Society & Culture - 29 June 2006

There are many verses from the Quran that order Muslims to fight. Some examples are [2:216; 8:65; 9:29; 9:123; 4:77; 47:20] and many other verses. To carry out God's orders, prophet Muhammed was engaged in more than 35 wars!

My question is: How come God the all almighty needs people to defend him? I thought that if god wants to defeat pagans or spread Islam, he would do it without need for fighting.

2006-06-29 20:13:31 · 6 answers · asked by peace_lover 2 in Religion & Spirituality

One of my best friend and i where in our way to school, we were talking about politics and regular comercial films. all of the sudden when he came out of the car he told me he had and erection and need it to cover himself with his note book until was gone. lol why this happen i am sure he is not gay

2006-06-29 20:13:26 · 24 answers · asked by U 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I mean really what is it? Is forgiveness going to the person and telling them they are forgiven? Is it having the inner peace that there is no more animosity? Do you have to go to that particular person to forgive inorder to be considered as forgiveness?

2006-06-29 20:13:08 · 7 answers · asked by sweetdivine 4 in Religion & Spirituality

When I try to have a meaningful conversation and possibly learn something, it's always faith, faith, and more faith. Especially if they don't know the answer. If I had FAITH I would not be asking the questions. Just give me some straight answers. No, this is not a dig at Christianity. Yes, before you all tear me up, I have read the Bible among other religious books. And I do pray to MY God who is more than likely your God also. One TRUE God and all that. Please try to restore my "FAITH" in the HUMAN species. Thank you all and Keep smiling.

2006-06-29 20:12:03 · 8 answers · asked by jbbull25 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Care to share and expound?

2006-06-29 20:10:23 · 7 answers · asked by My Big Bear Ron 6 in Other - Society & Culture

Have you ever done smothing and you feel like you already did it and it you know whats gonna happend next .It feels like you already leave through it it feels so weird .

2006-06-29 20:09:09 · 7 answers · asked by Jonathan I 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-06-29 20:09:05 · 7 answers · asked by bkht b 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-06-29 20:08:31 · 7 answers · asked by My Big Bear Ron 6 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-06-29 20:07:29 · 12 answers · asked by Weils 1 in Languages

It just kind annoys me when they bring god into every conversation. Or if they try to inflict their beliefs on you. The whole thing seems kind of cultish to me. Could someone explain what makes them think that everyone is interested? I want actual answers im not ranting or anything.

2006-06-29 20:07:09 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-06-29 20:06:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Do you believe in reincarnation?is yea why?

2006-06-29 20:06:18 · 23 answers · asked by Jonathan I 1 in Mythology & Folklore

2006-06-29 20:04:30 · 10 answers · asked by ilikechickenandsteak 1 in Other - Society & Culture

It's been bugging me...b/c i took a quiz that said i like them- even though it's just a quiz..i still want to know

2006-06-29 20:01:53 · 7 answers · asked by 1 5 in Other - Society & Culture

i belive that life is a test of faith....one way that God makes u closer to him is to give u hard times.....makng u pray more :)

2006-06-29 19:59:29 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

So what has made it so full that you have no regrets?
For me i have traveled across country ,been to alot places,lived out my wildest dreams.With no regrets.
No religious content for there is a place and time for everything and this is not the time or place...

2006-06-29 19:58:58 · 28 answers · asked by ? 4 in Other - Society & Culture

and it has to be something that's still a mysterious... if you later found out that "werewolf" was just a rabid hyena, nevermind... or that ghost or ufo was just some kind of optical illusion or someone playing a trick on you... likewise...

2006-06-29 19:56:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

OK i know this is a tough question. I know that everything is based on "conditions", e.g. U fall for a girl, u say "i love her selfishlessly". This is impossible, u fall for her is because her character attracts u right? Or her smile, her look, her body.. Whatever reasons, there must be a "condition" there; If not, u won't fall for her.
This is just an example, but it is true. Similarly, to love and trust in GOD, there got to be something u want or praying for is rewarded by him, otherwise how will u put your trust into him? Without any evidence, u can't bring yourself into this trust relationship.
Agree?

2006-06-29 19:56:13 · 20 answers · asked by a V a 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-06-29 19:56:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

first off, if you want a reply or further conversation on the subject email me at jessiemcmillan@hotmail.com
now, don't preach here i want serious opinion and whatnot
I am an atheist and am not condoning christians or anyone elses ideals, i'm just trying to get them to take another look.
some religious IDEALS are a great thing to live by.
I would like to say that sooo many things in the bible have been proven wrong since the age of questioning, when people started counting the petals on a flower instead of reading plato.
i don't see how someone can believe in something like that when their "miracles" could be simple natural occurences, their stories could be written to change the way they behave and so on and so forth. The bible went through the hands of many leaders in ancient rome and other places so why would they not have changed it to their own benefit?

2006-06-29 19:55:48 · 20 answers · asked by jesse m 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Been reading too many negative gender questions lately. How about a bit of good news?

2006-06-29 19:54:13 · 7 answers · asked by HomeSweetSiliconValley 4 in Other - Society & Culture

like when a lady had a tragedy in her live it will runs in the family if she had a daughter ?

2006-06-29 19:53:46 · 10 answers · asked by cheeg 1 in Mythology & Folklore

2006-06-29 19:53:45 · 13 answers · asked by Speedster 2 in Other - Society & Culture

What percentage of those expelled from the State of Israel in 1948 were Christians?

2006-06-29 19:53:24 · 3 answers · asked by soxrcat 6 in Religion & Spirituality

What Quality should be in God?

2006-06-29 19:53:22 · 7 answers · asked by nadeem fraz 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I have, and I have found so many individuals there to have made a lot of happiness for themselves, and I have found them to be so very resourceful. Actually, it's been attractive.

Your experiences / thoughts?

2006-06-29 19:53:10 · 11 answers · asked by My Big Bear Ron 6 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-06-29 19:51:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

please hurry up! and i will choose the best answer!!

2006-06-29 19:51:37 · 3 answers · asked by ? 3 in Languages

2006-06-29 19:49:16 · 7 answers · asked by mel 4 in Other - Society & Culture

I grew up in a nice neighborhood in the city of Chicago but within the last six years I've seen a influx of illegal immigrants that have overcrowded the schools and hospitals in my area, increased crime significantly, don't keep up their homes, large increase in litter, increase in car accidents and they are putting up prison-like wrought iron fences around the front yard of their homes among many other things like graffiti and gangs. Have you seen this happen recently where you live? Is their anything I can do about it?

2006-06-29 19:48:31 · 14 answers · asked by 1776USA 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups