Religion & Spirituality - 29 September 2006

The measure, called the Real ID Act, says that driver's licenses and other ID cards must include a digital photograph, anti-counterfeiting features and undefined "machine-readable technology, with defined minimum data elements" that could include a magnetic strip or RFID tag.

I am not saying either way what a person should do, but at least look at the bar codes before you do

2006-09-29 02:04:44 · 8 answers · asked by ? 4

i have a question for muslims. what purpose does islam serve if it does not allow criticism?

2006-09-29 02:01:02 · 13 answers · asked by s21181 1

I won’t reveal his religion will only say he’s NOT a Christian. Wife has always clearly told husband from 1st meeting that she has a loving relationship with God without questionable, 1,000+ yr old books, etc. Tho his his faith said stay within your religion he thought she wld convert. She NEVER drank but after 5 yrs of marriage she and a friend join a wine appreciation club. He goes ballistic, says she will “burn in hell” for drinking alcohol. He demands she quit the group and so, she does. She still has wine about once a week but NEVER where he would see/know. He finds out during a religious holiday that lasts for several weeks. They have custody of his 5 kids from his prior marriage and she’s a housewife. He tells her that he can no never give her money / let her use the car for his kids or herself b/c she “might buy wine and that’s against my religion”. She’s like “Huh?” Please tell who is being dogged in this situation, why and what should the dogged party do?

2006-09-29 01:58:28 · 7 answers · asked by Book Diva 2

while a dependence upon reason, observation, and experience merits everlasting pain, is too abusrd for refutation, and can be believed only by that unhappy mixture of insanity and ignorance called 'faith.' " -Robert G. Ingersoll

This is one of my favorite statements of all time. How can people believe their very own creator would punish them for using what has been given to them?

2006-09-29 01:58:26 · 3 answers · asked by Duffmuff 3

..Believers are irrational..They are believe because they are to hold to have faith..

To have faith you should believe..but in the first place we should believe..and to really believe it has to pass a doubting stage.

Why you believe?In most of the cases,it is a parents' legacy...Something taught to them when they are young..

Believers are irrational..they cannot see beyond their Holy Scriptures as they consider that even thinking of Holy Words false is a sin..

THEY ENTRAP THEMSELVES IN A CICLE WHICH THEY CANNOT ESCAPE

2006-09-29 01:58:00 · 13 answers · asked by robin 3

2006-09-29 01:57:50 · 2 answers · asked by samssculptures 5

What about all the poor innocent schmucks like myself who just react biologically and put up no resistance when a girl is madly in love with me and she practically does the whole act herself? Why do you always assume I lied and assured the girl I'd take care of her?

2006-09-29 01:56:19 · 23 answers · asked by overseas and broke 2

It is sad to see people try to explain the bible without to receive the Holy Spirit.Even in the bible there are examples of such people:

Luke 24:45 "Then opened He(Jesus Christ) their understanding, that they might understand the Scriptures,"

Matthew 22:29 "But Jesus answered them, "You are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God."

Many ATHEISTS and other religions claim to once have been Christians...but when you ask them what signs did they see in themselves, You hear things like:

"I grew up in a Christian church/ home/ family"
"I've read the whole bible"
"I was born a Christian"-This one is worse, you can't be born a Christian!
"I pray"
"I was involved in church activities"
"I used to read the bible"
"I studied theology"
"I do charity work"
"I used to be a pastor"
"I am Christian but I am not born-again"-that's contradiction!!
"I am a Christian but I pray through Mary"

They explain the bible outside context e.g. slavery,battles

2006-09-29 01:56:02 · 18 answers · asked by Hope Dollar 2

is it possible i was praying to hard? when i let up and only pray sporadically things get better...dont give me any of the "there is no GOD" nonsense please...i beleive and if u dont fine...i think maybe im praying all wrong....i prayed every day for GOD to release some stress in my life ....and it happened when i let up on praying some

2006-09-29 01:53:06 · 28 answers · asked by forbidnfruit_420 2

2006-09-29 01:48:23 · 10 answers · asked by man of ape 6

Do you believe the recent increased in terrorism the world over is related to what the Book of Revelations and Nostradamus has said? The Anti Christ is going to make his apperance soon and mayhem will follow? Do you believe the world will end soon? Soon could mean 20 to 30 years.

2006-09-29 01:47:12 · 14 answers · asked by Street Smart 4

I dont understand if Jesus is God or the son of God in christianity, why do ppl worship Jesus(pbuh) if the Bible says to worship but one lord "...The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; the Lord our God is one Lord." (Mark 12:29) "But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." This verse, Matthew 15:9, so why do ppl still worship him, and if he is somehow both at the same time how come he constantly talks to God as a different entity in the Bible in the Bible

2006-09-29 01:44:21 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

if this is true does it apply to the men as well,and immagine what a crap wedding night they must have.supposed to be the best night of your life and its all no dont put it there ,a little higher,not so hard,thats my bum.

2006-09-29 01:42:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

165. Messengers of good cheer and off warning, in order that mankind might have no argument against Allah after the
messengers. Allah was ever Mighty, Wise.
166. But Allah (Himself) testifieth concerning that which He hath revealed unto thee; in His knowledge hath He
revealed it; and the Angels also testify. And Allah is sufficient witness.
167. Lo! those who disbelieve and hinder (others) from the way of Allah, they verily have wandered far astray.
168. Lo! those who disbelieve and deal in wrong, Allah will never forgive them, neither will He guide them unto a road.
169. Except the road of hell, wherein they will abide for ever. And that is ever easy for Allah.
170. O mankind! The messenger hath come unto you with the truth from your Lord. Therefor believe; ( it is) better for
you. But if ye disbelieve, still, lo! unto Allah belongeth whatsoever is in the heavens and the earth. Allah is ever
Knower, Wise.
171. O People of the Scripture! Do not exaggerate in your religion nor utter aught concerning Allah save the truth. The
Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, was only a messenger of Allah, and His word which He conveyed unto Mary, and a spirit
from Him. So believe in Allah and His messengers, and say not "Three". Cease! (it is) better for you! Allah is only One
God. Far is it removed from His transcendent majesty that he should have a son. His is all that is in the heavens and all
that is in the earth. And Allah is sufficient as Defender.
172. The Messiah will never scorn to be a slave unto Allah, nor will the favoured angels. Whoso scorneth His service
and is proud, all such will He assemble unto Him;
173. Then, as for those who believed and did good works, unto them will He pay their wages in full, adding unto them
of His bounty; and as for those who were scornful and proud, them will He punish with a painful doom.
174. And they will not find for them, against Allah, any protecting friend or helper.
175. O mankind! Now hath a proof from your Lord come unto you, and We have sent down unto you a clear light;
176. As for those who believe in Allah, and hold fast unto Him, them He will cause to enter into His mercy and grace,
and will guide them unto Him by a straight road.
177. They ask thee for a pronouncement. Say: Allah hath pronounced for you concerning distant kindred. If a man die
childless and he have a sister, hers is half the heritage, and he would have inherited from her had she died childless.
And if there be two sisters, then theirs are two-thirds of the heritage, and if they be brethren, men and women, unto the
male is the equivalent of the share of two females. Allah expoundeth unto you, so that ye err not. Allah is Knower of
all things.

2006-09-29 01:41:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-29 01:41:12 · 10 answers · asked by Smiley girl 2

2006-09-29 01:39:56 · 9 answers · asked by heartdeathcab 2

We all know, jesus's father is god. but when we refer to god, "in the name of god" we are referring to jesus. so really, who is god?

2006-09-29 01:34:59 · 21 answers · asked by Hayley S 1

2006-09-29 01:34:55 · 30 answers · asked by overseas and broke 2

but think first and then answer...

2006-09-29 01:33:55 · 11 answers · asked by soul izm 1

2006-09-29 01:33:47 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-29 01:33:35 · 14 answers · asked by xtina 1

Quickly and slowly.
Cigarettes, alcohol, hard drugs to get rid of the weak?
War to get rid of the weak?

*clears throat*

2006-09-29 01:33:25 · 9 answers · asked by Corey 4

but think first and then answer...

2006-09-29 01:30:04 · 10 answers · asked by soul izm 1

2006-09-29 01:26:11 · 10 answers · asked by realquietcool 2

The Doorway Within

There is within us all a door
Leading to places unknown,
Opening to bright sweet gardens
From inner seeds sown.
Nourished with the glow of love,
Watered by compassions tears.
Weeded by sorrow and joy,
Shadowed at times by fears.
I seek this inner courtyard,
As a place of solitude and rest.
I shall withdraw there a time
And pray to pass this test.
This sanctum is within us all,
The doorway hidden within
We need only open up to ourselves
And let the garden begin.

2006-09-29 01:24:39 · 12 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

All the mega-religions acting like assimilation machines...are they all just really working for "The Borg" and so it makes no difference who gets you.

2006-09-29 01:22:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

This might be an easy one for someone out there. I know it says long and loud not to worship other gods. But is there a verse stating explicitly that no other god exists?

2006-09-29 01:22:26 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-29 01:21:23 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

If scientists discovered how to halt the ageing process, so no-one ever died of old age, where would theists stand on belief in god and afterlife?

2006-09-29 01:20:11 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you are so certain that other gods do not exist,how can you be sure that yours does?

2006-09-29 01:18:58 · 18 answers · asked by rosbif 6