Religion & Spirituality - 17 February 2007

2007-02-17 10:11:23 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

After viewing many of these answers, it is obvious that many of you don't have the right definition for the term . . .Christian. Christianity is not a religion as Judaism, Islam, and Buddism, it is a 'way of life'!

2007-02-17 10:08:03 · 27 answers · asked by Old Truth Traveler 3

What is the question that drove you to where you are today? The question that started your journey in your new direction?

For me the question was: Why cant we go back to being like Adam?


Disclaimer: You don't have to read further in order to answer the question. It is optional.


I asked this question and I didn't get a sastisfactory answer. The answer I kept getting was "We can't." Followed by a load of stuff about Jesus dying for sins and blah, blah.

My issue was that we don't need Jesus if we go back to being like Adam. What was special about Adam? What messed Adam up? They say it was the sin of disobeying God that messed Adam up. In my head the words Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil were pretty important. If you eat from the tree you will surely die. If you have knowledge of good and evil you will die.

What is it about Good and evil that kills and if we unlearn good and evil will we live?

Thus began my journey.

2007-02-17 10:07:41 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is they same translation or different approaches to same name?

2007-02-17 10:04:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Where in the Quran does it say that Muhammad was the last Prophet and Messenger of GOD?

Let us look at the following Noble Verse in the Noble Quran:

"Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but (he is) the Apostle of God, and the Seal of the Prophets: and God has full knowledge of all things. (The Noble Quran, 33:40)"

Comments from the foot notes of the translation of Sheikh (Minister) Abdullah Yusuf Ali; may Allah Almighty rest his soul and make Heaven his final destiny: "When a document is sealed, it is complete, and there can be no further addition. The Holy Prophet Muhammad closed the long line of Messengers. Allah's teaching is and will always be continuous, but there has been and will be no Prophet after Muhammad. The later ages will want thinkers and reformers, not Prophets. This is not an arbitrary matter. It is a decree full of knowledge and wisdom, 'for Allah has full knowledge of all things.'"

In the above Noble Verse we see Allah Almighty clearly Saying that Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him is the last Prophet (Messenger) sent by Allah Almighty to Mankind. In Arabic, the words "Prophet (Nabi)", and "Messenger (Rasul)" could and would mean the same thing. This means that Allah Almighty in the above Noble Verse said that Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him is the last Messenger and Prophet of GOD Almighty. The following Saying from our beloved Prophet peace be upon him will further prove it for us:

"In My Ummah (Islamic Nation), there shall be born Thirty Grand Liars (Dajjals), each of whom will claim to be a prophet, But I am the Last Prophet; there is No Prophet after Me. (Abu Dawood Vol 2 p. 228; Tirmidhi Vol 2 p.45)" [1]

"Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, 'The Israelis used to be ruled and guided by prophets: Whenever a prophet died, another would take over his place. There will be no prophet after me, but there will be Caliphs who will increase in number.' The people asked, 'O Allah's Apostle! What do you order us (to do)?' He said, 'Obey the one who will be given the pledge of allegiance first. Fulfil their (i.e. the Caliphs) rights, for Allah will ask them about (any shortcoming) in ruling those Allah has put under their guardianship.' (Translation of Sahih Bukhari, Virtues and Merits of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his Companions, Volume 4, Book 56, Number 661)"

"Narrated Sad: Allah's Apostle set out for Tabuk. appointing 'Ali as his deputy (in Medina). 'Ali said, 'Do you want to leave me with the children and women?' The Prophet said, 'Will you not be pleased that you will be to me like Aaron to Moses? But there will be no prophet after me.' (Translation of Sahih Bukhari, Book 59, Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (peace be upon him) (Al-Maghaazi), Volume 5, Number 700)"

"Narrated Ubaida: Ali said (to the people of 'Iraq), "Judge as you used to judge, for I hate differences (and I do my best ) till the people unite as one group, or I die as my companions have died." And narrated Sad that the Prophet said to 'Ali, 'Will you not be pleased from this that you are to me like Aaron was to Moses?' (Translation of Sahih Bukhari, Book 57, Companions of the Prophet, Volume 5, Number 56)"

"Sa'd b. Abi Waqqas reported that Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) left 'Ali b. Abi Talib behind him (as he proceeded) to the expedition of Tabuk, whereupon he ('Ali) said: Allah's Messenger, are you leaving me behind amongst women 4nd children? Thereupon he (the Holy Prophet) said: Aren't you satisfied with being unto me what Aaron was unto Moses but with this exception that there would be no prophet after me. (Translation of Sahih Muslim, Book 31, The Book Pertaining to the Merits of the Companions (Allah Be Pleased With Them) of the Holy Prophet (May Peace Be Upon Him) (Kitab Al-Fada'il Al-Sahabah), Number 5914)"

"Sa'd reported Allah's Apostle (may peace be upon him) as saying to 'Ali: Aren't you satisfied with being unto me what Aaron was unto Moses? (Translation of Sahih Muslim, Book 31, The Book Pertaining to the Merits of the Companions (Allah Be Pleased With Them) of the Holy Prophet (May Peace Be Upon Him) (Kitab Al-Fada'il Al-Sahabah), Number 5916)"

"Narrated AbuHurayrah: The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: There is no prophet between me and him, that is, Jesus (peace_be_upon_him). He will descent (to the earth). When you see him, recognise him: a man of medium height, reddish fair, wearing two light yellow garments, looking as if drops were falling down from his head though it will not be wet. He will fight the people for the cause of Islam. He will break the cross, kill swine, and abolish jizyah. Allah will perish all religions except Islam. He will destroy the Antichrist (Dajjal) and will live on the earth for forty years and then he will die. The Muslims will pray over him. (Translation of Sunan Abu-Dawud, Book 37, Battles (Kitab Al-Malahim), Number 4310)"

In the above Sayings (Hadiths) of our beloved Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him, we see several things:

1- The People of Israel used to be ruled and guided by Prophets from Allah Almighty, and Muhammad peace be upon him is the last Prophet and Messenger. No Messenger of Allah will come after him. Only Caliphs (Disciples) will come after him, and the Muslims must follow them.

2- He compared himself and his cousin and forth Disciple Ali bin-Abi Talib with Moses and his brother Aaron peace be upon all of them.

3- He used the word "prophet" for himself and as an expression for Moses peace be upon him. Moses and Muhammad peace be upon them are both Prophets and Messengers from Allah Almighty. Moses peace be upon him did not make predictions before. He only brought the Torah (the Law) to the People of Israel. Jesus and Muhammad peace be upon them on the other hand made predictions (prophecies) that were inspired by Allah Almighty. Yet, Moses and the other Messengers of Allah Almighty were referred to as "Prophets". That's because in Arabic as I mentioned above, the words "Messenger (Rasul)" and "Prophet (Nabi)" would and could mean the same thing.

4- Ali may Allah Almighty be pleased with him and honor his face (for refusing to bow to idols) is not sacred in Islam, because Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him told him that he is like Aaron to Moses to him, meaning they are like brothers, but Muhammad also told him that no more Messengers from Allah Almighty will come after him. This makes Ali not sacred in Islam, but very well respected.

5- Prophet Jesus came before Prophet Muhammad and will come after him peace be upon both of them. Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him made it clear that no new Prophet or Messenger will come after him. Only Jesus peace be upon him will. He will come and destroy the Antichrist, the Dajjal.

2007-02-17 10:04:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

do you give the money to, and why?

I'd go with something that would offer scholarships to community colleges for inner city kids that didn't have a shot at college any other way.

2007-02-17 10:02:50 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Garou the Canadian singer.

2007-02-17 09:59:37 · 2 answers · asked by absinth6789 1

I had a dream where i was shot in the face by some man, and then my body lurched forward(i was sitting on a stairway) and then my soul left that body and entered into another body that was lying close by against a wall...i don't remember much else... any advice or insight other than telling me i'm crazy would be greatly appreciated.

2007-02-17 09:59:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

According to the results of the past two major elections, America is evenly divided by Republicans & Democrats, it's about 50%-50%

Are there any Conservative Republican's who are also
Atheist?

Please Speak out if this is you!
After all 50% of you Atheist are in fact Conservative Republicans, it would hard to believe that the typical Atheist thinker is a Left-Wing Liberal. In other words in a very small pool of thought.

Ready to hear from you Conservative Republican Atheist who are against same sex marriage, Pro-Life etc

2007-02-17 09:59:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

How does a muslim get to Heaven, saved, reach a state of perfect harmony with God?

A6: A Muslim is one who accepts Islam as the religion of GOD to follow. The Arabic word "Islam" is derived from the word "Salam" which means peace. Islam simply means submitting yourself peacefully in worshiping and believing in the One True Living Undivided GOD Almighty. If a person believes in Allah Almighty as One GOD and Muhammad is His Messenger, then that person is a Muslim. Allah Almighty said in the Noble Quran "The religion before Allah is Islam...(The Noble Quran, 3:19)" So according to the Noble Quran, Islam is the religion of Allah Almighty that we must follow. Allah Almighty is not a GOD to fear; He said: "Nay-whoever submits his whole self to Allah and is a doer of good He will get his reward with his Lord; on such shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve. (The Noble Quran, 2:112)" He is also the Most Merciful and Most Forgiving; see Noble Verses 2:163, 2:173, 3:89, 2:199, 3:155, 4:17, and many more for proofs.

Allah Almighty is our real friend; "(O Muslims) Your (real) friends are Allah, His Messenger [Muhammad], and the (Fellowship Of) Believers, those who establish regular prayers and regular charity, and they bow down humbly (in worship). (The Noble Quran, 5:55)" And also "Who can be better in religion than one who submits his whole self to Allah, does good, and follows the way of Abraham the true of faith? For Allah did take Abraham for a friend. (The Noble Quran, 4:125)"

Allah Almighty is close and listens to our prayers; "When My servants ask thee concerning Me, I am indeed close (to them): I listen to the prayer of every suppliant when he calleth on Me: Let them also, with a will, Listen to My call, and believe in Me: That they may walk in the right way. (The Noble Quran, 2:186)"

Allah Almighty forgives pretty much all sins except idol worshiping and trinity beliefs; "Allah forgiveth not that partners should be set up with Him; but He forgiveth anything else, to whom He pleaseth; to set up partners with Allah is to devise a sin most heinous indeed. (The Noble Quran, 4:48)." Therefore, Islam forms the direct relationship between a Muslim and His Creator Allah Almighty as long as a Muslim believes in One True GOD. There is no middle man between a Muslim and His Creator; "It was We Who Created man, and We know what dark suggestions his soul makes to him: for We are nearer to him than (his) jugular vein. (The Noble Quran, 50:16)"

"When My servants ask thee concerning Me, I am indeed close (to them): I listen to the prayer of every suppliant when he calleth on Me: Let them also, with a will, Listen to My call, and believe in Me: That they may walk in the right way. (The Noble Quran, 2:186)"

The Muslim's faith and righteousness will both make him live in perfect harmony with Allah Almighty.



A continuation to my answer from sister Jacqueline S. Waheed; may Allah Almighty always be pleased with her: "A: One of the basic arguments raised by non-Muslims, especially Christians, against Islam concerns the concept of salvation. They say that in Christianity, one is saved by faith, whereas in Islam one must earn their salvation through good deeds. Unfortunately, many Muslims fall into the trap of defending the position imposed on them by these non-Muslims. This then provides the Christians with a basis for their entire Jesus-Father-Crucifixion-Salvation framework. They then go on to argue that salvation is a gift from God that cannot be earned. But if the true Islamic concept is made clear, the Christian has no basis to attack Islam.

Many times, Muslims fail to realize that the Islaamic concept of salvation is not based upon good deeds, but is based primarily upon faith. In the dozens of times Allah Almighty talks in the Quran about salvation, he always states, "Those who believe and do good deeds." Belief is always mentioned before deeds or works. When one converts to Islaam, one does not do it by doing some good work but rather through realizing and believing that there is but one God and Muhammed peace be upon him is his last messenger. Non-Muslims may perform good works as well, but what sets them apart from Muslims is their lack of IMA’AN (Aqeedah) [faith], or belief. The reason that the good works of the non-believers are worthless in the hereafter is because of their disbelief. Unless a person's imaan or aqeedah is not correct, all his good deeds are worthless.

One of the more popular Hadiths of the Prophet peace be upon him states, "All actions are based upon intentions," implying that the purpose, intent, or imaan behind your action is what you get rewarded for; the actual action is really a consequence of the belief.

Another Hadith states, "A man came to the Prophet peace be upon him and asked, 'When will the day of judgment come?' The Prophet peace be upon him replied, 'What have you prepared for the judgment day that you are so concerned for it?' He replied, 'I do not have any good deeds in my account, but I do have one thing: I love Allah and His Messenger peace be upon him.' The Prophet peace be upon him then said, 'In that case, do not worry; you will be with those whom you love.'" (Agreed Upon). This Hadith also confirms the Islaamic position of placing aqeedah and belief before actions. For example, Allah Almighty says in various parts of the Quran, "The believers you will find praying..." He does not say the people who are praying are believers. It is the belief that brings about the action, but the converse is not always true. Another Hadith of the Prophet peace be upon him states, "Unless one loves Allah and Allah's Messenger more than one's own self his imaan is not complete."

2007-02-17 09:56:31 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-17 09:55:17 · 19 answers · asked by maybe 3

why is christianity attacked so much when no other religions are attacked in schools and public places. its only christianity. why?

2007-02-17 09:55:07 · 33 answers · asked by kaylee 3

(Matthew 16:27) "For the Son of Man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works."
But the Baptists can reward you with spontaneous salvation, and your works don't matter. All you have to do is say "Hallelujah!" and "Lord Lord!"
Could it be that the Baptists have a better idea than Jesus?
I think so. I'm a busy guy, and spontaneous salvation suits me better than Jesus' method.
Any comments?

2007-02-17 09:54:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Has anyone else heard about this? or know where I can find more info on it?

2007-02-17 09:53:46 · 19 answers · asked by Sarah D 3

My girlfriend is Catholic, but I am not...so I am very new to the idea of Catholicism.
I believe that so long as you have accepted Christ, you are saved and are a part of God's kingdom: but according to the RCC, the Catholic Church is the only true church. In Matthew 16, verses 17-18, it mentions a church, but not any specific church. I'm very confused and would like some solid, sincere answers.

2007-02-17 09:52:40 · 16 answers · asked by txofficer2005 6

2007-02-17 09:52:10 · 2 answers · asked by hado 4

It's always the same too we attacked them it's never thier goal to be the only religion BS!

2007-02-17 09:50:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I read so much in here how terrible Christians are and I'd like to know the "Positive" side of Atheism.

Name the top 10 Atheist Hospitals built in past 50 Years?

Name the Top 10 Universities built by Atheist in the Past 200 years?

For that matter please list any well known charities that are sponsored by Atheist groups?

thanks for your help?

2007-02-17 09:49:34 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do Muslims believe about the end of the world and Jesus' part in it?

A5: Muslims and Christians have some serious disagreements regarding this issue. Briefly, Christians believe that Jesus will come down to earth and fight for the state of Israel the army of Gog and Magog in the battle of Armageddon, and this army will be soundly defeated and will be thrown into the lake of sulfur. What seems to be quite ironic to me is that those Jews that Jesus is supposedly going to fight for don't even believe in Jesus as GOD himself nor as a Messenger of GOD. Those Jews believe that Mary had illegal sex with Joseph or some other man, got pregnant and had Jesus. They even called Mary a whore and Jesus a son of sin in their Holy Scriptures. Please visit Jesus and Mary in the Jewish Holy Scriptures to see the actual quotes and references to their offensive views. Jesus never liked the Jews. Read Matthew 26:57-66, John 18:36-40, John 19:7-15 and Luke 23:8-9 to see the story of Jesus with the Jews before he got crucified and how he ultimately refused to reveal the truth to them and kept silent and decided to leave them to be lead stray to meet their ultimate destruction by GOD Almighty in the day of judgment and never be saved.

