What is Religion and how does it affect us

Over the past few years I have read numerous books and views on all religions around the world and have discovered many parallels to all as I will outline over time in the Religion and Gnostic sections of my blog

My goal is to draw peace between all mankind and a commonality that we all share in this planet.

Here is the Alpha and the Omega.  The basis of all religions of the modern world and the Ancient world

The mayans the Egyptians and the Christians all have  this in their religions

Prologue:

Over the years I have questioned religion as have many others and have read several books and ideologies on certain religions and the concepts of religion.

One would say that by believing that Christianity is based on false pretenses that I am an agnostic or even an atheist.  I however believe that I am Gnostic.  What is a Gnostic you might ask.  From what I have read and what I believe a Gnostic is a free thinker and one that knows and understands the truths about religion.  The truth is quite simple all religion is based on mythology even modern Christianity which has taken myth and turned it in historical fact.

I have come to realize in this complex world of our s that atheism is a way for the Christian church to say that just because you don’t believe in there ways you are an atheist or even a pagan.  However that is far from the truth.  If one believes in one self and understands that the power to self satisfaction is within you then you are as much a Christian as the next person.  The next question is why might you ask it is quite simple really.  Within each of us there is the Christ, yes we all go through the turmoil’s as he did.  The bible or the Christian story of Jesus merely describes what we as humans go through in everyday life.  The story of Jesus as portrayed in Greek, Egyptian, Norse and Hindu mythology is merely myth to describe what we as humans go through in the course of ones life. I know myth you say. 

The myth concept is quit simple I have read Greek myths and have began to delve in to Egyptian mythology and yes they are all parallel to the Christian story.  Yes if you are a die hard Christian you will find this hard to believe but look at history what has the church done particularly the catholic church

What were the crusades but a way to merely squash the so called infidels?  No it was a way to make the general populace believe by destroying all those who opposed what the church had fabricated as history.   The key to this is right in front of your very nose Even the most devoted Christian has to question the fundamentals of the church.

As you read this book you will learn and understand the truth and question your beliefs

Here are a few questions for you?

In the Bible read the two stories of the birth of Jesus in Luke and Matthew and think about this why do the stories differ so much?  If it was true historical fact wouldn’t they be the same.

Why is there a gap in Jesus life and no record of his existence?

Why does only one of the gospels talk about the death and resurrection of Jesus?

Can you really say with your whole heart that bible is not a guide to live by but a true historical document?

Why have the so called items in the bible such as the arc of the covenant and other biblical items never been found?

Why does the church have a record of destroying and quelling the past to make their point?

Why is the church so scared about what others think and what historians and archaeologists have found in recent years?

Why does the church deny the Gnostic gospels when they existed before the first bible was ever composed?

Just think about the above questions as I am sure others will pop in to your head as you read what I have to say about the truth about religion?

Lazy Perogies

Ingredients

• 9 uncooked lasagna noodles
• 4 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon onion salt, or to taste
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 pound bacon
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups dry cottage cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon onion salt, or to taste

Directions

1.     Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Once the water is boiling, stir in the lasagna noodles, about 3 or 4 at a time, and return to a boil. Cook the noodles uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes per batch. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, and lay the cooked noodles flat on waxed paper or aluminum foil while you finish cooking the rest of the noodles.

2.     Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x11-inch baking dish.

3.     Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes with the milk and butter until smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon of onion salt, and season with salt and pepper. Set the mashed potatoes aside to cool. When cooled, mix with shredded Cheddar cheese.

4.     Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and almost crisp, about 10 minutes. Place the onion into the hot bacon fat, and cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Break the bacon into pieces with a spoon or spatula, and set the bacon and onion aside. Mix the cottage cheese, egg, and 1 teaspoon of onion salt in a bowl.

5.     To make the casserole, place 3 lasagna noodles into the prepared baking dish, and spread with the cottage cheese mixture in an even layer. Top the cottage cheese with 3 more lasagna noodles, then spread potato-cheese mixture in a layer. Top the mashed potato layer with 3 more noodles, then spread the bacon and onion into an even layer on top of the casserole.

6.     Cover the casserole with aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot, about 30 minutes. Allow to set for about 10 minutes before serving

Cook time 350 for 1:40

Organge Thai Chicken Stir Fry

2 Chicken Breast or 8 Chicken Thighs
2 - 3 Large Sweet Peppers
1 Bunch Small Chives
1/4 Cup Sunflower Seeds
1/4 Cup Pumpkin Seeds
2 Tbsp Soya Sauce
2 Tbsp Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tbsp Sesame Seed Oil
2 tsps Thai Spice
1 Tbsp Poultry Spice
1/4 cup Zest of Orange
15 - 25 Snow Peas

Chop the Chicken in to chunks of desired size and place in Skillet with Olive Oil and Poultry Spice cook
Chop the onions and Peppers in to your desired sizes, and place into Skillet
Cook with Vergetables to desired consitent
Add Thai Spice
Add Orange Zest
Add  Sunflowers Seeds
Add Pumpkin Seeds
Simmer and until Desired consistency

When you are tired it just happens

It just amazes me how my little guy can just collapse in the car.
When my head drops I awake with a start. He just sleeps away with his head cocked.

Burford Boy sends Devils to cup

Burford boy Adam Henrique scores in Overtime to send Devils to cup final against LA
http://www.globalnews.ca/canada/sports/henrique+scores+early+in+ot+as+devils+beat+rangers+3-2+to+advance+to+cup+finals/6442648777/story.html

May Long Weekend Camping 2012

We went camping in sandbanks near Bellville this year with the in-laws it was a fabulous weekend.  temperatures were totally unusual 26,28,29  not the Canadian Ontario May weekend from my childhood.
The cold fireworks party at my parents in parkas.

Things are changing that is for sure.

Here are some pics

Mattis and Grandma Louise

Melanie and I

Little Camper watching fire

Cousins Tristan and Mattis

Mum and Mattis playing on the Beach

Boys and Aunt Christine

It was a great weekend a few little burns do the heat great meals that taste better camping.
Mattis had his first Pie-Iron and enjoyed it

Front Yard and Relaxing

Front Garden May 12 2012

New addition the raised section Rocks

Melanie chilling and Mattis chilling

We began gardening on Mothers Day it has  become the tradition since we moved in to the new house As part of Mothers Day, Mel gets to choose flowers for the front Garden and we plant them in the garden. Then we enjoyed a nice relaxing Drink on the Patio.