Religion & Spirituality - 1 December 2006

Is God punishing Christians for their sins and hyprocrisy?

2006-12-01 02:25:38 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the Qur'an Allah (SWT) has ordered us to cover ourselves and our beauty and to lower our gaze except from our fathers, grandfathers, husbands, brothers, etc.
Why are Muslims after practicing Muslimahs who are covering themselves to obey their Lord?
Why do people have a problem with a Niqab when women are allowed to be naked to satisfy men?
Is covering starting to become illegal?
Why can't Muslimahs devote themselves to their Lord?
I've only seen weak excuses:
* Problem with communication (that is not a problem at all! putting a cloth in front of your face does not limit the volume of your voice!)
* Shoplifting!!??? (i've never heard of such! do people who are uncovered not shoplifit? that's the world's every day problem!)
* stands out as different (there are people who do the weirdest things and wear the weirdest dresses and they are accepted---why can't a muslimah be accepted for doing something for her Lord?)
What do you have to say?

2006-12-01 02:24:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since 9/11, there have been 6,795 terrorist attacks by islamics all over the world.

In October, there were 294 muslim terror attacks leaving 1,634 dead and 1,436 maimed.

And of course, moderate muslims in free countries marched in protest of the violence.... Yeah, right.

2006-12-01 02:22:16 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

What have they got to gain?

2006-12-01 02:21:20 · 18 answers · asked by Bad Liberal 7

Claims that are impossible to prove, like god created the universe and all with in, eternal live, Noah’s ark, the walls of Jericho, people living 300 years old & up wards, Adam & Eve and many many more. Not to say they are impossible, but could it be merely books of law & ethics and that man has played a great roll in foresting what is general believed for the sake of control. If today 90% of the people would say there are no such things as God or Gods, what would be the effects on all the claims made in these books

2006-12-01 02:17:47 · 12 answers · asked by man of ape 6

Storeowners...
business people...
Shoppers...

I know I know..the birth of Christ deserves celebration....but for monetary gain?

2006-12-01 02:15:30 · 12 answers · asked by kabooodelzzz 1

My mom is a Jehovah's Witness. I have practiced the religion too. About four years ago I got reinstated after being disfellowshipped for six years. Now almost a year ago I quit attending the services and associating with the congregation. I haven't done anything to get disfellowshipped again but I just don't want to be that religion anymore. I don't think it's for me. I have free will. My problem is my two little boys are going to be 4 and 3 and I really want to attend the birthday party their dad is having for them but I don't want to disappoint or hurt my mom's feelings. She brought me up as JW so I know what she believes and what she expects me to believe. But I haven't been doing anything with that religion for almost a year. I want to celebrate all the holidays with my husband and the boys. How can I get over hurting my mom? Should I be happy or should my mom. I don't want my relationship with my mom to go to pot again. I've been there before and it was horrible.

2006-12-01 02:14:11 · 24 answers · asked by Mom of Three 6

2006-12-01 02:13:26 · 31 answers · asked by . 3

Three years ago the figure was 34%. These are the results of a Harris Poll.

2006-12-01 02:11:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

This are results from a Harris Poll.

2006-12-01 02:09:08 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-01 02:07:15 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

it was an answer to another question that asked are we supposed to suspend our thinking where religion is involved. why would God want you to stop questioning?

You are going to use the example of doubting Thomas. I interpret that story in a different way. The meaning to me is- you create your experiences with your thoughts- we see what we want to see, and we get what we believe in the most.

but to stop questioning? our minds are tools to help us discern the truth. there will always be new mysteries to ponder, and to stop asking questions means the end of your development, your evolution.

There is a difference between quieting the mind in prayer or meditation, and not using your mind at all.

2006-12-01 02:05:41 · 20 answers · asked by zentrinity 4

Muslim warriors used nanotechnology on their swords during the fight of Muslims and crusades. At that time, such technology was out of question..how come Muslims know it..? It is incrediable...

2006-12-01 02:04:57 · 5 answers · asked by erfan912 1

It's kinda worrying me! I mean, the songs at my church were just about Jesus! What ever happended to God? I also sometimes see people saying they'll serve Jesus Christ, what about God?
I'm Christian, but now I'm getting confused!

once again, please no bashing! thank you
=)

2006-12-01 02:00:11 · 39 answers · asked by -♦One-♦-Love♦- 7

I don't know 'em all. It's confusing to me.

2006-12-01 01:59:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently went to my first Baptist mass/church with a friend because of no good Catholic churches where I live. They had a visiting pastor doing the service, and who said some things about other religions that I would view as disrespectful. Please tell me if this was just a bad experiance of Baptists or a good example of them: (he really said these things):

(referring to catholics)-"they pray to get to heaven, we pray because we are thankful we have heaven"--this was said in a derogatory manner

(referring to buddhists)-"they are worshiping an old fat dead guy!!"

As a Catholic, this is quite radical...I mean the preacher does not do this during his eulogy, at least not in my experiance. Tell me your thoughts.

2006-12-01 01:59:02 · 10 answers · asked by Lee C 2

i think the Bible says the Anti-Christ will...
A)come from a Political family
B)Turn people against each other(Father against son/mother against daughter etc etc)
C)Reign for about 7 years
D)Deceive the Masses
E)Start WW3
Has Bush not done all of the above?

2006-12-01 01:57:58 · 33 answers · asked by EAT! 3

2006-12-01 01:56:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

how is what someone wears any one's business?

2006-12-01 01:55:18 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

At the start of the Christian era, the nations under the Roman empire were given a choice. To reject the evil lifestile of the romans and to embrace the doctrine of peace and love taught by the Gospel.
Which of the two teachings drove the westerners in their colonisation of other countries. Was it the Word of God or the roman's customs.
The answer to this question define the foundation of the western culture: is it built on a lie? the use of christianity to loot and to exploit other people? or the genuine intention of showing God's love for the manking in helping them to live in a way that glorify God.
In other words, the westerners will be judged, punished or rewarded for slandering God's name and His teaching or for acting faithfully towards God.
Now that we are almost at the end of time, can we say that the westerners are good fearing God people(they pretend to be a Christian nation) or can we see that they are only God's scoffers, taunting and insulting Him in whatever they do.

2006-12-01 01:55:12 · 5 answers · asked by Julien M 1

On Thursday, in Ghazni, Afghanistan, a teacher was pulled from his home and disembowelled in front of his pleading wife and children for daring to teach muslim girls. His body was then ripped apart by tying his arms and legs to different vehicles. His mutilated remains were displayed as a warning to those who would defy the taliban. When the press showed to cover the story, the murderers stood some distance away and watched, no US forces responded.

source: New Zealand Herald, 11/30/06

2006-12-01 01:54:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

So...regarding the crops and the horoscopes question....

Many of you christians answered with hostility, saying that planting the crops at the right time is not wiccan. But you answered my question exactly how I wanted it....

That is so that you can understand that the traditions of a Wiccans is in no way evil. They are however a bit more observant of the seasons and the moon etc.

Don't you agree that the seasons and moon affects your mood, the tides, the crops, the animals?

The earth is alive! And I praise her!

2006-12-01 01:54:12 · 18 answers · asked by kabooodelzzz 1

I think they are a people who obstain from many impure practices. Possibly a form of devout christian.

2006-12-01 01:52:44 · 9 answers · asked by stewart d 1

How is religionicity measured?

2006-12-01 01:50:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

He began to go to church right before he got the disease. Is it just too late for him?

2006-12-01 01:50:24 · 14 answers · asked by Little anionyx 3

2006-12-01 01:49:53 · 20 answers · asked by ? 1

2006-12-01 01:49:36 · 17 answers · asked by bp23 1

2006-12-01 01:48:15 · 8 answers · asked by antdd 1

Because they don't receive Christ like we do? Well, they don't receive Him as Saviour!

please, no hate!
thank you

2006-12-01 01:47:50 · 16 answers · asked by -♦One-♦-Love♦- 7

Theres a big part of me that is skeptical about christianity. Alot of things don't add up. but i know if i make the wrong choice, that the consequence is pretty harsh. any comments? its kind of an odd situation.

2006-12-01 01:47:07 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous