Religion & Spirituality - 29 June 2007

2007-06-29 16:23:56 · 29 answers · asked by JesusismyLight 1

I am thinking that this verse makes a very good case. Why have the extremists ignored this? Am I the only one to catch this? People like to say that Islam says to kill people who do not convert to Islam. So why does this verse in the Quran say to discriminate in war, and to not care if they are muslim or not? What do you think? It says to leave those alone who are not fighting. Those who offer you peace and don't fight are to be left alone.

What is your opinion?

[004:094] O ye who believe! When ye go forth (to fight) in the way of Allah, be careful to discriminate, and say not unto one who offereth you peace: "Thou art not a believer," seeking the chance profits of this life (so that ye may despoil him). With Allah are plenteous spoils. Even thus (as he now is) were ye before; but Allah hath since then been gracious unto you. Therefore take care to discriminate. Allah is ever Informed of what ye do.

2007-06-29 16:22:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

or do you actually try to find what they're saying is actually factual?

2007-06-29 16:21:28 · 8 answers · asked by Borinke 1

I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves? Also, since it is strictly forbidden to "eat neither fat nor blood" in Lev. 3:17 & Lev. 19:26, does that mean that I must be a vegetarian and must I smite those who choose to eat meat?

Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?

When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord (Lev. 1:9). The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?

2007-06-29 16:19:03 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just feel so screwed up please.
I'm a baby christian, 14 going on 15 this year.
God has revealed a lot to me, by visions, and has encouraged me alot.
And i'm thankful for that.
I used to like my form teacher, and with God's strength, and somewhat overcame it.
But now, its back again!!! I started lusting about my teacher yesterday, i couldnt help it!!
Then today, i watched a lot of porn. I feel so dirty after that.
My mind is in a whirl.
I really dont know what to do...

People out there, as a baby christian, did you go through ups and downs, and how did you manage to persist on, and keep your christian faith? My faith usually only lasts for 1-2 weeks, before i backslide!! And i have backslided for so many times already!!!

Sigh.. i'm so disappointed with myself...

2007-06-29 16:18:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Will be singing Margaritaville in Heaven under the Lime Tree of Life?

2007-06-29 16:18:02 · 10 answers · asked by TRACER ™ 6

Edgar Cayce 1877-1945.
If you already have knowledge of him I will appreciate your comment.
If you have no knowledge of him and go to the trouble of researching about him I will appreciate your comment more.

2007-06-29 16:16:41 · 16 answers · asked by enirgo 2

Is life random coincidences or does it all have a purpose?

I think that we do make a plan before we come here but life is coincidences not fate.

2007-06-29 16:15:40 · 15 answers · asked by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7

only their god is real/holy/whatever?

2007-06-29 16:15:24 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-29 16:09:33 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is Answering Islam taking verses out of context and only picking and choosing? Why did they only quote a part of the verse and ignore the rest of it? It is stating not to take known enemies as allies, for fear of betrayal. It's saying if they turn to violence and attack (turn to enmity) then you defend yourselves. Even then, it says if they stop or if there is an oath between the groups, you must stop and honor that oath. What do you think?

[004:089] They long that ye should disbelieve even as they disbelieve, that ye may be upon a level (with them). So choose not friends from them till they forsake their homes in the way of Allah; if they turn back (to enmity) then take them and kill them wherever ye find them, and choose no friend nor helper from among them,

2007-06-29 16:08:16 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I read the bible and nothing..no feeling.
But put something like the Dance on the radio and emotions come rushing..

2007-06-29 16:07:46 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

IF YES, PLEASE PROVIDE EXAMPLES.

I see often that either muslim people or others say that the media is trying to make islam look bad.

here is an example from a question a few minutes ago:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsJ1uSm11BrgbTaEXja_aqHsy6IX?qid=20070629193223AA67LoW&show=7#profile-info-sJIQZ39vaa

I just want to see some examples of what you are talking about, because I think that the media is very careful to NOT do that, and has even treated muslims in general reletively better than a lot of other groups in this regard.

And please don't go waaaaay off topic, just provide examples about how the media is out to get muslims and is the one making them look bad.

2007-06-29 16:06:09 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok in exodus chapter 21 it says "If a man sells his daughter as a female slave, she is not to go free as the male slaves do." basically its saying its alright to sell my daughter into slavery.
so my question is why is THIS in the bible.

2007-06-29 16:05:14 · 9 answers · asked by David Garcia 3

I'm asking because I noticed that most Christians I know do not follow the beliefs they claim are central to Christianity. This got me more interested in studying the Bible. The contradictions, brutality, theivery, lying, and perversions in the Bible finished off my belief. I'm a happy pagan (leaning toward Wiccan) now.

2007-06-29 16:05:08 · 32 answers · asked by tracy s 2

2007-06-29 16:03:01 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have you seen some of my latest questions?

2007-06-29 16:02:06 · 19 answers · asked by Love Yahoo!!! wannabe a princess 4

I have a great voice. My Grandma said so.

2007-06-29 15:59:52 · 6 answers · asked by TRACER ™ 6

2007-06-29 15:59:46 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I never figured it would be if i don't use the Lord's name in vain. Strictly cos i'm prolly the most aggressive guyy with a very negative attitude (towards atheists and @ssholes ONLY i'm a very nice guy to nice people). I actually swear more in a sentance than i say actual words when i'm pissed. I think it suits me though cause i don't put up with bullshiit. it may be "un-Christian like" but i dont' give a shiit... if someone is biitching at me i'ma biitch right backk.

But the thing is i got alot of good qualities too thohh... like i said i can be a very good person to good people and not swear at all, i don't really have any sins to speak of unless of course swearing is actually a sin?

2007-06-29 15:59:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Also, how do i know when a good time is?

2007-06-29 15:58:15 · 24 answers · asked by 17*mezzo*17 3

read prof. for more info, i need your support

2007-06-29 15:57:51 · 2 answers · asked by muslimball226 1

Is religion the one area of human endeavor that ignorance of which can actually increase ones overall level knowledge?

2007-06-29 15:57:18 · 12 answers · asked by Desiree 4

By Queen of Heaven I am refering to Mother Isis of Ancient Egypt

2007-06-29 15:54:50 · 21 answers · asked by Pandora 3

2007-06-29 15:53:44 · 3 answers · asked by engot 2

only curious, please dont take offense

all answers welcome

2007-06-29 15:47:49 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-29 15:47:30 · 11 answers · asked by TRACER ™ 6

Before I was saved and uninformed I thought if I receive Jesus in my heart I would have to be perfect and no longer have any fun.What a crock of bull that is what the devil puts in peoples minds.It is not that way at all if you know the truth.We all sin.We all mess up.That is why we need Jesus so that when we Say I want to Accept You Jesus in my heart and I am sorry for my sins SAVE ME JESUS.If we say this from our heart Jesus will save You.Because even though we sin when God looks at you all He sees is Jesus because you are now grafted in to Jesus.His spirit comes into you and the Holy Spirit throws the devilish Spirit out.Jesus more or less says get out devil this one is mine and you lost this person because they want Me not you.Then Jesus will change you how He sees fit if you are willing and when Jesus shows you how much He loves you .You want to do what He wants not what you want and it is good for you not bad.satan is a trickster and he uses religion to mess people up.

2007-06-29 15:47:14 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

earth is 6000 years old and dinosaur fossils came from noahs flood and adam and eve were the first humans...

and evolution is stupid.

apes? HAH.

2007-06-29 15:41:56 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need as many resources as I can get for people who are either considering leaving the Church of Christ or who have already left it. Books specifically would be appreciated (not the one by Morely though)

2007-06-29 15:41:33 · 4 answers · asked by rise_under_run 1