Religion & Spirituality - 12 May 2007

... goal; be it a good end of some sort, or a bad one for that matter ; towards anhilation where the universe will swallow us up as if we have never been, or perhaps towards some sort of transcendance where there is some memory left and continuity in some other dimention - even as science fiction this may sound? And finally is there any hint that we are moving towards something more ethical more just more loving more wise societies? Or is this nerdy stuff of the weak?

2007-05-12 00:45:11 · 8 answers · asked by ziffa 3

balls flew past me and it bounced like someone had thrown it,theres a wall behind me,i was the only one in the kitchen,my dad died 4 yrs ago and he was always larking around,do you think it could be him

2007-05-12 00:43:22 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

i think a religion that supported the following criteria would be right for me. any suggestions?
- religions that encourage you to find your own spiritual path.
- a religion that tolerates mixed beliefs about the existence of God and upholds the idea that there is something to be learned from every religion
- open to a wide variety of religious and spiritual ideas
- typically composed of open-minded and intellectual people who actively engage in individual exploration of many different spiritual truth
what

2007-05-12 00:36:50 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is denying childrens access to the many verifiable scientific concepts and principles a cruel and perverse method of perpetuatuing ones religious beliefs?

Is instead filling their young minds with fantastical explanations of the world around them, and highly distorted and selective historical concepts a cruel and perverse method of perpetuating ones religious beliefs?

Are both together, without a doubt, a form of child abuse?

The abuse stemming from deliberately instilling false and misleading concepts of what is real and what is not, and that it will always be at odds with the world they see around them, never mind by definition being at odds with other contradicting faiths, often leading them to war.. Handy for some..!!

They are denied a globally uniform, non dicriminatory and agendaless perspective that true science can offer.

Yep, not just child abuse, but an abuse of humanity, the environment, and the potential for peace on Earth in my books..!!

2007-05-12 00:35:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

How many islamic countries are there?
A lot.
How many christian countries are there?
No one, except the Vatican.

2007-05-12 00:33:15 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-12 00:28:58 · 19 answers · asked by 123 5

what problems are there in believing that God is 'Personal'?

2007-05-12 00:26:22 · 21 answers · asked by Ali 1

2007-05-12 00:20:51 · 30 answers · asked by wicker 1

Hi there,

This question is open to only those who despise Islam.
Only serious and truthful responses please. This is not a brutal interrogation on my part, but a sincere query.

a) How did you come to know about Islam?
In other words, what are your sources of information on Islam?
[for examples: media, mouth of people, Muslim friends etc.]

b) What are your reasons for being resentful towards Islam?

c) Did September the 11th, 2001, make any impact on your impressions towards Islam?
In other words, what was your understanding of AND curiosity towards Islam *before* and *after* the September 11th, 2001?
Did it change a great deal? In what ways?

d) Did you ever read a Quran? Which translation and edition?


Your candid response is greatly appreciated! Thanking you in advance.

2007-05-12 00:07:07 · 21 answers · asked by Anna 3

And I don't mean generic astronomy references such as 'stars' before anyone thinks of being a smartarse!

Why would God make the universe so big if we were his main priority? Do you not think Christians are a bit full of themselves to think they are the sole purpose of existence?

2007-05-12 00:06:05 · 22 answers · asked by zeppelin_roses 4

The existence of God is undeniably impossible to prove using objective logic, and so this debate can be settled instantly. Religious people have no actual proof to uphold the existence of their magical sky pixies.

Is the REAL question we should be asking: Why do we believe in God?

2007-05-12 00:04:24 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous