spiritual rebirth


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Noun1.spiritual rebirth - a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life
redemption, salvation - (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
proselytism - the state of being a proselyte; spiritual rebirth resulting from the zeal of crusading advocacy of the gospel
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A British archaeologist discovers an ancient village that tells the intimate story of Airell, a young Druid Ministre living at the time Christ, and through his life his discovery of the ancient secrets, the Druids, and mysteries of the universe that caused a spiritual rebirth in the beginning of England and eventually around the world.
Spiritual rebirth led him to the community of Bo Sanchez, where he is currently head preacher.
Before dancing, the dervish removes his black cloak, a movement symbolic of spiritual rebirth into truth, while the rest of the costume is often but not always likely to be white - and the wide skirt (regardless of colour) representing the shroud of the ego.
It is this costly work of redemption on the cross - bearing the curse and death of mankind as a result of sin - that brought man the most powerful experience of spiritual rebirth, the uncommon grace to share eternal life of God.
It symbolises Man's spiritual rebirth and his aspirations for God, his higher self and his divinely-ordained place as a brick or pillar in the Heavenly Temple of the New Jerusalem, which inspired religious edifices like Paisley Abbey.
The holiday season is a time of spiritual rebirth and rethinking, but also collecting strength for future ventures and trials that need to be mastered, remembering the spirit of our joint tradition, which means solidarity, mutual understanding and appreciation,' wrote Dzaferovic in his congratulatory note.
It has become to a greater degree a national day which has helped as a form of spiritual rebirth for the Tunis village as well as nearby areas," Mahmoud Sherif, the festival's general coordinator, told Daily News Egypt.
Most world leaders need a "spiritual rebirth" so that they can open their eyes and see the reality of things.
'We must take advantage of this spiritual rebirth and seek to unite the country,' he said.
Because we have all "sinned and fallen short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23), we are all in need of spiritual rebirth, without which we will continue in our sinful state throughout eternity.
Women cut off a small lock of hair in a sign of spiritual rebirth and renewal.
Each photograph showed Sophie - Newcomer of the Year at The Journal Culture Awards 2010 - in a shamanistic persona in a location connected to her place of birth and spiritual rebirth.