Religion & Spirituality - 15 October 2006

http://www.carm.org/islam/Koran_women.htm

Men have more rights regarding divorce than do women

Divorced women shall wait concerning themselves for three monthly periods. Nor is it lawful for them to hide what Allah Hath created in their wombs, if they have faith in Allah and the Last Day. And their husbands have the better right to take them back in that period, if they wish for reconciliation. And women shall have rights similar to the rights against them, according to what is equitable; but men have a degree (of advantage) over them. And Allah is Exalted in Power, Wise," (2:28)

Muslim men may marry up to four women, but no such provision is made for Muslim women.

"If ye fear that ye shall not be able to deal justly with the orphans, Marry women of your choice, Two or three or four; but if ye fear that ye shall not be able to deal justly (with them), then only one, or (a captive) that your right hands possess, that will be more suitable, to prevent you from doing injustice," (4:3).

A man's inheritance should be a portion of two females

Allah (thus) directs you as regards your Children's (Inheritance): to the male, a portion equal to that of two females: if only daughters, two or more, their share is two-thirds of the inheritance; if only one, her share is a half," (4:11).

It is okay to beat wives

"Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because Allah has given the one more (strength) than the other, and because they support them from their means. Therefore the righteous women are devoutly obedient, and guard in (the husband's) absence what Allah would have them guard. As to those women on whose part ye fear disloyalty and ill-conduct, admonish them (first), (Next), refuse to share their beds, (And last) beat them (lightly); but if they return to obedience, seek not against them Means (of annoyance): For Allah is Most High, great (above you all)," (4:34).

In Paradise, voluptuous women await men for sensual gratification

"In them will be (Maidens), chaste, restraining their glances, whom no man or Jinn before them has touched," (55:56).

"We have created (their Companions) of special creation. And made them virgin - pure (and undefiled), - Beloved (by nature), equal in age,- For the Companions of the Right Hand," (56:35-38)

"Verily for the Righteous there will be a fulfillment of (the heart's) desires; Gardens enclosed, and grapevines, And voluptuous women of equal age," (78:31-33).

2006-10-15 15:22:44 · 18 answers · asked by chained6002 1

Galileo was convicted of heresy for saying the earth wasn't the center of the universe

HE WAS RIGHT! THE CHURCH WAS WRONG!

The old Testament is full of scientific, historical and moral insanity. A flat earth, slavery, despotism, genocide, child abuse. Of course, being the word of god, this book is 100% accurate EXCEPT that with the coming of Jesus, none of this stuff applies? Huh?

SO FIRST EVERYTHING GOD SAID WAS RIGHT, THEN IT WAS WRONG!

Enter the new testament, established by the miraculous gifts of from god in the first century. The new testament contains numerous references to the inferiority of women as well as absurdities like all prayers shall be answered, ask and ye shall receive, (tell that to the Tsunami or 9-11 victims) as well as passages that advocate outright stupidity, like drinking snake venom.

So as we advance as a culture, we are once again finding that the information presented in the bible (version II) is

NOW WRONG!

Is anyone seeing a pattern here?

2006-10-15 15:22:17 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

i meant, before we were born. since you all know that we either go to heaven or hell, what does the bible say about life's origin? if you are going to post some references to the bible, better post the whole verse.

2006-10-15 15:20:08 · 12 answers · asked by lnfrared Loaf 6

like, shrimps, pre-marital sex, a gay boyfriend, etc, etc.

2006-10-15 15:19:12 · 10 answers · asked by Thinx 5

Anyone else feel tgis way. I even shot my desktop with a 44 mag, but my laptop was callin me. Damn it all to Dell

2006-10-15 15:18:55 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm not a christian but I was just reading over romans and came across chapter 7 and was wondering how women could follow a religion that was so male shovanistic_____Also I'd like some of the christians to remember this in future answers Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you: bless and do not curse. Some of you seem to only follow some aspects of your religion. that must be a pretty sweet deal. I try to be respectfull to all, But you have to question in a search for knowledge. Don't take it so personal.

2006-10-15 15:18:07 · 20 answers · asked by Guitarpix 4

2006-10-15 15:15:31 · 15 answers · asked by coach mora 1

Can we get a list going here? Note the most annoying ones, as well.

2006-10-15 15:15:18 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just read this...

"An atheist can't be an atheist without an Almighty God to be an atheist against."

Um... so does that mean that there must also be a very UNmighty god since I don't believe in one of those either?

This actually makes me happy. Means I need to start making a list for Santa too...

C'mon, people can't actually say something like that with a straight face, can they?

Must've been my imagination.

2006-10-15 15:10:24 · 21 answers · asked by Snark 7

I understand heated passion but don't you think it gets old after a while reading the same thing over and over...scrolling pages after page just to find one decent question????????Or maybe I'm becoming cynical........umm

2006-10-15 15:08:06 · 16 answers · asked by ? 5

Is the reason why there is a predominance of Christianity and religion in America and elsewhere.....solely just too give Capitalism (a poverty dependant economic system) a Morality?

