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Recklyn said:
There are many Christians in Ukraine and they are still worshiping God.
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In John (13:34)
Jesus taught, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”

The eleventh commandment
If nothing else, if you follow Jesus's commandment to “love one another” you'll do just fine as a decent human being. The Apostle John reminds us of this commandment in (1 John 4:21), “He has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.”

When I ask this question it stumps most (all to be honest)
"Can you name the 12 Apostles?"

Skate.
 
Glorifying & Praising God ~ 26 June 2022

Fresh Life Worship is a collective of musicians and songwriters based out of a move of God through Fresh Life Church (USA). We believe worship is the sound of a healthy soul -- our desire is to see God's Church impassioned to praise and to pursue His heart, and in doing so, anchor ours to heaven.
I think my favourite is the last song, calling God's Holy Spirit to fall afresh on us.

Fresh Life Worship :: Loved

From the debut album Fall Afresh.Available now.http://freshlifeworship.com/Itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1047297234?ls=1&app=itunesAmazon: http://w...
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Census numbers out:

The generational shift is reflected in religious affiliation in Australia. Nearly 60 per cent of Boomers report a Christian religious affiliation, compared with 30 per cent of Millennials.

More than 45 per cent of Millennials reported having no religion, compared with 30 per cent of Boomers.

Christianity remains the most common religion in the country, with 43.9 per cent identifying as having Christian affiliation. The figure has dropped from 52.1 per cent in 2016 and from 61.1 per cent in 2011.

Catholics are the largest Christian denomination at 20.0 per cent of the population, followed by Anglicans at 9.8 per cent. Nearly 39 per cent of Australians reported having no religion, an increase from 30.1 per cent in 2016 and 22.3 per cent in 2011.
 
Our belief forms our identity
@Dona Ferentes thank you for taking the time to post these statistics. Our Australian society is as diverse as it is culturally different that represents particular values & beliefs, which enable a sense of identity & meaning.

Let's take our first people, as an example
The Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders have their values & beliefs based on an understanding of the world that integrates the spiritual with the material & emphasises the individual’s relationship with their elders & their community.

Diversity is a good thing
Having lots of different beliefs in our society is a good thing, as a diverse range of beliefs whether they have a religious slant or not is something to feel good about. Different cultures benefit us all & should be respected, upsetting someone is the last thing that we should do. Having a different opinion from others should also be respected.

After reading the statistics on religious beliefs
It’s important to realise that this doesn’t mean everyone acts/thinks/believes the same thing. Just as not everyone you know has identical beliefs. Some groups may have different ideas about religion or faith simply because of their upbringing being taught different stories from our own.

Summary
IMHO, having religious beliefs or not doesn't determine if you are a good person or not. In saying this, what you believe forms how you will interact with others which is so important.

Skate.
 
I don't want to take away from the original intent of this thread, by @Recklyn , (too much) but will drop this in as it is a good response and a fresh and realistic take on Australians and their religious (or non) belief.

Australian Christianity is Officially in Decline (and I, for one, am relieved) - Stephen McAlpine

The 2021 census stats are out, and it's official (again): Australian Christianity is in freefall decline. As The Australian newspaper reports: The number of Australians who aren’t religious has almost doubled over the decade, with almost 40 per cent indicating in the latest census that they have...
stephenmcalpine.com
 
The writer, Stephen McAlpine, is obviously a Christian, and as you say Dona, "it is a good response and a fresh and realistic take on Australians and their religious (or non) belief."

Nothing like being honest.
 
@Dona Ferentes thank you for posting Stephen’s view of how he was relieved to learn religion was on the decline in Australia.

@Recklyn I have a different view after reading his post.

It’s unclear to me why he was relieved. Was it because of (a) the decline of religion affiliation or was it because (b) the fact that people feel free to admit they are not as religious as they once were.

Skate said:
IMHO, having religious beliefs or not doesn't determine if you are a good person or not. In saying this, what you believe forms how you will interact with others which is so important.
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Summary
I believe the decline is because of two reasons (1) ethnic diversity (2) lack of interest from the younger generation.

Also what was disturbing for me was how much delight Stephen garnered from the census results.

Skate.
 
Skate,

I believe he was writing a bit tongue in cheek, but the overall tone of his missive was, I think, one of relief that Australians are being more honest as to their religious beliefs or lack thereof. This then gives a more accurate picture of where the population is at.

Your point about ethnic diversity is a valid one as well.

Recklyn
 
Glorifying & Praising God ~ 03 July 2022

Scripture Songs by Sherri Youngward

Psalm One

Provided to YouTube by Catapult Reservatory, LLCPsalm One · Sherri YoungwardScripture Songs: Volume One℗ 2008 Sherri YoungwardReleased on: 2008-11-01Auto-gen...
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This song was the number one hit on my birthday
"Vaya con Dios" in Spanish means (May God Be With You)

Such a beautiful song
At the 1:15 minute mark a few words mean so much: "Wherever you may be, I'll be beside you"

"Vaya con Dios" By Les Paul & Mary Ford
Wherever you may be, I'll be beside you
Although you're many million dreams away
Each night I'll say a prayer, a prayer to guide you
To hasten every lonely hour of every lonely day


Skate.
 
Glorifying & Praising God ~ 10 July 2022

There are many songs based on Isaiah 6:1-8 and I thought it would be good to compile a bit of a songlist using them. There are many, many more, so I've broken the list into 2 parts, for this week and next, and there are yet still more that I'll keep for another time, maybe. While some might be the same version by different singers, they all have the commonality of worship and praise to God. They are majestic in their presentation as befitting the Lord of Heaven and Earth.

Part 1

I see the Lord

I see the lord by Andy Park sung by Andrew Suracehttp://christfellowshipnj.com/page.php?30I see the Lord and His train fills the temple I see the Lord, He is...
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"Spirit in the Sky" was written & recorded by Norman Greenbaum
In late 1969 this song became a worldwide hit & it is still as good today as when it was released at the end of the psychedelic hippie period.


Skate.
 
Glorifying & Praising God ~ 17 July 2022

Continuing from last week, this is Part 2 of songs based on Isaiah 6:1-8.

I See The Lord

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupI See The Lord · Maranatha! Promise BandPromise Keepers - Raise The Standardâ 1995 Maranatha! MusicReleased on: 1...
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Glorifying & Praising God ~ 07 August 2022

Songs based on Habakkuk

Habakkuk 3

Learn to rejoice in the Lord, even when circumstances are hard. Because it is when we are in want that we experience God's miraculous provision and deliveran...
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Glorifying & Praising God ~ 14 August 2022

Esther Mui (Mostly)

Welcome / Introduction

Listen and download free word for word Scripture songs suitable for worship, effective for memorizing and meditating the Word of God.
www.scripturesongsforworship.com

Psalm 23 Song (KJV) "The LORD is My Shepherd" (Rebekah Mui)

http://www.scripturesongsforworship.com/2015/09/psalm-23-lord-is-my-shepherd.html (Listen and download word for word Scripture songs suitable for worship and...
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Glorifying & Praising God ~ 21 August 2022

He Is... Names of God (From Genesis to Revelation)
 
Recklyn said:
Names of God(s)
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Reading Genesis & Revelations
It implies more than one god

Genesis 1:26 (English Standard Version)
Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”

Revelation 4:4
And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.

Skate.
 
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