Religion & Spirituality - 5 August 2006

whynotaskdon says it is but why? is it any different than a cartoonist making fun of a politician? why can't we make jokes and fun of religion and religious figures? so what if i spell jesus as jezus? what's the big deal? why so serious all the time. my humor may be a littlte different but so what? face it funny is funny.

2006-08-05 19:24:00 · 10 answers · asked by kurleylovescheese 6

believe and are dedicated to your religion do you read about other religions and faiths or do you just skim the basics, or do you just go on blind faith. And what would happen if you started to study outside your own, do you think it would seal your beleifs or make you question them. And if this has already happend to you please share your stories.

2006-08-05 19:23:25 · 7 answers · asked by loreerocks 2

Someone just wrote this to answer a question
Suicide, the ending of one's own life by a self-deliberated action is a demonstration of one's rejection of God's gift of life to him or her, rejection of God's plan for one's life course and the rejection of God's omnipotent sovereignty in all matters. It is a delcaration of "self".
The Invictus is a statement of this declaration. The only afterlife for suicides is nonstop burning in The Lake Of Fire, in Hell."

2006-08-05 19:19:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Isn't that why they always have to agree, for example on "gay marriage"? One mistake from either and they both jeopardize being destroyed by social disobedience, or large groups of no longer sane individuals. Wouldn't everyone just lose sanity in America, especially being raised in a Nation under God? A Nation which has prospered from the belief, that it is always serving under God. Isn't that what we are taught even at school, in the National Anthem? {One mistake, and all is ruined. Isn't that the real reason for low-tolerance and high-hate-crimes on gays?} Such a frail world we live in; nothing seems more ironic.

2006-08-05 19:17:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-05 19:12:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-05 19:11:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-05 19:11:01 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Seriously after reading so many posts about Islam and Orthodox Jewish womens mode of dressing I have decided to ask this. I am a Catholic and hence neither of these faiths but I have recently read an article about Christian modesty and have felt called to follow it for the last 4 months. Why did we throw modesty out the window? Have you noticed that in the only in the last 100 years or so have women really changed completely the way we dress? What happened?

2006-08-05 19:10:35 · 11 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

9 Steps to Purify the Heart

1. Clean - your mind, your heart & soul - remove all prejudices & biases.
2. Thank God - for what you have - every moment of every day.
3. Read - a good translation of the meaning of the Holy Quran in a language that they can understand best. (http://islamtomorrow.com/downloads/noblequran.exe)
4. Reflect on the meanings & consider the bounties of your Lord.
5. Seek - Forgiveness from God & Learn to Forgive others.
6. Ask - in your heart for Guidance from Above.
7. Open - your heart and mind.
8. Continue - to do this up for a few months. And be regular in it.
9. Avoid - the poison of evil while your heart is opening for the "rebirth of your soul."

Remember: Clean; Thank; Read; Reflect - then:
"Seek and ye shall find. Ask, and it shall be given thee. Knock and it shall be opened."
Then: Continue & Avoid

The rest is between you and the Almighty Lord of the Universe. If you truly love Him, then He is with you

2006-08-05 19:09:40 · 18 answers · asked by Suomi 4

i've answered many questions in this section. maybe you recognize my name and maybe you don't. i have tried to answer questions in a humerous manner. some of you might think i have a lack of respect. but, i'm just adding a little levity to an all too serious subject. i mean some of you people are soooooooo serious. do you at least appriciate my humor? is my humor going to send me to hell? just wondering.

2006-08-05 19:06:38 · 25 answers · asked by kurleylovescheese 6

hey guys! Im a Christian and I was just wondering what yall's favorite verse is... if you saw the word "Bible" and your first instinct was to bash Jesus, God, or Christians then Im really not interested! But if you love God and you have a personal relationship with Him through his son Jesus Christ then let me know!! also... any good devos that yall are doing right now? im reading the book of James(great book!!) right now but when im done id like to find a devo! thanks so much and God Bless!

2006-08-05 19:05:39 · 14 answers · asked by T 2

2006-08-05 19:04:43 · 32 answers · asked by more1708_par 2

Jesus said..... "3Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."

What percentage of people do you think are truly "born again" and will be with the Lord when they die?

2006-08-05 18:58:44 · 10 answers · asked by Heatmizer 5

I've been studying Wicca for a little less than a year. I don't consider myself Wiccan or a "Witch", yet. But after years of believing certain ways, I found that Wicca fit me the best. How do I explain the beliefs to someone who only believes what they have been told to believe, and thinks that Wicca=Witchcraft=Evil etc, without getting into a whole theoretical debate, when they are bullheaded, and I'm only partly "armed" with the information that I've learned?

2006-08-05 18:58:17 · 18 answers · asked by Theresa 2

which do u prefer for rituals-
a) skyclad
b) special clothing that is only worn at rituals
c) u usually do them in whatever you are wearing that day

thanks

2006-08-05 18:58:05 · 19 answers · asked by carmilla_delioncourt 3

Many people claim to find God on death row, right?

2006-08-05 18:56:52 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://fromisraeltolebanon.info/...
Bombing airports, electricity stations, water stations, schools ,road ,media centers, hospitals , apartments , and killing more than 1000 civilians. All this for 2 solders

2006-08-05 18:55:56 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

well,what does it mean if your left ear itches & your left eye jumps.bad stuff?

2006-08-05 18:55:03 · 10 answers · asked by nae 1

BeatleJuice, BeatleJuice, BeatleJuice!

2006-08-05 18:54:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-05 18:53:39 · 4 answers · asked by Simple green is people! 3

Equally misinterpreted is the following verse: "When the [four]forbidden months are over, wherever you find the polytheists, kill them, seize them, besiege them, ambush them – but if they turn [to God], maintain the prayer, and pay the prescribed alms, let them go on their way, for God is most forgiving and merciful." 9:5 The hostility and bitter enmity of the polytheists and their persecution of the Muslims during the time of the Prophet PBUH became so great that the disbelievers were determined to convert the Muslims back to paganism or finish them off. It was these hardened polytheists, who would accept nothing other than the expulsion of Muslims or their reversion to paganism, and who repeatedly broke their treaties, that the Muslims were ordered to treat in the same way – either to expel them or to accept nothing from them except Islam. But even then the Prophet and the Muslims were not simply pounce on such enemies, reciprocating by breaking treaties. So this ultimatum was issued

2006-08-05 18:52:38 · 8 answers · asked by MizuBunshin 3

2006-08-05 18:51:33 · 15 answers · asked by unitedfaith 4

I think I have seen this mentioned a few times and would like to understand better. Doesn't sound very nice to hold me responsible for what some other dude did. Am I misinterpreting?

2006-08-05 18:50:56 · 20 answers · asked by mightyart 2

Sometimes I realize things that I already know. Sometimes it's a really big deal! I recommend Modest Mouse-"Lives" and Monty Python-"Galaxy Song"

2006-08-05 18:48:01 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

if someone or yourself is being attacked or harmed, do buddhists believe in taking physical action against the perpetrator? in other words, are they allowed to kill in defense?

2006-08-05 18:47:57 · 5 answers · asked by erica3384 1

what is your experience?

2006-08-05 18:47:12 · 12 answers · asked by outremer7 1

This "Slay them wherever you find them" verse of the Qur'an. ‘Wherever you find them’ or ‘come up against them’ is misunderstood. As exegetes and commentators explain, the Muslims were anxious that if their enemies attacked them in Mecca, which was and is a sanctuary – in which no Muslim is allowed to fight, or kill even an animal or plant – and they retaliated and killed, they would be breaking the law. The Qur’an simply reassured the Muslims that they could defend themselves when attacked, even if they killed their attackers, whether within the sanctuary or outside it. For all you ignorant bashers who always refer to this verse, don't you feel stupid? (You should)

2006-08-05 18:47:06 · 7 answers · asked by MizuBunshin 3

if yes...when was the last time your prayer was answered?

2006-08-05 18:46:12 · 18 answers · asked by ? 6

1) The Promoter of "Jesus Juice"
http://www.oregonlive.com/images/news/112003michael.jpg

2) This Passionate Christian
http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20060802/capt.sge.bgh90.020806215843.photo00.photo.default-356x507.jpg

3) A Skinny Little Old Hindu Man
http://www.tn.gov.in/tamiltngov/memorial/gandhi.jpg

4) A Cross Dressing Buddhist
http://www.choekhorling.cl/galeria/images/dalai_lama.JPG

5) A Nameless Bum
http://www.hame.ca/blog/archives/bum.jpg

6) This Alfred E Newman Lookalike
http://www.wikinfo.org/upload/d/d4/George-W-Bush.jpeg

7) A Famous Actor and Heismann Trophy Winner
http://www.echs.k12.sd.us/Alumni/oj-simpson.jpg

2006-08-05 18:36:16 · 20 answers · asked by idspudnik 4

And did you feel like you should have believed them if they said something about it in the past but you dismissed the statement thinking that it wouldnt happen? Did you think about all the things you should have done to prevent it, and did you love and miss them sooooo much that you feel like you would do ANYTHING if it meant you could be with them again or show you're sorry?

2006-08-05 18:35:47 · 39 answers · asked by BCBGirl 2