Religion & Spirituality - 7 January 2007

2007-01-07 21:36:31 · 5 answers · asked by volksbank 4

I am starting to see Buddha as a prisoner like the rest of us. He escaped existance and went back to nothingness (nirvana). Is it possible to completely excape God's creation and not have to worry about existing in heaven, hell, or on earth?

2007-01-07 21:34:49 · 6 answers · asked by ? 1

2007-01-07 21:31:53 · 9 answers · asked by raju p 1

2007-01-07 21:29:19 · 18 answers · asked by Future 5

sure, i could just google, but i wanted to hear from followers themselves; things like

general descriptions of their beliefs
thoughts about adherants of other religions
philosophy of life and such
how they came to the pagan beliefs

2007-01-07 21:28:45 · 15 answers · asked by NONAME 2

Many crimes have been solved by hunch (try this in google 'hunch solves crime') just like I did on a hunch ...lol and you will see it happens. Is it not valid to say that since there is no conclusive evidense for or against a matter we shall go with a hunch?

2007-01-07 21:27:21 · 3 answers · asked by Pilgrim 4

Whats the most real to you?, an alien , or God?, neither have been proved but both have been sighted a lot. Lots of people say they have spoken to either one, yet lots of people deny their existance.. what's the difference between them?, could they be the same?

2007-01-07 21:25:19 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-07 21:23:48 · 31 answers · asked by chubbycat 2

i see a lot of christans puting down libs but i neve see any for them

2007-01-07 21:20:36 · 7 answers · asked by cthulhu will raise 5

Get real. Do you honestly believe Iran will not build nuclear weapons if they have the capability?

2007-01-07 21:15:52 · 18 answers · asked by Lover of God 3

read sura 4/3 . islam permits a man unlimited numbers of women.
why do you muslim ladies still foolishly hold on to a religion such as islam that tell you that you are toys that men can play with?

(i am an ex muslimah)

2007-01-07 21:15:18 · 21 answers · asked by I WAS SET FREE 1

The way christians often talk about faith, is like its a NEED, like humans would be worse of without it. Why is this so?
My kids do fine without it, I do fine without it, my wife is fine without it. People I have known have died, and I didnt require any faith to handle the situation, while a christian and now as an atheist.
So I just dont understand what the Need is?
please explain your view on this
thankyou

2007-01-07 21:14:19 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

First, one has to decide what a Christian is. Christians cannot even agree with one another.
For Catholics: Do you really think the Pope speaks directly to God? If not, can you call yourself Catholic? Do Catholics really think that they are drinking the blood of Christ? If not, how can you be Catholic.
For Protestants: Do you really think the Bible is the word of God?

Basically, where does one draw the line between logic and faith? If I had asked these questions to Christians 400 years ago, there wouldn't be a doubt in their minds. Nowadays, people are much more educated. I just cannot comprehend how an educated and itellectual person can believe these things. If you don't believe some of these things, but still consider yourself a Christian, how can you justify that?

2007-01-07 21:12:58 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or with the sociology and psychology of the same?

2007-01-07 21:03:07 · 5 answers · asked by Celeritas 5

Christianity seems to be fixed on heaven, but Buddhism is fixed on escaping existance and going back to the unborn state. Which is better for you?

2007-01-07 21:03:07 · 12 answers · asked by ? 1

Why do people still believe in the Bible when science has already proven that all life came from single cell organisms and not Adam and Eve and God? Darwins theory is more true then Christianity or Islam.

2007-01-07 21:01:35 · 37 answers · asked by Reformed wild thang 1

I don't know what is compelling me to stay... but it is. I don't know WHAT it is. I'm on the verge of passing out I think. Too much...

2007-01-07 21:01:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Given how central religion has been to human culture, isn't it a bit implausible that it will disappear, or even just decline so far that it becomes irrelevant?

2007-01-07 20:56:39 · 12 answers · asked by Celeritas 5

2007-01-07 20:52:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My faith has been diminishing ever since mid-2006. I have been confused and growing hatred in that same time period. Now, I am unsure what to believe because everyone is telling me God is not real, gods are not real, God is real, or gods are real. I believe what I want to believe, and sometimes I think my beliefs are against Christianity.

Then I think... to be a Christian means to be (literally) of Christ. If I am of Christ, why do I need to believe in earthly concepts.

Another thought is that I was much happier with a greater faith than I was with this lesser faith. The truth is NOT apparent no matter who says it is to me. You will NEVER 100% believe in something or someone.

I have a lot of doubts right now, and I am confused. I have family issues and stuff, so...

2007-01-07 20:51:00 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

"Where am I?", "What am I?", and "Why am I?"

2007-01-07 20:47:44 · 11 answers · asked by Celeritas 5

Why are they doing this? And why arent responsible leaders in the muslim communities standing up to publically denounce these suppossed misdirected imams that are supposedly 'misrepresenting' islam? or is this true bonafide islam?

Revealed: preachers' messages of hate
Jamie Doward
Sunday January 7, 2007
The Observer

An undercover investigation has revealed disturbing evidence of Islamic extremism at a number of Britain's leading mosques and Muslim institutions, including an organisation praised by the Prime Minister.

Secret video footage reveals Muslim preachers exhorting followers to prepare for jihad, to hit girls for not wearing the hijab, and to create a 'state within a state'. Many of the preachers are linked to the Wahhabi strain of Islam practised in Saudi Arabia, which funds a number of Britain's leading Islamic institutions.

2007-01-07 20:47:28 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-07 20:47:10 · 5 answers · asked by NONAME 2

I was born a muslim, but I have followed Christianity all my life. I am getting married this year and want an RC ceremony.

Do I need to be baptised, confirmed or something else?

Thanks.

2007-01-07 20:44:58 · 10 answers · asked by Resident Genius 2

Will your body be in the same place before you existed as after your existance?

2007-01-07 20:44:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Its not to offend muslims, but as it is open for discussion. I want to know how many poeple think that quran and muslim's (islamic people) replies are in agreement with common sense.

2007-01-07 20:41:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean, how would you justify yourself for not believing? Would you try to sneak up in heaven? Or just let it go and go straight to hell?

I'm an atheist so I would tell him I've been good in my life, and I don't think I deserve hell. If he doesn't let me in, then I would just go to hell and make some friends.

Don't give me sh*t like "a real atheist doesn't consider god's existence, not even pretending blah blah blah", please.

2007-01-07 20:41:26 · 27 answers · asked by cannabia 3

compared to other asian countries for example, korea seems to have a lot of christians. why?

2007-01-07 20:37:03 · 8 answers · asked by Mic Y 1

for example:

the kind of heaven typified in religion, like Christianity, Islam etc?
a very spiritual or eastern (buddhist) type of heaven?
worshipping and singing praise to the lord (like the popular stereotypes)?
constant bliss and unconditional love and light (like depicted in NDE's)?
the kind of heaven that best suits your personal interests (eg, if you like a sport, you spend eternity playing it in heaven?)

2007-01-07 20:36:32 · 17 answers · asked by NONAME 2

2007-01-07 20:36:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous