Religion & Spirituality - 26 October 2006

2006-10-26 07:11:21 · 19 answers · asked by tenon 1

2006-10-26 07:10:06 · 20 answers · asked by skeptic 2

Are you purely what you do? e.g.) doctor, lawyer, pimp. Are you purely a collection of atoms combined with a particular combination of potential and kenetic energy? Are you merely a bald monkey with high speed fiberoptic cable? Are you just a lighthouse revealing the shores of the character of your friends and they with you? Are you part of the problem or the solution? THEN watch this 4 minute video and contribute to the world with your response. Good Luck!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a15kgyxbx...

2006-10-26 07:05:15 · 15 answers · asked by ULTIMATEMEANING 2

The Bible teaches that the only way to escape the need to sin is by God's grace. To prove this point I challenge all non-Christians to respond without hate

2006-10-26 07:05:12 · 23 answers · asked by Tony S 2

2006-10-26 07:04:55 · 21 answers · asked by Jesuslover 1

hijab is our right , our choice ,its supposed to b democratic countries .

poem about hijab?

What do you see when you look at me
Do you see someone limited, or someone free?

All some people can do is just look and stare
Simply because they can't see my hair.

Others think I am controlled and uneducated
They think that I am limited and un-liberated.


They are so thankful that they are not me
Because they would like to remain 'free.'

Well free isn't exactly the word I would've used
Describing women who are cheated on and abused.

They think that I do not have opinions or voice
They think that being hooded isn't my choice.

They think that the hood makes me look caged
That my husband or dad are totally outraged.

All they can do is look at me in fear
And in my eye there is a tear.
Not because I have been stared at or made fun of
But because people are ignoring the One up Above.

On the Day of Judgment they will be the fools
Because they were too ashamed to play by their own rules.

Maybe the guys won't think I am a cutie
But at least I am filled with more inner beauty.

See I have declined from being a guy's toy
Because I won't let myself be controlled by a boy.

Real men are able to appreciate my mind
And aren't busy looking at my behind.

Hooded girls are the ones really helping the Muslim cause
The role that we play definitely deserves applause.

I will be recognized because I am smart and bright
And because some people are inspired by my sight.

The smart ones are attracted by my tranquility
In the back of their mind they wish they were me.

We have the strength to do what we think is right
Even if it means putting up a life-long fight.

You see we are not controlled by a miniskirt and tight shirt
We are given only respect, and never treated like dirt.

So you see, we are the ones that are free and liberated
We are not the ones that are sexually terrorized and violated.

We are the ones that are free and pure
We're free of STD's that have no cure.

So when people ask you how you feel about the hood
Just sum it up by saying 'Baby, its all good!'

2006-10-26 07:04:10 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

The bible says not to gossip. Well what about in such situations as you tell your family members that haven't heard that Larry is in the emergency room?

What other ways is gossip ACCEPTABLE?

2006-10-26 07:04:03 · 10 answers · asked by Rachel M 3

2006-10-26 07:03:27 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I feel that the world is my home and humanity my family. But
inspite of great people like Budha, Gandhi and many great personalities preachings we find the life is not peaceful in the world. The reason is The religion is good but the people are not
following the religion and that is what disturb the peace of the world. There is a wide gap between the preachings and action.

2006-10-26 07:02:40 · 17 answers · asked by vasudev s 3

2006-10-26 07:00:26 · 4 answers · asked by skeptic 2

2006-10-26 07:00:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

All right. It's my understanding that the crucifixion of Christ was part of God's plan. C.S. Lewis, among others, claims that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the defining moment of Christianity. The defeat of death, itself.

Given that, why are those instrumental to Christ's crucifixion (e.g. Judas, Pilate, Caiaphas, "the Jews") often cast as villains? If the crucifixion was according to God's will, and fulfilling God's plan (and, in fact, had been prophesized)... then weren't Judas and the others simply serving God and God's plan, just as much as Christ and Peter and the others?

The whole approach to the crucifixion confuses me, to be quite honest. If it was a wonderful thing (Good Friday, after all), where man was allowed redemption from sin through Jesus Christ, then why don't we treat it like a wonderful thing? We act as though the crucifixion were a crime and a tragedy, but God the Father thought it was a good idea, and without it, we'd have no redeemer. Right?

2006-10-26 06:58:32 · 11 answers · asked by tylerism 2

Believe it or not, I've actually heard people describe homosexuals as "evil". How does an act between two CONSENTING adults make one evil?

2006-10-26 06:54:53 · 49 answers · asked by tangerine 7

Doesn't it say WE have to be ALL things to ALL people?
If you're looking to win a popularity contest?
Enough said!

2006-10-26 06:54:35 · 7 answers · asked by zenbuddhamaster 4

After all, that's basically what the brain is. I mean this as a serious question, and I'm sure atheists have an answer, which I'm curious to know. (Although I don't believe in an interventionist God, I'm very inclined towards there being a 'First Cause' to the universe, or, if you will, a creator, largely because of this question.

2006-10-26 06:54:12 · 9 answers · asked by White_Clothes_Scare_Me 2

I have searched and searched but hopeing I just over looked something and me and my future husband are hopeing to get a handbinding.

2006-10-26 06:54:03 · 5 answers · asked by perk 1

If you ask me its all just a load of bolloks.
Fair enough if people whant to believe what they want about god or where they/the earth came from then let them - but organised religion is the cause of just about every piece of trouble on this earth.

Is it really worth all the pain just because one lot of people believe something different than another lot?

It's like I believe in aliens but I wouldn't kill somebody just because they didn't believe in them so why does it all change when it comes to god?

2006-10-26 06:53:39 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-26 06:52:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am christian got married to a muslim girl in church and we where agreed about children that they will be christians and she can stay muslim .cause in christianity there is no problem about it. so now she is thinking that she is doing something wrong towards her religion and she wants a divorce or i have to convert to islam . and for me there is no way to convert to islam.

2006-10-26 06:51:34 · 14 answers · asked by vasca 1

They've already comverted half of my family.

2006-10-26 06:50:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i remember God speaking to me in my mothers womb...telling me He was making me special.. and saying , " Im making your bones out of gold..." and they shimmered and flashed and glowed like they were gold filled with light.

Anyone can add to this or had the same experience ?

2006-10-26 06:50:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

A guy named seven li, who cracks me up with some of his suggestions said this. What do you think

2006-10-26 06:49:45 · 6 answers · asked by fryedaddy 3

I think sometimes we who are citizens of nations based upon democracy have a hard time understanding the concept of rule by a king. Because we are so accustomed to basically being able to call all the shots by the majority rule we have a hard time understanding how a king can be soverign over his kingdom and at the same time always make decisions that are in the best interest of his servants. We want to be the ones who make the decisions about what is right and wrong. We want to call all the shots rather than bow in submission to the will of our God.

We have developed a culture in the United States, for instance, where people just don't like to be told what to do. Even when our actions can lead to great hurt and damage to ourselves and our countrymen, we believe that we should have the right to act in any way we choose as long as it doesn't infringe upon the rights of others or directly cause them damage. We have come to believe that the individual can so isolate himself from society that it is really possible to do things "in the privacy of my home" that won't eventually affect society. That just isn't possible.

So if we truly understand the nature of God (that He is soverign over all things but because of His love He will always do what is in our best interest and will only restrict us from doing things that will harm us) we can better accept our role in His kingdom as being good servants to an awesome loving King.

Don't get me wrong. I really feel blessed to live in a nation based upon democratic rule, but I think we Christians must be careful to understand that the kingdom of God is not a democracy. We are called to be servants of Him and submit to His will in all things.

2006-10-26 06:49:17 · 12 answers · asked by yagman 7

Do muslims believe in a messiah?
Do muslims believe jesus was a/the messiah (I don't, I'm jewish).
If not, what do they think jesus was?
Do muslims think there are more prophets after mohamed?
What is islam's view on the bible ("old" and "new") and of the talmud?
What do you think of jews and christians and other people of other religions?


Please, only muslims answer.
and please keep answers short. I won't read them if you just copy/paste a book into your answer. (and if you can, don't quote the koran. its just annoying for me.)

thanks for your help.

2006-10-26 06:46:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

please give referenses

2006-10-26 06:46:30 · 3 answers · asked by proscunio 3

2006-10-26 06:45:23 · 31 answers · asked by chelan r 1

Have we truly forgive only when we have also forgot?

2006-10-26 06:42:35 · 9 answers · asked by radu m 1

“Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.” – Albert Einstein

“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

The debate too often is either or. Maybe it is both. A coin has 2 sides. If you focus on one side, all you see it that side. In reality, it has 2 sides. The debate here is sometimes one-sided.

Consider this: God is the Truth. Science pursues the truth. Thus, maybe "the truth" includes both God and Science. It just depends what you are looking for and at. Just a thought.

Note: In the above, God is only a non-denominational creator. Do not read a religion into this.

2006-10-26 06:41:54 · 20 answers · asked by Cogito Sum 4

The Spirit tricks evil into thinking it's getting it's way, while all
the time evil is doing the will of the LORD.
Ever notice how it takes suffering before a BUTTHEAD breaks
down and calls on the LORD?
WORD from the Buddhamaster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-10-26 06:41:00 · 7 answers · asked by Medicine Eddie 2

If a member of your family was pagan, or wiccan and wanted you to attend thier affirmation or handfastnings would you do this or because of your beleifs keep away.

2006-10-26 06:38:45 · 15 answers · asked by akasha 3