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August 10, 2012

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Little Ellie & the Olympian: The Kindest Race Ever

He’s a world record holding sprinter from South Africa who is known as “The Fastest Man on No Legs.” She’s a spunky little girl from Essex, England. In an inspiring series of images that have recently gone viral, the two strangers, united only by a stubborn refusal to let double amputations stop them, race each other in a friendly bionic foot race. The following article shares more about Olympian Oscar “Blade Runner” Pistorious and young Ellie May Challis whose joyful courage has touched people worldwide. { read more }

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RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY

If we view the world’s religions from the widest possible viewpoint and examine their ultimate goal, we find that all of the major world religions, whether Christianity or Islam, Hinduism or Buddhism, are dedicated to the achievement of permanent human happiness. They are all directed toward that goal. All religions emphasize the fact that the true follower must be honest and gentle, in other words, that a truly religious person must always strive to be a better human being. To this end, the different world religions teach different doctrines which will help transform the person. In this regard, all religions are the same, there is no conflict. This is something we must emphasize. We must consider the question of religious diversity from this viewpoint. And when we do, we find no conflict.