Religion & Spirituality - 22 November 2006

What can I do about these feelings?

2006-11-22 09:47:33 · 17 answers · asked by stevehokie 2

Part 2: Do you feel you are a lightning rod for the anger of those who are against Christ and His followers? Part 3: If so, why and if not why?

2006-11-22 09:46:26 · 14 answers · asked by Lovin' Mary's Lamb 4

2006-11-22 09:46:23 · 5 answers · asked by I-C-U 5

...and people make excuses, blame it on the Devil, Adam and Eve, pollution etc... He made Lucifer knowing what would happen. He put a friggin tree in the garden knowing what would happen. His omniscience is the key to indicting him for every ounce of evil that ever happened, but people glaze it over in their own minds.

Is there anything God could do that would make you question his goodness? The way it is now, Christians wouldn't know the Devil from God by their works.

2006-11-22 09:45:20 · 18 answers · asked by heathenous_chemical 1

2006-11-22 09:44:51 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

because somebody should...

RAmen.

2006-11-22 09:44:39 · 13 answers · asked by funaholic 5

2006-11-22 09:43:25 · 18 answers · asked by The Angry Stick Man 6

I've read somewhat about the Unitarian doctrines but I keep seeing different religions outside of Christianity who agree with the Unitarians under the Catholic and Protestant Umbrellas. This is interesting to note so I would appreciate your help on this! I'm firmly a Trinitarian but would like to know who all belongs to which belief system and why/how did you arrive at that belief?

2006-11-22 09:42:01 · 11 answers · asked by Lovin' Mary's Lamb 4

2006-11-22 09:40:53 · 15 answers · asked by ♫O Praise Him♫ 5

2006-11-22 09:40:22 · 7 answers · asked by I-C-U 5

oh i am sure i am going to get some nasty remarks for this but you christians dont even realize that the word god is just a title and the name of the christian god is jehovah/yeshua and not jesus either?

note: jesus is the son of jehovah

2006-11-22 09:39:33 · 20 answers · asked by Guardian Knight777 3

"All of our self righteousness is to God as a filthy rag." Isaiah

why? when we reject our creator, the one that brought the savior from sins-without sin to die for our sins-we have no forgiveness and no power to know God personally.
"Jesus said if you have seen me you have seen the father."
"I and the father are one." from the book of John

"The one that rejecteth me and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth that one, the word which I have spoken, shall judge them in the last day." Jesus -John 12:48

I tried to do my best as a Jew-yet I had no way to even remove one lie-I realized I was doomed to hell -as Jesus says gnashing teeth forever, cursing and weeping in torment forever-Revelation 19-22nd chapters as he describes-
I prayed and let Messiah Jesus into my heart to become my savior from my sins and my best friend-now life is wonderfull-and some here say its delusion-yet people take drugs destroying their life-
I have the joy of salvaion and Messiah-andU?

2006-11-22 09:34:00 · 26 answers · asked by ben 1

Seeing that the wind and the waves where contary to them while he was in the boat before walking on the water. Why did the wind cause him to sink?

2006-11-22 09:32:05 · 24 answers · asked by bro Jay 1

http://www.startrib une.com/stories/ 1519/5567821. html



Last update: August 19, 2005 at 6:54 AM
A MODERATE MUSLIM WAY TO COUNTER TERRORISM
Parvez Ahmed
August 19, 2005 AHMED0819


Why are some Muslims willing to kill in the name of their faith, despite clear Islamic injunctions against committing such heinous acts? The debate usually boils down to "they hate us" vs. "they hate our policies."

Robert Pape in his new book, "Dying to Win: The Strategic Logic of Suicide Terrorism," suggests that that terrorism has little to do with the teachings of any religion but is rather a response, albeit a criminal one, to policies that condone occupations.

Pape posits that suicide bombings, whether by Hezbollah in Lebanon or by the Tamil Tigers in Sri Lanka, are designed to compel the retreat of an occupation force. He notes that when Israeli forces left Lebanon, Hezbollah did not follow them to Tel Aviv.

This explanation, while credible, does not absolve the perpetrators of their crimes. Islam, like other faiths, allows for defensive war against combatants but unequivocally forbids the killing of civilians.

Muslims today have many legitimate grievances. Some of these grievances are the result of foreign occupation, some are the fruits of brutal authoritarian rule and others are a consequence of Muslims themselves failing to adapt to a rapidly changing world. But again, none of these grievances should ever be used to justify the unjustifiable.

Normative Islam does not allow Muslims to retaliate in kind against inhuman behavior. The Qur'an, Islam's revealed text, issues a call to moderation when it states: "And thus have We [God] willed you to be a community of the middle way, so that [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth before all mankind." (2:143)

Moderation is to be exercised in both spiritual and temporal matters. Terrorism is certainly not the path of moderation.

What then is the motivation of those who commit acts of terror in the name of Islam?

Terrorists seem to be driven by a messianic desire for justice. In order to achieve that goal, they are willing to precipitate an apocalyptic civilizational conflict.

Members of Al-Qaida and their ilk have deluded themselves into thinking that such a conflict will somehow produce a victory for the "believers," who are defined as only those Muslims who agree with their misguided interpretation of Islam.

This view of the world places most Muslims squarely in the cross hairs of the terrorists. Only Muslims can counter this extremist ideology, which unfortunately, resonates in some of the isolated and darker recesses of Muslim societies.

Presenting an alternative ideological discourse to counterbalance the hijacking of young and impressionable Muslim minds is as urgent as establishing effective law enforcement or military doctrine. The dissemination of core Islamic values to counteract this murderous ideology requires a multifaceted national strategy and will only be successful with the support of those Muslims who are well-versed in mainstream Islamic theology and enjoy broad-based support in the Muslim community worldwide.

It is disappointing that following a brief meeting with American Muslim leaders after the 9/11 attacks, President Bush and other top administration officials have made no meaningful effort to reach out to those who are best equipped to wage such ideological battles. This self-imposed disengagement harms our national security and does a disservice to all those American Muslims who want to help defend their nation.

American Muslim groups recently issued and endorsed a "fatwa," or Islamic religious edict, that reaffirmed and bolstered their previous condemnations of terrorism and extremism. The fatwa undercuts the apocalyptic ideology of the terrorists by unequivocally forbidding both the targeting of civilians and cooperation with terror groups. Muslims were also urged to cooperate with law enforcement authorities as part of their civic and religious duty.

The endorsement of this fatwa by all major American Muslim organizations, including hundreds of imams, offers a new opportunity for engagement. It is a major step that our political and religious leaders should recognize and support.

Parvez Ahmed is board chairman of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy group.

2006-11-22 09:31:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm doing a research paper comparing these two religions and these two topics, and I need to get different perspectives from people that practice Christianity and Islam. In addition to your opinion of salvation/heaven/afterlife and the use of the Bible or Quran, please tell me how involved you are in your religion. Do you attend services/prayer calls regularly? Do you work in your church/mosque? Lastly, would you please provide your first name and age? Thanks!

2006-11-22 09:29:56 · 12 answers · asked by Mark P 1

What, do they think it's a bad word?

2006-11-22 09:25:57 · 57 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do you think happens to the ancient people who never had the chance to hear about Christ, and who were never "born again"? What happens to them after they die? Do they go to hell?

2006-11-22 09:25:52 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

Religion aside, does anyone else pray and hope and long for the day when all the haters, bigots, fools, extremists and other suchlike creatures are finally extinct and eradicated from the world, finally allowing the rest of us decent minded real people to live together in peace?

2006-11-22 09:24:43 · 26 answers · asked by scotslad60 4

In answering a recent post I thought to ask this question. Mainly for Americans but anyone can give their opinion of course.

Why do so many people disregard the Bible and say that it is out dated, written by men, has flaws in its teachings and yet deffend the Constitution to the death? Was it not written by men also? The Amendments aren't much different from the Commandments, and they have flaws and loopholes, such as Freedom of Speech, how many people have been hurt by speaking their minds or hurt by someone speaking their mind? Freedom of religion, that means you are free to practice your religion even if your religion claims the US is the Great Satan and needs to be destroyed. Thats just a couple, so can anyone give me an honest oppinion as to why the Constitution is more sacred to people than the Bible?

2006-11-22 09:24:14 · 23 answers · asked by impossble_dream 6

If Noah really had an ark and really took two of each animal, why did he have to save the fish from a big flood?

2006-11-22 09:23:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

OBJECTIONS MADE BY MUSLIMS. LINKS ANSWER THEM

Did Jesus ever say the exact words "I am God"?
http://www.carm.org/islam/obj_Jesus_iamgod.htm

If Jesus is called the Son of God, do you think that makes him God?
http://www.carm.org/islam/obj_son_of_God.htm

Jesus cannot be God's son
http://www.carm.org/islam/obj_Jesus_son.htm

If Jesus is God, then who did He pray to?
http://www.carm.org/islam/obj_Jesus_pray.htm

God cannot be tempted. Jesus was tempted.
Therefore, Jesus cannot be God.
http://www.carm.org/islam/obj_Jesus-sin.htm

God is infinite. Matter is finite. God could not become a man.
http://www.carm.org/islam/obj_God_finite.htm

Why is it necessary for God to die for our sins?
http://www.carm.org/islam/sin_offends.htm

If Jesus is God, then why did He not know the
time of His return?
http://www.carm.org/questions/Jesus_know.htm

If Jesus is God, then why did He say
the Father was greater than He?
http://www.carm.org/questions/father_greater.htm

2006-11-22 09:23:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-22 09:21:55 · 9 answers · asked by menschliches.wesen88 6

Treat others as you would have them treat you. Be a good person. Help others. Do the right thing. No need to believe in or have to prove the existance of imaginary beings or have ridiculous dietary rules. Yes?

2006-11-22 09:21:33 · 24 answers · asked by mailrick12 3

Why do people need to be so hateful of eachother because of race, religion, or anything else?? Just because one or two people from that area doesn't give people to hate them all!! Also what are people's problems?? Why can't some people ask better questions that belong in a different place or on a freaking internet website!! Seriously?? Who wants to answer questions like "If your a stripper and get a boob implant can you use it as a tax right-off?" It's disgusting and I don't need to look at under the Religion and Spirituallity!!

2006-11-22 09:20:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

okay so I'm 13 and i go to my brothers football games and there is this really hott guy, but i also found out that his faith in God isn't that good and..well no ones in his familys is good...but, a week before football started i prayed to Jesus and asked to save someone..like into a Christian and then i saw Billy...the guy i like and alot of things are wrong in his family like all his brothers are white supremacy and he is so turning into one and in that prayer i told God i will even go through like alot of hard things to help someone and i have been going through ALOT of things...like with my parents involving Billy so my question is...do you think all thats happening because God is working through me or it's just nothing...and if it is happening for a reason...what do i say to him!!???please i need help!!!!

2006-11-22 09:19:47 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hebrews 10:26

If anyone sins deliberately by rejecting the Savior after knowing the truth of forgiveness, this sin is not covered by Christ's death; there is no way to get rid of it.

What does this mean? I'm having trouble understanding it. Thanks

2006-11-22 09:19:18 · 16 answers · asked by Justin 2

Or must you speak out loud?

2006-11-22 09:18:53 · 5 answers · asked by a_delphic_oracle 6

i got an answe that says islam used an exuse 4 many things.. and thats sooooo not true .. and by sayin that u ve just show me how much u dont know about islam.............and another answer thats says that muslims think they know but they dont have an idea ... and i ll answer that by sayin .. omg u really dont have an idea....... u really dont know any thing ....and im sorry 4 u

2006-11-22 09:18:38 · 8 answers · asked by looomz 1

2006-11-22 09:17:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-22 09:17:33 · 7 answers · asked by Temilola S 2