Please visit Did Isaiah 53 really prophesies about the crucifixion of Jesus? It supports Islam's claims about Jesus peace be upon him never died on the cross. I also addressed John 19:36-37 from the Bible and proved that Jesus never got crucified, since GOD Almighty promised that he will protect Jesus' body and not let even a single bone be broken. My question to all Christians is: How in the world is it possible for the feet to get nailed on the cross without any penetration to the bones by the nails, hence breaking part of the feet's bones?! I also added refutations to Exodus 12:46, Numbers 9:12, Zechariah 12:10 and Psalm 34:20, which supposedly prove the Christians' belief about Jesus crucifixion. I proved that this dogma has no truth what so ever and exposed the wrong Trinitarian English translation of Zechariah 12:10.

Now without being biased, we Muslims have a story that makes a lot more sense and is empty of contradictions! We believe that Jesus peace be upon him will come down to earth toward the end of the world time to fight the army of Satan which will be mostly from the "bad" Jews or "Zionist Jews" as we call them today, and the deceived from the Polytheist Christians or the Trinitarian Christians and the Pagan Polytheists such as Hindus, Buddhists, etc.... Some Jews and many Christians will be among the good and blessed who will fight with Jesus' side. The army of Satan will be lead by a person who will claim to be Jesus Christ himself. The Muslims will call him the Dajjal or the Deceiver. The real Jesus' army will fight the Dajjal's army and defeat him. The empire of Israel will fall, and the religion of Islam will prevail.

2007-02-17 09:49:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in Romania and here their trying to make gay marriage legal... I am not a homofob, I actually know gay people and they are not accepting this gay marriage because it is wrong! Man has a penis and women have a vagina (with the extra package of testicles etc) so they may reproduce, using these for a strict sexual pleasure is Satan work! Sex just for pleasure is not a sin because you use them for a future mating wich will result a baby, but gay couples will not **** for a baby but only for the carnal pleasure... so I ask you: Why should we accept?

2007-02-17 09:49:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Scientists now tell us that the universe is flat, and that it is possible that it contains up to eleven dimensions! See Stephan Hawking's book, 'A Brief History of Time'

2007-02-17 09:43:08 · 16 answers · asked by Old Truth Traveler 3

I am curious what it is about but don't want to read a novell to see what all the fuss is about...I know that top gun guy and a few other celebritys practice scientology

2007-02-17 09:42:56 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is some food during the time of Hosea. He lived in Israel, 700 BC, during the rule of Jeroboam II

2007-02-17 09:42:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-17 09:38:55 · 28 answers · asked by whattheheck 4

Was there a specific reason for choosing this target to bomb? Was there an objection to girls schooling or this school or who ran this school, or what? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

2007-02-17 09:36:49 · 12 answers · asked by Not Your Muse 2

THE FLOOD
The natives of the head waters of the Murray River, or as it is more correctly
called, the Hume River, had a story of a Deluge. Whether this is identical with
our Biblical story of the Flood, when Sisit, or Noah, was advised to build an
Ark and take animals into it for the preservation of himself by providing his
meat foods, and with the New Zealand Maori's account of a Flood that covered the
whole world, is not clear. Our aborigines had no idea of so extensive a
submersion of the Earth as that.
But they did say that water covered a very great extent of country, and all were
drowned but two people. It was timed to be in what the Central Australian
natives call vaguely "the Alcheringa," and by that they meant that they did not
know when nor where, but from it was born a separate race of human kind. The
word "Alcheringa" was never used except when at the time and from the happening
an ancestor was brought into being.

2007-02-17 09:35:44 · 13 answers · asked by Terry 7

2007-02-17 09:34:20 · 8 answers · asked by cmm 1

I was just told to stop being a homosexual. I am still laughing.

2007-02-17 09:32:23 · 19 answers · asked by Midge 7

2007-02-17 09:30:13 · 16 answers · asked by whattheheck 4

If you spend most of your time everyday walking in the same direction as the earth rotates you will age quicker. if you spend the majority of your day walking opposte direction of the way the planet rotates you will live longer.

2007-02-17 09:29:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous