Religion & Spirituality - 8 January 2007

Why are you here if you believe that God is non existent? I understand evangelism and defending God...but I don't understand defending a non existent God? Are you trying to help Christians see your "truth"?

2007-01-08 10:07:52 · 20 answers · asked by the BREEZE 2

I hear all these arguments against evolution, and there's nothing wrong with that, but YOU ARE a hypocrite if you're just going to say "God did it" for everything else like starlight reaching earth when it's millions of light-years away, a talking snake in the Garden of Eden, etc...

2007-01-08 10:07:18 · 18 answers · asked by The Killer is Me 1

But then again he knows beforehand that he's going to change the future.

2007-01-08 10:05:07 · 16 answers · asked by Myaloo 5

I know this is a non-christian question, but like many people this is where I feel the safest. So, if you would please offer any advice on the subject. Thank You

2007-01-08 10:03:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

"It is not righteousness that you turn your faces towards East or West;

but it is righteousness to believe in God and the Last Day and the Angels, and the Book, and the Messengers;

to spend of your substance, out of love for Him, for your kin, for orphans for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask; and for the freeing of captives;

to be steadfast in prayers, and practice regular charity;

to fulfill the contracts which you made;

and to be firm and patient in pain (or suffering) and adversity and throughout all periods of panic.

Such are the people of truth, the God-conscious."

2007-01-08 10:02:00 · 14 answers · asked by shaybani_yusuf 5

The Iliad, a book which is known throughout the world and which has survived for thousands of years says that Zeus is the supreme god.

Even though many people thought it was a myth, archaeologists have found the remains of Troy which proves that the Iliad is true.

If it weren't for Zeus, why would we have lightning bolts?

2007-01-08 10:01:20 · 9 answers · asked by Dave P 7

2007-01-08 10:00:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

someone that has grown up in the church of christ but didn't believe in it should know what i'm going through. how did you brake this fact that you don't believe this crap to your parents? i'll be 18 this year and i don't plan on going back after that but i don't know the easy way to brake my moms heart.

for all you people that don't know what i'm talking about is this:
they believe that your going to hell if you step inside another church other than the churh of christ.
they believe that in order to be saved u have to be baptized.
and a woman can't speak a word in church witch neather can another man other than the one who is preaching.
and u HAVE to take communion every sunday and only sunday
and u can't have any music other than singing
AND THEY DON'T BELIEVE IN MIRACLES

theres a lot more lol but i think u get the picture. I don't want to tell my mom I don't believe in this cause in her mind i have givin my heart to the devil. but i don't want to pretend anymore.

2007-01-08 10:00:18 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-08 09:58:49 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is Modern Satanism one of the most misunderstood religions?

2007-01-08 09:56:46 · 17 answers · asked by Sliceathroat 3

Appreantly they keep hearing cries of "OH GOD" and "Sweet Jesus Im Coming Soon"... So do you think they are instruments of God or just confused to the orgins of their new found faith?

2007-01-08 09:56:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you could design your own heaven how would it look? Mine would be a lot like this world only with a lot more nature. My home would look kind of like an ancient greek temple and I would have the ability to change my form at will.

2007-01-08 09:55:24 · 23 answers · asked by Link 5

Why does God play such horfic cruel jokes on people. About a month ago i was going through a really rough patch. My finances were in disarray, my life was in shambles. I met a women who completly changed my life and gave me such positivity i knew this was a blessing. For the first time in my life i had direction and i had also found my future wife. We are so good together and i know she and i were meant to be. Today i recieved the HIV results we had taken together and DAMN she may be positive. My results said negative for HIV but hers did not say anything. Some please tell me thers a God out there coz i am beggining to lose faith. I have been rescued by God in so many situations. Even when i had forgot about him, he was there. I have been in Situations which i knew it was definatly an intervention by somthing greater than me. Why did he let this happen. WHY WHY WHY

2007-01-08 09:53:48 · 36 answers · asked by thugpoetry69 2

You just survived a plane crash! Congratulations! 491 people died, you are the only survivor.

This is because:

A. God saved me, and about the 491 I have no idea.
B. God saved me, and God also killed 491 others.
C. God saved me and Satan killed 491 others.
D. God saved me and 491 just didn't pray hard enough or had the wrong religion
E. God doesn't play a roll in my daily life, but I still pray.
F. God doesn't play a roll in any daily life, that's why I never pray.
G. Something else: .......

