Religion & Spirituality - 18 September 2006

From the Islamic hadiths:
"Kill whoever changes his religion" (Sahih Bukhari Vol. 9, book 84, number 57, narrated via Ibn Abbas)

"The blood of a Muslim who confesses that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah and that I am His Apostle, cannot be shed except in three cases: In Qisas for murder, a married person who commits illegal sexual intercourse and the one who reverts from Islam (apostate) and leaves the Muslims." (Sahih Bukhari Vol. 9, book 83, number 17, narrated via Abdullah)

(above from Wikipedia)

I've never really known enough Muslims well enough to talk and/or debate the Quran and hadiths with authority. While I realize that a great many Muslims take the above hadiths quite literaly (look at the backlash surrounding Abdul Rahman), I've never understood the justification. Can anyone explain the justification, preferably related to other parts of the Quran or hadiths?

2006-09-18 02:24:13 · 2 answers · asked by ³√carthagebrujah 6

Who takes thier religion seriously anyway? I'm not even Catholic but I have to agree with the pope on this one.

2006-09-18 02:22:13 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should we, seek out new life, and new civilizations,

should we, boldly go, where no one
has gone
before?

2006-09-18 02:21:41 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need a good website that has an online bible. I am looking for comfort and to renew my relationship with Christ. It is not going to be easy. Please help me find a good website that has an online bible that is very user friendly. - Thank you

2006-09-18 02:21:31 · 17 answers · asked by Julia 2

or is it still lurking on paypal somewhere?

2006-09-18 02:21:10 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2

is it being taught in the Christian bible, jewish scripture or the koran?

2006-09-18 02:17:57 · 34 answers · asked by Puzzledmind 3

I know that I can try and run from God but I cannot hide behind a facelift. Is that true? Or should I do it anyway?

2006-09-18 02:14:59 · 26 answers · asked by Ask Donna 3

2006-09-18 02:13:57 · 25 answers · asked by frankieboy 2

Matthew 5-48 be ye therefore PERFECT even as your father which is in heaven is PERFECT.

2006-09-18 02:13:24 · 14 answers · asked by Weldon 5

2006-09-18 02:13:17 · 11 answers · asked by Shot At Sight 3

The pope was only saying what a lot of people are thinking,after all its not priests,nuns,rabbis or ministers who are blowing innocent people up with suicide bombers.

2006-09-18 02:12:00 · 36 answers · asked by frankieboy 2

In the bible, after Jesus' childhood, there is no mention of Joseph. It is not said whether he was present at the crucifixion, nor is it made clear if he was alive or dead at the time. So what happened? Any theories?

2006-09-18 02:11:08 · 18 answers · asked by tate 2

you can read it in this site;
http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/HolKora.html

2006-09-18 02:10:50 · 8 answers · asked by masomeh s 1

I remember reading something on the internet a while ago, but I can not remember where it was, that said not to trust science or look beyond it... or something. Any one know if it's in the Bible?

2006-09-18 02:07:36 · 14 answers · asked by Mujer Bonita 6

2006-09-18 02:05:27 · 22 answers · asked by Shot At Sight 3

a jew and christian will die for what they believe in.a muslim will kill for what they believe in.

2006-09-18 02:04:01 · 20 answers · asked by bassetluv 4

2006-09-18 02:03:09 · 15 answers · asked by Shot At Sight 3

To purge Europe of the Islamic threat.

2006-09-18 02:02:09 · 18 answers · asked by carl 4

2006-09-18 02:01:42 · 8 answers · asked by CLEMVIER 2

2006-09-18 02:01:20 · 5 answers · asked by tate 2

Let me get this straight. The Pope’s statements sparked worldwide Muslim anger because they were seen as portraying Islam as a religion tainted by violence.

In the speech, the Pope referred to criticism of the Prophet Mohammad by 14th century Byzantine Emperor Manuel II Palaeologus.
The emperor said everything the Prophet Mohammad brought was evil "such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached."

So here is the reaction:
In Somalia, an Italian nun was killed in an attack one Islamist source said could be linked to the dispute.
Hundreds of angry demonstrators burned an effigy of the Pope in the Iraqi city of Basra and called for him to be tried by an international court.

"We shall break the cross and spill the wine ... God will (help) Muslims to conquer Rome ... (May) God enable us to slit their throats, and make their money and descendants the bounty of the mujahideen."

This is laughable. Seems as though those statements are accurate to me.

2006-09-18 02:00:16 · 10 answers · asked by Wurm™ 6

Sometimes I think you could substitute the word 'convert' others to 'control' others. I am tired of religious fanatics arrogance in trying to convert others - and I used to be religious myself so I know the process. If you truly care about the salvation of others try practicing what you preach first. Trying to convert people just irritates.

2006-09-18 01:59:34 · 15 answers · asked by Trin 2

Christians had monty pythons life of brian, one of the funniest films of all time, taking a right old go at christians yet in this modern 21st age, taking the mickey out of Muslims results in a hysterical reaction thats way over the top. Okay it might be wrong to do it in Muslim countires, but the UK isn't a Muslim country?

So, why do you react so badly when it is our right to laugh at your beliefs?

I sometimes think little pixes steal my car keys, but I am not going to burn someone who doesn't share this belief and takes the pi$$ when i mention it? P.S. yes, i do think my believing in little pixes is as relavent as all you sheep believing in a big invisble chap in the sky that hints at blowing up infidels!

2006-09-18 01:57:06 · 27 answers · asked by Chris M 2

I have a bunch of angel figurines that I have collected over the course of a previous marriage. One wing of each of them has somehow gotten broken off over the past year. Is this symbolic of something????

2006-09-18 01:56:46 · 10 answers · asked by pumpkin 1

how do you perform your marriage cerimony? Since you don't believe in God, you don't use a pastor to marry you, Do you use vows, Do you light a unity candle? The word says "and the two shall become one" Do you believe that? Tell me your age Mr. Advocate.

2006-09-18 01:56:35 · 10 answers · asked by C2daK1 2

I always used to think that all that stuff was a bunch of crap, but in the past 4 years I really do believe there is ghosts. It started when I moved in my apartment. I stay because nothing bad has ever happened and my kids never talk about seeing anything. It is really freaky at times. They move stuff around on me (not physically right in front of my eyes), and I hear whispering sometimes when it is really quiet. One time I felt something brush against my leg when I was sitting down. I also received a phone message on my answering machine that sounded like someone whispering and saying I've made it. I had to replay it a million times to understand what it was saying but, that was one of the freakiest things. They also come in spurts. Like I could experience several things in one month, and then nothing for 6 months or longer. Have you had any ghostly encounters? Do you believe?

2006-09-18 01:49:57 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

People, wake up, can't you see what Muslims & Islams is doing? If someone says anything about their religion or their Prophet, they are ready to kill you, yet they have the freedom to call ALL non-Muslims & Islams, they call us INFIDELS. And the world thinks that they have the right to say that. Well I have the right to also say this, Their so call Prophet mohammed was a false prophet & he is in hell today, Now Muslims, it seems like you can NOT take what history says about you. I know I will hit some people nerves today. But Let's wake up, If they can call us INFIDELS, why not call them for what they really are, Terroists, & Deceivers. But soon in God's due time, & not man's time, but God's due time, God will destroy this Islamic spirit. Read Zephaniah 2:11 The Lord will be terrible unto them, for he will famish all the gods of the earth, & men shall worship him(GOD) every one from his place, even all the isles of the heathens. That includes all that don't worship the true God.

2006-09-18 01:49:02 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-18 01:48:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2006-09-18 01:48:39 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-18 01:46:23 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous