were still denied citizenship until 2008 when the Supreme Court ruled that people who themselves were never Jews but are descendants of Jews can become citizens.

Till date, where an adult Jew converts to Christianity just like is the case with any other religion, he or she loses his protection by the state of Israel under the Law of Return. Jews consider Christians as pagans for their belief in the Trinity and claim that God is an Incarnate human who died to forgive sins committed against him. Therefore, Christian Jews who are the most educated in Israel are the most discriminated against.

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Some Random Facts_26

1. Testosterone evolved 500 million years ago, from estrogen.

2. Rapper B.O.B. has been a vocal proponent of the theory that claims the Earth is flat and started a crowds funding campaign to prove it.

3. King Sobhuza II of Swaziland, who died in 1982, had 70 wives, who gave him 210 children.

4. William Shatner sold his kidney stone for US$25,000, which paid for the building of a house by Habitat for Humanity.

5. The word ‘hundred' derives from ‘hundra' in Old Norse, which originally meant 120.

6. In 2013, Star Wars was dubbed in Navajo, making it the first major film to be dubbed in a Native American language.

7. The world's most expensive phone number was auctioned in Qatar: 666 6666, sold for £1.5 million.

8. "Video killed the radio star" was the best selling record in Australia for 27 years.

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What A Man Really Wants

A lady called her mother and said, "Mum, I really wish to please my husband with a gift that he would really like; but I am having trouble coming up with what he would want." And without hesitation her mother said, "Darling, I don't know how you're going to achieve that; because what a man really wants is another woman always."

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Living In My Ignorance And Gullibility_Part One

Pope Francis said, "Lead us not into temptation," not appropriate translation. He said the Roman Catholic Church should adopt a better translation of the phrase “Lead us not into temptation” in the “Our Father,” the best known prayer in Christianity. “That is not a good translation,” the Pope said in a television interview on Wednesday night. Francis said the Catholic Church in France had decided to use the phrase “Do not let us fall into temptation” as an alternative and indicated that it or something similar should be applied worldwide.

The prayer, also called “The Lord’s Prayer,” is part of Christian liturgical culture and memorised from childhood by hundreds of millions of Catholics. It is a translation from the Latin vulgate, which was translated from ancient Greek, which was in turn translated from Aramaic, the language spoken by Jesus Christ. Liturgical translations are usually done by local churches in coordination with the Vatican. (Reuters/NAN)

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A Guy's Thought

During their honeymoon, the groom wrapped his bride in his arms and said, "I love you today and I'll love you tomorrow, and the day and even next week. In five months, I will love you, just like I loved you yesterday. Fifty years from now, I'll run my hands through my grey hairs and smile at the thought of how much I love you. I just hope you'll be with me through all that time."

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You And Your Integrity

The secret of developing and maintaining your Integrity, is getting started. And like all things, it always seems impossible until it's done. While you are not bound to win or succeed, you are bound to be true and live by the light that you have. You must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong.

Your goodness is about your character, integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. And the supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity; for the greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to positively affect those around him.

And living with integrity means, not settling for less than what you know you is true and deserve in your life and relationships, asking for what you want and need from others, speaking your truth even though it might create conflict or tension, and behaving in ways that are in harmony with your personal values, beliefs and convictions. It does not matter how slowly you may go, as long as you do not stop.

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How She Maximized Her Assets

When a tall, sexy and well endowed lady walked into a Casino, it seemed as if the world had come to a stand still. She just smiled leeringly, walked to a table and bet 30,000 Dollars on a single roll of dice. Then she said, "I hope you don't mind, but I feel luckier when I'm nude." She immediately removed her clothes, rolled the dice and yelled, "Come on baby, Mama needs new clothes!"

As the dice came to a stop, she jumped up and exclaimed, "Yes, yes, I won, I won!" She then hugged the dealers, picked up her winnings and clothes and left. After the dealers have gazed at each other dumbfounded, one dealer asked the other, "What number rolled on the dice?" And the other replied, "I don't know, I thought you were watching."

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A Dangerous Sport

During his annual physicals, the doctor asked him, "Do you play any dangerous sports?" And he replied, "Yes! I sometimes disagree with my wife!!"

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Some Random Facts_25

1. 47 Soviets died for every American in WW2.

2. President Franklin Roosevelt moved Thanksgiving up by a week, so that the Christmas shopping season could start earlier.

3. The White House's pardoned turkeys aren't so lucky after Thanksgiving. Most die within a year.

4. Modern day Samaritans follow Samaritanism, which they believe to be the original, unchanged version of Judaism.

5. The Queensland horse fly was judged to have a 'curved rear' so Australian scientists named "Scaptia beyonceae" after the Bootylicious singer Beyonce.

6. What is reputed to be Mozart's skull is held at the International Mozarteum Foundation in Salzburg, while his skeleton is missing.

7. If you find a meteorite in South Africa, it must be surrendered to the nearest authorities, it's protected under the National Heritage Law.

8. Rolex replaced, for free, all watches seized by the Germans from shotdown allied pilots in WW2.

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An Uncanny Comparison

When a lady was asked, "Why do you compare a husband's mobile phone to an onion?" She replied, "The more you open it, the more you cry!"

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My Resolution

Happy morning, and welcome to the first Sunday of the last month of the year; also known as, "Month Of Resolutions." May we be granted the grace to resolve above all, "To Be A Better Person." Have a blessed day.

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An Uncanny Qualifier Into Heaven

A philosopher, a mathematician and an idiot, were out riding in the car when it crashed into a tree, died and found themselves standing before the pearly gates of Heaven, where St. Peter and the Devil were standing nearby. "Gentlemen," the Devil started, "Due to the fact that Heaven is now overcrowded, St. Peter has decided to limit the number of people entering Heaven.

Anyone who can ask me a question which I don't know or cannot answer, will be worthy enough to go to Heaven, but if I do know or can answer, will go to Hell." The philosopher then stepped forward and said,, "Okay, give me the most comprehensive report on Socrates' teachings." With a snap of his finger, a stack of papers appeared next to the Devil. The philosopher read them and concluded it was correct. And the Devil said, "Then, go to Hell!" With another snap of his finger, the philosopher disappeared.

The mathematician then asked, "Give me the most complicated formula ever theorized!" The Devil again snapped of his finger, and another stack of papers appeared next to him. The mathematician read them and reluctantly agreed it was correct. Again the Devil said, "Then, go to Hell!" And with another snap of his finger, the mathematician disappeared too.

The idiot then stepped forward and said, "Bring me a chair!" And the Devil brought forward a chair. Then the idiot added, "Drill 7 holes on the seat." And the Devil did just that. The idiot then sat on the chair, let out a very loud fart, stood up and asked, "Which hole did my fart come out from?" The Devil inspected the seat and said, "The third hole from the right." But the idiot said, "Wrong! It's from my asshole." And the idiot went to heaven.

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His Most Magical Place

When a guy was asked, "What is your most magical place?" He replied, "My bed! That is the place where I suddenly remember everything I forgot to do!!"

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