Religion & Spirituality - 13 November 2006

Which Hepburn do you like better? Audrey or Katherine and why?

2006-11-13 09:41:04 · 8 answers · asked by Mav here! 4

does faith have to fall into a category in order to believe in the creator or does god respect the belief of the individual despite the disregard of all know religions as their is far too many to choose from and nobody's belief can be accepted as wrong or right without religious chaos. can I have faith without religion?

2006-11-13 09:40:42 · 25 answers · asked by KU 4

In my sunday school class we have been learning how to study the different words in Hebrew and Greek. Like for instance take the word life. In Hebrew this word can mean "lifetime" indicating a long period of time or it could mean "every-day life" indicating a shorter period of time. But what makes them similar is the fact that they both express the time at which something is taking place or happening. There is a website that has helped me out alot with this and it's so much easier than using a concordance. It's studylight.org if you want to check it out for yourself, I would definitely suggest it. Just wondering if anyone else has done this too and if they have found anything interesting that they want to share.

2006-11-13 09:40:34 · 8 answers · asked by dizzymisslizzy 2

wouldnt it make more sense to say god shows it to explain the earths history?

2006-11-13 09:38:55 · 29 answers · asked by Red Eye 4

Why I ask is, someone earlier asked a question about Elton John and his beliefs, what are yours?
I am Christian and I have followed Jesus for 17 year

2006-11-13 09:38:53 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

who is a member of your chosen faith, than you would be for the same sin in a person not of your Faith please explain

2006-11-13 09:38:51 · 5 answers · asked by righteous992003 4

to me it's like having an imaginary friend

2006-11-13 09:38:04 · 23 answers · asked by Jean Simmons 1

I have never been able to read more that 2 pages, before I start thinking 'who wrote this?' or 'why is this book in the bible'; ' unbelievable'.


I think I have to intake the same drug to understand it and more importantly believe it.

2006-11-13 09:37:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Noboby ever reads their tedious postings.
Love ya muslims you are not terrorists.(He He)

2006-11-13 09:34:20 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

...would you want the jury to pray over the evidence to find the truth?

2006-11-13 09:32:50 · 13 answers · asked by Yankee Jeebus 1

...and for that matter what a theory in science is?

If anyone has any questions pertaining to evolution or anything relating to abiogenesis or cosmology I will try my best to answer your queries.
I have studied biology so the latter two subjects are a little less known to me. On the matter of abiogenesis this is mostly because it is such an unknown are a as it is.

2006-11-13 09:32:48 · 13 answers · asked by bc_munkee 5

He was imprisoned for his beliefs and healed his blind daughter--what does that have to do with cupids, romance, and hallmark? The way we celebrate V-day is much more akin to Lupercalia, so Christians, please explain, What exactly does Saint Valentine have to do with this holiday?

2006-11-13 09:32:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The book of revelations or something, talks about the "end of days" and about the return of Christ and how we'd better get our acts together before that event or face purgatory. How long can we hold out before we have to 'get religion' and save ourselves to heaven?

2006-11-13 09:29:13 · 27 answers · asked by melowd 2

Christianity is a belief. not only that it's true. Many miracles have been made through out my life.. and i guess i luv em. but when things turn out bad... i just feel so unsuceessful,... why is htat?


**btw. Being Christian is a blast. Jesus died for our sins so that they could be forgiven. I believe you have sinned. Why does God forgive your sins?.. becuz JESUS DIED FOR EM!!!

2006-11-13 09:29:01 · 24 answers · asked by bLessed; 1

Although I study the Bible very extensively and believe the intended message of the Bible is good and true, I personally can very much understand why many people are apposed to religion and the Bible. I believe false religion has portrayed God and His ways as something which it is no wonder people don't like Why do you think so many people are opposed to religion and the Bible, when the truth is intended to set us free and God's laws are really intended to keep us out of trouble and provide a good life even now?

I think this web link give much good information about God and religion; http://www.teachmegod.com/home18e.htm

2006-11-13 09:28:21 · 15 answers · asked by truthseeker 1

I'm not going to say what my view on religion is, that is irrelevant to what I am asking, but my question is:
Why are good values often negatively associated with religious fanatics?
I think a good example of what I'm saying would be the issue of abortion. Pro-Lifers seem to be associated with Christians, but it makes no sense for atheists to take the opposite view. When one is aborted, they are being killed, there is no question. It is a would-be person who will never walk, never go to school, never get married, never make friends, all because of someone's irresponsible decision. I think it would be poetic justice that whoever is "screwing around" should have to face the consequences and raise the kid. (I'm not talking about cases of rape or health issues) Adoption seems like a great alternative even if you don't want to raise the kid. Not to offend anyone, but I think the Pro-Choice argument is incessant complaining. You can't live that lifestyle without consequences.

2006-11-13 09:25:53 · 22 answers · asked by Give me best answer 4

Would you be sad that you've wasted your life praying to nothing?

