Religion & Spirituality - 8 January 2007

2007-01-08 09:43:12 · 12 answers · asked by average.mind 1

2007-01-08 09:42:58 · 48 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-08 09:41:54 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have had this one stuck in my mind for awhile now....

2007-01-08 09:41:08 · 8 answers · asked by Myaloo 5

Thank you for your thoughts. They are appreciated.

2007-01-08 09:40:21 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I sure do.

2007-01-08 09:39:39 · 33 answers · asked by Alex 6

"Whatever is in the heavens and on earth, declares the Praises and Glory of Allah; for He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise. To Him belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. It is He Who gives Life and Death; and He has Power over all things. He is the First and the Last, the Evident and the Immanent (Hidden). And He has the full knowledge of all things. He it is Who created the heavens and the earth in six Days (stages, long periods, or ages), then He established Himself on the Throne. He knows what enters within the earth and what comes forth out of it, what comes down from heaven and what ascends up to it. And He is with you wheresoever you may be. And Allah sees well all that you do. To Him belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. And all affairs go back to Allah. He merges Night into Day and He merges Day into Night. And He has the full Knowledge of the secrets of (all) hearts." LVII:1‑6


Or:


"Allah is He, than Whom there is no other god; Who knows (all things) both secret and open; He, the Gracious, the Merciful. Allah is He, than Whom there is no other god; the Sovereign, the Holy One, the Source of Peace, (and Perfection) the Guardian of Faith, the Preserver of Safety, the Exalted in Might, the Irresistible, the Supreme. Glory to Allah! (High is He) above the partners they attribute to Him. He is Allah, the Creator, the Originator, the Bestower of forms and colours. To Him belong the Most Glorious Names. Whatever is in the heavens and on earth doth declare His Praises and Glory. And He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise." LIX:22‑24


Or:


"Allah is He besides Whom there is no god, the Everliving (and causing life), the Eternal Self‑subsisting by Whom all subsist. No slumber can overtake him nor sleep. All things in the heavens and on earth belong to Him. Who is he who can intercede with Him but by His permission? He knoweth what is before them and what is behind them, nor shall they grasp any matter of His knowledge except for what He pleases. His Throne extends over the heavens and earth, and the preservation of them tires Him not. And He is the High, the Supreme." II:255



Or:


"Say: He Allah is One. Allah is the Absolute Self‑Sufficient. He begets not, nor is He begotten, and there is not a single one to equate with Him." CXll


There are many more ayat describing the attributes of Allah the Almighty but these few may be sufficient to ask ourselves how we can consider a God who falls short of the qualities extracted from these four ayat. This would mean one who:


* is not being praised and glorified by all beings in the heavens and on earth,

* has no control over the dominion of the heavens and earth (cannot induce rain, earthquake, movement of the celestial bodies, etc.),

* cannot give life and death,

* has no power over all things,

* did not exist from "the Beginning" nor shall last to "the End",

* is indistinct and affected,

* does not have full Knowledge of all things,

* cannot create the heavens and earth,

* does not know the inflow and outflow of the heavens and earth,

* cannot be with you wheresoever you may be,

* does not see what you do,

* cannot receive all affairs; or all affairs do not go back to him,

* has no power over the emergence of day and night,

* has no knowledge of the secrets of all hearts,

* is not the Absolute Sovereign,

* cannot create nor originate,

* is not everliving,

* is not the Self‑subsisting, and the Absolute Needless,

* gets tired and drowsy, or slumbers,

* is not One (the Only),

* is not the Absolute Self‑sufficient (on Whom all others depend),

* begets or is begotten,

* is like others (taking spouse, having companions and colleagues).


This list can grow rapidly if one uses more ayat which describe Allah's attributes. It is obvious that one who is affected by a tiny insect and escapes from it cannot be considered The Almighty, no matter what names misguided and misdirected people may assign to him to justify their own belief, and perhaps to deceive and mislead others.

2007-01-08 09:36:59 · 4 answers · asked by MUHAMMAD 3

so cool...Budda was sooo wise, don't you think?



[not Buddhist person]

2007-01-08 09:36:27 · 6 answers · asked by kittana! 2

Look, I am a christian and I have my beliefs. One thing is universal and we can all agree on, everyone needs love.

What are some ways you plan on showing someone love year?

Love can be big or small... The things we do can be big or small.

I plan on trying to be courteous driver to help folks not get so stressed when they are driving. I'll try to get into the right lane when people on trying to get on the exit ramp.

If I see someone who is in need food or clothes I'll do my best to provide it since I have it to give.

How about you?

2007-01-08 09:34:18 · 16 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5

i dont hve a bible,and i need the verses for these references

Luke 11:1-13
1 Corinthians 14:1
Acts 16:16-40
Acts 19:1-7

thank you

2007-01-08 09:34:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been listening to good buddhist chanting

thinking pure thoughts

trying to be good

anything else? pain in my heart has me temporarilly paralized..

please help

does anyone know any good free sites also for chanting/healing?

thanks

2007-01-08 09:33:37 · 22 answers · asked by natalia g 1

2007-01-08 09:33:23 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

without his permission? Is he capable of ending all suffering right now?

2007-01-08 09:30:00 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-08 09:28:26 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-08 09:28:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Atheists, freethinkers, and secular humanists focus on the power of human beings to influence our world.

To us, man is neither inherrently sinful nor good. We're neutral beings, but when we grow up being loved, we love our families in return. And we also can expand our love to our communities and our planet.

What's more, out of concern for making things better, we take action to make things a better place. (Witness the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.)

So what are you seeing that makes you optimistic that we will continue to find solutions for the problems that arise in the world? What are you doing to help solve a real world problem?

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2007-01-08 09:28:00 · 5 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

I will be getting confirmed soon and I want to know the advantages, not the disadvantages.

2007-01-08 09:25:39 · 10 answers · asked by christinna 1

in purity and holiness.

2007-01-08 09:25:35 · 20 answers · asked by Daniel C 1

"And (as for) those who believe and perform acts of righteousness, and believe in the (revelation) sent down to Muhammad, which it is the Truth from their Lord, He will remove from them their ills and improve their condition." XLVII:2

2007-01-08 09:23:22 · 7 answers · asked by MUHAMMAD 3

If this is so,was he persecuted or betrayed by Jews ,if so why?

serious answers only please

2007-01-08 09:22:15 · 38 answers · asked by ? 3

Has anyone read "The Satanic Rituals" by Anton Lavey? What is it about? Does it provide advice for life? Is it worth reading? I have read "The Satanic Bible" already and I really liked it. To me, it served more as a wake up call to enjoy life. And please to any christians and other satanist haters out there,do not post anything like "Satanists are stupid" or "You will burn in hell", if you do so, your an idiot. If you show respect, thank you. I want a good answers from people who have actually read the book.

2007-01-08 09:21:06 · 8 answers · asked by Sliceathroat 3

Well, basicly my girfriend says that is very easy be christian, is enough go to church on sundays. A lot of people say that they are christians or catholics but they are not. Their life is not changing.
However if you are budist you have to change your life...
What do you think?

2007-01-08 09:20:19 · 19 answers · asked by Luis O 1

I notice when the Bible and the Quran conflict Muslims are quick to point out the Bible has been tampered with down through history. In no place in the Quran do we find the Omniscient (knowing everything) Allah pointing out these altered passages of the Bible, or revealing the correct ones. In fact in several verses Allah contradicts himself in the Quran.

Noah’s son killed - Surah 11:42 & 43 (not found in the bible)
Abraham having different fathers (Surah 6:74)
Tower of babel was in Egypt? (Surah 28:38)
Legalizing murder (Surah 8:65)

The Sinaitic - It was written in the middle of the fourth century, about 270 years before Islam. It contains the whole of the New Testament and a large part of the Old Testament. It is now kept in the British Museum.
The Codex Ephraemi and the Dead Sea Scrolls and the thousands of other copies or part of copies of the early Bibles prove beyond doubt that the Bible could not possibly be altered or corrupted.

2007-01-08 09:19:11 · 5 answers · asked by keiichi 6

I respect the beliefs and faith of JWs and dont mind them trying to spread their faith by calling at doors.
What interests me is despite holding holy and moral values dear,I have never heard of any charitable work or donations on their /your behalf.Unlike the christian church involved in help for drug abuse/poverty/famine etc.Please let me know.

Also,JWs response to an earlier Q made it clear that the congregation is not tithed and that all donations are voluntary.I accept your word,but are ppl made to feel comfortable with this and is there an unwritten "understanding" that one must donate?
You said that elders are not paid.Yet i live near one who is not involved in secular work yet seems well to do.Does he get "expenses",for in house work?

Please do not respond with extracts from the bible.
Please only answers from those who have some knowledge.

I am not judging,just very interested.

2007-01-08 09:18:35 · 13 answers · asked by ? 3

2007-01-08 09:16:54 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Wickedness, injustice, grief, pessimism, trouble, loneliness, fear, stress, frustration, distrust, unscrupulousness, anxiety, rage, jealousy, resentment, drug addiction, immorality, gambling, prostitution, hunger, poverty, social corruption, theft, war, struggle, violence, oppression, fear of death… News about these issues appear in the newspapers and on TV every day. The popular press devotes entire pages to these subjects, while others serialise articles about their psychological and social aspects. However, our acquaintance with these feelings is not limited solely to the press; in daily life, we, too, frequently come across such problems and, more importantly, personally experience them.
People and societies endeavour to liberate themselves from the distressing experiences, disorder and repressive social structures that have prevailed over the world for long periods

2007-01-08 09:16:32 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-08 09:15:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know its a key element in the story, but why did "smart, sensible" "God" even bother to grow a tree of knowledge? If "God" has all the knowledge, then why would he put his "first creations" at risk?


And do Christians seriously believe in talking snakes?!?!

2007-01-08 09:15:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

who has seen demons
as asked in my previous question
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AjJKAsxlz7n38n8h7oG2BD6KBgx.?qid=20070108140120AAlnUAH
but when someone says they have seen spirits , ghosts or anything of a paranormal nature .... they are lying or hullucinating ?
even if many witness the same thing ... or there is interaction or communication... and thousands upon thousands of reports
why then is it ok to believe in something that is never witnessed ... but not ok to say you have seen ghosts or spirit ?

2007-01-08 09:15:28 · 8 answers · asked by Peace 7

it would be a degree in scripture, i guess like a degree in religion, or faith. i dont know what you would call it. but what are the classes like? i am thinking about getting a degree in it. but im not sure. thanks

2007-01-08 09:15:11 · 5 answers · asked by Imwatchinlaw&ordernow 1