HELLO WORLD The Ubiquitous Kingdom of God <> Kingdom of Heaven
"The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein"
(Psalm 24:1, KJV).
The Kingdom of God Ministries
The KOG Min Umbrella
The Kingdom of God Ministries serves as our umbrella for addressing issues concerning all people within the community, state, country, and world from a biblical point of view. The Corner Stone scriptures for The Kingdom of God Ministries (The KOG Min) are Genesis 1:1& 26 - 28, Genesis 9: 8-17, Psalm 24:1 & 6, Psalm 115:15-16. Romans 13:1-4. Under the umbrella of this ministry, we become observant of politics, judicial, and social issues, both locally and globally. As The Kingdom of God Ministries (The KOG Min), we seek to join together with all peoples of diverse beliefs, faiths, religions, organizations, and nationalities, etc., to work together in addressing the problems and issues of our communities, our states, and our World. The organization considers topics such as the stewardship and sustainability of animals, humans, the planet, and the universe.
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We are currently building a team of directors who will brainstorm the processes and strategies needed to create a global presence for KOGKOH.
The earth is the LORD'S and all its fullness...
There are various cognitive theories about the brain's predisposition to supernatural thinking, and sociological factors like the human need for meaning and community. While not everyone identifies with a religion, the capacity to form religious thought seems to be a fundamental aspect of human nature, linked to our cognitive abilities and the inherent quest for meaning in a complex world.
The idea that "mankind is religious beings" suggests humans have a natural inclination, capacity, or predisposition for religious or spiritual beliefs and practices. This ideal is supported by evidence of universal religion across cultures.
Diversity as a Reflection of God’s Design
Diversity as a Reflection of God’s Design
"The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children. Ye are blessed of the Lord which made heaven and earth. The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord's: but the earth hath he given to the children of mankind" (Psalm 115"14-16, NASB).
The diversity among people serves as a testament to the many ways individuals have developed and evolved according to God’s intentional design, beginning with Adam and Eve. Every person’s unique characteristics and backgrounds are not random; rather, they are manifestations of the Creator’s purposeful variety.
When one observes the world with an open and nonjudgmental perspective, it becomes possible to perceive the truth and richness of human diversity. This approach reveals how the wide array of differences among people—whether in appearance, culture, or belief—echoes the diversity inherent in the Creator. By appreciating this spectrum, we recognize the depth and intentionality of God’s creative work reflected in humanity.
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Islam
Islam, Major world religion founded by Muhammad in Arabia in the early 7th century ce. The Arabic word Islam means “surrender”—specifically, surrender to the will of the one God, called Allah in Arabic. Islam is a strictly monotheistic religion, and its adherents, called Muslims, regard the Prophet Muhammad as the last and most perfect of God’s messengers, who include Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and others. The sacred scripture of Islam is the Qurʾān, which contains God’s revelations to Muhammad. The sayings and deeds of the Prophet recounted in the Sunnah are also an important source of belief and practice in Islam.
The religious obligations of all Muslims are summed up in the Five Pillars of Islam, which include the profession of faith (shahādah) in God and his Prophet, prayer (ṣalāt), charity (zakāt), pilgrimage (hajj), and fasting (ṣawm). The fundamental concept of Islam is the sharia—its law, which embraces the total way of life commanded by God. Observant Muslims pray five times a day and join in community worship on Fridays at a mosque, where worship is led by an imam. Every believer is required to make a pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city, at least once in a lifetime, barring poverty or physical incapacity. The month of Ramadan is set aside for fasting. Alcohol and pork are always forbidden, as are gambling, usury, fraud, slander, and the making of images. In addition to Eid al-Fitr, which celebrates the breaking of the fast of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate Muhammad’s birthday and his ascension into heaven. Eid al-Adha marks the culmination of pilgrimage to Mecca.
This is an excerpt taken from an article on Islam in the Encyclopedia Britannica. For more reading, click on the “Read More” button.
Sikhism
Buddhist Beliefs
Sikh in Punjabi means “learner,” and those who joined the Sikh community, or Panth (“Path”), were people who sought spiritual guidance. Sikhs claim that their tradition has always been separate from Hinduism. Nevertheless, many Western scholars argue that in its earliest stage Sikhism was a movement within the Hindu tradition; Nanak, they point out, was raised a Hindu and eventually belonged to the Sant tradition of northern India, a movement associated with the great poet and mystic Kabir (1440–1518). The Sants, most of whom were poor, dispossessed, and illiterate, composed hymns of great beauty expressing their experience of the divine, which they saw in all things. Their tradition drew heavily on the Vaishnava bhakti (the devotional movement within the Hindu tradition that worships the god Vishnu), though there were important differences between the two. Like the followers of bhakti, the Sants believed that devotion to God is essential to liberation from the cycle of rebirth in which all human beings are trapped; unlike the followers of bhakti, however, the Sants maintained that God is nirgun (“without form”) and not sagun (“with form”). For the Sants, God can be neither incarnated nor represented in concrete terms.
This is an excerpt taken from an article on Sikhismin the Encyclopedia Britannica. For more reading, click on the “Read More” button.
Buddhist Beliefs
Hindu Gods and Goddesses
Buddhist Beliefs
Buddhist Beliefs
Buddhism is considered the 4th largest religion in the world that originated in Ancient India between the sixth and fourth centuries BCE. The religion is based on a series of teachings by Gautama Buddha. From India, Buddhism spread to major parts of Asia and the rest of the world. Currently, there are three major groups of Buddhism. These include the Mahayana Buddhism that is followed in the countries of China, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, and Vietnam; the Theravada Buddhism that is followed in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand; and the Tibetan Buddhism that is followed in Mongolia, Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, parts of Russia and northern India. There are also many subsects of Buddhism like Nichiren Buddhism, Zen Buddhism, and Tendai Buddhism. The followers of Buddhism are referred to as Buddhists and at present, there are more than 535 million Buddhists all over the world. Buddhism consists of many traditions, beliefs, and spiritual practices that are as per the teachings of the Buddha. The principal goal of Buddhism is to escape from suffering and attain a state of enlightenment or Nirvana, thereby ending the continuous cycle of birth and rebirth. Buddhists believe that this path to enlightenment is through the practice and development of wisdom, morality, and meditation.
This is an excerpt taken from the World Atlas on Buddhism. For more on Buddhism, click on the button.
Jewish Festivals
Hindu Gods and Goddesses
Hindu Gods and Goddesses
Judaism has many festivals throughout the year that commemorate important events in Jewish history, such as Passover, Hanukkah, and Yom Kippur. These festivals provide an opportunity for Jews to connect with their faith, family and community.
Hindu Gods and Goddesses
Hindu Gods and Goddesses
Hindu Gods and Goddesses
Hinduism is a complex religion with many gods and goddesses. Hindus believe in one ultimate reality, but worship different deities for various reasons. Each god and goddess has their own unique qualities and represents different aspects of the universe.