Religion & Spirituality - 27 February 2007

If the story of Noah & the ark is so true:

Where did all the water go AFTER the flood? (had to go somewhere)

What did Noah do about space for freshwater creatures (rising ocean levels would mix their saltiness in fresh water & kill all the fresh water creatures, otherwise)

Creatures that ONLY (ardvarks?) eat ants, where did they find enough ants to eat? (if there were only 2 that survived) Before & after the flood. You mean they waited at 1 anthill for a population to increase (how many years does that take, with only 2 ants?) before they started to dine?

Why didn't the woodpeckers peck holes in the ark?

What about creatures that only eat wood? Termites? Why didn't they eat a hole in the ark?

What did Noah & his family eat? Too dark for planting food, guess they killed a few sheep?

How did he do cleanup on all the animals? (or did they all just lie in their stinking piss & dung?)

How did the salty ocean levels NOT kill off all the earth's plants?

2007-02-27 23:59:22 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

................Is actually against religion called??

2007-02-27 23:54:01 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

...Well...is he?!?!

2007-02-27 23:51:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-27 23:50:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-27 23:48:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Than I think its crazy to believe in a book that was writen by many people with discrepancies, and who also could have wrote only what they want you to believe. Also many years after the fact. So why are so many upset at my question?

2007-02-27 23:47:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-27 23:46:33 · 16 answers · asked by ? 2

Any 1 of you believes in this religion within Hindu-ism.

2007-02-27 23:45:53 · 2 answers · asked by Delhi_City_Girl 1

Why would God pass on a curse?

2007-02-27 23:43:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm looking for a "good girl" that I can't seem to find out in the real world. I'm going to try to look for one in some kind of church group. But, I'm not very religious and I don't plan on converting. Does anyone have any ideas on something that christian people do that isn't all that preachy?

2007-02-27 23:42:51 · 10 answers · asked by Moral Orel 6

Mav tries to use products not tested on animals because Mav doesn't think cats look good with eyeshadow.
Do you think God cares if my shampoo was tested on animals?

2007-02-27 23:41:24 · 8 answers · asked by Mav here! 4

How did a national jedi day go? How does this affect me?

2007-02-27 23:41:17 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Like Norse mythology, Greek mythology, Egyptian mythology, etc.?

Judeo-Xtian-Islamic Mythology.

2007-02-27 23:41:12 · 15 answers · asked by Loathe thy neighbor. 3

Ray Franz, Governing Body member, nephew of the President of the Jehovahs Witnesses Fred Franz was disfellowshiped, do members of the congregations know why if so could you please tell me.

2007-02-27 23:40:21 · 8 answers · asked by claret 4

Generally we think of it in terms of even more hurry and stress in our lives. Maybe if we think of this abbreviation in a different manner, we will begin to find a new way to deal with those rough days along the way.

There's work to do, deadlines to meet;
You've got no time to spare,
But as you hurry and scurry-
ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER

In the midst of family chaos,
"Quality time" is rare.
Do your best; let God do the rest-
ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER.

It may seem like your worries
Are more than you can bear.
Slow down and take a breather-
ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER

God knows how stressful life is;
He wants to ease our cares,
And He'll respond to all your needs
A.S.A.P. - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER.

2007-02-27 23:38:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

"christians" have KILLED more people in the history of humanity just because the other people believed differently than the "christians". I'm sure Jesus is Proud of these "christians"!
"christians created hell and so shall they go there."

2007-02-27 23:35:03 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

If Jesus promises peace, then why is there little of it in this crazy world? Or is there peace and we just don't understand what He was talking about when He said, "My peace I give to you."

2007-02-27 23:31:52 · 6 answers · asked by Bill E 1

Do you think He would like it if I said His mother is lower than the ground under Moses' feet? According to the Bible, the ground was holy (Exodus 3:5; Acts 7:33), but according to some Protestants, Mary -- she who found favor with God, she who is blessed amongst women, she who is the mother of our Lord -- is NOT.

2007-02-27 23:31:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-27 23:28:31 · 27 answers · asked by jay or 2

2007-02-27 23:24:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

That Jesus' atonement has taken away the original sin?

2007-02-27 23:24:02 · 16 answers · asked by Star of the Sea 3

2007-02-27 23:21:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

is male and female - what about the intersexed (hermaphrodites).

Those people who are neither male nor female on a genetic level?

