Religion & Spirituality - 29 July 2006

2006-07-29 20:24:21 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2

With a topic as complex as religion - no, let's boil it down to (insert religious belief/non-belief here) - I don't see how that can reasonably be so. And it's not just with religion, either.

Why is it that many folks think there's only two sides to the discussion/debate/quarrel:

"right v. wrong"
"good v. bad"
"us v. them"

And it seems to be the case not only with folks with what I might describe as "opposite end of the spectrum" views, but also with folks who are generally within the same range of that spectrum.

But then, with "black and white" thinking, there is no spectrum, no shades of gray.

Does anyone else see this attitude as contributing to the problem that interferes with us even being able to hear another's views, much less listen to them?

And I know that I will probably get bashed for saying any of this; it's just the time that I've spent on Yahoo! Answers (which is a reflection of the world that we live in) has really caused me to lose hope.

2006-07-29 20:24:19 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-29 20:20:49 · 14 answers · asked by snakerock 1

Women are deficient in mind and religion.



Mohammed asked some women, "Isn't the witness of a woman equal to half that of a man?" The women said, "yes," He said, "This is because of the deficiency of the woman's mind. " Vol. 3:826


Mohammed to women: "I have not seen any one more deficient in intelligence and religion than you." Vol. 2:541


The majority of people in hell are women.

Mohammed said, "I was shown the Hell-fire and that the majority of its dwellers are women. " Vol. 1:28, 301; Vol. 2:161; Vol. 7:124


Women are a bad omen.

Mohammed said, " Bad omen is in the woman, the house and the horse." Vol. 7:30


Women are harmful to men.

Mohammed said, "After me I have not left any affliction more harmful to men than women." Vol. 7:33


Women may not wear wigs.

Mohammed said, " Don't wear false hair for Allah sends His curse upon such ladies who lengthen their hair artificially." Vol. 7:133

2006-07-29 20:18:21 · 25 answers · asked by grrrrr 1

Hello, Could you suggest some great Christian albums released during past 3yrs? Please name the band and their best album....

I like casting crowns..... suggest some similar stuff

Thank you...

2006-07-29 20:15:39 · 10 answers · asked by SUNNY 1

2006-07-29 20:12:50 · 36 answers · asked by Matthew H 3

2006-07-29 20:08:48 · 27 answers · asked by CuriosCAT 2

2006-07-29 20:05:26 · 20 answers · asked by converse 2

2006-07-29 20:04:47 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

and animals? if animals dont have one set athiests might hunt god agian

2006-07-29 20:03:49 · 5 answers · asked by 7654321 1

2006-07-29 20:03:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

An odd thought just occurred to me. I often report offensive and hateful questions that are posted, but I just realized that when I see one that is hateful to the non religious I never think to report it. And some can be REALLY hateful! I do feel like I so readily expect it that I just brush it off. Are we just THAT used to it? If so, that is sad.

Am I not alone in not thinking to report it? Or do some of you think to do so? Do many of us even think our opinions would even be heard if we were offended? I feel doubtful about that.

2006-07-29 20:02:37 · 25 answers · asked by Indigo 7

Karma, for lack of a better word. Give examples.

2006-07-29 20:02:29 · 12 answers · asked by Ejsenstejn 2

If you eat garlic don't come to the place of worship.

Mohammed said, "Whosoever ate from this plant (i.e. garlic) should not enter the mosque." Vol. 1:812


Effect of evil eye

Mohammed said, "The effect of an evil eye is a fact. " Vol. 7:636


Which shoe you should put on first.

Mohammed said, "If you want to put on your shoes, put on the right shoe first, and if you want them off, take the left one first." Vol. 7:747


Breathing in your drink is bad.

Mohammed said, "Don't breath into your drinking utensil." Vol. 1:156


God frightens his devotees with eclips.

Mohammed said, "The sun and the moon are two signs amongst the signs of Allah and they do not eclipse because of the death of someone but Allah frightens His devotees with them. " Vol. 2:158

Satan urinates in people's ears, when they don't wake up for prayer.

Narrated Abdullah: the prophet was told that a person had kept on sleeping till morning and had not got up for the prayer. The prophet said, "Satan urinated in his ears." Vol. 2:245
Yawning is from Satan.

The prophet said, "Yawning is from Satan and if anyone of you yawns, he should check his yawning as much as possible, for if anyone of yuo (during the act of yawning) should say: "Ha", Satan will laugh at him." Vol. 2:158
Stars are missiles which God uses to hit the devils.

The creation of stars is for three purposes, i.e., as decoration of the sky, as missiles to hit the devils, and as signs to guide travelers. Vol. 2:158

2006-07-29 20:00:13 · 14 answers · asked by grrrrr 1

Hi,

I have a strong belief in ghosts and feel that for some reason I am being provoked to communicate with one or more...I am highly interested in them and enjoy these mysterious encounters...But, is this a sin or considered witchcraft to communicate with ghosts/spirits. I have only come into contact with an evil spirit one time...all of the rest have been stable or approach with a nice/guarding impression...

so, is this sin, or what do you think?

2006-07-29 19:58:52 · 21 answers · asked by Alias Anarchist 3

2006-07-29 19:54:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-29 19:50:28 · 27 answers · asked by grrrrr 1

If I pray for help , like it's going to snow so I can go sking , it doesn't snow the intire winter. If I pray for help for like to find some girl to love, I find nobody. Is it possible God, that God can't find me or is he to busy

2006-07-29 19:48:34 · 27 answers · asked by Dutch_guy 2

Do Catholics listen to Christian music? I know most of it is performed by protestant artists, and didn't know if it had a large catholic following, or if there were catholic music artists, or a catholic opinion on secular music? Thanks, I'm just curious. (c:

2006-07-29 19:47:53 · 13 answers · asked by Jessi B 3

got a job for you to help this guy i came across in france, in trouble. contact me right away or leave an open communication way.

2006-07-29 19:47:31 · 2 answers · asked by 7654321 1

Are you awake right now ? What are you doing right now and what are you thinking ?

2006-07-29 19:47:00 · 20 answers · asked by princess bambi 1

2006-07-29 19:45:59 · 5 answers · asked by Cookie777 6

adam was the first person on earth. would that make him the true son of god being the first. in genesis, there was adam, then eve, there sons took wives. that mean't they took their sisters making us all related. i brought this up to many church experts and they never thought about it, but it would mean we are all related. if they agree to that, then wouldn't all our dna show we are related but we are not. explain your thoughts.

2006-07-29 19:45:18 · 17 answers · asked by hollywood71@verizon.net 5

2006-07-29 19:40:29 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why the prophet Mohamed married Alisha when she was 6 years old ( and consumated the marriage when she was 9)? He already had 10 wives, and he was 53 years old. Doesn't this make him a pervert?

2006-07-29 19:39:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know a lot of bashing goes on here and that some folks ask questions as jokes; sometimes I even get caught up in it.

But it seems that I can't ask any serious or sincere questions regarding religion without at least one person asking "why do you want to know?", as if my motive must be to subvert his/her faith.

Then, in "Politics" I ask "when and why was the phrase 'under God' added to the Pledge of Allegiance?" Most gave me factual information, but a couple said something to the effect "do you have a problem with it?"

I see this situation as being of some concern, especially for those of us who are actually interested in learning more about the many religions that exist in our world today and have existed in the past.

And my apologies, in advance, if anyone feels the need to get defensive or feels offended over this question.

2006-07-29 19:39:23 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Atheists say Christians are close-minded because we refuse to believe there is no God and take up their belief. Yet atheists refuse to believe there is a God and take up our beliefs. Isn't that as close-minded as they say Christians are? And can't we all get along without shoving each other's beliefs down our throats and condemning the "other side"?

2006-07-29 19:38:32 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

If God would have a body , and a face , how would it look like ? a nice old man, or a handsome young man, or would It be a woman ?

2006-07-29 19:34:11 · 19 answers · asked by Dutch_guy 2

Why are opponents of the death penalty also pro-abortion and those for capital punishment stand for the protection of the life of an unborn child. What do you think (without getting on a soap box about your personal belief but just directed to the question.

My personal believe is "Make the choice before the chance"

2006-07-29 19:34:06 · 6 answers · asked by Champ 3

and you ask for forgivness will he forgive and let you go to heaven? What about the child molesters, if they ask god for forgivness will they get to go to heaven too?

2006-07-29 19:33:42 · 20 answers · asked by Latintweety 3