2006-10-15 15:07:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

an average number of course

2006-10-15 15:07:52 · 7 answers · asked by pdrfer 3

There is so much hate surrounding your religon because you are so closed minded. The world hate closed mindied people. You answer everyones question by refering to a 2000 year old book when they want to hear whats in YOUR head. You blinding accept everthing in your religon as fact, while others research and study and have the decency to call their outlook theory. Maybe the devil knew how humans in the future would react to unrealistic stories and therefor put them in the bible. If you religon was based on treating people right, loving your family, exploring the possibility of a superion being, and being happy, people would accept christianity with open arms. Instead you all about fear, blind faith, following rules, fire and brimstone. That does not sound like the plan of all all loving god, but more like evil. I know that you christians dont like to beyond what you have been taught when it comes to your religon, but can you see where Im coming from?

2006-10-15 15:07:05 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Didn't you asked yourself who could marry Caín? Ive seen that q poppin a lot around

2006-10-15 15:07:01 · 9 answers · asked by Diego A 2

In what ways do you set an example that would draw people to listen to the teachings of your belief system or faith?

(Christians often refer to these as gifts of the spirit. Others may use other terms.)

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2006-10-15 15:06:54 · 6 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

2006-10-15 15:06:51 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

i don't really know why i care but i read somewhere that elvis had a book of mormon. i don't know if that's true and i'd really like to know. i am mormon, totally love the religion, i'm just curious. please, in this topic, don't put down my religion and please, no curse words. thanks! :)

2006-10-15 15:06:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-15 15:04:38 · 20 answers · asked by Ashley H 1

Accordingly the Bible states that "flesh and blood can not inherit the kingdom of God". Meaning one has to die first, obivous. Now 2corinthians12:3 states, Paul speaking, " And I knew such a man, whether in the body, or out of the body, I can not tell; God knoweth". 4.." How he was caught up into paradise......"
Paul is saying that he was taken to the 3rd heaven, (age). Did Paul die at one time, before he finished his ministry? Does the book of Acts record his death in chapter 14 verse 19.
Is that why God gave him a infirmity, so he wouldnt boost?..Thank You.

2006-10-15 15:02:33 · 12 answers · asked by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7

2006-10-15 15:02:32 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

After you have accepted Jesus and he has breathed His Spirit into your heart..you are then born from above...a new child of God..but there is another birth..where you are birthed inot His Name..your identity changes...within...and He..Jesus begins to shine His faces thru yours and you partake of His high priestly ministry...praying thru you for others and AS others... He momentarily makes you that person He is praying for...are you asking Him for this new birth ? there are also even more birthings from heaven..thru Jesus...more of His faces being revealed to and thru you... but you must ask and ask and ask....and he will do it.........Are you asking Him for them ???

2006-10-15 15:01:54 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2

2006-10-15 15:01:31 · 22 answers · asked by lalalicious 3

Or do you just say that so people won't think you're a homophobe? Please be honest. I don't know you in real life, and I'm not judging. Think of this as a survey or a poll.

Oh and by the way, just so we're all clear, that gay guy that lives down the road that you say "hello" to when you happen to see him, he doesn't count as a FRIEND. That's an acquaintance.

2006-10-15 14:59:37 · 26 answers · asked by Maria Isabel 5

Atheists around here apparently think people who believe in god(s) are stupid (particularly Christians it seems). Christians around here seem to think that everyone that's not a Christian is stupid to choose going to hell over believing in their bible. I've seen Sikhs called stupid by someone who didn't even know what Sikhism was. Muslims are called all sorts of things by virtually every belief set, the largest of which is stupid. Everyone has their extremists (Fred Phelps anyone?), but that doesn't mean we define a religion by it. Witches are supposedly stupid because they believe in the use of spells. There are more examples, but I'm running out of characters here.

Why is someone stupid because he or she doesn't have the same paradigm that you do? That's the generic you, not you specifically.

I don't think people are stupid because of what they choose to believe, though I don't understand why they think others are because others don't believe the way they do.

2006-10-15 14:58:34 · 12 answers · asked by Muffie 5

When it comes to your beliefs or lack thereof, how does the way you act and speak here in cyberspace and the way you act and speak in real life compare?

How are they similar and how are they different? Are you less vocal about your beliefs in real life? More vocal?

2006-10-15 14:57:02 · 29 answers · asked by Snark 7

2006-10-15 14:56:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

If we considered men as advanced apes, we would choose to love those who were docile and admire those who were exceptionally intelligent; and we hated those who didn't suit our likeness.
When we learned to know that men were the children of God who bore all the seeds of God's attributes, we would reasonably change our attitude to unconditional love.
Facing the brutality of the persecutors, Christ told His disciples to forgive because the persecutors know not what they were doing.
And now, the Messenger of God for our age says:

30. O SON OF MAN!
Deny not My servant should he ask anything from thee, for his face is My face; be then abashed before Me."
(Baha'u'llah, The Arabic Hidden Words)

Yes, mankind really need a divine education to change radically and return to their noble station.

2006-10-15 14:55:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-15 14:55:23 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been told it's in the Bible somewhere. Is it? Should I believe that?

2006-10-15 14:54:55 · 17 answers · asked by LaCosaMasBella 3

2006-10-15 14:54:33 · 5 answers · asked by NerdlogosAdmin 1