In the Islam, the shiites, practise contract marriage.Which means the man enters into a contract to marry a woman for a fixed period of time , maybe six months . After that , the man is free to enter in a contract marriage with another woman. There is no limit on the number of times you enter into such a contract marriage . The prophet muhammed permitted this on the reasoning that it will prevent fornification. But as i see it , the contract marriage allows man to enjoy fornication to his hearts desire.
2006-11-17 00:21:53 · 5 answers · asked by avatar 2 in Religion & Spirituality
The following statement is true:
"On the day in question X did not know the first law of thermodynamics"
The first law of thermodynamics ("FLT") says that you can neither create nor destroy energy.
Which of the following statements is true:
1. X did not know what that the FLT said but knew that you can neither create nor destroy energy.
2. X neither knew what the FLT said nor knew that you could neither create nor destroy energy
3. X knew both what the FLT said and that you could neither create nor destroy energy.
Does this not show that even if uphold that the whole of the Bible or the Quran is literally true there still exist many possible interpretations. Just as in my example the statement is true - but it does not bring you knowledge, you cannot distinguish between the possible interpretations.
2006-11-17 00:21:30 · 10 answers · asked by anthonypaullloyd 5 in Religion & Spirituality
2006-11-17 00:20:16 · 23 answers · asked by . 3 in Religion & Spirituality
The Bible instructs us not to pray about truth but to "search the Scriptures":
"Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so." - Acts 17:11
Even more, Mormons ask unbelievers, those who "turn their ears away from listening to the law", to pray about truth, when the Bible says that their prayers are an abomination to God.
"He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination." - Proverbs 28:9
Why would someone base "truth" on a subjective feeling?
Haven't you ever "felt" something was right, only to find out later that you were dead wrong?
How do you know that your "burning in the bosom" is not heartburn?
Why aren't proselytes encouraged to search the Scriptures to determine if Joseph Smith was a true prophet?
2006-11-17 00:20:15 · 7 answers · asked by 5solas 3 in Religion & Spirituality
an i want to know at least basic stuff so i can be more understandin
2006-11-17 00:18:51 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
According to a Chicago Tribune article Christianity is "a more than $4 billion a year religious entertainment industry, including amusement parks, music, books, movies and wrestling matches."
... and that is but a part of it.
I contend that religions are right up there with the "Enron"s of the world.
There is a hierarchy that lives very well off of believers flow of cash. Some
like Reverend Haggard even managed to enjoy contributors cash at his both ends.
As I understand Christian history, in biblical days congregants met in
believers homes and the service leader had another job to supply his income.
What a change from todays mega churches.
Can you be honest with yourselves as to why you shell out hard earned
cash to commune with your God?
Is calling you a sucker appropriate or is there something else in that
edifice you call a church, mosque or synagog that you are really paying for?
2006-11-17 00:18:29 · 18 answers · asked by dollparty.geo 2 in Religion & Spirituality
2006-11-17 00:16:47 · 11 answers · asked by victor y 3 in Other - Holidays
I don't get it dude.
2006-11-17 00:15:46 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
then if you dont ..so what does it mean that we dream when we are asleep?
doesnt it have to do something with our souls?
2006-11-17 00:15:14 · 16 answers · asked by fallingprincess 2 in Religion & Spirituality
In an interview I have heard an Opus Dei member state there are aprox 15.
2006-11-17 00:11:00 · 4 answers · asked by Double Bubble 2 in Religion & Spirituality
2006-11-17 00:10:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
Mary, who is a virgin gets pregnant. Joseph returns home from a 7 month long trip and discovers this shame. Mary comes up with an excuse, like the Son of God is in her. Joesph almost buys the story, but goes along with it anyhow and they move to a town called Bethlehem to avoid local shunning.
Bethlehem at the time was small and boring, so any news (far fetched) was interresting. The entire town buys the Son of God story. From that point on, Jesus is convinced to be the "son of God" for 30 years, until he makes an appearance with all of this great wisdom, which is where the bible picks up his great stories..
2006-11-17 00:09:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
Should you follow what he is saying? Should you make your own decision on what should be done? Should you do it in your own time? Should you do it there and then? What should u do?
2006-11-17 00:09:02 · 13 answers · asked by peas and cheese 1 in Religion & Spirituality
How do you celebrate? Wigilia? Opwatek?
2006-11-17 00:08:44 · 2 answers · asked by tryingmypatience 4 in Christmas
why ?
2006-11-17 00:08:37 · 12 answers · asked by Fortificateur 1 in Religion & Spirituality
In England we have TV Licence Inspectors, nosey social workers, Council officials, religious freaks and other bible bashers, charity collectors calling on spec.
The postman also calls so I want him to be able to post letters safely.
In England we also have laws against keeping dangerous animals in the garden that will bite and/or eat callers. It is just not allowed.
The path to to the front door is not automatic trespass in England. This means you have to ask them to leave before you bash them!
2006-11-17 00:08:24 · 9 answers · asked by Perseus 3 in Other - Society & Culture
What about the mentally disabled?
2006-11-17 00:08:05 · 11 answers · asked by lady_s_hazy 3 in Religion & Spirituality
For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. (Matthew 6:14-15)
What does this mean to you????
We have the same teaching in Islam but I wanted to know your interpretation!
Respectfully,
muslimah!
2006-11-17 00:07:17 · 24 answers · asked by . 3 in Religion & Spirituality
Hypothetically, if we were all of the same faith, whatever that faith might be, would we just carry on doing what people have always done... that is accept the good parts, ignore the bad parts and generally bend the rules to suit our own individual circumstances....?
2006-11-17 00:06:52 · 24 answers · asked by dawn 3 in Religion & Spirituality
2006-11-17 00:06:26 · 7 answers · asked by Blackout 3 in Other - Society & Culture
2006-11-17 00:05:16 · 4 answers · asked by Melissa S 1 in Other - Holidays
2006-11-17 00:04:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
Hi, I'm in the UK and want to get my boyf a CSI related present for crimbo as he loves it but there is nothing really special that I can see. He has all of the DVDs so they are out. Help!!!!
2006-11-17 00:04:32 · 7 answers · asked by supersexysassysaz 1 in Christmas
How much faith do you put in hadith/sunnah?
I know that there are many false and insulting hadith/sunnah about the prophet.
God after all said that the only hadith/best hadith is His Hadith(Quran).I can't remember the surah now.
2006-11-17 00:02:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
I wish i could do more for the environment but it's hard. It costs more, is less convenient and is generally harder than living as i do know. What would make it easier for you?
2006-11-17 00:02:15 · 3 answers · asked by jackalus 1 in Other - Society & Culture
he's in my school and he plays football
2006-11-17 00:01:31 · 8 answers · asked by Thrustin 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
I think so. He's as brutally honest as they come.
2006-11-17 00:00:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
Or is there a way for them to coexist without compromising each's integrity?
2006-11-17 00:00:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
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