Religion & Spirituality - 25 August 2006

39. While he was standing in prayer in the chamber, the angels called unto him: "(Allah) doth give thee glad tidings of Yahya, witnessing the truth of a Word from Allah, and (be besides) noble, chaste, and a prophet,- of the (goodly) company of the righteous."

41. He said: "O my Lord! Give me a Sign!" "Thy Sign," was the answer, "Shall be that thou shalt speak to no man for three days but with signals. Then celebrate the praises of thy Lord again and again, and glorify Him in the evening and in the morning."

42. Behold! the angels said: "O Mary! Allah hath chosen thee and purified thee- chosen thee above the women of all nations.

43. "O Mary! worship Thy Lord devoutly: Prostrate thyself, and bow down (in prayer) with those who bow down."

44. This is part of the tidings of the things unseen, which We reveal unto thee (O Messenger.) by inspiration: Thou wast not with them when they cast lots with arrows, as to which of them should be charged with the care of Mary: Nor wast thou with them when they disputed (the point).

45. Behold! the angels said: "O Mary! Allah giveth thee glad tidings of a Word from Him: his name will be Christ Jesus, the son of Mary, held in honour in this world and the Hereafter and of (the company of) those nearest to Allah.

46. "He shall speak to the people in childhood and in maturity. And he shall be (of the company) of the righteous."

47. She said: "O my Lord! How shall I have a son when no man hath touched me?" He said: "Even so: Allah createth what He willeth: When He hath decreed a plan, He but saith to it, 'Be,' and it is!

48. "And Allah will teach him the Book and Wisdom, the Law and the Gospel,

49. "And (appoint him) an apostle to the Children of Israel, (with this message): "'I have come to you, with a Sign from your Lord, in that I make for you out of clay, as it were, the figure of a bird, and breathe into it, and it becomes a bird by Allah.s leave: And I heal those born blind, and the lepers, and I quicken the dead, by Allah.s leave; and I declare to you what ye eat, and what ye store in your houses. Surely therein is a Sign for you if ye did believe;

50. "'(I have come to you), to attest the Law which was before me. And to make lawful to you part of what was (Before) forbidden to you; I have come to you with a Sign from your Lord. So fear Allah, and obey me.

51. "'It is Allah Who is my Lord and your Lord; then worship Him. This is a Way that is straight.'"

52. When Jesus found Unbelief on their part He said: "Who will be My helpers to (the work of) Allah." Said the disciples: "We are Allah.s helpers: We believe in Allah, and do thou bear witness that we are Muslims.

53. "Our Lord! we believe in what Thou hast revealed, and we follow the Messenger. then write us down among those who bear witness."

54. And (the unbelievers) plotted and planned, and Allah too planned, and the best of planners is Allah.

55. Behold! Allah said: "O Jesus! I will take thee and raise thee to Myself and clear thee (of the falsehoods) of those who blaspheme; I will make those who follow thee superior to those who reject faith, to the Day of Resurrection: Then shall ye all return unto me, and I will judge between you of the matters wherein ye dispute.

56. "As to those who reject faith, I will punish them with terrible agony in this world and in the Hereafter, nor will they have anyone to help."

57. "As to those who believe and work righteousness, Allah will pay them (in full) their reward; but Allah loveth not those who do wrong."

58. "This is what we rehearse unto thee of the Signs and the Message of Wisdom."

59. The similitude of Jesus before Allah is as that of Adam; He created him from dust, then said to him: "Be". And he was.

2006-08-25 18:19:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

If this Sea monster is a myth, how come its mention many times in the bible? could the first explorers that came to America see this creature? since old sea maps have sea serpents. Could the sea monster be living today? could the lochness monster be related? or could he just be a dino?Job 41:1-34

2006-08-25 18:19:03 · 13 answers · asked by Party Animal 1

Why should I even care, why should we as Christians even bother with a society bent on its own destruction, why should we bother with people who would rather see us and our philosophy and way of life disolved? Why should we care about people who through direct action or inaction show us on a daily basis that we do not matter to them?

2006-08-25 18:18:45 · 25 answers · asked by Greg W 2

2006-08-25 18:16:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

islam needs radical change and it has to come soon. no one let alone a muslim in this day and age would accept 7th century tribal laws (other than the radical muslims) as part of a system compatible with the 21st century. muslims are left with only 2 options. change islam to suit modern human rights or expect the death of islam within 50 years

what will muslims choose?

2006-08-25 18:15:58 · 25 answers · asked by ahmed 1

How? Please tell us about your story. Is it worth investing in his tapes/CDs/videos. THx.

2006-08-25 18:15:04 · 6 answers · asked by Mustafa 5

I have been researching, reading up on, and talking to people about wicca. Since I was little, I have had doubts about my faith, and after googleing The Craft, Wicca came up as a key subject. I have been researching it for a good two years. I think after all the researching, reading until my eyes bled, That I have finally found a belief system that is right for me. I believe whole heartedly, and it explains my infatuation with help perserving the natural woods, plains and oceans. If some one would like to get to know me and/or mentor me, please feel free to email me, or if someone knows a good website to help me find a mentor, I would like that too. Thank You!!!!

2006-08-25 18:14:01 · 17 answers · asked by ♥Infatuated♥ 2

10. Islam commands that drinkers and gamblers should be whipped.
9. Islam allows husbands to hit their wives even if the husbands merely fear highhandedness in their wives.
8. Islam allows an injured plaintiff to exact legal revenge—physical eye for physical eye.
7. Islam commands that a male and female thief must have a hand cut off.
6. Islam commands that highway robbers should be crucified or mutilated.
5. Islam commands that homosexuals must be executed.
4. Islam orders unmarried fornicators to be whipped and adulterers to be stoned to death.
3. Islam orders death for Muslim and possible death for non-Muslim critics of Muhammad and the Quran and even sharia itself.
2. Islam orders apostates to be killed.
1. Islam commands offensive and aggressive and unjust jihad.

Anyone think this is modern, peaceful, or just?

2006-08-25 18:12:54 · 10 answers · asked by kool_rock_ski_stickem 4

what if a person truly bleives that he is gay but also is a christain and that god made hime that way. I know that the bible dose say that who ever blieves in him shall not parish but will have ever lasting life but the bible also says that homosexual will not enter the kindom of heaven. So were do they go? what happens to them? Is there another place that they will go. Intell God fixes earth for the christains?

2006-08-25 18:12:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-25 18:10:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

the story of sauls son jonathan and his love for david is of a brotherly love not a sexual love. so why do they twist it to say they are gay. its not true. they love each other like a brother loves his brother . thats like saying all people who love their best friends because they are close to them like a SIBLING is gay. not true. it needs to stop. they are not gay.

2006-08-25 18:09:51 · 24 answers · asked by angelchele 3

I was at one point of my life a Christian. The reason I stopped being one becuase I didn't have the heart to say or think that another person that isn't Christian that they would one day be damned to hell. I still believe in all the morals that the bible promotes. I believe in loving God and respecting him. But I do not believe Christ was God. He might have been holy. But He is not God. Do you think that one day that i'll be in hell?

I don't believe in hell. I'm just wondering what Christians think. I'm loking for an opinion.

2006-08-25 18:09:21 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

Because I want to date a muslim man, I know alot about all the history and worship. I am fine with that even thought about converting, because I am christian, and the religion is similiar. I just dont know about all the differences in relationships and such. Could use some help. Did some research online already about muslims. But I want to know about everyday life and how it affects a muslim, and the beliefs. Is his parents going to force me to marry him, or convert? Any help given will be appriciated.

2006-08-25 18:08:38 · 8 answers · asked by LadyRaven 3

What does the Bible say about why?

2006-08-25 18:05:35 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

3Now I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. 4Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head. 5And every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head—it is just as though her head were shaved. 6If a woman does not cover her head, she should have her hair cut off; and if it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair cut or shaved off, she should cover her head. 7A man ought not to cover his head,[b] since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man. 8For man did not come from woman, but woman from man; 9neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. 10For this reason, and because of the angels, the woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head.

2006-08-25 18:05:22 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

How much money is made in Gods name(billion dollars)
Matthew 21-
12. And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all those who were buying and selling in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who were selling doves.
13. And He *said to them, "It is written, `MY HOUSE SHALL BE CALLED A HOUSE OF PRAYER'; but you are making it a ROBBERS' DEN."
Bands and labels owned by Time Warner and EMI and others.
http://www.freedomministries.org.uk/nieman/conclusion.shtml

2006-08-25 18:04:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

1.) Must you convert to Catholocism to attend Mass?

2.) What about the Sacrament? Do all partake of the bread and wine? Only the Catholics in attendance? Or just the Father?

3.) Is there a choir? Do the members in the pews sing? Or is there one designated singer for the mass?

4.) Can you educate me on the procedure of confession?

5.) Please add anything else that is pertinent to the Catholic faith.

Thank you!

2006-08-25 18:03:20 · 16 answers · asked by sweet_leaf 7

Islam

2006-08-25 18:00:51 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Even if it meant possible harm to themselves...let's remember the good samaritan story.

2006-08-25 18:00:22 · 33 answers · asked by Ivyvine 6

2006-08-25 17:59:43 · 27 answers · asked by jen h 1

There are quite a few countries that are ruled by Religious People including the Vaticans, many Muslim countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, The Middle East etc....

Does anyone wonder if the country will be better if Religions are not mixed with Politics and are governed without any religious intervention. An example of a muslim lady converting to Catholics will solicit death threats for commiting apostasy.

How many here will believe that it is possible for such countries will begin to change their policital system ?

2006-08-25 17:59:14 · 11 answers · asked by Lenox 2

Christians seem to be relatively convinced that they have chosen the right path, but how are you sure?

For example, the Zoroastrian religion has a book that's supposed to be inspired by god as well. They have a prophet very similar to Jesus and they are older than judaism or christianity.

So, basically my question is this, Why do you christians think that you are right and zoroastrians are wrong?

2006-08-25 17:58:20 · 19 answers · asked by John S 4

LDS theology teaches that when you die, you retain all your psychological addictions (such as caffeine, smoking, heroin, etc.)

[and (...I think...) the unclean lusts of the mind not conquored (but not sure about this last part.)]

I understand partial reasoning is that our mind does not die with our body, and so we carry those aspects with us. This is perfectly *logical*...but many doctrines in Christianity are, regardless of validity.

Would Mormons and non-Mormons alike be so kind as to support whether the above is true or false with reasoning ***and*** scripture? (LDS scripture can be posted too.)

It would also be great if an LDS member would clear up whether the last part of my question is accurate.

Thanks in advance!!!

2006-08-25 17:58:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

people of different races and colours, people with different lifestyles and sexual orientation, and the list goes on and on.
where does the term creation fit in?

2006-08-25 17:58:04 · 9 answers · asked by ahmed 1

lets see what happens. is there anybody who will respond with the exact word i write down?.....

testing the waters....

2006-08-25 17:51:25 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am confused if they were because the bible does not make it clear, or at at least I dont understand. 1 Samuel 18. I think this is not true because probably those words had different significance back then.

2006-08-25 17:50:09 · 25 answers · asked by Party Animal 1

Ok this might seem silly but, what is it called when people do the cross on themselves? I mean when you touch your forehead, touch your heart, and touch both of your shoulders? Some people kiss their thumbs afterwards. Is this called doing the "Hail Mary"? I know what the hail mary prayer is, but I wanted to know if crossing yourself like that is called doing the hail mary? If not, what is it called? Thank you! God Bless.

2006-08-25 17:50:04 · 12 answers · asked by itsme! 2

What makes you think a Christan can speak for us? Don't ask us a question if you won't even listen to the answer with an open mind.

2006-08-25 17:47:59 · 22 answers · asked by Kathryn™ 6

I mean if they can't drink alchogol what do they drink if there some party like birthday or New Year?

2006-08-25 17:47:00 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been reading up on Buddism and The history behind it. It's beautiful religion. I want to know if there are anytypes of Conversion steps involved. Im thinkin about accepting the ways of buddism. I just started doing Muay Thai and Ninjutsu, i want to take the full step of Mental Strenghtening and Physical Strenghtening

2006-08-25 17:46:53 · 19 answers · asked by Chris D 3