Religion & Spirituality - 22 March 2007

i mean, we know that islamists can do really horrible things just because of their faith. (wearing 20 bombs around their wraist and make them explode or things like that). I know that these things are horrible and very wrong but what power does islamic religion have that forces people to do such things?
If instead of moving people towards these kind of actions it moved them towards "good" actions it would be the perfect religion.
Islamic religion seems to be a very demanding religion asking its followers to do all kinds of things for their god, and the surprise is that they follow those rules that may seem a bit absurd to others.
What is it in there that is there not in christian faith?

2007-03-22 13:29:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

That's right, the founder of the WT, predicted the end of the world in 1914 and that Jesus returned invisibly in 1874 from measuring the passages of the Great Pyramid? Some of his books contained his methods for his discoveries. At his grave there is a big pyramid with a cross on it.

That isn't the only absurd and embarrassing thing that the JW have tried to ignore. Their doctrines have changed so many times. I remember when I was young, my mother keep telling me the end times were just around the corner. A few years ago they changed the prophesy again and said that they don't really know when it is coming. Sad. I hate the WT leaders for deceving and hurting so many people. The child abuse policy and all, it is enraging.

If you JW's don't believe me, you can find it for yourselves. Russells books are available, old WT volumes. You just have to reseach for youself.

2007-03-22 13:29:02 · 9 answers · asked by Oshihana 2

Are you able to overcome with your self-made empowerment (spiritual-speaking)

violence of any kind, jealousy, anger, greed, corruption or selfish pride? Do you ever fail?

Pls. hold the sarcasm, just trying to understand since I am not a free-thinker by some peoples definition

2007-03-22 13:27:20 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

and do you know of any bible verses for the death penalty
im against it

2007-03-22 13:26:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Genesis 1:26
Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness...

Dose that mean God has a body that looks like man?

And if so what exactly dose it look like?

2007-03-22 13:23:22 · 22 answers · asked by Gamla Joe 7

hi all. i am hosting a ritual for young witches/wiccans aged 3 - 12. we will be colouring eggs, and take turns welcoming aspects of spring like flowers, dew, gentle rains, melting snow, mud, birds etc. does anyone know of any ostara poems or chants or songs good for kids that we could use during the ritual? any other suggestions?

2007-03-22 13:23:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

im doing a paper on why cloning is wrong and so far i have that since having a child outside of marriage is wrong so then that makes cloning wrong too, but i need some kind of verses to back that... something maybe about how precious life is or about having children only if your married

2007-03-22 13:22:56 · 18 answers · asked by rvl 3

A late-afternoon Good Friday crucifixion to an EasterSunday morning resurrection equals one full day. The proper translation of Matthew 28:1 by the Ferrar Fenton translation
correctly renders this verse: "After the Sabbaths [plural], towards the dawn of the day following the Sabbaths [plural], Mary, the Magdalene, & the other Mary, came to examine the tomb." There were, in fact two Sabbaths that particular week. Keep in mind back then, a Holy Day Sabbath could fall on any day of the week. When you translate the plural Greek word sabbaton in Matthew 28:1 its sabbaths. This means on the 3rd day & night He was resurrected before the sunlight of dawn, which puts us back to the actual time of resurrection as being the end of the weekly Sabbath at the time of sunset on Saturday. Our traditions have us celebrating it on a Sunday. Yet there is no mention of Easter in the Bible. WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THIS? In any event Jesus is the Messiah and He did rise from the dead after 3 days.

2007-03-22 13:22:26 · 12 answers · asked by ZORRO 3

2007-03-22 13:21:22 · 2 answers · asked by Lynn 1

If you had a theme song, what would it be?

2007-03-22 13:21:12 · 21 answers · asked by hot carl sagan: ninja for hire 5

Are any of you guys out there members of that church?

2007-03-22 13:20:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

and do they know they suck by real world standards?

2007-03-22 13:17:17 · 25 answers · asked by hot carl sagan: ninja for hire 5

what do you suggest as my theme song ?

2007-03-22 13:16:49 · 29 answers · asked by Peace 7

Let us all have a moment of silence for my dear friend Michelle... She was hit by a car..

2007-03-22 13:14:48 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-22 13:13:25 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

First off, i have NO problems with atheists, so get that out of ur head right now. Whenever someone's asked why they're an atheist, a lot of them say "because i'm not brainwashed by the church"... it's like they think the church is like evil or something, what has the Pope done to you, and the world?... except stand as an idol for peace and love. And please... don't feel obligated to say @sshole crap that u wouldn't say to my face.
.....keep the peace.....

2007-03-22 13:12:39 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous

1 John 3:8 “For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. “

2007-03-22 13:12:21 · 5 answers · asked by fellow the light 1

As cool as mine?

http://longlivethebay.ytmnd.com/

2007-03-22 13:12:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

what verses in the Bible talk about this???

2007-03-22 13:10:55 · 5 answers · asked by rvl 3

I dont think there is any sense in it...

2007-03-22 13:09:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I converted at 14, yes Bet Din, Mikveh and all.

Now I want to renounce my religion. I have not been observant for 3 years and classify my belief as "Agnostic" or "Pagan". I have a 4 month old son that my father is pressuring me to circumcise, and I do not want to be Jewish, do not believe in Judaism or circumcision, and do not want to subject my son to a religion, I would rather let him choose. I know the renouncement is merely a social step not so much a mental or spiritual one, it is for the benefit of others.

Now, How would I go about doing this? Is it even possible? I have heard "once a jew, always a jew" one too many times, I don't think it's right to be trapped in a religion you don't believe in... But anyway, what needs to be done, to un-convert and remove my son from this religion-by-birth thing?

I mean, you can't be born a religion, in my opinion. That's a state of mind, not a race/genetic thing. And since I CONVERTED as a child, I'm not even carrying "genes".

2007-03-22 13:08:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think there really is such a place?

2007-03-22 13:08:06 · 16 answers · asked by ♣Hey jude♣ 5

For me, it's early dawn. I love being out under the fading stars, watching the sky turn from dark, to gold, to azure blue, just watching as the world begins to wake up for a new day.

2007-03-22 13:08:01 · 14 answers · asked by aa.gabriel 4

Guess who's back? back again.. Kallan's back.. tell a friend ;)
Back off vacation, and gunnin' for bear.
So what does this mean to R&S?

2007-03-22 13:07:50 · 20 answers · asked by Kallan 7

I mean, if they don't believe in God, it must be easy for them to lie, what do you think

At the same time, if God doesn't exist, why wouldn't it be good to lie

2007-03-22 13:05:47 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-22 13:05:38 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

For homework. Please help.

2007-03-22 13:05:16 · 2 answers · asked by ReAdInG tHiS wAsTeS 5 SeCoNdS oF yOuR pReCiOuS LiFe 1

2007-03-22 13:03:52 · 21 answers · asked by ibid 3

PleaseHelp me with the following:
1. What are orgins of the Rosary?

2. What organizations are associated with praying the Rosary?

3. Who is Our Lady Of Fatima, and what did she say about the Rosary?

You can use this to help.
http://www.prayrosary.com/rosaryscapular/history.php3
Don't tell me i am a brat or to do my own homework cuz I am totally stuck!! Thanks

2007-03-22 13:03:49 · 6 answers · asked by hannah montana 2

To God we are all very important, but the Devil gets great plesure when we all hate each other and ourselfs. Was the Devil born twisted & sick in his mind?

2007-03-22 13:01:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous