The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is to work with religious institutions to investigate tax non-compliance, it said on Friday. “The SARS will engage religious institutions with the intention to investigate possible tax non-compliance in this sector. The decision follows SARS’ own preliminary investigation, its meeting with the CRL Rights Commission and general reports suggesting that certain religious organisations and leaders are not in compliance with tax laws, and may be enriching … [Read more...] about Praying for Relief
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PE in the news: Jeff talks the “state capture of religion” with ForSA’s Michael Smail
Jeff talks the “state capture of religion" with ForSA’s Michael Smail: Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route): 083 913 3 866 (VAS rates apply) Whatsapp: 076 119 3395. Use the tag 'border' or 'garden' if you're messaging ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Tears, joy as killer gangsters get life: Respected Port Elizabeth High Court Judge Glenn Goosen slated gang culture and its … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Jeff talks the “state capture of religion” with ForSA’s Michael Smail
SA Catches up with Madalyn Murray O’Hair
In 1959, Madalyn Murray O’Hair filed suit in the United States on behalf of her son who was forced to attend Bible readings in his school and was the victim of harassment at the hands of school employees after he declined to participate. O’Hair then went on to found the American Atheist organisation in 1963 which fights to protect the absolute separation of religion from government. The 2017 film, The Most Hated Woman in America, chronicles Madalyn's life and death. On 28 June 2017, the … [Read more...] about SA Catches up with Madalyn Murray O’Hair
Religion on Racism – #RaceFreeMonth
February has been declared Race Free Month and every day in February we at MyPE will be combating the subtle racist nuances that hamper our thinking, cloud our judgement, restrict our development and increase the tension in South Africa. The Bible itself condemns racism as a sin and spiritual illness. The New Testament affirms that Christ is in all, and that every individual is unified in God regardless of status, origin, or race. The Bible condemns hatred of another, stating that "the one … [Read more...] about Religion on Racism – #RaceFreeMonth
A Crash Course in Yoga Philosophy
Millions of people the world over practice yoga for all its amazing health benefits. For the majority of these people yoga consists only of physical postures, known as ‘asanas’, which in miraculous ways not only physically stretches tones and strengthens, but it stimulates organ functioning, improves energy levels and flow in the body, and ‘something special’ happens when you practice these asanas - with the deep slow breathing that goes along with it – leaving you feeling calmer, relaxed, more … [Read more...] about A Crash Course in Yoga Philosophy
Practice Yoga because it Feels Damn Good
I have in my years of practicing yoga shifted in my reasons for doing so. It started out as a physical thing, where I was convinced that hot bikram yoga will transform my body so that even I could love it. It has evolved and now my philosophy around practicing yoga is simple: practice yoga because it feels damn good. Sometimes you know why it feels just so great– and other times you can’t explain it. Who cares?! Does everything have to be worded and boxed? No. It really doesn’t…and … [Read more...] about Practice Yoga because it Feels Damn Good