Just interested

2007-02-27 23:20:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

(1) How you define what is good and what is bad ?
(2) How you define what is love and what is hatred ?
(3) Why no one likes pain when its so pure in itself ?
(4) Why people love to be loved and hate to be hated ? i find hatred much pure than love.if people hate, they really hate !
(5) Does God exists ??
(6) If yes, then following his terms is the only way to find him ??

2007-02-27 23:18:03 · 12 answers · asked by Chitranshu Asthana 2

His mother was The Virgin Mariam (Mary) the daughter of Imran (father) and Hinnah (mother). When Hinnah carried Mariam in her womb she vowed to offer Mariam to God by letting her serve Him in one of His houses of worship. When Mariam was born her mother wrapped her in a piece of cloth, and took her to Al-Aqsa Mosque where she was handed over to the priests.

When the priests looked at her, and found out that she was the daughter of their lord and leader Imran they all wanted to take care of her. Although Zachariah the prophet (P.B.U.H.) was the person in charge of sacrificial offerings he was not allowed to take charge of Mariam’s matter this time. After a long quarrel over her, they all decided that the person who wins the lottery is the one that takes her in.

Zachariah won, and sponsored Mariam. He gave her a place to live, assigned her a female caretaker and personally watched over her until she was old enough to take care of herself and didn’t need the caretaker anymore.

When Zachariah came to Mariam in her place of worship he used to find fruits that would normally grow in other seasons. When he asked her where she acquired these fruits from, she would say that it was from God Almighty. The following verse relates the story of Mariam after she was born and offered by her mother to God:

"So her Lord accepted her with gracious acceptance and caused her to grow an excellent growth and made Zachariah her guardian. Whenever Zachariah visited her in the chamber, he found with her provisions. He said, ‘O Mary whence hast thou this?’ She replied, ‘It is from ALLAH.’ Surely ALLAH gives to whomsoever HE pleases without measure." (CH 3: Vr 37)

Angels used to always come to Mariam and tell her of her purity, and chastity. They also used tell her that God has chosen her above the women of the world, and that He has protected her from all types of corruption. She was constantly inspired to work harder and apply herself more in worship, supplication, and prostration for God. The Quran says, "And remember when the angels said, ‘ALLAH has chosen thee and purified thee and chosen thee above all women of the time. `O Mary, be obedient to thy Lord and prostrate thyself and worship the one God with those who worship HIM.’" (Ch 3: Vr 42-43)

How was Jesus born?

The following verses from the Chapter 19 (Mariam) narrate the story of the birth of Jesus Christ the prophet who was born without a father:

And relate the story of Mary as mentioned in the Book, when she withdrew from her people to an eastern place; [16] And screened herself off from them. Then WE sent OUR angel to her and he appeared to her in the form of a well proportioned man. [17] She said, "I seek refuge with the Gracious God from thee if indeed thou dost fear HIM." [18] The angel said, "I am only a messenger of thy Lord, that I may give thee glad tidings of a righteous son." [19] She said, "How can I have a son when no man has touched me, neither have I been unchaste?" [20] The angel said, "Thus it shall be." But says thy Lord, "It is easy for ME; and WE shall do so that WE may make him a Sign unto men, and a mercy from US, and it is a thing decreed." [21]

So she conceived him, and withdrew with him to a remote place. [22] And the pains of child-birth drove her unto the trunk of a palm-tree. She said, "O, would that I had died before this and had become a thing quite forgotten!" [23] Then the angel called her from beneath her, saying, "Grieve not. Thy Lord has placed a rivulet below thee; [24] "And shake towards thyself the trunk of the palm-tree; it will drop upon thee fresh ripe dates; [25] "So, eat and drink and cool thine eye. And if thou seest any man, say, ‘I have vowed a fast to the Gracious God; I will, therefore, not speak this day to any human being.’" [26]

Then she brought him to her people, mounted. They said, "O Mary, surely, thou hast committed a monstrous thing! [27] "O sister of Aaron, thy father was not a wicked man, nor was thy mother an unchaste woman!" [28] Thereupon she pointed to him. They said, "How can we talk to one who is a child in the cradle?" [29] Jesus said, "I am a servant of ALLAH. HE has given me the Book, and has made me a Prophet; [30] And HE has made me blessed wheresoever I may be, and has enjoined upon me Prayer and almsgiving so long as I live; [31] And HE has made me dutiful towards my mother, and has not made me arrogant and graceless; [32] And peace was on me the day I was born, and peace will be on me the day I shall die, and the day I shall be raised up to life again." [33] That was Jesus, son of Mary. This is a statement of the truth concerning which they entertain doubt. [34]

This was the story behind Jesus’ birth. Two of the most magnificent miracles were connected to his birth: the first was the birth to a chaste mother, and without the need for a father. This miracle shows that God has the ability to do anything He wishes. God says after the above verse, "It does not befit the Majesty of ALLAH to take unto Himself a son. Holy is HE. When HE decrees a thing, HE says to it, ‘Be,’ and it comes into being.’" (Ch 19, Vr 35). The idea of Sonship is ambiguous. What does it mean for God to have a son when everything in this world is His creation, and a mere command of His?

The other miracle was that Jesus spoke when he was in the cradle. God gave him the ability to talk to people to fend off any accusations made to his virtuous mother, and to notify the world that he was a prophet of God. That was Jesus. He was sent to tell people about the true God. The One and only One God of this universe. It was people who then changed this idea, and took Jesus as the Son of God. The Quran relates, "said Jesus, ‘Surely, ALLAH is my Lord and your Lord, so worship HIM alone, this is the right path.’" (Ch 19: Vr 36).

Who was Jesus sent to?

Jesus was sent to the entire world. It is known that the total number of prophets that God sent were 124,000. Five of these prophets were considered to be the best, and they were called o-loo Al-Azm. These prophets were Nooh (Noah) Ibraheem (Abraham), Mousa (Moses), Ee-saa (Jesus), and Muhammad (Peace be upon them all, and Muhammad’s progeny). Being one of the five o-loo Al-Azm prophets meant that Jesus was sent to the entire world of mankind and Jin (other beings living amongst us that can see us without us seeing them).

Did Jesus have a heavenly book?

Yes. God sent down to Jesus the In-jeel (the gospel). The book is non-existent today, and the Bible that we have today is authored by people who came after Jesus (P.B.U.H.). The proof is simple: none of the books in the Bible is named after Jesus (the book of Luke, John, and so forth). All the books were written by people other than Jesus the prophet of God. It is a known fact amongst scholars that not a single word in the Bible was instructed to be written or written by Jesus himself during his time on earth. The Bible was written after Jesus was risen.

What were Jesus’ miracles?

Jesus (P.B.U.H.) had many miracles. They are mentioned in the Holy Quran, and I have already mentioned two of them: the first being his birth without a father, and the other being his speech while he was in the cradle. God says in the Holy Quran, "And will send him as a Messenger to the Children of Israel with the Message, ‘I come to you with a Sign from your Lord, which is, that I will fashion out for you a creation out of clay after the manner of a bird; then I will breathe into it a new spirit and it will become a soaring being by the command of ALLAH; and I will heal the night blind and the leprous, and I will quicken the dead by the command of ALLAH; and I will announce to you what you will eat and what you will store up in your houses. Surely therein is a Sign for you, if you are believers.’" (Ch 3: Vr 49).

He was able to make birds out of clay, and breathe life into them.
He was able to bring back the dead to life.
He was able to predict what people stored of food.
He was able to heal the blind, and the leprous.
He was able to do all this by God’s permission and will

2007-02-27 23:18:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

if you ask the universe for something and do everything in your power to make it happen for years and years and years. is it possible you are blocking it in some way? how do you find out if you look for the answer inside yourself and you don't know?

please don't answer this unless you get an intrinsic feeling you have a wise and helpful answer. i don't want to wade thro lots of things that are very basic or mean nothing to me.

2007-02-27 23:16:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

That the United Nations is still Satans organization, this after they joined the UN in 1991.

2007-02-27 23:14:29 · 8 answers · asked by claret 4

Peace and Love

2007-02-27 23:12:45 · 4 answers · asked by digilook 2

i have been 'sifting' through my various answers and questions and I have been disturbed by so many clown avatars!! And what about 'CLOWNS' in the circus, McDonalds, in the streets, those painted faces and red noses. Are they hiding something? what/who are they? Wasn't a 'clown' a serial killer, what about the relgious 'clown' fanatics and zealots, should they allowed to be a 'clown' ???

2007-02-27 23:11:56 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Peace and Love

2007-02-27 23:11:28 · 4 answers · asked by digilook 2