Society & Culture - 7 September 2006

2006-09-07 09:39:24 · 7 answers · asked by miss meany 1 in Other - Society & Culture

had killed the man who molested her child and this woman had always been a good, upstanding citizen before she committed the murder, how would you decide on the case? Would you blame her for what she did? And how do you feel about women that take matters in their own hands and kill when it comes to their kids?

2006-09-07 09:38:17 · 29 answers · asked by miss meany 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-09-07 09:37:52 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-09-07 09:37:48 · 9 answers · asked by allan john b 2 in Mythology & Folklore

my birthday is in feburary and I dont what to do. I could do a dance party or go see a movie with my friends or I could rent a place and DJ and have a dance party or I could do somthing at home. when I had my birthday this year I had it at home then went to the movies. I want to do somthing better. and if you have any other ideas plz tell me. I want a party no one will forget.

2006-09-07 09:36:09 · 11 answers · asked by Dalia 1 in Other - Holidays

2006-09-07 09:36:01 · 14 answers · asked by ? 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Mine is Fort de France in Martinique (in the Carribean).
People are sssooo racist there, they don't even answer the tourists.
And it's crack central, there's a lot of junkies everywhere.

And it's smelly.

2006-09-07 09:35:44 · 8 answers · asked by StéphanDeGlasgow 5 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-09-07 09:35:14 · 23 answers · asked by Boges 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Have you left your house in the morning intending to go to work and ended up taking a 3 day vacation instead? That's the kind of thing I'm talking about.......

2006-09-07 09:35:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Did he want to entertain scientist? Does he want us one day to venture to them? Did he get bored? Why did he create other planets?

2006-09-07 09:34:29 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

How do you feel. It is good or great ?

2006-09-07 09:34:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

And Where are you from?

2006-09-07 09:34:03 · 43 answers · asked by TRANSLOPEDIA 4 in Languages

A few selected verses from the Qur’an are often misquoted to perpetuate the myth that Islam promotes violence, and exhorts its followers to kill those outside the pale of Islam.
1. Verse from Surah Taubah
The following verse from Surah Taubah is very often quoted by critics of Islam, to show that Islam promotes violence, bloodshed and brutality:
"Kill the mushriqeen (pagans, polytheists, kuffar) where ever you find them."
[Al-Qur’an 9:5]
2. Context of verse is during battlefield
Critics of Islam actually quote this verse out of context. In order to understand the context, we need to read from verse 1 of this surah. It says that there was a peace treaty between the Muslims and the Mushriqs (pagans) of Makkah. This treaty was violated by the Mushriqs of Makkah. A period of four months was given to the Mushriqs of Makkah to make amends. Otherwise war would be declared against them. Verse 5 of Surah Taubah says:
"But when the forbidden months are past, then fight and slay the Pagans wherever ye find them, and seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem (of war); but if they repent, and establish regular prayers and practise regular charity, then open the way for them: for Allah is oft-forgiving, Most merciful."
[Al-Qur’an 9:5]
This verse is quoted during a battle.
3. Example of war between America and Vietnam
We know that America was once at war with Vietnam. Suppose the President of America or the General of the American Army told the American soldiers during the war: "Wherever you find the Vietnamese, kill them". Today if I say that the American President said, "Wherever you find Vietnamese, kill them" without giving the context, I will make him sound like a butcher. But if I quote him in context, that he said it during a war, it will sound very logical, as he was trying to boost the morale of the American soldiers during the war.
4. Verse 9:5 quoted to boost morale of Muslims during battle
Similarly in Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 5 the Qur’an says, "Kill the Mushriqs where ever you find them", during a battle to boost the morale of the Muslim soldiers. What the Qur’an is telling Muslim soldiers is, don’t be afraid during battle; wherever you find the enemies kill them.
5. Shourie jumps from verse 5 to verse 7
Arun Shourie is one of the staunchest critics of Islam in India. He quotes the same verse, Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 5 in his book ‘The World of Fatwahs’, on page 572. After quoting verse 5 he jumps to verse 7 of Surah Taubah. Any sensible person will realise that he has skipped verse 6.
6. Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 6 gives the answer
Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 6 gives the answer to the allegation that Islam promotes violence, brutality and bloodshed. It says:
"If one amongst the pagans ask thee for asylum,grant it to him, so that he may hear the word of Allah; and then escort him to where he can be secure that is because they are men without knowledge."
[Al-Qur’an 9:6]
The Qur’an not only says that a Mushriq seeking asylum during the battle should be granted refuge, but also that he should be escorted to a secure place. In the present international scenario, even a kind, peace-loving army General, during a battle, may let the enemy soldiers go free, if they want peace. But which army General will ever tell his soldiers, that if the enemy soldiers want peace during a battle, don’t just let them go free, but also escort them to a place of security?
This is exactly what Allah (swt) says in the Glorious Qur’an to promote peace in the world.

