Society & Culture - 1 October 2007

Most all translations are good but not perfect.


One example fron the English Translation of the Quran----- "do not take the Jews and Christians as your friends (auliya)".

The arabic word AULIYA is used to mean protector or absolute confidential guardian of ones property and family if you died.

The translation "friend" doesnt translate well and in fact has created confusion.

There is no prohibition for taking the Christians and Jews for friends.

In Islam Muslim men can MARRY amongst the Christians and Jews so obviously marriage is stronger than friendship.

This verse pertains to taking a "fast friend" and a fellow person of ones faith to be appointed as an auliya or guardian over ones estate, family etc so that Islamic laws are carried out for the funeral and inheritance etc.

Always going back to the original Arabic meaning is very important for English readers of the Quran.

Also, studying the context of why each verse came down will answer a mulititude of questions concerning the verses of war and self defense.
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2007-10-01 22:45:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

He called himself a 'Radical Atheist' not because he believed that God did not exist, but because he was CONVINCED that he didn't. So, when people ask me what I 'believe' I tend to shun that word in favour of Adams'. He was also a good friend of Richard Dawkins - he read at Adams' secular funeral - and a deep thinker with regards to the godless universe.

His book the Salmon of Doubt (published posthumously) features many interesting articles on Atheism, including an interview with American Atheists, a fascinating lecture about the 'four ages of sand', and nuggets on evolution. I urge you to get a copy if you're interested in this field.

2007-10-01 22:44:34 · 5 answers · asked by Golgi Apparatus 6 in Religion & Spirituality

How do I get my 11 year old son to eat with a knife and fork instead of his fingers

2007-10-01 22:43:58 · 30 answers · asked by redrockindaddy 1 in Etiquette

I see them as similar to the shaker religious sect that once inhabited southern Kentucky. The shakers did not believe in sex so after one generation they all died out. If these fanatics really are devout they should be running out of lunatics to run the religion. I am sure they will burn in hell.

2007-10-01 22:43:37 · 4 answers · asked by 96Bucks 1 in Religion & Spirituality

sorry just asked a question.
I think I'm bi, I don't know if it's a "fad" or me, I don't believe in genders stopping love.
I never been with a girl but I haven't been with a guy either. no boyfriend no girlfriend. I have had lesbian dreams and straight ones too. I like girl porn. but it's like I can trun it off when I find out for sure there straight, I don't know. what I am. but I can turn off feelings for guys when I know they don't like me too.

2007-10-01 22:43:07 · 3 answers · asked by Angel 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

you would try to persuade people to see something your way

EX:
like lowering the drinking age

2007-10-01 22:40:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

(It may don't make sense. I'm not an english user.)
We believed that The earth was flat, Einstein was wrong, alchemy was exist. But It turns out it all wrong.

Just like that, What Do we have to do if some sicentist solve the secret of the brain or Some shrink come up with the brilliant than Freudianism, And explain and prove that Homosexuality is wrong(Not natural, Or It's mental problem, Something wrong about brain cause the homosexuality...whatever)And Come up with the way to change sexuality, What Should we do?And What Should you do?

(I think We respect other's choices. If someone choose to make right than We should respect it, And if someone choose to stay homosexuality than we should resect it. Because Nomatter it's right or not it's our choice. It's their choice.)

2007-10-01 22:40:11 · 6 answers · asked by RG 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Do Americans really leave their shoes on when they go inside someone's house, or is that just on tv? (That seems awfully dirty.) I've heard some people say they have that as a rule in their homes, like it's not just an obvious thing to do.

2007-10-01 22:36:43 · 11 answers · asked by loganj1203 2 in Etiquette

Why do scouts on parade all have the same uniform and look immaculate yet Girl Guides have a mix and match uniform, meaning that no 2 ever look the alike and instead of looking like they all belong to the same organisation they look rather akin to a walking jumble sale

2007-10-01 22:32:44 · 2 answers · asked by redrockindaddy 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Look at the universe. Look at how complex life is. Look at out of body experiences and miracles that happen everyday. Look at how incredibly complicated the eye is. Life is so improbable that it had to have come from a creator. No other explanation is satisfactory. The existence of a creator is self-evident.

Agree?

2007-10-01 22:31:42 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-01 22:30:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I'd like to thank a woman because she helped to find a job. I'm a bit shy though to do it as I don't know her very good. Don't know if it is fine to buy some good chocolate or a wine ??? What would you do and how to present it ??? What to say?


thanks for your advice

2007-10-01 22:29:21 · 11 answers · asked by T-80 1 in Etiquette

.....And where in the Bible does it mention the necessity of having a Pope ? I know that Catholics believe that St Peter was the first Pope and that all subsequent Popes are descended - Oooops, sorry - I meant elected by the vulnerable, old, sin-ridden Cardinals of the Vatican Council. Odd though, because St Peter wasn't a Catholic was he ? Hmmm.... sounds amazingly like Politics to me...!!

2007-10-01 22:27:45 · 15 answers · asked by slowsmile 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Tell me one thing that happened in your life that made you believe that there is something out there no one can explain. I want to hear your stories. Whether it be a tiny little thing or something that changed your life completely.

It doesn't have to be necessarily God or anything to do with religion, but please be respectful with your post and to other people's post. Everybody is allowed whether you are Christian, Catholic, Atheist, Islam etc. I want everybody who post to just be plain human beings and not divided by religion, race whatsoever.

May your stories bring inspiration, courage, strength and hope to those who need it.

2007-10-01 22:24:04 · 9 answers · asked by nostradamus 2 in Religion & Spirituality

If Jesus said you should just sit there and take abuse by people, (yes he said this --look it up) doesn't that actually make you a total spinelss wuss?
does Jesus wish for his followers to be seen as ineffectual passive pathetic wimps?

2007-10-01 22:20:54 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I met a guy in the gay bar the other day who said that he was in the military. So, I asked him (jokingly), "so, you lyed on your application?" He said he didnt because he wasnt gay at the time. He claims he "became" gay. I have one friend that says she used to be attracted to guys but is now lesbian. What do you think about this? I don't think someone can "become" gay and has to be born that way. Maybe that is gay by choice or a need of attention?

2007-10-01 22:18:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Is it right to be attracted to other cultures?
I keep seeing Muslim women with the head scarf, the Hejib i think it's called. A friend told me that women are forced to wear it because in old days in Arabia the women would sometimes not wear bras and show off thier bosoms to get rich men to adopt them into thier harem.

Anyway, i see these women on the street where i live in East London, and they just do it for me. I think about the forbiddeness and the wrath of God if I am to get my Christian hands on the fruits of Allah. I smell their underarm smelly smells and I imagine how much stronger it would be without the tent over them. I just want them.

My girlfriend is so judgemental & wouldn't understand my feelings. She hates foreigners. Mayeb i should ask her to dress this way at home for me as i know it would bring us closer. But i don't want to lose her because her dad died in the war and she starts blaming all dark people.

What shall i do?

2007-10-01 22:16:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Sometimes when I pray to God, he answers my prays! (Thank You Jesus)

Sometimes when I pray to God, he does not answer them. But that means that all I have to do is wait... Good things come to those that wait. (Thank You Jesus)

Sometimes when I pray God he says No. But that means that either it is not apart of the "Bigger Picture" or I`am being selfish.
(Thank you Jesus, you have my best interest at heart)

Man I wish they had a God casino. If prayers were like bets I would be a rich man by now. We can`t lose with prayer!

As you can see it`s a scam you are delusional. You would get the same results from praying to a milk carton.

2007-10-01 22:15:25 · 24 answers · asked by Future 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-01 22:13:37 · 9 answers · asked by Y!A-FOOL 5 in Religion & Spirituality

that a mass murderer/serial rapist should burn in hell forever...

Imagine unbearable pain searing through every nerve fiber you have in your body. Imagine your eyes melting and oozing out from your sockets. Sharp instruments piercing various parts of your body sending it to convulsions .The blood in your veins literally boiling. Your brain will be fried. Despite these extreme tortures, there will be no death, in the annihilation sense...

NOBODY, and I said NOBODY should deserve this kind of torture (we are not talking about hours, weeks, months but for ETERNITY!!!! )...

a person with unforgivable sins should be chained, shackled and imprisoned for life....Given just enough food for surviving, reliving the utmost misery a human can conceive...until he realizes he's folly, his misdeed...even when there’s no turning back for him. His soul would finally rest in peace after passing away. Hell is never a solution…

So why does God even let hell even exist in the first place?

2007-10-01 22:12:04 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am just wondering if someone after baptism, broke all the commandments regularly, he prayed and repented before his death, but where will he be after death : Heaven or Hell?

Doesn't that defeat the purpose of baptism which the Protestants believe?

At least for Catholicism, holy communion, regular confession and penance are much needed to restore a soul (state of grace) back to God.

2007-10-01 22:11:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Do you give them a gift to make them feel appreciated or would a sincere 'thank you from the bottom of my heart' be enough?

2007-10-01 22:07:38 · 11 answers · asked by Fresa 2 in Etiquette

If you don't, then say so, but if you do, then what are they?

2007-10-01 22:04:56 · 12 answers · asked by Green Phantom 5 in Mythology & Folklore

2007-10-01 22:04:11 · 12 answers · asked by G P 2 in Religion & Spirituality

But they won't tell you this straight away. Beware!

2007-10-01 22:03:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm pentecostal and well we like to make some noise in our services and from what i've heard catholics are really quiet how come? i heard its for respect or something... but the bible does say praise him with shouting and dancing and the with the clash of cymbles and all that

2007-10-01 22:02:47 · 11 answers · asked by architect4jc 1 in Religion & Spirituality

But when those who are driven by Christianity push so hard, aren't they just acting out too?

I feel we are all here to somehow get along, and everyone needs to keep their social skills regardless of how we are supposed to find our faith. I disdain Bible thumpers as much as hateful anti-Christian posters. How do you feel about this?

2007-10-01 22:01:40 · 7 answers · asked by Your Uncle Dodge! 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I don't care about anything in the OT. This question is directed at the NT. I am not talking about mistranslation, but rather is it possible for something to be totally incorrect. I am also not talking about slight differences in the stories in the gospels either. Also does the bible say anything about it being perfect?

2007-10-01 21:58:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Let's say that a woman was an alcoholic. If her husband continued to bring alcohol home and always made it visible to his wife, most people would call that a little a**holish. However, when god does that, he loves us. I know that most people will say that the devil, not god, tempts us, but come on people. God created everything. Why can't he uncreate?

2007-10-01 21:56:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

he comes to work everyday but our offices are far away. I wanna see him and say hi to him. So, I thought of calling him first when he comes to his office and then tell him I'd like to pass by his office before I go home, just to make sure he's ok.
Is it ok or would he get me wrong? I mean there's nothing there, we just used to work together and recently we both got busy with other stuff..so what do you think..is it ok?

2007-10-01 21:55:51 · 4 answers · asked by what goes around comes around 3 in Etiquette