2007-01-08 09:51:47 · 29 answers · asked by ? 6

This is intended to be a very short resume of Islam, based only on a few ayat of the Glorious Qur'an. To begin with let us consider this ayah:

"So set thy face (purpose, heart) steadily and truly to the din. Instincts Allah has bestowed upon mankind are in harmony with the nature He has created it. There is no altering of Allah's creation. By Allah, that is the right religion (din), but most people know not." XXX: 30‑31

Dan is an instinctive part of humankind. We are all born with it. If a person does not feel this instinct, it is because of the influence of the family and/or society that either has disassociated him (or her) from it or has diverted him (or her) from the inborn natural Divine religion, din, to some kind of man‑made, temporal sect. Without din, a person wanders around aimlessly and spoils his life in darkness, though he may be an "intellectual" in the eyes of some people. The entire creation follows certain rules, conforms with certain conditions and has a certain goal, all set by Allah the Exalted. Humankind is no exception. Therefore the question remains: what is the dan (a way of life) that would conform with the rules and conditions and aims for our lives as set forth by our creator? Humankind had no choice in its own creation, and is only a "created" being. Therefore, it cannot depend on itself to search for the right way of life (din), as it does not know all about the entire creation, and all the rules and laws of the universe. Consequently, its own created creed is compelled to be inadequate for the guidance of all people at all times.

Allah the Exalted has chosen Islam as the right way of life for all people and all times (also refer to ayah V:3, on page 29) Islam is in accord with the creation of mankind, and its instinct and intuition. It is harmonious with the universal mandate of creation, which is total submission to the Will of Allah the Exalted. Consider how the entire creation submits to the rules and conditions set forth by Him; the entire galaxy, the moon, the earth, the earthquake, the wind and the hurricane, the rain and the snow, the bees and the birds, the trees, the vegetables and the flowers, and an endless list of other beings. They all submit entirely to the set formula which has proved to be the best for them for millennia. And this is the true meaning of Islam. We should all learn Islam from Nature. Only the human beings keep challenging Allah the Exalted, His messengers and His Message, making life difficult for themselves.

"Do they seek for other than the din of Allah while all creatures in the heavens and on earth have, willing or unwilling, submitted to His Will (embraced Islam)? And to Him shall they all be brought back." III:83

"Verily the din (religion) before Allah is Islam (Submission to His Will). And `people of the book' did not dissent therefrom except through envy of each other after knowledge had come to them. But if they deny the Signs (ayat) of Allah, Allah is certainly swift in reckoning." III:19

According to Islamic belief, this world is only a farmland. We harvest what we sow in it. Prosperity and success in the mind of a Muslim are not con­ceived as worldly affluence and a rich life only. It is to fulfil the worldly obligations in the way Allah the Exalted has prescribed to earn His satis­faction for ultimate peace and security of the soul in the next world. This life is short, the next is forever. Which one is worth satisfying? This might be significant to observe that both "this world" and "the next "are mentioned equally, 115 times each, in the Noble Qur'an.

We said that the entire universe, including humankind, has a purpose. Let us now see what the Glorious Qur'an says in this connection:

"And I have not created the jinn and the human except that theyshould worship (obey) Me." LI:56

Jinnkind and humankind are both free to choose, and it is up to them to follow the instructions of Allah the Exalted or not. The Munificent Qur'an teaches us that total submission to the Will of Allah the Exalted will make our spirit, intellect, and talents flourish towards perfection of our insight and toward the transformation of our "potential" abilities into "real" abilities.

This causes great pleasure, and constitutes a "real" success, which is but the reflection of our serving Allah the Exalted, and obeying Him like a slave.

If we are not obedient to Allah the Exalted, then we are a slave of our own wishes, and of satanic agents. The Glorious Qur'an is quite clear on the fate of such people. Let us examine the following two ayat:

"Have you then not seen him who takes his low (vain) desire for his god. And Allah has made him go astray having knowledge, and has sealed his hearing and his heart (understanding), and put a cover on his sight. Who can then guide him after Allah (has withdrawn guidance)? Will you not then be heedful?" XLV:23

It seems clear that selfish desires can seal Allah's guidance resulting in ignorance and going astray, no matter how intelligent and successful one may appear to be. And:

"Verily, Allah admits those who believe and do righteous deeds to Gardens beneath which rivers flow. While those who reject Allah (cover His words and disobey him) enjoy (this world) and eat as cattle eat. And the Fire is their abode." XLVII:12

Therefore, it appears that the enjoyments of humankind, the most honour­able part of creation, can become as low as those of animals when they choose to disobey Allah the Exalted. Choosing, by free will, not to reject, disobey and challenge Allah the Exalted seems to be the dividing line between mankind and animals. This total submission to the Will of Allah is the true meaning of Islam. Humankind adheres to it by free will while the rest of beings do it automatically.


Having come to this point, we now ask what is the secret formula and the procedure to achieve this position. The Glorious Qur'an has the answer:


"... And We have sent down to thee the Book explaining all things, a Guide, a Mercy and Glad Tidings to those who submit to the Will of Allah (Muslims)." XVI:89


This means that the Munificent Qur'an includes and explains everything humankind needs to know. Or:


" Nothing have We neglected in the Book " VI:38

And:

"There is no compulsion in religion, the Right way is just made clear from the wrong (by the Glorious Furqdn)..." II:256


Therefore according to the Glorious Qur'an Itself the secret formula to ultimate bliss can be found in this Book. Everything that humankind needs to know is in It and nothing is neglected in this Book of Guidance. Allah the Exalted leaves people free to choose after the Final Testament, al‑Furqan (the distinguisher between right and wrong), has been sent down to humankind.

The Glorious Qur'an is the "written" form, and the Life of Muhammad (SA) and the infallible Imams (PBUT all), is the "practical" form of guidance to the Straight Path for the ultimate and true pleasure, prosperity, peace and tranquillity (salam).

2007-01-08 09:50:43 · 18 answers · asked by MUHAMMAD 3

theres this really hot girl that i have asked for as gf in prays she was in my class last year and i know its lame but i failed my first class i ever had by one point and ended up in her class then eventually got moved to sit next to her now we talk a little.

2007-01-08 09:50:19 · 10 answers · asked by cherokee74 1

Luke 14:25-26 says:

Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple."

Please explain.

2007-01-08 09:50:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it like how your view is... like If you think of Heaven being like a Non Stop Party is that how Heaven is going to be for you? and if you picture Hell as like being like the scariest movie you have ever seen with even more terifying. is that how Hell will be for you?

2007-01-08 09:50:03 · 9 answers · asked by Dont get Infected 7

Like, what do you think they are? I personally think they are your vitality... i see them as a glow around your body when i picture them in my head...

And for the people who don't believe you have souls... no bashing... please?

2007-01-08 09:49:27 · 13 answers · asked by Psychedelic Worm 3

When one of God's names is al-wadud meaning:
The Most Loving, The Most Affectionate, The Beloved, The Loving-Kindness
The One who loves. The One who is the source of all love and loving-kindness.
The One Love. The One who is most affectionate. The Beloved.

The One who is deserving of all love and affection. The One who is the goal of the highest love.

From the root w-d-d which has the following classical Arabic connotations:
to love
to be affectionate
to long for, to desire, to wish for

This name is used in the Qur'ân. For example, see 85:14
http://wahiduddin.net/words/99_pages/wadud_47.htm

http://www.beautifulislam.net/tellmemore/god_and_love.htm#love

2007-01-08 09:48:47 · 15 answers · asked by shaybani_yusuf 5

2007-01-08 09:48:17 · 23 answers · asked by Kerilyn 7

Isn't the complexity in the world enough for you? How do you explain the things we don't see such as compassion, mercy, hope, faith, awe, inspiration, motivation, relationships? Is this some accident? How do you explain these things? I am curious to know! How do you find hope or purpose in even breathing or continuing another day?

2007-01-08 09:47:23 · 29 answers · asked by the BREEZE 2

2007-01-08 09:47:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

i mean god created us
we should jsut live forever
what is the use of living
if we are jsut gonna die?

2007-01-08 09:47:00 · 12 answers · asked by azn_hottie_anna 1

"Nature is fair!"

You mean when a cute little lion cub is eaten by a male from another pride? Thats fair?

God made all that, right? Or maybe God is dead...

2007-01-08 09:46:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-08 09:46:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

A follow up question to the one who asked about sexual abuse in the clergy.

1 Timothy 4:3 However, the inspired utterance says definitely that in later periods of time some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to misleading inspired utterances and teachings of demons, 2 by the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, marked in their conscience as with a branding iron; 3 FORBIDDING TO MARRY, commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be partaken of with thanksgiving by those who have faith and accurately know the truth.

No offense meant, just a question to make you think...not only are buddhists practicing celibacy but also priests and nuns.

2007-01-08 09:46:20 · 2 answers · asked by Tomoyo K 4

If it was Jesus, the type in quotes would've been colored red (it was not). So, who is the Lord in this reference?

Malachi 2:16 – “I hate divorce” says the Lord God of Israel, “and I hate a man’s covering himself with violence as well as with his garment,” says the Lord Almighty.

2007-01-08 09:45:52 · 11 answers · asked by nunnayo b 2

2007-01-08 09:45:02 · 15 answers · asked by bballer 2

As far as I know,JWs only help other JWs in distress.is this true?
If it is , isnt it contrary to the kindness preached by the bible you hold so dear?
Do you prefer only to integrate with other JWs?
Why are so many JWs roofers?
How much are overseers paid by the congregation?Someone I know seems rather well to do considerring he has no secular work.

2007-01-08 09:44:45 · 7 answers · asked by ? 3