Society & Culture - 25 August 2006

It would seem that if they really believed there was no God they wouldn't even be interested enough to care.
It's as if they have a driving force to disprove the existence of God.Oh let's see now ...could that force be..... satan?

2006-08-25 01:36:19 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

that he/she have the hell time to soar high his/her level? Specially to those with no sense,redundant, stupid, peahead answerer and askers?

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2006-08-25 01:34:49 · 21 answers · asked by vince 2 in Etiquette

Some things about the program never felt quite right....now I know why!

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2006-08-25 01:33:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-08-25 01:33:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2 examples:

If you have someone who helps everybody, gives freely of themself, makes daily commitments to be a better person and try and do the best they can without doing anything bad, yet they don't believe in God?

Or.... you have someone who believes in God, constantly makes mistakes, does not bother to help people but feels sorry about it later, hurts people by losing their temper, and repents later....

Now, according to what most people say the person that believes in God will go to heaven because they believe in God, while the other person who always does God will not because you must believe in God to go to heaven. ("Works alone are not enough")

2006-08-25 01:32:10 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I was waking up to the Today Show this morning and they had a story about a man that claims to be the second coming of Jesus. People are giving this man so much money that he is buying sports cars and huge estates. He is literaly living like a king. What do you think of him? Do you believe he is the second coming of Jesus? I looked for a link but apparently they don't put them up until 11am my time. The link to the Today Show is: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032633/
but as I said the story hasn't been posted yet.

2006-08-25 01:30:40 · 10 answers · asked by Mawyemsekhmet 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-25 01:29:03 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am Catholic, and I respect most of the religions of the world, especially other christians. But I have a question. Most Christians are very loud about their love of Jesus, and their "accepting Jesus as their personal Savior", but then why are they in religions founded by mere men? Why not be in a religion that was founded by Jesus himself? Yes that's right, Jesus founded the Catholic faith, and I do not understand why more people do not realize that.

2006-08-25 01:28:00 · 19 answers · asked by ihatehippies 3 in Religion & Spirituality

This is a serious question. I have never had that done to me, but my boyfriend wants to do it. I fear it will be very painful.

2006-08-25 01:27:13 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

And some top bishops flat out said Revelation should be excluded.

2006-08-25 01:27:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-25 01:26:39 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-25 01:26:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I m a devoted muslim who believes in peace and compassion. To ppl who think of me as not being a reader of the Holy Quran, I will say that I know my faith and every verse in the Quran. I have read abt other's faiths (esp. The Bible and Torah) and have also found peace there.
Please stop offending other ppl's religions or faiths,for no religion is abt offending and insulting others. God is kind and merciful and will weigh all our good deeds against our bad deeds. By mercy let all ppl who have had a life on earth, doing good deeds be blessed with their allowance into heaven.
To Christians and Jews, brother monotheists,I wish u the best for God allowing u to enter heaven along with all good muslims. Let God shower his blessings on u.
To Atheists, I mean no offense, I also wish that good atheists should have a good life on earth and live in the hereafter in heaven with god's mercy.
To Muslims, Assalamwalaikum
Peace be upon u all!Spread compassion through this beautiful world!Godbless!

2006-08-25 01:25:54 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

After all, God made man in His own image, and man has useless nipples.

So why does God have useless nipples?

2006-08-25 01:24:53 · 7 answers · asked by bobkgin 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-25 01:24:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Have you ever had a moment when you intensely felt a visceral connection to the Universe that lifted you up on an incredible high? (And I'm not looking for answers involving sex or drugs.)

2006-08-25 01:22:33 · 10 answers · asked by Shaman 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Wouldn't that have offered people the choice to follow him or turn away from him in a much better manner?

Then you'd know for sure who was "believing the lie".

2006-08-25 01:22:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The impression I get: he is like an elder chief who is wise enough to understand war and urges to maintain peace. Yet the younger generation is caught up in the immediate and wants justice through violence and quick results.

Do you get that impression?

2006-08-25 01:22:11 · 6 answers · asked by stoptheinsanity_73 3 in Religion & Spirituality

the name is El Bozour

2006-08-25 01:21:12 · 5 answers · asked by joelgeisz 1 in Languages

2006-08-25 01:20:04 · 2 answers · asked by asker 1 in Mythology & Folklore

Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in the Old Testament:

The Qur’an mentions in Surah Al-Araf chapter 7 verse 157:

"Those who follow the Messenger, the unlettered Prophet, whom they find mentioned in their own (scriptures) in the law and the Gospel".


1.
MUHAMMAD (PBUH) PROPHESISED IN THE BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY:

Almighty God speaks to Moses in Book of Deuteronomy chapter 18 verse 18:

"I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and I will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him."

The Christians say that this prophecy refers to Jesus (pbuh) because Jesus (pbuh) was like Moses (pbuh). Moses (pbuh) was a Jew, as well as Jesus (pbuh) was a Jew. Moses (pbuh) was a Prophet and Jesus (pbuh) was also a Prophet.

If these two are the only criteria for this prophecy to be fulfilled, then all the Prophets of the Bible who came after
Moses (pbuh) such as Solomon, Isaiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Malachi, John the Baptist, etc. (pbut) will
fulfill this prophecy since all were Jews as well as prophets.

However, it is Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) who is like Moses (pbuh):


i)
Both had a father and a mother, while Jesus (pbuh) was born miraculously without any male intervention.

[Mathew 1:18 and Luke 1:35 and also Al-Qur'an 3:42-47]


ii)
Both were married and had children. Jesus (pbuh) according to the Bible did not marry nor had children.

iii)
Both died natural deaths. Jesus (pbuh) has been raised up alive. (4:157-158)

Muhammad (pbuh) is from among the brethren of Moses (pbuh). Arabs are brethren of Jews. Abraham (pbuh) had two sons: Ishmail and Isaac (pbut). The Arabs are the descendants of Ishmail (pbuh) and the Jews are the descendants of Isaac (pbuh).

Words in the mouth:

Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was unlettered and whatever revelations he received from Almighty God he repeated them verbatim.

"I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him."

[Deuteronomy 18:18]


iv)
Both besides being Prophets were also kings i.e. they could inflict capital punishment. Jesus (pbuh) said, "My kingdom is not of this world." (John 18:36).

v)
Both were accepted as Prophets by their people in their lifetime but Jesus (pbuh) was rejected by his
people. John chapter 1 verse 11 states, "He came unto his own, but his own received him not."

iv)
Both brought new laws and new regulations for their people. Jesus (pbuh) according to the Bible did not bring any new laws. (Mathew 5:17-18).

2.
It is Mentioned in the book of Deuteronomy chapter 18:19

"And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not harken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him."


3.
Muhammad (pbuh) is prophesised in the book of Isaiah:

It is mentioned in the book of Isaiah chapter 29 verse 12:

"And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned."

When Archangel Gabrail commanded Muhammad (pbuh) by saying Iqra - "Read", he replied, "I am not learned".


4.
prophet Muhammad (pbuh) mentioned by name in the old testament:

Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is mentioned by name in the Song of Solomon chapter 5 verse 16:

"Hikko Mamittakim we kullo Muhammadim Zehdoodeh wa Zehraee Bayna Jerusalem."

"His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters
of Jerusalem."

In the Hebrew language im is added for respect. Similarely im is added after the name of Prophet Muhammad
(pbuh) to make it Muhammadim. In English translation they have even translated the name of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) as "altogether lovely", but in the Old Testament in Hebrew, the name of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is yet present.


Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in the New Testament:

Al-Qur'an Chapter 61 Verse 6:

"And remember, Jesus, the son of Mary, said, 'O Children of Israel! I am the messenger of Allah (sent) to you, confirming the Law (which came) before me and giving glad tidings of a messenger to come after me, whose name shall be Ahmed.' But when he came to them with clear signs, they said, 'This is evident sorcery!' "

All the prophecies mentioned in the Old Testament regarding Muhammad (pbuh) besides applying to the Jews also hold good for the Christians.


1.
John chapter 14 verse 16:
"And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever."

2.
Gospel of John chapter 15 verse 26:

"But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which
proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me."

3.
Gospel of John chapter 16 verse 7:

"Nevertheless I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not
come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you".

"Ahmed" or "Muhammad" meaning "the one who praises" or "the praised one" is almost the translation of the
Greek word Periclytos. In the Gospel of John 14:16, 15:26, and 16:7. The word 'Comforter' is used in the English translation for the Greek word Paracletos which means advocate or a kind friend rather than a comforter.
Paracletos is the warped reading for Periclytos. Jesus (pbuh) actually prophesised Ahmed by name. Even the
Greek word Paraclete refers to the Prophet (pbuh) who is a mercy for all creatures.

Some Christians say that the Comforter mentioned in these prophecies refers to the Holy Sprit. They fail to realise
that the prophecy clearly says that only if Jesus (pbuh) departs will the Comforter come. The Bible states that the
Holy Spirit was already present on earth before and during the time of Jesus (pbuh), in the womb of Elizabeth, and again when Jesus (pbuh) was being baptised, etc. Hence this prophecy refers to none other than Prophet
Muhammad (pbuh).


4.
Gospel of John chapter 16 verse 12-14:

"I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth is
come, he will guide you unto all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me".

The Sprit of Truth, spoken about in this prophecy referes to none other than Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
NOTE: All quotations of the Bible are taken from the King James Version

2006-08-25 01:20:03 · 8 answers · asked by afrasiyab k 3 in Religion & Spirituality

me no be able to help me be so pretty
me do like to rent my vagina out por money
it ok though isnt it?
me think so


you want suckyfucky babie?

2006-08-25 01:19:39 · 32 answers · asked by chingchongchink 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Is it ever going to end? I personally think it's so pathetic; everyone's basically the same physically and mentally!!
Any thoughts, arguments on this?

2006-08-25 01:18:53 · 33 answers · asked by AAAPokerJoker 2 in Other - Society & Culture

I heard some one pray for Jesus sake.... now I am confuse. Is pray to be offered in Jesus name or for Jesus sake ? The best answers will explain.
Thanks a lot

Peace!!!

2006-08-25 01:18:49 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Good starting points are Thomas Paine's 'The Age of Reason,' Thomas Jefferson's 'The Jefferson Bible,' and Ben Franklin's letters.

2006-08-25 01:18:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

So tired of people saying prove a negative. So, now it's their turn. Prove that leprechauns don't exist eh? Come on now, EVIDENCE.

2006-08-25 01:16:53 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Richard Dawkins says this...
"Disagreements between incompatible beliefs cannot be settled by reasoned argument because reasoned argument is drummed out of those trained in religion from the cradle. Instead, disagreements are settled by other means which, in extreme cases, inevitably become violent. Scientists disagree among themselves but they never fight over their disagreements. They argue about evidence or go out and seek new evidence. Much the same is true of philosophers, historians and literary critics."

So it seems the religious are always going to be more prone to resort to violence because peaceful reasoned argument is rejected by their religious belief...as we have seen recently this puts the world in a dangerous position and shows religious people to be a real threat...what do you think?

2006-08-25 01:15:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm thinking that there's a lot that people do that are pilgrimages of sorts. The obvious type is a religous/spiritual pilgrimage. How about going to a high school reunion? Visiting the resting place of someone in your family? What do you do to remember people or places that are important to you?

2006-08-25 01:14:10 · 2 answers · asked by Mark 3 in Other - Holidays

2006-08-25 01:13:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

did he just get the ball rolling and he does not get involved with the world or with people directly

2006-08-25 01:12:53 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality