Religion & Spirituality - 2 July 2007

Do you know who the beloved Desciple of Jesus was, please give scriptures. thanks

2007-07-02 01:15:25 · 9 answers · asked by INCOGNITO 3

2007-07-02 01:15:04 · 4 answers · asked by Marguerite 2

becasue it furthers your own belief in going to heaven?
Is it true you try to do good deeds for the same reason?
Is it true that everything you do is selfish as it is to further your own deluded belief in an afterlife?

2007-07-02 00:56:22 · 16 answers · asked by Prophet Of Truth 2

Bukari: “”the prophet said, "isn't the witness of a woman equal to half of that of a man?" the women said, "yes." he said, "this is because of the deficiency of a woman's mind."” http://www.islamicity.com/mosque/sunnah/bukhari/048.sbt.html#003.048.826

A common answer Muslims have (to western audiences) is that some haddiths have been corrupted. Notice that they dont rennounce or deny the validity of this verse in the Bukhari when they say that.

Another response I often here to explain this verse is stuff like "ohh well, us woman make-up for it." Its astounding, they literally accept it and laugh it off, like its just a reality of life that woman are deficient of the mind.


I suppose this is a paradox because, any woman who accepts savage Muhammad's stupid claim that woman are deficient of the mind, are deficient of the mind! Naturally the answer to this paradox is easy, considering that under Islam they are raised to have low self esteem.

2007-07-02 00:55:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just asked a question in the Psychology section about why baby cries are so nerve wracking, and some of the responses was: its natures way of making sure babies get attention.

But why on earth would humans evolve as to be annoyed by the sound of a baby cry?

2007-07-02 00:52:17 · 10 answers · asked by Antares 6

There seems to be a darkness surrounding me; yet sometimes a see a glimps of something differant; of what it could be like to be happy. i sometimes feel as if there is someone sitting there with me; although nothing is said s/he seems to be saying, " It's going to be OK, don't worry, i'm here for you.
i don't know who this is, but i feel the words in my heart. Could this be an angel?

2007-07-02 00:51:16 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Not that I'm planning his death, but if we both died together, could we be funeralised together in my church? Would we have to have separate services at separate churches? If he died now, would I be able to give him a Catholic service as the rest of the family is Catholic and practicing? Does he need to convert officially?

2007-07-02 00:49:25 · 17 answers · asked by K38 4

After going threw really bad choices (drugs, sex, etc.) from ages of 16-18 I became inactive. I am now 21 and I am trying to emotionally gear myself to going back and becoming active again.

I believe in the church with all of my heart and I know the gospel is true. I am just having a really hard time giving up worldly things, like drinking, etc. I know the Lord will forgive me of my wrongful choices and welcome me back to the fold. I know this! I just can't understand it.

My Husband (who isn't a member but is will to go to church) and I have a 19 month old daughter and I can't get passed the idea that she isn't learning the gospel.

What can I do to help reconvert myself? I know the obvious... like read your scriptures and pray. We have also had the missionaries over often. I have and yes it has helped but I am still not where I should be.

I have really bad social anxiety and that is another piece in the puzzle. Thanks for your help. And please, no Mormon bashing.

2007-07-02 00:45:32 · 14 answers · asked by <3 3

I do, think it's stupid to assume that humans are the most intelligent life form in the entire universe.

2007-07-02 00:41:02 · 17 answers · asked by I am the Badger Princess. 4

especially the OT, and now I more of a sceptic than before, what's next christians? Don't tell me, I didn't open my mind?

2007-07-02 00:40:10 · 15 answers · asked by Prophet Of Truth 2

If you disagree with this verse can you please site the verse where it says Paul was just kidding?

1 Corinthians 14:34-36
Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also saith the law. And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church

2007-07-02 00:39:06 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

That is the Question.

1 Troy 3:16 ~ Must we continue in bashing that anger may abound?

Everybody gets bashed contantly on Yahoo Answer for asking question, do you ever think to yourself "I'd rather not bash them because i don't want to cause any problems for others who see my answers".

Often many get embarrassed because of the actions of others who are of the same belief ( Ex. If a Christian bashed and atheist because he asked a question, then another Christian who sees the other Christians answer might feel embarassaed because we should not act like that. This goes for all beliefs including Non-Believers.

Can we all just stop the bashing? Whats your opinion?

If you don't undestand this question, please don't answer this question with an assumption that im attacking a particular group, its a general question.

2007-07-02 00:36:10 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I like to think that everyone has a sense of humor, though some more than others. I would like to know what comic strips you like and find funny. You can also say which ones fall flat with you, if you like.
My personal favorites are Get Fuzzy and Pearls Before Swine. I do not care for Andy Capp.

2007-07-02 00:33:27 · 11 answers · asked by in a handbasket 6

2007-07-02 00:25:28 · 14 answers · asked by onoscity 4

I mean, he got elected to his post by his fellows, and now he is head of the Vatican?

Is it all a big scam? Not Jesus, but the Papacy?

2007-07-02 00:17:38 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why?!

2007-07-02 00:16:19 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im a teen & need help. I have 2 questions. 1st I believe masterbation is nomral but like an hour ago i did it 2 porn, like 3 times. the thing is I think i have OCD, Cus when im thinkin of 1 thing and then another, they usualy blend, sometimes i dont like certain thoughts combined. Im thinking of porn & how i screwed up & im looking for Jesus's redemption i get bad pics in my head, dont wana tell u wat they are. I think its the devil trying 2 get 2 me now that im weak but i just cant get rid of them. Will God Forgive me for these unwanted thoughts? They not on purpose, i hate those thoughts and wouldnt ever think of them on purpose 2nd I prayed for forgiveness, & Im worried that He doesnt listen now, Ive accpeted Jesus since was a child, Ive been a christian all my life. Will he leave me or not forgive me? Ive sin so much I feel like He wont listen and send me staright to hell. Pray for me and ask Him to give me Strength to conquer these thoughts and ''urges'' 4 porn

2007-07-02 00:15:12 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

in other words, evil came into the world and manifest itself in various ways because we, those given free will, freely chose to ignore gods laws?

from an atheist perspective, evil exists because people have gone against the laws of nature?

2007-07-02 00:12:52 · 5 answers · asked by Giorgio M 2

A regular R and S visitor had posted a picture of God in his question.All saw the beautiful picture and thanked him. Two days later to our disappointment some unscruplous person reported it and yahoo team as usual erased it without any verification(I think). Now I saw yesterday that the picture is suddenly back although no one did anything to bring it back.That picture was of Shirdi Sain Baba. I am very happy.

2007-07-02 00:12:44 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm 17 years old, so I cannot leave the house without my parents permission.Last year, when I was 16, I turned towards spiritualism.I want to meditate more now,but noise is heard all around my house..........can you help me out......anybody??

2007-07-02 00:10:23 · 20 answers · asked by Cheri 1

What did I do that requires divine forgiveness? It must have been something pretty bad for me to deserve an eternity in hell. In fact, its impossible to commit a crime nasty enough to deserve eternal suffering. So why do I need to ask forgiveness? If I do something bad to a person, I apologize to that person. Why apologize to a "higher power?"

For my "sins?" C'mon. I refuse to believe a little lust or a white lie requires a divine judgement.

2007-07-02 00:06:01 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-02 00:05:26 · 9 answers · asked by Pangelly 1

At the age of mahabharata so many great warriors (greater then king Kansa itself) were there when king Kansa put krishnas mother & father behind bars & murdered krishnas seven new born brothers.
Why didn't those warriors saved krishnas mother & father ?
Did Krishna took revenge of all these things?

2007-07-02 00:01:25 · 11 answers · asked by rajesh bhowmick 2