Society & Culture - 29 June 2007

I found many fatwas from Muslims scholars that order Muslims to HATE Jews and Christians. Some of the fatwas can be found in the following links (most of them are in Arabic):

http://www.binbaz.org.sa/index.php?pg=mat&type=article&id=312

http://memritv.org/Transcript.asp?P1=624

http://memritv.org/Transcript.asp?P1=191

http://www.al-eman.com/IslamLib/viewchp.asp?BID=353&CID=28

Should not Muslims re-consider their situation andstart building bridges with non-Muslims?

2007-06-29 16:27:34 · 10 answers · asked by peace_lover 2 in Religion & Spirituality

For example, in Christian Europe, there may be 30 different languages. Thus, 30 different words for "God". Do Italian Catholics worship a different God than do French Catholics?

If not, then why can't we add the word "Allah" or "Buddha" or whatever people call the Almighty to the list?

I'm not expressing my question very well, so let me try again. . .

Why do people believe that those from different backgrounds worship a God other than our own? In fact, how can they POSSIBLY worship any God other than our own, if God is the same for everywhere and all times?

2007-06-29 16:27:15 · 10 answers · asked by Fourth Line 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-29 16:26:52 · 16 answers · asked by Hooray4Me 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-29 16:23:56 · 29 answers · asked by JesusismyLight 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I am thinking that this verse makes a very good case. Why have the extremists ignored this? Am I the only one to catch this? People like to say that Islam says to kill people who do not convert to Islam. So why does this verse in the Quran say to discriminate in war, and to not care if they are muslim or not? What do you think? It says to leave those alone who are not fighting. Those who offer you peace and don't fight are to be left alone.

What is your opinion?

[004:094] O ye who believe! When ye go forth (to fight) in the way of Allah, be careful to discriminate, and say not unto one who offereth you peace: "Thou art not a believer," seeking the chance profits of this life (so that ye may despoil him). With Allah are plenteous spoils. Even thus (as he now is) were ye before; but Allah hath since then been gracious unto you. Therefore take care to discriminate. Allah is ever Informed of what ye do.

2007-06-29 16:22:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

And if so, HOW insulting? I am only looking to use the word "temptress" to refer to my last girlfriend on my MySpace profile. This is not meant to insult her, it is only in the context of "I am working on some projects I have neglected in favor of my most recent temptress". No further details. Will this hurt her?

2007-06-29 16:21:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

or do you actually try to find what they're saying is actually factual?

2007-06-29 16:21:28 · 8 answers · asked by Borinke 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves? Also, since it is strictly forbidden to "eat neither fat nor blood" in Lev. 3:17 & Lev. 19:26, does that mean that I must be a vegetarian and must I smite those who choose to eat meat?

Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?

When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord (Lev. 1:9). The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?

2007-06-29 16:19:03 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I just feel so screwed up please.
I'm a baby christian, 14 going on 15 this year.
God has revealed a lot to me, by visions, and has encouraged me alot.
And i'm thankful for that.
I used to like my form teacher, and with God's strength, and somewhat overcame it.
But now, its back again!!! I started lusting about my teacher yesterday, i couldnt help it!!
Then today, i watched a lot of porn. I feel so dirty after that.
My mind is in a whirl.
I really dont know what to do...

People out there, as a baby christian, did you go through ups and downs, and how did you manage to persist on, and keep your christian faith? My faith usually only lasts for 1-2 weeks, before i backslide!! And i have backslided for so many times already!!!

Sigh.. i'm so disappointed with myself...

2007-06-29 16:18:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Will be singing Margaritaville in Heaven under the Lime Tree of Life?

2007-06-29 16:18:02 · 10 answers · asked by TRACER ™ 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Edgar Cayce 1877-1945.
If you already have knowledge of him I will appreciate your comment.
If you have no knowledge of him and go to the trouble of researching about him I will appreciate your comment more.

2007-06-29 16:16:41 · 16 answers · asked by enirgo 2 in Religion & Spirituality

is it imagination or they really exist?

2007-06-29 16:16:03 · 20 answers · asked by Bappaditya A 1 in Mythology & Folklore

Is life random coincidences or does it all have a purpose?

I think that we do make a plan before we come here but life is coincidences not fate.

2007-06-29 16:15:40 · 15 answers · asked by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 in Religion & Spirituality

only their god is real/holy/whatever?

2007-06-29 16:15:24 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Seriously, what is the fanciest way to say this? Say you're at a fancy dress party and you have this urge to say it. How would you?

2007-06-29 16:13:54 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

im a korean-american but i never really spoke korean. But i wish to become fluent in it now since its my parents native language. im 18 and is it too late to become fluent since my friends tell me you have to start at a young age to become fluent

2007-06-29 16:13:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

You know, sh!t yourself.

2007-06-29 16:11:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2007-06-29 16:09:33 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why is Answering Islam taking verses out of context and only picking and choosing? Why did they only quote a part of the verse and ignore the rest of it? It is stating not to take known enemies as allies, for fear of betrayal. It's saying if they turn to violence and attack (turn to enmity) then you defend yourselves. Even then, it says if they stop or if there is an oath between the groups, you must stop and honor that oath. What do you think?

[004:089] They long that ye should disbelieve even as they disbelieve, that ye may be upon a level (with them). So choose not friends from them till they forsake their homes in the way of Allah; if they turn back (to enmity) then take them and kill them wherever ye find them, and choose no friend nor helper from among them,

2007-06-29 16:08:16 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I read the bible and nothing..no feeling.
But put something like the Dance on the radio and emotions come rushing..

2007-06-29 16:07:46 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

IF YES, PLEASE PROVIDE EXAMPLES.

I see often that either muslim people or others say that the media is trying to make islam look bad.

here is an example from a question a few minutes ago:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsJ1uSm11BrgbTaEXja_aqHsy6IX?qid=20070629193223AA67LoW&show=7#profile-info-sJIQZ39vaa

I just want to see some examples of what you are talking about, because I think that the media is very careful to NOT do that, and has even treated muslims in general reletively better than a lot of other groups in this regard.

And please don't go waaaaay off topic, just provide examples about how the media is out to get muslims and is the one making them look bad.

2007-06-29 16:06:09 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

ok in exodus chapter 21 it says "If a man sells his daughter as a female slave, she is not to go free as the male slaves do." basically its saying its alright to sell my daughter into slavery.
so my question is why is THIS in the bible.

2007-06-29 16:05:14 · 9 answers · asked by David Garcia 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm asking because I noticed that most Christians I know do not follow the beliefs they claim are central to Christianity. This got me more interested in studying the Bible. The contradictions, brutality, theivery, lying, and perversions in the Bible finished off my belief. I'm a happy pagan (leaning toward Wiccan) now.

2007-06-29 16:05:08 · 32 answers · asked by tracy s 2 in Religion & Spirituality

i have an interview with toys are us to be a sales person, what should i wear? This would be my first job.

2007-06-29 16:05:00 · 6 answers · asked by DaWooz 2 in Etiquette

2007-06-29 16:04:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2007-06-29 16:03:01 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Have you seen some of my latest questions?

2007-06-29 16:02:06 · 19 answers · asked by Love Yahoo!!! wannabe a princess 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I have a great voice. My Grandma said so.

2007-06-29 15:59:52 · 6 answers · asked by TRACER ™ 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-29 15:59:46 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I never figured it would be if i don't use the Lord's name in vain. Strictly cos i'm prolly the most aggressive guyy with a very negative attitude (towards atheists and @ssholes ONLY i'm a very nice guy to nice people). I actually swear more in a sentance than i say actual words when i'm pissed. I think it suits me though cause i don't put up with bullshiit. it may be "un-Christian like" but i dont' give a shiit... if someone is biitching at me i'ma biitch right backk.

But the thing is i got alot of good qualities too thohh... like i said i can be a very good person to good people and not swear at all, i don't really have any sins to speak of unless of course swearing is actually a sin?

2007-06-29 15:59:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality