Religion & Spirituality - 17 September 2006

I just read some of the answers to my last question about Islam and violence. What is interesting is those that say Muslims are peaceful have no actions to support that premise. They call Christians ignorant and we know how they want to murder all of those who are not of thier faith and do not want to convert and live like they do, yet who it responsible for all of the murder and mayhem in the world today? Wherever there is Islam there is violence. 2+2=4!! Actions speak louder that words. Isn't it about time that the Muslims who say their religion is one of peace and love prove it to the rest of the world? Enough Jihad, suicide murders, church burnings, effigy burnings and the like. Why don't you Muslims finally prove with actions that you are a peace loving people?

2006-09-17 05:07:35 · 23 answers · asked by njl433 2

2006-09-17 05:05:13 · 6 answers · asked by merfur 1

I'm not asking WHY they don't believe that life is meaningless.

I'm asking why they react with incredulity to an atheist's assertion that it is intrinsically devoid of meaning, except for any meaning that we ourselves choose to give it.

2006-09-17 05:03:31 · 22 answers · asked by the last ninja 6

2006-09-17 05:03:27 · 15 answers · asked by cdrfish7 1

Ok, maybe I AM an idiot, but that's beside the point. I want to know, do all of you assume the same things she assumed in this response?

I feel compelled to reply to two statements:
"You need to get that narrow minded head of your out of that religious book that was written by men."
Actually, I am agnostic and haven't opened the Bible in 2 years, and even then it was just curiosity.

"You are the idiot that thinks babies go to hell."
Never gave that much thought, but who knows, the world isn't a fair place so who am I to assume that Heaven and Hell are either? Also, Clive Barker says babies go to Hell, just watch Hellraiser II and you'll see it for yourself.

Here's the original question. And don't bother to tell me I've got a first class ticket to Hell. I already have booked my itinerary, I got a window seat :-)
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AhRAr2KPcX64esuGfbv777Hsy6IX?qid=20060916203005AAuU1TV

2006-09-17 05:03:16 · 8 answers · asked by I Know Nuttin 5

2006-09-17 05:02:32 · 8 answers · asked by unknown 2

Hey ive been studing wicca for several months & now i want to start a BoS but im not sure how to get started all i have in it right now is The Witches Creed, The Wicca Rede, and The basic Wicca Laws that i got from a few sites but now i dont know what else i should put in it so if you are able to help me please do and to those that dont like my craft please do not answer with ugly remarks because i dont tell you how you should be so please dont judge me Thank You and agin any one that can help me please do Thank You and Blessed Be

2006-09-17 05:00:01 · 5 answers · asked by red raven 1

Islamists do you have any defence that the bigoted teachings of the koran spawn behaviour such as this? Is Mo to be defended more robustly than allah? How on earth do you justify the killing of a 70 year old nun, who worked so devotedly for the down-trodden of Somalia? Do you still insist that islam is a peaceful, tolerant, compassionate religion? Don't come out with your standard defence that terrorists/killers are not muslims. Address the real issue - does the koran not have teachings that inspires such murderous behavior? Why blame the pope when he is being honest?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/5353850.stm

2006-09-17 04:59:30 · 20 answers · asked by noitall 5

But now he can't apologize because the religious fantasy organization that the Pope leads holds as one of its chief delusions that the Pope is infallible? How can he apologize if, by definition, he is incapable of making a mistake? Does anybody else wish this could be the start of a Holy War in which all people who live by dangerous and stupid religious myths - i.e., Muslims and Catholics - could be wiped out, and people who believe in the real world and are rational could then run things????????????

2006-09-17 04:57:28 · 11 answers · asked by cdrfish7 1

This is the day that the Lord hath made, I will rejoice and be glad in it!!!!! Who else is?

2006-09-17 04:54:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Whenever someone criticizes anything about Islam, the backlash is widespread and invariably violent, including mob attacks, burning and other property destruction. Do Muslims not know that the way you live your life is a reflection--at least in great measure--to your religious beliefs? If you really believe in peace, then live peacefully, even if someone criticizes you.

2006-09-17 04:53:49 · 26 answers · asked by Rooster1945 2

Isn't this better than tolerating Christian (Germanic or Celtic) gays and adultery?

2006-09-17 04:53:45 · 8 answers · asked by mouthbreather77 1

According to Jesus, no one knows the day or hour of his coming in judgment except the Father (cf. Matthew 24:36; Mark 13:32). No one obviously includes the Holy Spirit. Yet, if the Holy Spirit doesn’t know everything how can he be God?

2006-09-17 04:51:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

The pope's quote is 100% accurate to this day. Can any Muslims prove otherwise?

2006-09-17 04:50:56 · 29 answers · asked by njl433 2

What follows is globally non-denominational, so please do not jump to religious conclusions.

“The test of first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald

I think atheists they can only see one side of an issue because they do not have the capacity to see the depth of the issues. Most people of faith had to struggle to reach their faith. Atheists refuse to struggle and use excuses by pointing at some story in the Bible (for example), rather than developing their own spiritual faith.

“God enters by a private door into every individual.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

They certainly fear the unknown and are overly attached to certainty.

“If we begin with certainties, we shall end in doubts; but if we begin with doubts, and are patient in them, we shall end in certainties.” – Sir Francis Bacon

http://www.peace-purpose-prosperity.com

2006-09-17 04:49:14 · 33 answers · asked by Cogito Sum 4

2006-09-17 04:49:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2006-09-17 04:47:44 · 6 answers · asked by AAAHH!! A MONSTER!!! 1

Jews are expected to return Christian wishes for a Merry Christmas and New Year. Do any Christians reciprocate during Jewish holidays?

2006-09-17 04:46:38 · 14 answers · asked by Hatikvah 7

how come and no offence intended that catholics pray to mary, because wouldnt this be an offence considering the time king saul spoke to i think sameul, after the prophet sameul died. and also praying to mary for the forgiveness of sins when it was her son that paid such a heavy price shouldnt it be him we should pray to for forgiveness, no offence to mary she was a good woman but i wonder whether we should pay respect where it is due. what scriptures do you guys use to accomodate these practices, trying to understand.

2006-09-17 04:46:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

why cant i see him/her/it? why wont he/she/it apear before me if i pray to him/her/it?

2006-09-17 04:45:23 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

Clerics all over the world jumped on the chance to denounce the popes comments but said nothing about not taking violent actions. This is where I see the problem in Islam. It says its about peace but silently approves of violence. Now we have a nun who has been killed . Lets see if any clerics come out to denounce this action. I bet you they wont.

2006-09-17 04:42:34 · 13 answers · asked by h nitrogen 5

SINNERS!

2006-09-17 04:42:04 · 29 answers · asked by God 3

Which books are included in the Christian Old Testament, and are they included in entirety? Also, are there English translations available online and if so, where can I find them?

2006-09-17 04:41:18 · 6 answers · asked by Smiley 5

2006-09-17 04:41:18 · 1 answers · asked by Parit 1

Is it when you're talking to your own conscience? How would you be able to tell if god is actually talking to you? That sounds a little psychotic, don't you think? It doesn't make any sense to me.....please help me understand.

2006-09-17 04:40:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have not seen these cartoons and don't know what they are about, but I would like to know if the images of Mohammed where replaced with images of the average person in the street, would they still be offensive?

2006-09-17 04:39:52 · 5 answers · asked by footynutguy 4

what i feel he is trying to appear as hero in the media because he feel ignorance in the church
why he didnt mention the israeli crims in lebanon ?
can he talk about the killing of jesus because of jewish ?
why he appeared in this time and all people try to build just one bridge of understanding between christians and moslimes ?

islam now is in increasing numbers
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=converts+to+Islam&search=Search
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Converts_to_Islam
do anyone forced those people to be moslimes?
islam reached indonesia and far south east asia and africa without force



what do u think the reason made him do that ?

2006-09-17 04:39:50 · 8 answers · asked by micho 7

...where were they going, to Mars maybe?

2006-09-17 04:38:57 · 13 answers · asked by lenny 7

I have not seen these cartoons and don't know what they are about, but I would like to know if the images of Mohamed where replaced with images of the average person in the street, would they still be offensive?

2006-09-17 04:38:56 · 8 answers · asked by footynutguy 4

Do Muslims believe fogivness is devine or has the Pope just proved what a lot of ppl have said that Islam is inflexible,touchy,and violent.

2006-09-17 04:36:41 · 17 answers · asked by Francis7 4