Society & Culture - 18 October 2006

If you believe in God strongly enough could he save you from falling and/or death if you were to leap from a 50 story building?And do you think anyone is up to the task of showing us their faith in God and prove to us non-believers that by faith alone they can leap off the building's top floor and God will protect them?

2006-10-18 20:39:20 · 10 answers · asked by EasterBunny 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Charging interest (Usury):

Judaism: In traditional Jewish law it is forbidden to charge interest upon loans made to other Jews. However, Jews are not forbidden to charge interest on transactions with non-Jews, or Gentiles. Given this double standard, Gentile debtors may have been quick to lay charges of usury against Jewish money-lenders charging even nominal interest or fees. Thus, historically attacks on usury have often been linked to anti-semitic rhetoric, as, for example, in The Merchant of Venice. (okay to charge to others)

Christianity: In 1745, the Catholic teaching on usury was expressed by Pope Benedict XIV in his VIX Pervenit, which strictly forbids the practice as such, although he adds that "entirely just and legitimate reasons arise to demand something over and above the amount due on the contract" .(lamens term Usury is okay as long as you have a contract)

Islam: Usury, indeed, interest of any kind, is forbidden in Islam. (Muslims do not charge or take interest)

2006-10-18 20:35:24 · 14 answers · asked by . 3 in Religion & Spirituality

this is a pretty open question, this can be anyone or anything - as long as there is a good reason!!

2006-10-18 20:35:22 · 7 answers · asked by Mr Gravy 3 in Religion & Spirituality

In Islam,the angel that guards the Heaven is know as Ridhwan while the angel that guards the Hell and punished the sinners inside is known as Malik.How about in Christianity and Judaism?Do they also have names for these angels?

2006-10-18 20:33:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Which statement is correct?
Don't erase her memories from your mind.
Don't erase her memories of your mind.

Thanks for all answerers.

2006-10-18 20:32:08 · 8 answers · asked by Nebula 1 in Languages

I believe all children have the right to be taught about all the major religions of the world in an unbiased and unprejudiced manner and then the decision left to them to choose their own path,rather than teach a single ideology and close their minds to other beliefs and values.Agree or disagree.

2006-10-18 20:30:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-18 20:28:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

... and that we lived with God before the Earth was created?

2006-10-18 20:25:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-18 20:24:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-18 20:23:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm a non-english young man,I have been trying to give myself an English name, but it seems hard to make a decisive choice.I once self-called Bill,then switch to Andrew,then...then nothing.

My dear you,will you please suggest me a proper English name which sounds resounding and carries a good meaning?

2006-10-18 20:21:49 · 7 answers · asked by Spring 1 in Other - Society & Culture

I mean, do they think they now have a claim to Ha'Aretz that overrides our God given right? And if so, why do you think that way? What gives you that right? Ill ask you in advance not to spout dogmatic NT vagueness, please, or something like " Jesus was crucified at Golgotha Hill." OR "He was the son of God." Unacceptable, and not a valid claim. I would like to see people speak with their own words, and not 2000 year old ones. Thank you.

2006-10-18 20:21:47 · 12 answers · asked by Nestor Desmond 6 in Religion & Spirituality

if you are bad u will to go to the hell...

2006-10-18 20:21:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-18 20:20:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-18 20:18:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-18 20:16:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i was born to a hindu family and i have a religious father...however i dont feel that hinduism is the right religion for me...i also dont feel like i agree with christianity or islam much...
but i do believe in God so thay means i'm not an atheist...
is it ok to worship God without actually following a specific religion..

2006-10-18 20:15:28 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-18 20:15:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Could you tell me information about Early Modern English?
plzz I need three different websites about that t where I can find information about this period plzz no wikepedia.. it's serious

2006-10-18 20:15:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

2006-10-18 20:15:09 · 7 answers · asked by Princess Jasmine 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-10-18 20:12:19 · 5 answers · asked by nazlibehrouz 1 in Languages

2006-10-18 20:09:05 · 28 answers · asked by pogimalate 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Alright first I want to tell you im not gay, and im not too thrilled about gay marriage. And I belive in God. But as far as hating gay people go, im not thrilled about that either. But as far as being gay goes I don't like that. I don't have a problem with the person. But the gay part is what I have a problem with. Lets stop acting like everyone don't see what's so disgusting about it. Because it is seen. So what do you think of this solution? The Government should not have any say in marriage what-so-ever. All Christian gay people should take thair marriage up with the church. But all atheist or other religion should get married in federal places not religous places. Don't drag a religion into something that's against thair moral's. You say if you love eachother then you deserve eachother. Well It's a know fact that Humans love the all wrong things. Some people love killing other people, but that don't make it right. Im not attacking you. I just want to see what do you think.

2006-10-18 20:08:52 · 11 answers · asked by isaiah872000 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-10-18 20:07:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If you have your beliefs, and someone answers you that has a different belief (or no belief at all), is so defensive? Have I insulted you? If so, could you point it out for me? I would really appreciate it, sincerly.
I have attempted to ask a few questions in R&S, and each attempt leaves me feeling as though I have personally offended someone.

So please explain to me why are you so defensive?

2006-10-18 20:06:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

In Islam,the name Israel actually came from a story where Jacob fought or wrestle with Archangel Izrail(the angel of death) and amazingly with God's will,Jacob won the fight.By God's order, Izrail suggested Jacob to use it's name as a sign of Jacob's prophecy where now his people were known as the Israelites.Are there any of you among Jews and Christians know this story?share your thoughts with us....

2006-10-18 20:06:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

what are the steps U will take, if U have given a chance to develop a rural area.

2006-10-18 20:06:23 · 1 answers · asked by Niranjan 3 in Community Service

What is the best way to thank a professor for writing you a letter of recommendation? Should I give them a present, a write a letter, or give them a gift certificate?

Thanks.

2006-10-18 20:04:21 · 17 answers · asked by Phillip 3 in Etiquette

The dark lord and also solitary man

2006-10-18 20:02:11 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

why do people have a religion? as an atheist i have asked this qiestion many times before? does it make life easier?

2006-10-18 19:59:51 · 38 answers · asked by lolaroxa 2 in Religion & Spirituality