Religion & Spirituality - 8 August 2006

2006-08-08 12:49:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

According to the world, no. But if so, are people trying to hide it, and why? And why are there so many frauds? I think the supernatural exists (based on some experiences) even though I am naturally sceptic (being scientifically educated). Maybe many people will never accept it, even if there is clear evidence, because they made up their minds. I also think peoples' perception of what "evidence" is can vary drastically. What do you think?

2006-08-08 12:49:35 · 8 answers · asked by MyOtherMe 2

I do have inherent morals. Animals have no religion and some are still known to adopt abandoned babies, feed a family, and help others in general. Where was their religious influence? Or are animals more moral than humans? Or are you going to make up some excuse like because animals have no religion God gave them inherent morals? Not an attack, just obvious proof you are wrong, don't make up something crazy please.I really don't understand how anyone could call atheism a bleak outlook with that kind of rationale for morals, "I'm an emotionless robot lent morals be a creator". I'm asking people who support morals as souly religious, if you don't I have no quarrel with you and I'm not generalizing.

2006-08-08 12:48:52 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm unclear about whether or not Sharia (Islamic law) is considered to be what God directly commands us to do and/or not to do.

Is ALL of Sharia from God, or are parts of it dictated by extremist who pervert Mohammad's Qur'anic code?

2006-08-08 12:48:10 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Then how can Christians claim that angels don't have free will like we do, and that is why we can be saved and the demons (fallen angels) can't. Don't they teach logic in Sunday school?

2006-08-08 12:46:49 · 16 answers · asked by 自由思想家 3

My son's Dr this past weekend says that's what he is, he had a long beard and suspender's, very nice gentleman and great Dr.

2006-08-08 12:44:19 · 6 answers · asked by tamilynn 3

I'm serious. What is the first thing you want to know upon your death and you're looking at the face of God?

2006-08-08 12:44:10 · 20 answers · asked by BreadCollision 1

If they said that and other nice things about you and you knew for sure it was just in a friendly way, what would you say/do in response?

2006-08-08 12:42:56 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-08 12:41:47 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Everyone is obssessed with Holy Quran's ordering to kill Infidels ( Although it is meant only when Infidel's attack Islam or muslims) However, matter of fact is that killing any human being in Islam is a sin and not allowed except when Allah allows muslims to kill someone for a justified reason. One of those justified reasons is killing Infidels when they attack muslims or Islam. Even then it is not prohibited to be merciful on such occasions. As a matter of fact being merciful is considered a level above then vengance or bloodshed. Thats the reason prophet Muhammed ( peace be upon him) and later other muslim rulers did not massacre people of other faith except on few occassions. In contrast Christian faith teaches that Jesus ( peace be upon him) will return and kill all non christians. Perhaps this gives an excuse to some christian rulers to massacre people of other faith like they did after first Crusade, Holocaust, Bosnia etc. I think human life should be respected at all cost. Kam

2006-08-08 12:40:38 · 15 answers · asked by WISEMAN 3

This double standard confuses me. Are Muslim women considered too feeble minded to make decisions for themselves? If I fell in love with a Muslima, and she fell in love with me, why would God forbid us to marry?

2006-08-08 12:40:06 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

SDA is seen as a cult religion because of how it was founded and some of their beliefs. Do you agree? How you feel about Ellen White being seen as a prophet, even though her predictions did not come true, including Jesus return?

2006-08-08 12:39:42 · 18 answers · asked by gamequeen 1

I love The Fish, but find their music too sleepy. I wish there was a KROQ- style station devoted to Christian music. There would be a lot more young converts to christian music if there was one! If there was one, what would you call it?

2006-08-08 12:39:18 · 7 answers · asked by Sandy 2

2006-08-08 12:37:36 · 21 answers · asked by nicemachine 2

all that does is encourage them, they are not looking for intelligent answers and would not understand them when given.

2006-08-08 12:36:30 · 18 answers · asked by Hannah's Grandpa 7

2006-08-08 12:36:02 · 6 answers · asked by lonesom077 2

And is there anyway to take it back after we did it? I think most of us were only half kidding, but ever since that day I felt the presence of Jesus leave me and it has never felt the same again.

2006-08-08 12:34:31 · 29 answers · asked by 自由思想家 3

What is the significance of Aug. 22? This year, Aug. 22 corresponds, in the Islamic calendar, to the 27th day of the month of Rajab of the year 1427. This, by tradition, is the night when many Muslims commemorate the night flight of the prophet Muhammad on the winged horse Buraq, first to "the farthest mosque," usually identified with Jerusalem, and then to heaven and back (c.f., Koran XVII.1). This might well be deemed an appropriate date for the apocalyptic ending of Israel and if necessary of the world. It is far from certain that Mr. Ahmadinejad plans any such cataclysmic events precisely for Aug. 22. But it would be wise to bear the possibility in mind.
A passage from the Ayatollah Khomeini, quoted in an 11th-grade Iranian schoolbook, is revealing. "I am decisively announcing to the whole world that if the world-devourers [i.e., the infidel powers] wish to stand against our religion, we will stand against their whole world and will not cease until the annihilation of all them.

2006-08-08 12:33:58 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I suppose this question better belongs in Mental Health or Psychology, but how one deals with moments of melancholy can be a reflection of one's spirituality too.

2006-08-08 12:32:33 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

"Many of the genes in humans and animals are descendants of ancient genes that have duplicated, mutated and changed their function. Petr Tvrdik and Mario Capecchi, at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, US, have now managed to demonstrate this by recreating an ancient gene from two of its modern descendants." - New Scientist 07 August 2006.

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn9690-ancient-gene-recreated-from-modern-descendants.html

2006-08-08 12:32:26 · 12 answers · asked by googlywotsit 5

believes in God?

2006-08-08 12:32:20 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-08 12:32:14 · 3 answers · asked by Lleh 6

I converted to Muslim about 5 years ago, right after 9/11. My husband and I both are and I have been at odds with some family members since then. Coming from Seventh Day Adventist, which I have found some interesting details about that cause for questioning, it is seen like an immediate path to hell. I disagree with the SDA faith and how it was founded, on a lie. How do you deal with family who you love dearly, when they treat you as if you are different just because of that? I think it is an over generalization because of the war that causes people to have opinions on things they have no knowledge of. I am an African American Muslim in America, along with many others of the fastest growing religion there is. I am firm on my beliefs and have to constantly argue it, I have the facts and yet they still refuse to listen, instead they ATTEMPT to fill my head with more lies that have facts to them that they are lies!! How hypocritical is that??

2006-08-08 12:31:35 · 17 answers · asked by gamequeen 1

Five out of eleven people thought I am a pervert because I babysit my friends' children so she can work and keep a roof over her head. And in doing that, taking my young friends to the park, I am a pervert. Where has this society gone wrong? Why is helping and showing LOVE, not sex, to the young a wrong thing. "Suffer not the children unto me." For shame!!

Peace and Love

2006-08-08 12:30:06 · 30 answers · asked by digilook 2

2006-08-08 12:28:53 · 14 answers · asked by sexyishereall4u 1

I'm not a Mormon, but I've known some Mormon people and I've always found it ridiculous and very "un-Christian" that so many people have hated them for over 150 years. Who did they ever hurt?

I did a thesis paper on early American religious movements and most people have forgotten or don't know that they government of Missouri actually put out an extermination order on the Mormons to have them killed. That is why they ended up in Utah. Who the hell cares if they have bizarre rituals and beliefs. Most religions do! I just think it's interesting that the Mormons' most vocal and vicious opponents are Protestant Christians.

As a socially liberal young woman, I don't agree with the Mormon Church's position on abortion, homosexuality, etc. But that doesn't mean that I hate them..So isn't it a little hypocritical when other Christian churches mock and ridicule the Mormons, when those same Christian churches become so offended and defensive when they're persecuted by atheists, etc?

2006-08-08 12:28:17 · 8 answers · asked by Elsa 1

Thank you to all that answered my question about why the catholic church requires an annulment from my irst mariage so that my ex can get remarried, although I found a few of your answers a little slanderous because I don't believe is some of the catholic churches beliefs....However, my ex husband was the one that filed for the divorce in the first place because he said that he basically was still a child and wasn't ready for the responsibility of marriage. Because I'm a christian, I don't believe divorce as ever being and option before or during a marriage. We were married by the pastor of our church, in the sight of God and fellow believers. A year and a half later he wants adivorce, gets one, now wants me to help him so that he can get married in the catholic church. Does this seem right and fair? I don't support that religion, but don't want to deny him happiness? What would you do?

2006-08-08 12:22:00 · 18 answers · asked by Shonna 2

2006-08-08 12:20:12 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a very firm atheist too so don't think I'm going to make the stupid morals come from religion argument. But my question is do you think the world would be a better place if more people acted morally based on true compassion and completely non religious motives?

Personally I think that the world could do with more atheists or at least agnostics. I think it allows us to make moral decisions without conflict or cloudiness a little better. And you could say then less people would be scared into being good or tempted to be good for heaven's sake but then again less "holy" wars ( an oxymoron in the most absurd sense). What do you think?

PS for theists who read this anyways, I believe Jesus existed and was a great person and taught many values not enough people live up to, it's most gods I have extreme distaste and disbelief of. And I don't think anyone is less of a good person for being religious. Please don't misinterpret me. I would never suggest religious suppression either.

2006-08-08 12:19:24 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-08 12:18:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous