Religion & Spirituality - 17 December 2006

It's entitled "Endora" and features Endora twenty years later being convicted by the Witches council of crimes against mortals and sentenced to seven years probation, living on earth as one of them. She'd still have most of her powers, but part of her punishment is that she'd have to keep them a secret--her probation officer would be played by Victor Webster, and he'd be a hardcase, always trying to bust her, but at the same time there would be sexual tension between the two of them, and her next door neighbor and new best friend would be a wiccan played by Eliza Duschku--I'm also picturing frequent visits from Aunt Clara played by Betty White! The basic premise of the show would be that her PO is trying to get her to abide by the wiccan rede--if she doesn't he can take away some of her powers from time to time, and if she screws up her probation, she gets stripped of them entirely--and possibly turned into a potted plant!
how about rebecca romjin as samantha/serena?

2006-12-17 06:55:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

HOW TO BECOME A MUSLIM


If anyone has a real desire to be a Muslim and has full conviction and strong belief that Islam is the true religion ordained by Allah for all human-beings, then, one should pronounce the "Shahada", the testimony of faith, without further delay.

The Shahada can be declared as follows:
"ASH-HADU ANLA ELAHA ILLA-ALLAH
WA ASH-HADU ANNA MOHAMMADAN RASUL-ALLAH".
The English translation is:
"I bear witness that there is no deity (none truly to be worshipped) but, Allah, and I bear witness that Mohammad is the messenger of Allah",

However, it would not be sufficient for anyone to only utter this testimony orally either in private or in public; but rather, he should believe in it by heart with a firm conviction and unshakeable faith. If one is truly sincere and complies with the teachings of Islam in all his life, he will find himself a new born person.

This will move him to strive more and more to improve his character and draw nearer to perfection. The light of the living faith will fill his heart until he becomes the embodiment of that faith.

What would be next after declaring oneself a Muslim? One should then know the real concept underlying this testimony which means the Oneness of Allah and meet its requirements. One must behave accordingly, applying this true faith to every thing one speaks or does.

What do the words of the "Shahada" signify? The significant point which every Muslim must know very well is the truth that there is no God (deity) to be worshipped other than Allah. He - glory be to Him - is the only true God, Who alone deserves to be worshipped, since He is the Giver of life and Sustainer and Nourisher of mankind and all creation with His unlimited bounties. Man must worship Allah, Who alone is worthy of worship.

The second part of the Shahada (i.e., Wa ash-hadu anna Mohammadan rasul-Allah) means that Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) is the servant and chosen messenger of Allah. No one must have two opinions about this matter. In fact the Muslim has to obey the commands of the Prophet (PBUH), to believe him in what he has said, to practice his teachings, to avoid what he has forbidden, and to worship Allah alone according to the message revealed to him, for all the teachings of the Prophet were in fact revelations and inspirations conveyed to him by Allah.

What is the meaning of worship? It simply means rendering sincere service, showing reverence for Allah. In a deeper shade of meaning, it implies total submission and complete obedience to Allah's commandments both in utterances and actions of man whether explicit or implicit.

Worship fall into two categories:
Visible (manifest or outward)
Invisible (concealed or inward)
Visible worship includes acts such as uttering the two parts of the "Shahada", performing prayers, giving Zakah (the poor-due), recitation of the Holy Qur'an, supplication, adoring Allah by praising Him, purifying our bodies before prayers, etc.

This type of worship is associated with movement of the parts of the human body.
Invisible worship is to believe in Allah, in the Day of Judgment (in the Hereafter), in the Angels, in the Books of Allah, in the Prophets of Allah, in the Divine Decree of destiny (that good and bad are determined by Allah alone).

This type of worship does not involve movement of parts of the body but it surely has bearing on one's heart which subsequently affects one's way of life.

It should be borne in mind that any worship not dedicated to Allah alone will be rejected as one form of polytheism and this causes apostasy from the Islamic fold.

The next step for a newly revert to Islam is to purify himself by taking a complete bath. He should then resolve to comply with the principles and rules of Islam in their entirety. He should disown all forms of polytheism and false beliefs. He should reject evil and be righteous. Such rejection of evil and being righteous is one of the exquisites of the motto of Islam - that is, Laa Ilaha Illallah.

Allah states in the Holy Qur'an:
"... whoever rejects evil and believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy Hand-hold, that never breaks..." (Qur'an 2:256).

We have to consider that when we declare from our heart that "there is no god (deity) worthy to be worshipped but Allah", it implies on our part love, devotion, faith and obedience to the rules of Islamic legislations which are legally binding on all Muslims. It is a requirement of "there is no god worthy to be worshipped but Allah" to love for the sake of Allah and to reject for the sake of Allah.

We conclude with a humble prayer to Allah that may He cleanse the hearts and souls of those who are genuine seekers of truth and may He bless the community of believers. Aameen.

2006-12-17 06:55:15 · 18 answers · asked by hoor 2

2006-12-17 06:55:05 · 20 answers · asked by tika ukie 2

2006-12-17 06:54:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

1 When someone asked you a question and you have no clue what the answer is

2. When you come across something in the bible that makes no sense

3. When you're in a loosing debate with an Atheist

4. When you realize something totally stupid about your belief

5. when you come accross critical thinking that makes God almost impossible to exist

hIn my opinion, Faith is nothing but a mental block

2006-12-17 06:51:59 · 8 answers · asked by Black Atheist 1

Instead of writing God, they write G-d??? What does this tell us? Can someone explain this to me?

2006-12-17 06:48:07 · 12 answers · asked by ? 3

A fact is something that can be observed / measured / seen to be true. If you drop something it falls down is a fact as is evolution. A theory is derived from thinking logically about the facts and coming up with a way of explaining them. Gravity is a theory so is Darwinian evolution By Natural Selection. A hypothesis is an idea which has no evidence to support it and usually undergoes tests/study. god is a hypothesis (although god has never been tested/studied and no evidence has ever been found). I hope this clears some things up. Say no to jesus.

2006-12-17 06:47:50 · 16 answers · asked by Say no to jesus 2

some of you keep going on and on about this "unforgiveable" sin. So, you're saying that if satan can just get people to commit that sin (whatever it is...none of you agree on that) then he's defeated god in that instance because god is unable to forgive that person?
That's weird.
Opinions?

2006-12-17 06:44:42 · 11 answers · asked by Samurai Jack 6

could you let me know if there is anything you would like to ask JC and if yes, what is it? I'm going to go visit Him in several days so I can relay your questions to Him by then.

2006-12-17 06:44:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I went to Sunday school followed by church services this morning and was filled with the holy spirit. So filled I thought I was just going to bust. Well, after church I got home and took a good dump, now I feel better. Do you think there's any connection?

2006-12-17 06:43:52 · 11 answers · asked by Wrath of Sam 2

2006-12-17 06:41:42 · 19 answers · asked by Cynroddddddd 4

2006-12-17 06:39:32 · 15 answers · asked by herby 1

If you could take something from this wrold to the other side,what would that be?

2006-12-17 06:39:13 · 10 answers · asked by broken heart 2

I've noticed that a number of non-believers on this site seem to believe that all Christians have grown up indoctrinated (brainwashed, they say) into the Christian faith. I, for one, was not brought up in the church. It wasn't until I was in my mid-twenties that I began searching. I looked at everything with a critical eye. I made some of the same arguments that I've heard here. Everything I read, pro and con, biblical and historical, led me to one inescapable conclusion - that God is real and He sent his son Jesus to die on the cross for my sins. How many people here have made a similar journey from unbelief to belief without having a religious family?

2006-12-17 06:37:51 · 15 answers · asked by Cylon Betty 4

although its a "Nifaq" related issue?

2006-12-17 06:37:33 · 4 answers · asked by BORAT 1

2006-12-17 06:36:25 · 33 answers · asked by Black Atheist 1

I just wanted to know how many other people know God.

2006-12-17 06:36:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

religion versus love

2006-12-17 06:33:59 · 4 answers · asked by 4everlatino{y siempre} 1

"For by Grace ye are saved through faith, not of yourselves, it is a gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast"

2006-12-17 06:33:17 · 17 answers · asked by ? 3

Do Catholics believe in speaking in tongues? Does the church condemn or dissaprove of it?
There is much talk of it in the Bible esp 1. Cor. cha. 14.
1 cor. 14:18 especially.

2006-12-17 06:31:35 · 6 answers · asked by bob j 3

The "Truth in science" organisation has been circulating creationist leaflets and other material to schools. As creationism is supported by absolutely no evidence at all and Darwinian evolution by Natural Selection is a proven scientific fact we must come to the conclude that the "truth in science" organisation has nothing to do with truth or science and more to do with indoctrinating children into believe in that a Bronze Age myth is scientifically supported fact. Say no to jesus say yes to the real truth behind real science.

2006-12-17 06:29:34 · 28 answers · asked by Say no to jesus 2

How forgiving are you of people and their mistakes in life? Murderers,rapist, child pornography,cursing, ect. ect.

0 if you dont believe in forgiveness and you have no forgiveness for absolutely nobody. 10 if you believe everybody, no matter their sin or crime deserves forgiveness.

Me, I would put myself at the 10 and beyond side of the scale.

If heart is pure honest, and regretful:

Hitler,deserves forgiveness
Stalin deserves forgiveness
Osama Bin Laden deserves forgiveness
Al Queda deserves forgeness
Clinton,for sleeping with Mrs. Lowinski, deserves forgiveness
Murderes deserve forgiveness
Rapist,yes they deserve forgiveness
Child molesters, yes the deserve forgiveness
George Bush for going to war when there's no oil,deserves forgiveness
Any,and everybody deserves forgiveness.

I'm not saying what theese people did is ok,but that just a human beings they deserve to integrate back into society.

Matthew 6:14

Ran out of characters, couldnt use the scripture.

2006-12-17 06:25:09 · 36 answers · asked by Maurice H 6

2006-12-17 06:20:05 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-17 06:18:47 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Today we just lost our minister that has been with us for the past 6 years. The church is very worried what will happen in our future b/c many people in the church are not very good at remembering to come or give offering. Has this ever happened to anyone? I am very active in the church and want to do anything to help it to survive but I am only a young adult and many of the "other adults" don't look at me like I know what I am talking about. I'd appreciate any help please.

2006-12-17 06:17:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do we need (myself at times) to cling to the "magic" of Jesus? Why can't we simply believe Jesus' message. Its a wonderful message. Example: Harmony, forgiveness, God's love, and our harmony loving spirit will lead to our after-life in Heaven with God.

Please cite the scriptures that require us to believe that Jesus' death paid for our sins.

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, so that whosoever believe in him shall perish but have everlasting life."

What is the meaning of "begotten"?

What is the meaning of believe in him?

(I am thinking that we should believe Jesus' messages. And, how he told us to act, if we want to get Heaven; seek harmony, forgive others, love God with all our hearts and mind and spirit (If we love someone, we pay attention to their messages.)

Please cite the verses that said only the blood shed by Jesus on the Cross can get us to Heaven.

2006-12-17 06:11:07 · 9 answers · asked by MrsOcultyThomas 6

I have a neice who has declared herself a witch and when we see her over the holidays i'd like to speak to her on the same level about things she's interested in.
So any pointers would be good thanks.

2006-12-17 06:09:26 · 15 answers · asked by Salamander 2

2006-12-17 06:05:05 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

According to explanations given by investigative scholars, and as indicated by the title Dhul-Qarnain, names beginning with the suffix Dhu, like Dhul-Yazan, were used by the kings of Yemen, therefore this Dhul-Qarnain was not Alexander the Great. He was rather one of the kings of Yemen who lived at the time of the prophet Abraham and received instruction from Khidr. Alexander the Greek, however, lived approximately three hundred years before Christ, and was taught by Aristotle.


Human history goes back in regular fashion approximately three thousand years. This deficient and short view of history is not accurate concerning pre-Abrahamic times. It continues back either as superstition, or as denial, or in very abbreviated form. The reason this Dhul-Qarnain of Yemen became known since early times in Qur'anic commentaries with the name Alexander, was either that it was one of his names, so that he was Alexander the Great or the Alexander of Ancient Times, or else the following:


The particular events mentioned by verses of the Noble Book are the tips of universal events. Thus, through his prophetic guidance, Alexander the Great, who was Dhul-Qarnain, founded a barrier between the peoples who were oppressors and those who were oppressed, and built the famous Great Wall of China to prevent the raids of those cruel enemies. Similarly, many powerful kings and world conquerors like Alexander the Greek followed in the path of Dhul-Qarnain materially, while prophets and spiritual poles, who are like the kings of man's spiritual world, followed him in respect of spiritual matters and guidance; they built barriers between mountains-one of the most effective means of saving the oppressed from oppressors, and later constructed strongholds on mountain tops. They founded these themselves through their material power, or through their guidance and planning. Then they built walls surrounding towns and citadels inside the towns, and finally they made machine-guns and Dreadnoughts, which were like mobile citadels. The most famous barrier on earth, the Great Wall of China, covers a distance of several days' journeying and was built to halt the incursions against the oppressed peoples of India and China of the savage tribes known in the Holy Book as Gog and Magog, and otherwise known as the Mongols and Manchurians. These tribes several times threw the world of humanity into chaos, and pouring out from behind the Himalayas wrought destruction from East to West. A long wall was built between two mountains close to the Himalayan mountains which for a long time prevented the frequent assaults of those savage peoples, and barriers were also built through the efforts of the kings of ancient Persia, who resembled Dhul-Qarnain, in the mountains of Caucus, in the region of Darband, to halt the inroads of the plundering and pillaging Tatar peoples. There are very many barriers of this sort. Since the All Wise Book speaks with all mankind, it mentions what is apparently a particular incident, recalling all events similar to it. It is from this point of view that the narrations concerning the Barrier and Gog and Magog, and the writings of the Qur'anic commentators about them, all differ.


Furthermore, in respect of related subjects, the All Wise Book transfers from one event to another distant one. Someone who does not think of this relation supposes the two events to be close in time. Thus, the Holy Book's predicting the end of the world from the destruction of the Barrier is not in respect of the two events being close in time, but for two subtle points in respect of the association of the subjects. That is, the world will be destroyed just as the Barrier will be destroyed. Also, as mountains, which are natural, Divine barriers, are firm and will only be destroyed at the end of the world, so is this Barrier firm as a mountain, and will only be leveled to dust at the destruction of the world. Even if it suffers damage from the assaults of time, for the most part it will remain intact. Yes, although the Great Wall of China, which is one particular meaning from the universal meaning of the Barrier of Dhul-Qarnain, has been standing for thousands of years, it is still there for all to see. It is read as a long embodied petrified meaningful line from ancient history written by man's hand on the page of the earth.

2006-12-17 06:04:52 · 4 answers · asked by hoor 2

2006-12-17 06:03:58 · 10 answers · asked by bc_munkee 5