2006-11-13 09:25:40 · 24 answers · asked by Jerse 3

and judge among the people while following the religion of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)? What is the evidence for that? And how can one refute those people who claim that he will not descend nor judge among the people?
Yes, the Prophet of Allah Jesus son of Mary (peace be upon him) will descend at the end of time and judge among the people with justice, following the Law of our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). He will break the crosses and kill the swine. HE shall put an end to the payment of the jizya. He will only accept Islam from the people. The People of the Book, the Jews and Christians, will all believe in him before his death, after he descends at the end of time. Allah has stated, "There is none of the People of the book but must believe in him (as only a Messenger of Allah) before his death. And on the Day of Resurrection, he (Jesus) will be a witness against them." [an-Nisa, 4:159]

Allah has stated that all of the People of the Book, Jews and Christians, will believe in Jesus son of Mary (peace be upon him) before his death - that is, before the death of Jesus. That will be when he descends at the end of time as a judge and just caller to Islam, as shall be noted in the hadith describing his descent.

This is the meaning of the words [in the verse quoted above]. The context of the verse is demonstrating the stance that the Jews took toward Jesus (peace be upon him) and what they conspired to do against him. It also shows the way of Allah in saving Jesus and refuting the works of his enemies. The pronouns in the phrase, "believe in him before his death" must both refer to Jesus to be consistent with the context and so that the antecedents will be the same. It is confirmed in numerous authentic hadith, that have come through numerous chains and have reached the level of mutawatir [narration that has been reported through so many chains and from so many people that there is no way to doubt its authenticity], that Allah raised Jesus to the heavens. They also state that he will descend at the end of time as a just ruler and will kill the False Messiah [Anti-Christ].

Ibn Taimiya said, after quoting the numerous chains reporting Jesus' being raised to heaven and his descent at the end of time, "These hadith are mutawatir from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). They have been narrated from Abu Huraira, Ibn Mas`ud, `Uthman ibn Abu al-as, Abu Umama, al-Nawas ibn Samaan, Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-As and Hudahifah ibn Usaid (may Allah be pleased with all of them). These hadith contain indications concerning how and where he will descend."

One of those hadith is the following: Abu Huraira reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "By the One in whose hand is my soul, soon the son of Mary will descend upon you as a just judge. He will break the crosses, kill the swine and will put an end to the jizya. And wealth will spread to the extent that on one will accept it." Then Abu Huraira said, "Recite if you wish, "There is none of the People of the Book but must believe in him (as only a Messenger of Allah) before his death. And on the Day of Resurrection, he (Jesus) will be a witness against them."" [an-Nisa 4:159] [Al-Bukhari & Muslim]

In another narration from Abu Huraira, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "How will you be when the son of Mary descends among you and your leader will be from among yourselves?" [Al-Bukhari & Muslim] It is also confirmed in the Sahih from Jabir ibn Abdullah that he heard the Prophet (peace be upon him) say, "A group of people from my Nation will continue to fight in defense of the truth and remain triumphant until the day of Judgment." He also said, "Jesus, son of Mary (peace be upon him), will descend upon them and their leader will say (to him), 'Come and lead us in prayer.' He will say, 'No, Allah has honored this Nation by putting some as leaders over others.'" [Saheeh Muslim]

This hadith demonstrate that he will descend at the end of time and that he will judge according to the Law of our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). They also show, without doubt, that there will be a leader for this nation at that time. Furthermore, there is no contradiction between his descending and the fact that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the seal of the prophets. This is so because Jesus will not be descending with a new law. To Allah belongs the decree, first and last. He does what He wills and rules as He wills. There is none to come after His Rule. He is the All-Mighty, All-Wise.

2006-11-13 09:25:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you don't stand for something you'll fall for anything.
Do you agree with this?
What do you stand for....what morals do you live your life by? Do you just go by what you yourself think is true and just? What do you base that on, things that you've seen or heard others do or say?

again...please no hate messages. that's not what i'm about.
thanks!

2006-11-13 09:23:09 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-13 09:22:44 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

When you pick out your confirmation name do you need to change your middle name too?

2006-11-13 09:21:49 · 12 answers · asked by mel24816 2

not fair

2006-11-13 09:21:44 · 11 answers · asked by Jean Simmons 1

Hmm...Cause i wanna ask stuff..And get responses, Sumtimes im alone in my home when parents are out [[im only 14]] and i feel like sumone is NEXT to me, it happens to me EVERYDAY and i get so scared, should i? How do i confurt myself to belive that its my Spirt guild, and how do i talk to him/her

2006-11-13 09:21:00 · 4 answers · asked by M 3

2006-11-13 09:19:32 · 33 answers · asked by JIMBO 4

Was there a reason for him to be born there, what would have happened if he had been born in England or America or Germany
Would the world be a diferent place now?

2006-11-13 09:17:04 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

... keep putting only half a question in the question box, so you have no idea what the question is about? It's so annoying! :-(

2006-11-13 09:16:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Forget your religion and the god you believe in for a moment. Nothing lasts forever. What would you do if God was dead?

2006-11-13 09:16:30 · 13 answers · asked by Jerse 3

is the Virgin Mary an idol?
and if she isnt why do people worship or pray to her? like the cross.

2006-11-13 09:15:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don`t as I am a Christian and proud to be one

2006-11-13 09:14:54 · 42 answers · asked by ? 2

For instance. Whether you believe in this practice or not.

It is illegal in Kentucky to use snakes (or any reptile) in a worship service, even if it puts no other person in any physical danger.

So, if the government can make laws that prohibit a religious practice. How free are we? Just for clarification, I do not believe in the practice of snake handling.

2006-11-13 09:14:43 · 10 answers · asked by concerned c 1