Society & Culture - 9 October 2006

I recently asked a question commenting on how muslims are always complaining and have a backward faith, i was inundated with responses telling me what an idiot i am. If i am incorrect i appologise but does it or does it not say in the muslim holy books that anybody who isnt of their faith must be killed by the sword and that a muslim woman cannot say no to sex with her husband EVER ( isnt this rape ). I called this a backward religion because i cannot think of any MODERN religion apart from the muslim faith that makes people fly planes into skyscrapers, blow up passenger trains or behead hostages on national tv for fun.

2006-10-09 15:12:13 · 30 answers · asked by emergency_hammer 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I am looking for the correct literal translation of "hum" in Hindi, Punjabi etc. Hum Hum Brahmn Hum. Not the idea what it actually means.
Thanks,
Daya

2006-10-09 15:12:07 · 1 answers · asked by dayakaur 4 in Languages

2006-10-09 15:11:26 · 5 answers · asked by Eileen S 1 in Other - Society & Culture

recently i read somewhere that bible says that earth is round, but earlier i came to know that bible says that earth is flat. what is the truth? are christians trying to be scientific to save their faith? if bible really says that earth is round then why church made GALILEO sorry?

2006-10-09 15:10:39 · 17 answers · asked by sufiesidhi 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Please help, i know i've asked this question once before but this time i'm really in fear. I don't even know where to begin. I didn't know how scary Hell is until today. i've seen it in pictures,movies BUT THAT WAS ALL FAKE! It wasn't as scary as this. What i heard from the Super Sensitive Microphone which were buried deep down in the core of the earth was unearthly scary! Even the sound seems as if it is puncturing through my heart and blood veins.
theres a few more other things that happen which made me realise Allah Subhanawatalla is the only One true God and Muhammad (PBUH) is His last true messenger.I've committed alot of sins and those will take me straight to hell if I don't do something.Please help me
You don't have to believe me, Mock me if you will .But my tears falls and my body trembled whenever i think of it..I can't even think right now :( I wish i can tell you guys more about my experience but i can't .There are no words for this horrifying experience! Please help me

2006-10-09 15:10:27 · 8 answers · asked by TheWillBe 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-09 15:10:18 · 9 answers · asked by bob 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I've made a few promises to God like not smoking or drinking anymore but out of falling into temptation and just being stupid i drank and last night and the night before i smoke weed. i feel so lost i've been watching porns and abusing my body. I need some spiritual guidence i use to try to speak the word to people i use to go to church and now its like im stuck it feels like my conscience is fadeing.Im loosing myself it feels like...I dont know it just feels like im on earth, just here. i miss being close to God. I dont know how to go back to that way i miss the feelings of knowing him and feeling like i cant make things happen mwhen i call on him.No matter what i do i just cant stop thinking about him everyday! though in sin, and i know what i be doing be wrong but im stuck and i dont ever do anything to intentionally disrespect him.I need strong prayer and answers from people who knows how i feel and possibly someone who's been through the same. Thanx!

2006-10-09 15:08:59 · 12 answers · asked by trufate7 1 in Religion & Spirituality

According to many polls, almost half of the adult population of the U.S. are opposed to abortion. Why then, are not all childen being adopted?

Financial reasons? A belief that they are not emotionally or physically prepared to raise a child? Fear that it would interfer with life plans? That it would have a negative impact on the children they already have? That their age is an impediment? Simply don't want another child?

No, they have already determined these reasons to be invalid.

So, what is the reason?

2006-10-09 15:08:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

okay here goes.
I love bands, and I fantasize alot.

Lately I was wondering if I was a lesbo, but I kinda like men, there is this young lady I’m attracted to, and I often wonder what it would be like holding hands, cuddling, talking by the pond and of course wonderful...wink wink.But I have a tendency to fantasize about two men,two hot men in bands and sometimes me and her.
but never really me and a guy unless I take the time to think about it.
I was raised Christian but , well I’m having a hard time controlling my thoughts. Yes I haven’t been reading my bible and I do want to be okay with God but
I don’t really trust men and I haven’t found one I particular have feelings for. Just cute ones but not ones Id like to get to know.

yes I'm strange, and I'd like the thoughts to stop actually, I need to be normal, I cant be lesbo!!!

maybe its LUG ( lesbian until graduation), 'cause I'm in college.
oh heck, I dunno,
I’m going to the student union to get some Mac and cheese,
see ya!

thnx

2006-10-09 15:07:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

"You will regret what you say about Islam Las Vegas Steve!!!!!".

DEAR MUSLIMS:

I assure you, if Islamic heaven exists, I want it...and if Islamic hell exists, I definetly dont want it although I cant see how it would be different than the Islam on earth.

Heres the problem Muslims, in order for ME to believe you, I need a good reason. See, in many non-muslim countries, us kafir/infidel/unbeliever (insert any other islamic dehumanizing term) often get something called an "education". As a result, we are taught to learn all sides of an issue and not simply follow the herd, or bend-over for Allah when everyone else does. Follow?

So, I assure you, if you could ever ever give me some fricking reason to believe that I am heading for hell, I will stop my exercise of free speech and end the analysis of Islam online...afterwhich I will immerse myself in the islamic single sex lifestyle and bend-over for allah 5 times a day...JUST GIVE ME A GOOD REASON!!!

2006-10-09 15:07:35 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-09 15:07:25 · 11 answers · asked by Val D 1 in Languages

2006-10-09 15:06:33 · 7 answers · asked by noice 3 in Religion & Spirituality

please give me a brief explanation of the following:

The Three Dimensions
a. Faith is Believing
b. Faith is Doing
c. Faith is Trusting

2006-10-09 15:06:30 · 5 answers · asked by Chito 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Personally, I'm still thinking of an idea I had a while ago:

I'm going to dress as a bible-thumping preacher. Big bible, big cross (aka, Jesus bling) very conservative dress & hairstyle.
I'm going to walk around my neighborhood walking up to children (and their parents), yelling
"YOU'RE GOING TO BURN IN HELL FOR CELEBRATING SATAN'S DAY. YOU'RE SERVENTS OF THE DARK LORD. REPENT!!!! HELL, FIRE, ETERNAL SUFFERING AWAIT YOU!!!! YOUR SKIN WILL MELT AND YOUR EYES EXPLODE FROM YOUR FACE FROM THE HEAT. REPENT!!! REMOVE THY COSTUME AND PRAY TO JESUS!!!!"

I think this may be great fun.
Do you think that they'll appreciate not only my costume, but the performance that I put into it?
I'm not sure who will like it more, the parents or the children.


Anyway, are you celebrating Halloween, and what are you going to be?

2006-10-09 15:05:39 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

hasn't ever researched the meaning of that day. Some of you are too young to possibly know, so I am telling you it is evil. I hope you don't brainwash your kids any further. Someone, can you help me tell them?

2006-10-09 15:05:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-10-09 15:04:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

And what is the deal with the Vatican City? I heard that city is filthy rich with collection plate money from all over the world. Shouldnt that money go to helping the poor or something?

2006-10-09 15:03:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-09 15:03:06 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why are the fundamentalist evangelists so adamant that they are the "chosen ones" and that all other religions are wrong?

2006-10-09 15:01:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What I'm talking about without a specific chapter and verse? Shouldn't you go back and read it again, or is that just a cop-out?

2006-10-09 15:01:26 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have a pair of sandals like these:
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h155/sbm180_photos/sandals/ss4.jpg
but I fold the back-strap down so it is similar to a slide. But when I walk in them, they fly off my feet. Are they supposed to do that, or am I just wearing them wrong. I want to get some slides like this:
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h155/sbm180_photos/sandals/s4.jpg

2006-10-09 14:59:14 · 3 answers · asked by letinplease 1 in Other - Society & Culture

I'm tired of being told that what I think I know about Islam, based on what I've read in the koran, is a 'mistranslation' or 'badly worded'. Would the Muslims (or others) here please offer some suggestions: which text is regarded as the word of Allah and his prophet in English?

2006-10-09 14:58:55 · 7 answers · asked by tyrian&eustas(the puffin) 2 in Religion & Spirituality

dollar church more important?

2006-10-09 14:58:11 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I find myself to be a relatively slow reader. It's not intentional, of course, but I sometimes spend a little too long on sentences, and I know for a fact I can read faster (but it's not intuitive).

What would you recommend (hints, provide links, etc.) to improve my reading speed and ability? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

2006-10-09 14:57:19 · 5 answers · asked by Link 5 in Languages

Two five year olds, one wants to be a good angel, the other wants to be the devil.

Is that over the line, or just kids being kids?

2006-10-09 14:56:48 · 30 answers · asked by Professor Chaos386 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-09 14:56:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Just to get a free meal?

2006-10-09 14:55:56 · 3 answers · asked by Road Trip 3 in Other - Society & Culture

He knows that I dont want one for sex like most people my age (Im 16). I actually do want a relationship. Btw I am looking. Im not just waiting for God to have 1 appear before me. A girlfriend would be good for me. Why do u think he doesnt think so? BTW DONT SAY "OH ITS BECAUSE YOUR TOO YOUNG. HIGH SCHOOL RELATIONSHIPS NEVER WORK OR WAIT TILL COLLEGE" ALL THAT IS B.S. I'VE SEEN PLENTY OF PEOPLE MY AGE THAT HAVE HAD GOOD RELATIONSHIPS.

2006-10-09 14:55:26 · 15 answers · asked by chained6002 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-09 14:54:58 · 21 answers · asked by sir buttwipe 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-09 14:54:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality