Religion & Spirituality - 20 August 2006

has everyone turned retarded?

2006-08-20 12:24:33 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-20 12:22:20 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Islam did not introduce polygamy. Unrestricted polygamy was practiced in most human societies throughout the world in every age. Islam regulated polygamy by limiting the number of wives and establishing responsibility in its practice.

Monogamy of the West inherited from Greece and Rome where men were restricted by law to one wife but were free to have as many mistresses among the majority slave population as they wished. In the West today, most married men have extramarital relations with mistresses, girlfriends and prostitutes. Consequently the Western claim to monogamy is false.

2006-08-20 12:19:53 · 7 answers · asked by Malcolm X 2

I am speaking on wed in my youth group about Job and would like to know some background facts about him before i speak. You can send me links to websites or just answer in the box

thanks

2006-08-20 12:17:59 · 18 answers · asked by sharksfanmh 1

Do you believe in Armageddon? Will it take place in the Middle East? No one knows the day or hour, but what, in your opinion, do current events tell us about the timeframe?

2006-08-20 12:17:22 · 19 answers · asked by eat 4

and other holy books like the quran. dont they all depend on a suspension of rational thought and appeal to the supernatural and mystical?

2006-08-20 12:14:03 · 17 answers · asked by aurora03uk 1

is a fraud?

Many here have stated that Jesus will return in our lifetimes...some of them even give the date of 2012...

When this date comes and goes like all the others, will you be ready to throw off the yoke of religion? Will you have the integrity and humility to admit you are foolish and gullible morons?

2006-08-20 12:12:24 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

A powerful piece of lit written by Max Ehrmann. I'm getting all kinds of slams from zealots, telling me I'm going to Hell because I believe in the message.
So I'm asking, specifically, what is wrong w/ it?
It's much shorter than the Bible, so read it before judging. LOL!!

Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.

Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.

2006-08-20 12:12:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-20 12:12:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-20 12:10:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I believe that there is a spirit(s) of some kind in my house and to be honest it scares the $hit out of me! How can I have the spirit(s) removed. Do I need a priest? Are there only certain priests (ie Catholic) which will perform a ritual that would remove spirits?

Things that have brought me to the conclusion are:
My g/f believes she has seen a ghost in the bedroom
The dog stares at empty space as if there is something there
The lights occasionally flicker (It isnt dodgy electrics!)
It feels like they there is something else in the house of a supernatural existance.

Any help or advice would be great! Thanks.

2006-08-20 12:09:20 · 18 answers · asked by studly1_uk 2

Peace and Love

2006-08-20 12:07:16 · 11 answers · asked by digilook 2

The verse of the Qur'an (Al-Nisaa 4: 34) that refers to beating wives should be understood in those terms: Unless the matter is of the nature of "Nushooz" or refusal to accept the position of the other and thus may ultimately result in the breaking of the household, the man should not resort to beating. Obviously, in the stages of admonition and restrain from conjugal relations, the matter shall be brought under extensive discussion and views shall be exchanged thoroughly. Seen in this perspective, the referred verse has actually provided a safeguard for women against domestic abuse and beating. Men, in other words, have been restrained from resorting to any kind of physical punishment, unless it is determined that the matter is one of "Nushooz". They are not allowed to take any such action on the basis of any trivial difference of opinion.

2006-08-20 12:06:18 · 7 answers · asked by Malcolm X 2

or do both exist on separate layers but each role necessary?
Does it all come down to who has the biggest dream and means of creating the dream?

2006-08-20 12:03:42 · 12 answers · asked by Corey 4

Matthew 24:6-8

"And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. "For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. "All these are the beginning of sorrows.

Matthew 24:14

"And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all nations, and then the end will come.

2006-08-20 12:01:22 · 23 answers · asked by conquer 1

Mary Magdalene was an original follower of Jesus, along with some other women who also supported Jesus and the 12 disciples financially, so they played a crucial role in his ministry. As such, I believe she should be called a disciple, as this means a follower of Jesus, which she was.
She was also the first person that Jesus appeared to and she eventually recognises him. She was given a 'mission' by Jesus, to go and tell the other disciples the news - I think this makes her one of the first apostles. (Apostle means a chosen messenger or ambassador of Jesus).
Refs: John 20:1-2, and John 20:10-18 (NIV).

2006-08-20 12:00:35 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

the other night, my mom was listening to the radio and she said that this numerologist came on the air and was talking about some sort of attack on august 22nd. on the same program my mom was listening to, this guy called into the station and said that on august 22nd everything west of kansas was going to be wiped out. this scares me cuz i live in california... i've done a lot of research and i found a lot that says that august 22nd is some sort of important day on the islamic calendar. they also said that iran's president called for a nuclear attack on russia or something that corresponds with the important islamic day. HELP!!

2006-08-20 11:58:42 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

Seriously there just gross and there are so many in this part of the Q&A....

2006-08-20 11:58:30 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sometimes I go to visit my friend Teri. Her mom is usually home. I noticed the last few times I've been over, she tries to question me about my ancestry & whether or not I am Jewish

1. first, when I was introduced to her she said about my name, "that's Jewish, right?" (my name has a "man" in it)

2. I was wearing a silver cross necklace my grandma gave me & she said to me "that's a nice necklace, why are YOU wearing it?" and I told her & she said "oh, aren't you Jewish?"

3. I asked her why she thought I was Jewish & she said "oh, you look it." in a rather nasty way.

4. she asked me what countries my family is from and then said "are you sure about that?" like she didn't believe me.

Her daughter & I always get confused for sisters or twins, so, if I "look it," so must her daughter!

I am sure this family is not Jewish, so what's her deal? And why is it so important to her?

thanks guys!

2006-08-20 11:57:50 · 13 answers · asked by jeri l 1

Everyone has a right, indeed a moral duty to criticize religion since it is so prevalent in modern life. Why do so many people criticize atheists when they are both powerless and put-upon (at least in North America)? Should atheists respond with violence, as so many of the religious do?

2006-08-20 11:56:18 · 11 answers · asked by slyintellectual 3

As far as I can ascertain there is not a single passage in the entire Bible which has anything to say about adults having sex with children. Why does God not condemn it, when so many other things are specifically and explicitly cited as abominations?

It seems to me that to condemn adult consensual relationships (e.g. homosexuality and relationships out of marriage), and yet have nothing to say about child molesters, is perverse in the extreme. Why does god feel this way?

2006-08-20 11:56:12 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-20 11:55:36 · 2 answers · asked by jerryvixon 1

Do you for example, support the current administration because they do things that you can point to as fulfilling Biblical Prophecy?

Isn't that the definition of self fulfilling prophecy? What does your death cult insist on dragging the rest of humanity down with you? Why cant you lock yourselves in your rooms and dance with snakes until your savior comes? Isn't patience supposed to be one of your virtues?

2006-08-20 11:54:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-20 11:53:38 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzzORZhnCao&mode=related&search=

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUj8hg5CoSw&mode=related&search=

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkXOwBIRX7Y&mode=related&search=

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkXOwBIRX7Y&mode=related&search=

Some are long, but if you have the time, check them out.

Examples are from the OT and NT.

2006-08-20 11:52:04 · 11 answers · asked by Spookshow Baby 5

Earl Hickey from the show "My Name is Earl"? Wouldn't the world be a better place if everyone went out of their way to make up for bad things they have done, instead of speaking to the spirit in the sky and just saying they are sorry?

2006-08-20 11:50:58 · 21 answers · asked by Danzarth 4

The wearing of the veil by women is an illogical premise to claim that women are inferior to men. It is more appropriate to indict a society of female exploitation if it tolerates pornography rather than if it enforces the veil. Given that Allah is neither male nor female, given that He does not endear people to Himself based on their gender, given that the Creator cares about all of us male or female, given that the sexual and violent drive of men is stronger than that of women...given all this, it is illogical to cast a negative light on the following injunctions contained in the Qur'an (translation)

[33:59] O Prophet, tell your wives and daughters and the believing women to draw their outer garments around them (when they go out or are among men). That is better in order that they may be known (to be Muslims) and not be annoyed...

2006-08-20 11:50:27 · 13 answers · asked by Malcolm X 2

im teaching a sunday school class

2006-08-20 11:48:54 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some people may believe we are nothing more than this physical or biologocal body.Well I want them and others to read this completely and share their views.
Normal people(wether religious or not,believer in god or not) become happy after they do a good act, even if their action can't be justified by materialistic laws , for example sacrifising one's self for another person, or to give your kidney to someone else for free.
And they will get sad in their hearts when they do something evil , even if they make a good money(that their actions are justifyable by materialistic laws) ofcourse I am talking about 'normal' people whose heart hasn't changed dramatically.
So if we read between the lines it proves there is something more than this physical world it proves reward and consequence for our actions. >>
this is a feeling so deep in our heart(deeper than one can say because they were taught it in the school when they were child), it is deep there.
Just like we love and want the beauty , we love good acts( even if they dont make sense with materialistic laws).
you know, when something is in our heart there is a response outside, if there is the hunger inside ,there is food outside. if there is the need of love inside ,there is marriage and love outside.For every natural need or tendency or feeling that we have inside our hearts ,there is a response a satisfaction outside. the response to this feeling is that there is more than
this world, there is reward and consequenses.
Things make sense.
If we admire sombody when he get killed, trying to rescue somebody else which doesnt make sense by the physical laws,it means our hearts knows that there is more than this physical world.even if some people has become unbelievers and consciously deny it while their hearts unconsciously act in according to spritual laws.
and yes when god created us he put this in our heart.
Note that I dont say non-belivers dont do good acts,some of them do,beacause the truth is in their hearts but they consciously deny it.and sometimes they act in according to spritual laws without paying attention to it.
peace to you all
a muslim friend.

2006-08-20 11:48:46 · 9 answers · asked by Afshin A. 1

2006-08-20 11:48:30 · 11 answers · asked by frank w 1