Religion & Spirituality - 26 June 2007

2007-06-26 13:58:38 · 38 answers · asked by realchurchhistorian 4

ok, serious question: why do we make religion so complex?

2007-06-26 13:57:59 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

is there any form of magic that you get results but isn't as dangerous as conjuring spirits??? and if so describe it

2007-06-26 13:56:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-26 13:54:45 · 21 answers · asked by G.W. loves winter! 7

Guess away, but when you hear the answer you will not be able to deny it.

2007-06-26 13:54:07 · 18 answers · asked by Uncle Wayne 3

Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy Revelation 1:3
Just read (out loud) this book of Revelation. If you would like to bless someone else read this book of Revelation to them.

2007-06-26 13:53:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-26 13:52:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-26 13:47:04 · 7 answers · asked by amateurgrower 3

Why is religion so complex?

2007-06-26 13:46:11 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know you won't give a real answer.
I know you will just fry your little brains trying to find some way to rationalize this one.
That is not in question.
I just want to see HOW you will do it.What little gems of regurgitated wisdom will spew forth,I wonder?
Deuteronomy chapter 13,verses 6-10:
“Suppose someone secretly entices you, even your brother, your son or daughter, your beloved wife, or your closest friend, and says; ‘Let us go worship other gods’—gods that neither you nor your ancestors have known.They might suggest that you worship the gods of peoples who live nearby or who come from the ends of the earth.But do not give in or listen. Have no pity, and do not spare or protect them.You must put them to DEATH! Strike the first blow yourself, and then all the people must join in.Stone the guilty ones to death because they have tried to draw you away from the Lord your God...

2007-06-26 13:44:10 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Salaam,
I want to know if the time for Isha prayer ends at midnigh? After midnight, is it to be prayed as qaza?? Some people say you can still pray Isha after midnight as normal but others say it becomes qaza prayer.

2007-06-26 13:44:09 · 14 answers · asked by ¸.•*´`*•.¸ ℓανєη∂єr ¸.•*´`*•.¸ 6

2007-06-26 13:44:08 · 22 answers · asked by G.W. loves winter! 7

To some, a "role" is "woman should do this and not do that, man should do this and not do that". In many cultures including our own, it's seen as unmanly for a male to be clean or to have been taught to clean his room. What is so hard for men to understand that when they learn this, they are the most desirable men among others. I have a daughter, and a son, and I treat each equally. My daughter helps clean up, and from the entire family's example, including my husband, even he at the age of 16 months hands me stuff from the floor or wherever he is.

And what don't some men in our religion get about following Islam? No, it's not our duty to clean up after you and cook for you. IF we choose to, Islam considers it a charity to you and you are not to complain about it nor demand or give orders about it. The Prophet (PBUH) did almost everything on his own and he had the toughest job, so how about you emulate that since prayer is already established?

2007-06-26 13:41:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yeah, I know, that's kind of provocative, especially since I've commented on it before in my answers. But it is one of the most striking differences between the two groups, and it needs to be explored. Maybe we can get a grant... nah! Let's just figure it out here.

2007-06-26 13:38:11 · 15 answers · asked by nightserf 5

2007-06-26 13:35:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a book (i highly reccomend it!) by Neil Douglas-Klotz called Desert Wisdom that has the most beautiful extended translations of a few suras in the Qur'an (as well as other holy books and writings)

I was wondering if anyone knows of an extended translation of the Qur'an like that, something that really takes apart each sura and explores it in a more poetic in depth way than typical translations do?

2007-06-26 13:34:25 · 12 answers · asked by Kinika 1

so that some people from other religions wont accuse us of believing in nothing and saying we dont belong here?

2007-06-26 13:28:15 · 19 answers · asked by brassmunkiee 3

Why is it that so many of you try to emulate the Prophet (PBUH) in every single way except in the treatment of women? Why do you let your culture take the lead when it comes to how your treat your wives and daughters? The Prophet (PBUH) cleaned his own mess, served himself his meals, helped with the housework that needed to be done, and never once said that it was the duty of a woman to cook and clean. The men of that time also cooked, and Abu Bakr would even teach other women that did not know how to cook. Why are you so able to pray the way he did, eat the way he did, and otherwise quote everything else, but ignore half of the deen? Do you think you are busier than him, who had the hardest duty of anybody by delivering the message and defending the ummah? And please don't give me that sorry excuse that you are only human, because you seem to excel in prayer so start excelling in how women are treated. What do you say?

2007-06-26 13:27:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

if a simple farm boy can write a book that is "allegedly" another bible, & manages to include many references obscure names listed in the bible itself. & within just over 200 years of his birth, the LDS church is one of the fastest growing religions, WORLD WIDE! if the Book of Mormon is a fraud, how come nobody else has even come CLOSE to creating such a phenomenon. i would think there are at least a dozen college professors (& average people who who would LOVE to turn organized religion (or maybe just Christianity) on it's head. but i say again, how come nothing has been done? or if has been done, why has it not overcome the writing of that poor farm boy with little schooling?

2007-06-26 13:26:45 · 16 answers · asked by Anarchist Skywalker 7

Do you use Limewire?

2007-06-26 13:23:47 · 27 answers · asked by ♨UFO♨ 4

I have grown up in a Southern Baptist Church, but have only been a Christian for about 3 weeks. I've just been wondering recently, when you pray, should you address God as a fearsome judge, that you should be afraid of, or do you address Him as good friend? Does it matter, is it a personal choice? I'm just curious. Thank you.

2007-06-26 13:17:09 · 40 answers · asked by filmnoirgirl16 3

2007-06-26 13:16:34 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I hope you have Him on speed dial. When He calls, you WILL answer!

2007-06-26 13:09:35 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

as in, he doesn't believe in himself?

2007-06-26 13:08:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anarchist Skywalker 7

Makes God not exist? Why does man rely on his own miguided jokes to distract others from the Truth?

2007-06-26 13:08:07 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

. . . for the decisions they make through the free He gave them?

I mean . . . if I live a healthy, happy life and never maliciously harm another human being, but I never accept Christ as my personal savior, I'm making those decisions based on free will. If what believers say is true, Christ gave me that free will to make those decisions.

Why give someone free will if you're going to insist that they believe in something specific to begin with?

To me, it's like saying, "You can choose between these colors. Pick the one you think is best." And then I choose green, and God goes, "Errrr, sorry, green was the wrong answer."

I know that we nonbelievers can be aggressive, cynical, and sarcastic sometimes, but I'm actually seriously trying to understand this. Please know I'm not attacking.

2007-06-26 13:07:16 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here's what one atheist asked earlier:

"If you are a good person and you haven't committed any major sins during your life and you love God but believe in the wrong version and God is all powerful and can see the future, why would he create someone just so they can burn in Hell forever when they die?"

"How is this fair?"

This person totally misses the point. First off, there is no such thing as a good person. We are all sinners in the eyes of God. Only through Jesus can we avoid Hell. God does not send us to Hell for not believing. We choose to go to Hell ourselves.

If you were a convicted murderer and the governor wanted to pardon you, but you refused to accept it then the pardon wouldn't do any good. You would still be executed.

Same exact thing with Jesus. We might as well be like convicted murderers when it comes to God since no unclean thing can get into Heaven. We must believe in Jesus to be forgiven.

Agree?

2007-06-26 13:05:59 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

Gen. 1:25 - 27 -- man and woman created AT THE SAME TIME after animals.

And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good. And God said, Let us make man in our image.... So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

Gen. 2: 18 - 22 -- Male created BEFORE THE ANIMALS, female created AFTER

And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: ... And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.

2007-06-26 13:05:03 · 23 answers · asked by atheist 6

They say that God is everywhere, and yet we always think of Him as somewhat of a recluse.
— Emily Dickinson

God, we know you are in charge, but why don't you make it slightly more obvious?
— Archbishop Desmond Tutu

If God exists, what objection can he have to saying so?
— Lemuel K. Washburn

What I'm saying is, if God wanted to send us a message, and ancient writings were the only way he could think of doing it, he could have done a better job. [as compared to say having the Virgin Mary or Jesus appear in a tortilla, tree stump, glass window, water-damaged ceiling tile, or grilled cheese sandwich]
— Carl Sagan

2007-06-26 13:03:48 · 15 answers · asked by HawaiianBrian 5

Of course it had a designer.
so look around outside how can you say this world just happened by chance? It had to of had a designer/Creator.

If we were not created how do you explain DNA. DNA is a very complex program for the body.

If we were not created how do you know what is right and wrong when no one tells you?

this is because there is a Creator. God created everything. Have a Blessed Day!

2007-06-26 13:03:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous