A religion or religious sect generally considered to be extremist or false, with its followers often living in an unconventional manner under the guidance of an authoritarian, charismatic leader. • The class educates about religions, but does not promote or denigrate any religion. In a number of African traditional religions, Oshun is a divine being associated with love and fertility, but also financial fortune. Jeremiah 31:3 (NLT) – Long ago the Lord said to Israel: “I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. 1 John 4:16 – We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. Where does love end and mercy start? Romans 5:8 (NIV) – But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Ephesians 2:4-5 (NIV) – But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions-it is by grace you have been saved. The Lord teaches believers how to show His love to others, our friends, family, and even our enemies. 1 John 4:7-8 (NLT) – Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God.

God is not merely loving; at His core, He is love. Veles is considered a god of wealth in part due to his role as a deity of cattle and livestock-the more cattle you own, the wealthier you are. Some scholars believe that each tribe had its own version of Teutates, and that the Gaulish Mars was the result of syncretism between the Roman deity and different forms of the Celtic Teutates. Teutates, sometimes called Toutatis, was an important Celtic deity, and sacrifices were made to him in order to bring about bounty in the fields. Oshun is tied to wealth, and those who petition her for assistance can find themselves blessed with bounty and abundance. John 3:16 (NLT) – For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. The most fundamental belief that a Muslim has is that “There is only One God,” the Creator, the Sustainer — known in the Arabic language and by Muslims as Allah.

Often found in the Yoruba and Ifa belief systems, she is worshiped by her followers who leave offerings at river banks. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. He loves us simply because He is love. 1 John 4:8, a favorite Bible verse about love. John 15:13 (NLT) – There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. And since God is love, we, His followers, who are born of God, will also love. Love is the true test of Christianity. A true Christian, one saved by love and filled with God’s love, must live in love toward God and others. Love is not merely an attribute of God but part of His very makeup. Speculation about divine attributes in theistic tradition has often been carried out in accord with what is currently referred to as perfect being theology, according to which God is understood to be maximally excellent or unsurpassable in greatness. 1 John 4:17-19 (NLT) – And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect.

Love comes from God. In ancient Rome, Mercury was the patron god of merchants and shopkeepers, and was associated with trade routes and commerce, in particular the grain business. In Santeria, she is associated with Our Lady of Charity, an aspect of the Blessed Virgin who serves as the patron saint of Cuba. Religious concepts and practices include the five pillars of Islam, which are basic concepts and obligatory acts of worship, and following Islamic law, which touches on virtually every aspect of life and society, providing guidance on multifarious topics from banking and welfare, to warfare and the environment. Why don’t Muslims simply consult the Quran for answers to religious questions? Honestly reflect on why you want to hear from God. When we have respect of persons within our hearts, we choose those pastors who emotionally excite us or say what we want to hear over those pastors whose message is designed to build Christian character and nothing else. Similarly, if we want to meet God, we must know His address, His likings, His disliking etc. We cannot think of God-Realization if we do not know how to deal with other beings of this world i.e. we are required to be well versed in the dealings (vayavhar) with other beings.