4. QUR’AN USES ‘WE’ FOR ALLAH
Question:
Does Islam believe in several gods because the Qur’an uses the word ‘We’ when God speaks in the Qur’an?
Answer:
Islam is a strictly monotheistic religion. It believes in and adheres to uncompromising monotheism. It believes that God is one, and unique in His attributes. In the Qur’an, God often refers to Himself using the word ‘We’. But this does not mean that Islam believes in the existence of more than one God.
Two types of plural
In several languages, there are two types of plurals, one is a plural of numbers to refer to something that occurs in a quantity of more than one. The other plural is a plural of respect.
a. In the English language, the Queen of England refers to herself as ‘We’ instead of ‘I’. This is known as the ‘royal plural’.
b. Rajiv Gandhi, the ex-Prime Minister of India used to say in Hindi "Hum dekhna chahte hain". "We want to see." ‘Hum’ means ‘We’ which is again a royal plural in Hindi.
c. Similarly in Arabic, when Allah refers to Himself in the Qur’an, He often uses Arabic word 'Nahnu' meaning ‘We’. It does not indicate plural of number but plural of respect.
Tawheed or monotheism is one of the pillars of Islam. The existence and uniqueness of one and only one God is mentioned several times in the Qur’an. For instance in Surah Ikhlas, it says :
"Say He is Allah the One and Only."
[Al-Qur’an 112: 1]

2006-09-07 09:33:58 · 8 answers · asked by khan_aqua 1 in Religion & Spirituality

If you only have faith in one religion then how can you ignore the rest? If you think they’re wrong that’s fine, but you also have to question your own.

2006-09-07 09:33:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm going to a Yom Kippur service and I haven't been to one in a million years. What would be appropriate to wear? Also, is it okay to wear jewelry, makeup, etc?

2006-09-07 09:33:30 · 6 answers · asked by L. 1 in Religion & Spirituality

who thinks it ok to kill someone b/c of their religous beliefs...

Just to watch them beg for mercy while you hold the match over their gasoline soaked body.

I personally think I should try negotiation first..any1 who would kill some one because of their religous beliefs must be pretty weak-minded.


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2006-09-07 09:33:17 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Has anyone tried the Ouija board i aint saying try it or im going to try itas i know there no to be messedi as you need a spiritual person to protect you and shut it down. Like a medium or something i will never do it becasue of the stories ive heard, but has anyone tried it and had any experiances etc. Thanks

2006-09-07 09:33:01 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-07 09:32:23 · 8 answers · asked by grbmds01 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

The language they shouldn't know, sex, drugs, etc... why do you think it is that this is the case these days?

2006-09-07 09:31:55 · 11 answers · asked by uhd0rableo8 4 in Other - Society & Culture

LOL...I love that joke about the woman that said she married Mr. Right...then she found out he's Mr. Right about EVERYTHING!

My Question: How important is it to you to be RIGHT?

Can you let it go or does it get to you to make
your point?

2006-09-07 09:30:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am 18 going on 19. I am multi-racial my mom is black and my dad is spanish and indian. I am in college and I work as a cashier and McDonalds. I do not talk with slang and I wear my clothes like the average guy (baggy but not ridiculous). I am 5'5, with full lips, and high cheek bones. My hair when I grow it out is curly.

Every where I go people always stare at me. Can anyone guess why (I know you all won't know the exact reason because you are not here to actually see me but you can give a guess)

2006-09-07 09:30:44 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

AND UNEDUCATED! I feel that if you believe one thing that is because you researched the possibilities on what you SHOULD believe, and then make an educated guess as to what you should believe, and put your faith where your commitment is. People who have blind faith in one religion without looking to see really WHAT other religions offer, and why they ARE... FRIGHTEN ME!

2006-09-07 09:30:19 · 17 answers · asked by jennilaine777 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Ok I seen this website mentioned on here and can't remember what it was called. It's like myspace but it's for gay's and lesbians. Does anyone know the name of this site?

2006-09-07 09:30:03 · 9 answers · asked by Jennifer 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-09-07 09:29:19 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Would you forgive me and allow me to share custody of our love child If you had a daughter and I came over and raped her (You know, slapped her around real bad, held her down like a 20 dollar crack whore and left her rear gaped) and got her pregnant, or would you allow her to have an abortion? Oh don't worry, I would raise the child to be a good Muslim.

2006-09-07 09:29:16 · 5 answers · asked by rab2344 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-07 09:29:07 · 15 answers · asked by Pyros South Texas Rejection 2 in Other - Society & Culture

I was talking to a friend that has girl problems the other day, and he said to me "It's in God's hands. I know he'll send me a woman I love." I'm just wondering, why do people do this? It's not like he's dying of cancer or just went bankrupt. Seems to me that most Christians rely on God too much, and for the smallest things. This kid isn't exactly the life of the party either, he just sits back and waits for people to initiate a conversation. He never makes the effort. Why does he believe God is going to solve his problems? Shouldn't HE be the one trying to fix problems like this, not God?

2006-09-07 09:29:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

my husband works in the DC area, so it has to be driveable.

2006-09-07 09:28:50 · 6 answers · asked by barbara n 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-09-07 09:28:47 · 13 answers · asked by man of ape 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-07 09:27:26 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups