Religion & Spirituality - 14 June 2006

2006-06-14 04:41:07 · 8 answers · asked by KingBubba 1

I read a verse in Quran (4:34) that says: "As to those women on whose part you fear disloyalty and ill-conduct, advise them, refuse to share their beds, and beat them"

In the explanation for that verse, there was a story about a woman who complained to prophet Muhammed that her husband had beaten her and then god revealed that verse to prophet Muhammed so that he returned her back saying that he can not do nothing for her because that was the ruling from god.

If this is the case, why Muslim apologists tell us that beating wives is not allowed in Islam?

2006-06-14 04:37:28 · 15 answers · asked by Mostafa Al Banna 2

I want to know more about this religion.

2006-06-14 04:37:10 · 6 answers · asked by majid m 1

God has been compared to a loving parent a number of times. I was just wondering. Perhaps I wasn't loved enough as a child, I just got the occasional spanking.

2006-06-14 04:36:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean would they squish a spider or swat a annoying fly? I mean these are God creatures afterall. Is is wrong to kill a bug or what?

2006-06-14 04:36:23 · 24 answers · asked by applecheeks 4

2006-06-14 04:35:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Noah survived the flood and lived for another 350 years. His sons, his wife, and their wives were with him.

So the questions are:
Where did all these people come from to form several major cities and countries in just 100 years, when the population at the start was eight?
How could people come up with different religions in such a short time, with the direct beneficiaries of God's "gentle mercy" still living and able to speak about what happened, and all the evidence for the flood directly visable?

2006-06-14 04:33:34 · 15 answers · asked by Rev. Still Monkeys 6

2006-06-14 04:32:43 · 15 answers · asked by S S 1

2006-06-14 04:31:49 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a little confused as to the purpose of this question board. If you are so against religion & spirituality, why are you rudely trying to spoil it for the rest of us? Aren't there question boards you'd rather be on that don't focus on the things you hate most? Some here would really like to discuss religious matters in a serious fashion and you won't let us! I say this with the utmost love for your soul and respect for your choice not to believe in God, but please just grow up & join the discussion or please just leave us in peace.

2006-06-14 04:31:34 · 29 answers · asked by TexasMom 3

2006-06-14 04:30:33 · 26 answers · asked by JF 2

Christians Only!....What Is Your Mature Spiritual Insight Concerning The Question That Nicodemus Ask Jesus And The Answer That Jesus Gave Him? (John 3: 1-8)...Answer Both! Believers Only!....No Insults Please, Serious Question!....Thank You!

2006-06-14 04:29:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

A. realizing you have no money after you ordered your nachos bell grande in the drive thru

B. waking up and realizing you are 2 hours late for work

C. driving 85 mph down the street then seeing a motorcycle cop with a radar gun pointed at you

D. an atheist dying and realizing that God is real and they have to face judgment

2006-06-14 04:29:44 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-14 04:29:41 · 4 answers · asked by Spot - the dog 1

2006-06-14 04:25:58 · 13 answers · asked by Justinfire 4

2006-06-14 04:25:15 · 26 answers · asked by Justinfire 4

no book wiill answer .............marian

2006-06-14 04:24:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Eternity is a long time...would you feel obliged to help those tormented souls in Hell for eternity, have a word with God about it...maybe put in a good word for friends & family?

2006-06-14 04:23:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why does Christian and Muslim always fight?~

2006-06-14 04:23:01 · 10 answers · asked by shawnR3838 2

2006-06-14 04:22:55 · 5 answers · asked by Real Friend 6

I am a very accepting person, but it has come to my attention from answering people's questions that this forum is home to a great deal of hate. Please read in full.

Your religious beliefs aside do you truly believe a just and loving god would send good people to hell because they chose the wrong religion? If you want true enlightenment take a trip to a Buddhist temple. I can almost guarantee if you are a Christian and reading this almost all Buddhist live a better life than you and I, and that is from an unbiased spectator.

I have read The Bible along with a few other religious texts, and I do believe in a higher power. Please do not say anything about faith in this thread, because you do know that there are other religions out there. Religions who have the same close-minded views as you have. I will continue to be nice to all of the Christians I meet and living my life as cleanly and as purely as possible. I just wish I could say that about most Christians.

I love you all.

2006-06-14 04:22:10 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I like asking Moses question, simply because I want to acknowledge their truth. "Like I say, if it is the truth, then it should always be in the open."

Sharing is Caring...Jesus is Alive!?
I would like to share my story with any Christian or non-Christian who is still struggling and faith is not all together there.

I hold G-- to the highest, and to lie would be not only against what I believe, but against G--'s laws. Nothing here is a lie, although it might seem like it. This is the reason I type this. G-- bless you all.

I am 30 years old. I am a mathematics teacher. Since the day I was born I was Catholic. I never practiced it, and Catholic was simply a family label. I considered myself Atheist for 30 years until that day in March, I believe. I was painting my Mom's house. The face of Jesus appeared before my Mom and I. She asked me, "what does this look like to you?" But, before she finished the question I KNEW IT WAS HIM. The long hair, the beard, mustash, garments. Similar to the "Jesus" from "passion of the christ," except the eyes. Those eyes cannot be described. They translated into love, love, and love. If I had to describe them, I would say that the closest to that has been Mother Teresa's eyes. Not to take anything from her, but still, only close.
I thought that had changed me, but it didn't. It did start me off though. But, now as I researched and spent countless hours learning more about him, I started hating Jews and easily angered at anyone who spoke against Jesus. It had actually made me a worse person.
As I stuggled one morning with Currency Trading, he appeared again on the cabinet drawers of my room. He faded and came back over and over until He appeared very clear and said to me: WHY DO YOU WORRY ABOUT THINGS FROM THIS WORLD?" I think he said it two or three times. I started crying, as am right now. This was the first time that Faith came into my heart.
My life started changing, slowly. Same struggles, but different attitude and determination. I prayed day and night and went to Church. But, the real test, is the acts. "YOU WILL BE JUDGED ACCORDING TO YOUR WORKS" is one of my favorites.
In one of the Churches he said to me: "YOU ARE MARKED WITH MY BLOOD." I told my Mom and tried to make sense of it.
The last thing that he told me was: "I AM NOT YOUR FATHER. I AM YOUR BROTHER. THE SON DOES NOT EXIST WITHOUT THE FATHER, BUT WITHOUT THE SON THE FATHER IS ALWAYS."
At moments I wonder if it was all just in my imagination. This is the mistake that I keep making for this is where my Faith is tested.
No matter what, I am a better person for it. I love G-- with all my heart now, and I could never go back. Nothing in this world could ever shake or disturb my Faith. Finding G-- will always be a win-win situation. Now, I live everyday to make G-- proud of me and in the process I fulfill my obligations as human and husband.
I know that I should be doing more for G--'s glory. I am shy, but will soon find the strength and power to glorify him more and more. I am still in my learning stages, but live everyday to follow Jesus Christ's footsteps.
"pourdawg" could not be altogether wrong. But, what I know for certain is that if we are all lost souls, then we need to find G-- so that we can find ourselves in H--
"marty" tells you not to rely on feelings for that is wrong. I say to you, the problem I always made was that I thought too much and searched for contradictions here and there so that I could justify myself. But, if you think with your heart the truth will always ccome to you.

~ADIOS~

I am not here to tell you to quit your religion for they all share the great love that Jesus proclaimed. Be just, compassionate, humble and love G-- with all your heart. Share his glory by doing and not saying. ~ADIOS~

My goal now is simply to share this over and over again. I know G-- will guide me to my next step. I will keep anyone who want posted. I feel so Alive!!! Yes, even in the worst of times.

2006-06-14 04:21:48 · 5 answers · asked by lam_9 3

Because no one seems to! Everyone always addresses non-believers (or not strong believers) as atheists. There IS a difference. And just so you know it:

An atheist is someone that denies that there is a God and believes solely in the evolution theory. They're not bad people, they just lost their faith along the way and no amount of insult is going to change their mind, it's just going to piss them off.

An agnostic is someone that doesn't really know what to believe. It's not that they don't think God exists or that God did anything, they just don't know. They believe that there COULD be some kind of higher power, but they don't contribute it to EVERYTHING. (i.e.: God created the world but didn't create Adam and Eve, didn't make the solar system the way it is, and didn't "teach" the moon or the tides anything. All that stuff just HAPPENED).

There. Now you know. So please try to respect others' beliefs. If you want them to respect yours, don't insult theirs.

Thank you :-)

2006-06-14 04:20:10 · 19 answers · asked by chica_zarca 6

If so how do you feel that you received that gift from God. I have been seeking baptism in the Holy Spirit for quite some time now but haven't received it. What are better ways to seek it. Serious answers only please....

2006-06-14 04:19:22 · 13 answers · asked by FollowerofChrist 2

How do we know we didn't evolve from monkeys?
Has anyone tried to mix human and ape sperm and embryos?
No I'm not going to do it, you do it. sick-o.

2006-06-14 04:19:08 · 5 answers · asked by psych0bug 5

Can some one verify this and if true what are the missing commandments? thanks

2006-06-14 04:18:24 · 14 answers · asked by tom tom 2

What will happen to the other religions in 3rd world countries that believe in other Gods and that have for centuries? Will they be punished?

2006-06-14 04:18:01 · 16 answers · asked by Itiswhatitis 2

2006-06-14 04:16:45 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

It has dirrectly caused so much pain and suffering in my life.

Does anyone want in on a class action lawsuit on all of the religions?

2006-06-14 04:15:39 · 18 answers · asked by Real Friend 6

Or at least there may be adequate pressure for mandatory chipping of work release prisoners, military personnel, and people considered a "danger" to themselves (depression - people on medication - suicidal). Do a Google search - Verichip/Implant/666 before attempting to answer this.

The reason is to be able to track these individuals - work release prisoners for obvious reasons, military personel for strategic reasons, people on depression medication, well, because they are in a depleted condition and unable to fight for their rights.

Please do the Google keyword search first before answering. Keyword Combos:

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verichip 666 suicide
veripay VIP
veripay psychiatric

Be sure to check several of the links before just "voicing your opinion".

How do you feel about this issue?

2006-06-14 04:15:30 · 5 answers · asked by syquest 2