Religion & Spirituality - 28 August 2006

2006-08-28 00:59:21 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

the words: son of God, sons of God, children of God.

i assume that the word son in the Bible does not mean son as we understand today. Jesus wasn't the only one in the Bible called the son of God, but also Adam, Israel, David, Sollomon...
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/;_ylt=Ar9ZFe64i6ZtvS4H8BGkCdQjzKIX?qid=1006052222564

also sons of God, children of God. all that shows me that the word son means an honor servent of God.

2006-08-28 00:59:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

...Christianity from laws that make the promotion of hate a crime?

Fact: Laws are passed by the majority.
Fact: The majority of law-makers in America are Christian.
Fact: Christianity could not be exempted from laws against the promotion of Hatred without the support of a majority of Christian law-makers.

Why would -Christian- law-makers exempt Christianity from laws that make the promotion of hatred a crime?

2006-08-28 00:57:41 · 14 answers · asked by bobkgin 3

"During the youthful period of mankind's spiritual evolution, human fantasy created gods in man's own image who, by the operations of their will were supposed to determine, or at any rate influence, the phenomenal world... The idea of God in the religions taught at present is a sublimation of that old conception of the gods. Its anthropomorphic character is shown, for instance, by the fact that men appeal to the Divine Being in prayers and plead for the fulfillment of their wishes... In their struggle for the ethical good, teachers of religion must have the stature to give up the doctrine of a personal God, that is, give up that source of fear and hope which in the past placed such vase power in the hands of priests." Albert Einstein, reported in Science, Philosophy and Religion: A Symposium, edited by L. Bryson and

2006-08-28 00:54:23 · 19 answers · asked by Eureka! 4

2006-08-28 00:53:28 · 17 answers · asked by zorro 2

2006-08-28 00:52:04 · 30 answers · asked by mouthbreather77 1

i know orthodox was first and catholics branched out from the orthodox relgion , so what differences do they have?

2006-08-28 00:51:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-28 00:50:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I Timothy 2:9-15
"In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
"But (which beciometh women professing godliness) with good works.
"Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
"But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over men, but to be in silence.
"For Adam was first formed, then Eve.
"And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.
"Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety."

Galations 3:28
"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female; for ye are all one in Christ Jesus."

2006-08-28 00:47:42 · 13 answers · asked by bobkgin 3

And: Is she insane? (I think she is...)

2006-08-28 00:44:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in the Old Testament:

The Qur’an mentions in Surah Al-Araf chapter 7 verse 157:

"Those who follow the Messenger, the unlettered Prophet, whom they find mentioned in their own (scriptures) in the law and the Gospel".


1.
MUHAMMAD (PBUH) PROPHESISED IN THE BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY:

Almighty God speaks to Moses in Book of Deuteronomy chapter 18 verse 18:

"I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and I will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him."

The Christians say that this prophecy refers to Jesus (pbuh) because Jesus (pbuh) was like Moses (pbuh). Moses (pbuh) was a Jew, as well as Jesus (pbuh) was a Jew. Moses (pbuh) was a Prophet and Jesus (pbuh) was also a Prophet.

If these two are the only criteria for this prophecy to be fulfilled, then all the Prophets of the Bible who came after
Moses (pbuh) such as Solomon, Isaiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Malachi, John the Baptist, etc. (pbut) will
fulfill this prophecy since all were Jews as well as prophets.

However, it is Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) who is like Moses (pbuh):


i)
Both had a father and a mother, while Jesus (pbuh) was born miraculously without any male intervention.

[Mathew 1:18 and Luke 1:35 and also Al-Qur'an 3:42-47]


ii)
Both were married and had children. Jesus (pbuh) according to the Bible did not marry nor had children.

iii)
Both died natural deaths. Jesus (pbuh) has been raised up alive. (4:157-158)

Muhammad (pbuh) is from among the brethren of Moses (pbuh). Arabs are brethren of Jews. Abraham (pbuh) had two sons: Ishmail and Isaac (pbut). The Arabs are the descendants of Ishmail (pbuh) and the Jews are the descendants of Isaac (pbuh).

Words in the mouth:

Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was unlettered and whatever revelations he received from Almighty God he repeated them verbatim.

"I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him."

[Deuteronomy 18:18]


iv)
Both besides being Prophets were also kings i.e. they could inflict capital punishment. Jesus (pbuh) said, "My kingdom is not of this world." (John 18:36).

v)
Both were accepted as Prophets by their people in their lifetime but Jesus (pbuh) was rejected by his
people. John chapter 1 verse 11 states, "He came unto his own, but his own received him not."

iv)
Both brought new laws and new regulations for their people. Jesus (pbuh) according to the Bible did not bring any new laws. (Mathew 5:17-18).

2.
It is Mentioned in the book of Deuteronomy chapter 18:19

"And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not harken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him."


3.
Muhammad (pbuh) is prophesised in the book of Isaiah:

It is mentioned in the book of Isaiah chapter 29 verse 12:

"And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned."

When Archangel Gabrail commanded Muhammad (pbuh) by saying Iqra - "Read", he replied, "I am not learned".


4.
prophet Muhammad (pbuh) mentioned by name in the old testament:

Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is mentioned by name in the Song of Solomon chapter 5 verse 16:

"Hikko Mamittakim we kullo Muhammadim Zehdoodeh wa Zehraee Bayna Jerusalem."

"His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters
of Jerusalem."

In the Hebrew language im is added for respect. Similarely im is added after the name of Prophet Muhammad
(pbuh) to make it Muhammadim. In English translation they have even translated the name of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) as "altogether lovely", but in the Old Testament in Hebrew, the name of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is yet present.


Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in the New Testament:

Al-Qur'an Chapter 61 Verse 6:

"And remember, Jesus, the son of Mary, said, 'O Children of Israel! I am the messenger of Allah (sent) to you, confirming the Law (which came) before me and giving glad tidings of a messenger to come after me, whose name shall be Ahmed.' But when he came to them with clear signs, they said, 'This is evident sorcery!' "

All the prophecies mentioned in the Old Testament regarding Muhammad (pbuh) besides applying to the Jews also hold good for the Christians.


1.
John chapter 14 verse 16:
"And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever."

2.
Gospel of John chapter 15 verse 26:

"But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which
proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me."

3.
Gospel of John chapter 16 verse 7:

"Nevertheless I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not
come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you".

"Ahmed" or "Muhammad" meaning "the one who praises" or "the praised one" is almost the translation of the
Greek word Periclytos. In the Gospel of John 14:16, 15:26, and 16:7. The word 'Comforter' is used in the English translation for the Greek word Paracletos which means advocate or a kind friend rather than a comforter.
Paracletos is the warped reading for Periclytos. Jesus (pbuh) actually prophesised Ahmed by name. Even the
Greek word Paraclete refers to the Prophet (pbuh) who is a mercy for all creatures.

Some Christians say that the Comforter mentioned in these prophecies refers to the Holy Sprit. They fail to realise
that the prophecy clearly says that only if Jesus (pbuh) departs will the Comforter come. The Bible states that the
Holy Spirit was already present on earth before and during the time of Jesus (pbuh), in the womb of Elizabeth, and again when Jesus (pbuh) was being baptised, etc. Hence this prophecy refers to none other than Prophet
Muhammad (pbuh).


4.
Gospel of John chapter 16 verse 12-14:

"I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth is
come, he will guide you unto all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me".

The Sprit of Truth, spoken about in this prophecy referes to none other than Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

2006-08-28 00:41:48 · 10 answers · asked by afrasiyab k 3

2006-08-28 00:38:53 · 11 answers · asked by lee f 5

they treat women like second class citizens ?
On the news women claimed that there is a wall seperating them from the men and they can not hear the prayer ....and the men think this is right...and the women should stay in the back how juvenile they are treated like second class citizens and who ever thinks that is fair than they should go sit in the back
IF THE MEN ARE SO WEEK TO GET DISTRACTED BY A FEMALE HE SHOULD GO IN THE BACK WHY SEND HER BECAUSE SHE IS A WOMAN HOW SICK

2006-08-28 00:37:06 · 45 answers · asked by Buda B 3

Notice the word: ANOTHER?

John 14:16
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;


if the comforter is the holyspirit as John has claimed, then why would Jesus call the holyspirit with another different name? ... the comforter is a name of a person who will come to compelete the message of God.

2006-08-28 00:34:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

so i had this dream last night. there was a lot of fire, nudity, a church and the word cowan. what does this mean to you? i wish i could remember any kind of story line...it wasn't a good dream. when i woke up i had a very negative feeling. any thoughts?

2006-08-28 00:31:34 · 11 answers · asked by practicalwizard 6

"Hikko Mamittakim we kullo Muhammadim Zehdoodeh wa Zehraee Bayna Jerusalem."Song of Solomon chapter 5 verse 16.

His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters
of Jerusalem."

In the Hebrew language im is added for respect. Similarely im is added after the name of Prophet Muhammad
(pbuh) to make it Muhammadim. In English translation they have even translated the name of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) as "altogether lovely", but in the Old Testament in Hebrew, the name of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is yet present.

It is mentioned in the book of Isaiah chapter 29 verse 12:

"And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned."

When Archangel Gabrail commanded Muhammad (pbuh) by saying Iqra - "Read", he replied, "I am not learned".

2006-08-28 00:30:06 · 13 answers · asked by afrasiyab k 3

Why is it okay (legal) for Christianity to promote hatred?

2006-08-28 00:26:24 · 22 answers · asked by bobkgin 3

would you?

2006-08-28 00:24:00 · 10 answers · asked by ceprn 6

"The First Baptist Church dismissed Mary Lambert on Aug. 9 with a letter explaining that the church had adopted an interpretation that prohibits women from teaching men. She had taught there for 54 years."

"The letter quoted the first epistle to Timothy: 'I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent.'"

"The Rev. Timothy LaBouf, who also serves on the Watertown City Council, issued a statement saying his stance against women teaching men in Sunday school would not affect his decisions as a city leader in Watertown, where all five members of the council are men but the city manager who runs the city's day-to-day operations is a woman."

"'I believe that a woman can perform any job and fulfill any responsibility that she desires to' outside of the church, LaBouf wrote Saturday"
- excerpts from AP report
http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-men22.html

2006-08-28 00:23:56 · 10 answers · asked by bobkgin 3

I have nothing against anyone who goes to church all the time, part time, or not at all so why am I being judged?

Many people keep telling me that I need to go to church which wouldn't be a problem but I feel that I would be creating a sin persey if I went. I think it's worse to PRETEND to believe and go to church than it is to just be content with life and stay away from places where I don't understand or believe in what's going on there. It's not that I don't believe exactly it's just that I'm the type of person who has to "see" to believe. Plus I can't get out of my head the thought that it could all be a made up system to help people cope with life and death. And there is plenty of scientific evidence that evolution is possible but maybe "God" created it to be that way....really I don't see how anybody could know for sure. After all wouldn't something like a bible usually be concidered hear say in court if it wasn't so "popular"?....

Anybody have any input for me on this?

2006-08-28 00:19:40 · 34 answers · asked by ? 4

"...God is the one who chooses our rulers. And if we are the ones not actively involved in electing those godly men and women and if people aren’t involved in helping godly men in getting elected than we’re going to have a nation of secular laws. That’s not what our founding fathers intended and that’s certainly isn’t what God intended."

"I would limit abortion to rape and life of the mother and incest, but for my personal standpoint, I would not have an abortion for any of those cases."

"If you are not electing Christians, tried and true, under public scrutiny and pressure, if you’re not electing Christians then in essence you are going to legislate sin. They can legislate sin...whenever we legislate sin and we say abortion is permissible and we say gay unions are permissible, then average citizens who are not Christians, because they don’t know better, we are leading them astray and it’s wrong."
- quotes from Katherine Harris
http://www.floridabaptistwitness.com/6298.article

2006-08-28 00:18:18 · 9 answers · asked by bobkgin 3

This is a serious question. I am curious and would like to know. We are being told in our media about suicide bombers being promised all sorts of things as they will be seen as martyrs and end up in Paradise. Could someone who is Muslim explain just what is the accepted understanding in Islam as to what happens to you when you die. The virgin thing does confuse me. Is this an accepted belief? If the new member of Paradise has sex with one of them, does a new virgin pop up to keep the number at 40? What happens to the woman that has just lost her virginity? Is this just casual sex on a massive scale?) Can good Muslim women expect 40 male virgins when they get to Paradise or is this a male only thing?

2006-08-28 00:17:43 · 29 answers · asked by keefer 4

i just don't get it. Please help.

By the way, any christians about to call me a heathen or pagan, Buddhists don't worship buddha, we believe he was nothing more then a man who stayed behind in order to help those still suffering, so don't waste your time insulting me.

2006-08-28 00:17:04 · 2 answers · asked by Helen Boucher 1

excerpt fr "brief history of time""if the universe is really completely self-contained, having no boundaries or edge, it would have neither beginning nor end: it would simply be. What place, then, for a creator?"any comments from anyone?

2006-08-28 00:14:25 · 12 answers · asked by coffee 2

2006-08-28 00:11:34 · 6 answers · asked by flowerghygfhgfhghgfh 1

Waht if evolution is just another instrument in God's toolbox? Is your faith so shallow that it will fail if you accept that the Universe is more than 10,000 years old. The bible does not give much detail on how creation occurred. Could it be that God used creation to make humans and life in general?

2006-08-28 00:08:39 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You by Paramahansa Yogananda

2006-08-28 00:07:31 · 7 answers · asked by atreadia 4

The devil is a creature too and one school of thought is, we should not have hate inside of us to have Jesus live in us and help make us ready for entry into heaven. We are to live now as we plan to live in heaven. If we cant do something in heaven, we should not be doing it here now on earth. Remember the song' All things bright and beautiful, all CREATURES great and small...the Lord God made them all' . We can not hate and expecxt to get into heaven! However we may not like the sin, but love the sinner intrinsically. What do you think?

2006-08-28 00:06:33 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

what religion/ or lack of are most of these people?

2006-08-28 00:01:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous