Society & Culture - 3 December 2006

2006-12-03 07:01:45 · 31 answers · asked by yargsewat 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Seriously look at what that religion is doing to this world. It's completly destorying it, and I can't figure out why the rest of the world allows such a barbaric, and uncivilized group run freely to do what it does; kill innocent life for the mere fact that the ones that are targeted aren't of the same faith.

Any follower of Islam is unfit to live on this globe among today's society. Thats just my opinion.

2006-12-03 07:01:31 · 14 answers · asked by Mitch L 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Robterson. So who is the religious right's next big leader?

2006-12-03 07:01:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

When you see a magpie, you say 1 for sorrow, 2 for joy etc, why ??

2006-12-03 07:01:02 · 17 answers · asked by pesky_imp 1 in Mythology & Folklore

friends from any country speaking English or Arabic.

2006-12-03 07:00:34 · 5 answers · asked by morganaelsokara 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-12-03 06:59:57 · 10 answers · asked by 'lil peanut 6 in Christmas

Do you know one? No, am I right?

2006-12-03 06:59:04 · 46 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

And all of our memories were just installed into our brains when we were created; all the trees were made with tree rings; all the starlight was made to sparkle right now, etc...

2006-12-03 06:58:47 · 15 answers · asked by Jerse 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Even if they are punks and have a Exploited Shirt or s.e.?

2006-12-03 06:57:04 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

any help?

2006-12-03 06:57:03 · 9 answers · asked by blitzyditz 2 in Mythology & Folklore

And more importantly, who is going to wind it?

2006-12-03 06:55:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-03 06:55:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

People forget and don't even know that after slavery was banned in the US that the slave trade still went on in European countries, It seems like people just try to find ways to make people here look bad, which is very stupid and mean, like I saw a question that said why don't Americans travel more all they know is their own country, the I saw another one that said if America is so great, then howcome there are American tourist's all over the place. I wish peole would stop thinking that we act the way our government acts, if we did Bush's approval rating would be higher then 30%.

2006-12-03 06:55:03 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I have to go to Office christmas party. This party starts at 5.30 in the evening and i have to go to the party directly from work. What should be an appropriate dress that will look good at work and then at the party too. This party will also have the clients as well.

2006-12-03 06:54:44 · 13 answers · asked by Party Delimma 1 in Etiquette

2006-12-03 06:54:30 · 7 answers · asked by invisiblesausage 1 in Royalty

2006-12-03 06:54:26 · 5 answers · asked by jim s 2 in Other - Holidays

These statistics are from an encyclopedia. Germany was a good, Christian nation in those days.

2006-12-03 06:53:19 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-03 06:53:09 · 2 answers · asked by gypsycricket 4 in Etiquette

2006-12-03 06:52:33 · 5 answers · asked by jim s 2 in Other - Holidays

if u are interested visit this link

http://islamicbooks.info/H-1-Iman/01-Prophets.htm#WHAT%20DID%20THE%20PROPHETS%20TEACH

2006-12-03 06:52:33 · 4 answers · asked by hoor 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-03 06:52:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I was reading one of the answers to a previous question and the answerer told the questioner "you have the wrong beliefs." If someone has faith in what they believe and had the insight to form their belief, how can you be sure they are wrong? If you have spiritual beliefs you probably had a similar moment of insight. Correct? Is your belief more valid in some way? Please explain.

2006-12-03 06:52:17 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Was there a man who use to deliver toys to children in his town, or was the whole thing made up?

2006-12-03 06:51:19 · 6 answers · asked by fourcheeks4 5 in Other - Holidays

Are you depressed ? Are you up all night and cant sleep listening to depressing music and wondering how to continue to live on ? Jesus is looking for you then...you are the type He is ready to really show His power and Presence for to save you. Ask Him to shine His face on you and fill you with faith to accept Him into your heart as Lord and King.

2006-12-03 06:50:36 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What was his name and how long did he live and Why do people these days don't live as long as people did back in those days in the beginning of time?

2006-12-03 06:50:11 · 28 answers · asked by You are loved 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I've never understood generalizing an entire group of people and having feelings of hate or marginalization towards them. So I was wondering for you people that are racist, homophobic, sexist, religiously discriminatory, etc... gain from these feelings. Does it make you feel good inside? Does it trigger a physiological reaction? Do you get a high when you say words of hate targeting these specific groups? And if there is no physiological effect then, why say them? Please no trolls. If you're a bigot, I'd like to hear what your reasons are. And if you are a bigot but can't answer this question without name calling then don't bother wasting your precious 5 seconds typing some unneccessary response.

2006-12-03 06:49:51 · 13 answers · asked by Mrs. Bass 7 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I've grown up all my life knowing that Catholics are Christian. All history books, encyclopedias, etc. have stated/implied it to be so, and of course my catechism. My friends, most of whom are Presbyterian, have done the same. But then I get into a relationship with a Presbyterian who firmly believes that we are not Christian.

We have major differences, such as confession, but wouldn't the fundamental beliefs of a Christian be professing belief in Jesus as Christ, our savior, and following the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus?

She has MANY misconceptions of Catholicism, such as salvation is ONLY through good works and that we worship Mary. It seems like some of their bible study consists of teaching what Catholics and other denominations believe. I, a Catholic, would know what we believe, and our beliefs are based on the life and teachings of Jesus.

But the main thing I want to know is: Why do some Protestants believe that Catholics are Christians, and some don't?

2006-12-03 06:49:05 · 20 answers · asked by dansut324 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I need to know exactly who.

2006-12-03 06:48:24 · 3 answers · asked by jav 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Bilal is very lovingly remembered by all Muslims of the world as one of the earliest great African Muslim.

He was born in a village in a mountainous place in Western Arabia. Bilal's father was called Rebah and his mother was known as Hamama.[1] They had come to Arabia as slaves from Ethiopia. The father and mother were slaves of Ummayya bin Khalaf, a rich man from the tribe of Quraish. Bilal was therefore born in slavery and served as a housekeeper. His master Ummayya bin Khalaf was not a Muslim.

When Bilal was about the age of 40, it was the time when Prophet Muhammad started teaching the new religion of Islam, Bilal was attracted by the teaching of Prophet Muhammad. He accepted the religion of Islam and became a Muslim.

When Ummayya bin Khalaf and his family went to worship idols, Bilal would pray to Allah as taught by Islam.

In the early days of Islam the tribe of Quraish who were strong and many and lived in and around Makkah, disliked Islam.

They also disliked Prophet Muhammad and his new teachings. If any person accepted the new religion, they oppressed and harassed him.

One day Ummayya bin Khalaf came to know of Bilal's secret prayers. He called Bilal and asked,

"Oh Bilal, do you worship and bow down to the God of Muhammad?"

Bilal was not afraid. He replied,

'Yes Master, I do worship Allah, the only God."

The reply angered Ummayya greatly. He began to torture Bilal. He was tied with ropes and made to lie on the burning hot desert sand at mid-noon. He was then asked to forget the God of Islam and worship the 'great' idols known as LAT and UZZA. But Bilal was strong in his new belief. He refused to worship idols and kept crying "AHAD-AHAD", meaning "One God, One God." The tortures continued and were increased. Hot iron rod were stamped on his pained body. Yet Bilal would not yield.

On one hot day Bilal lay on the burning hot sand tied to the ground. A very heavy stone was placed over his chest. Bilal could no longer bear the heat and the load so great. He had also grown weak. In that tied condition even water was denied to him. In the condition he lay and lost his senses. As the day neared its end, it became cooler; he regained his conscious (senses). He found that the heavy stone was no more on his chest. He wondered who had come to free him from pain. His heavy eyes slowly opened only to look at the bright smiling face of Prophet Muhammad.

Prophet Muhammad had heard of and seen the torture of Bilal. It pained him extremely to learn that a true believer should suffer in such a manner. He also felt pity for the poor man He told Abu Bakr to purchase Bilal from Ummayya and set him free. This was done. In similar ways the Prophet had many slaves set free. He insisted that slaves be treated fairly and kindly. By his own conduct he also set such examples.

When Bilal first came before the Holy Prophet, he praised the Holy Prophet in two poetic lines of his native language. The Prophet asked Hassan bin Thabit to translate it in Arabic. He translated it in words which means:

"When in the world, the virtues are described, thou art mentioned as the model of virtues in our midst."

Among the slaves from Africa, Bilal was the first to accept Islam. He had a strong faith in Allah and a great love for the Prophet. He had a pure character. Soon he earned high respect of the Prophet and other great Muslims of the time. The Prophet liked Bilal's sweet voice and made him the first Muazzin -The Caller To The Prayers.

All through his life Bilal remained a close companion of Prophet Muhammad and was with him at every occasion. When the Prophet died he was very saddened. Thereafter all his life he looked grieved and very solemn. He had gone to Madina when the Prophet had migrated. After the death of the Prophet he did not feel happy to stay in Madina. He sadly discontinued giving 'adhan' and migrated to Damascus, Syria. He died there after about eight (or ten) years. His grave is still existing in the famous Muslim graveyard in Damascus. People still go to his grave to pay respect and salute him.

2006-12-03 06:48:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-03 06:47:05 · 36 answers · asked by kg0413 1 in Religion & Spirituality