Religion & Spirituality - 3 July 2007

..."Men pass through the world like phantoms" or something like that.

Please indicate what book it's from and include chapter and verse.

2007-07-03 05:42:40 · 4 answers · asked by Dreams 3

Bible says he was created as an Angel and Koran says he was created as a Jinn. Angels by definition should NEVER disobey GOD, Allah. So the Jinn which by definition has a free will is more valid an answer.

Simlified definitions as I know them:
1. Man was created of clay and has a body and free will
2. Shaitan is a Jinn created of FIRE, has no body but has a free will.
3. Angel carries out the will of God so has no free will.

As a kid when I hread a Muslim Preist tell me that Shaitaan was the chief angel until he disobeyed Allah made me an Athiest.

After many year I was corrected that Shaitaan was a Jinn and not an Angel. He prayed so hard and was so pious that Allah had raised him to the level of an angel and was in fact the head of angels even though he was not an angel.

So the Bibles definition still does not appeal to logic.
BUT why did Allah create this Jinn whom he knew would become a Shaitaan. Did he know? Yes by definition. So when and why did he create him.

2007-07-03 05:41:12 · 11 answers · asked by Rehan M 1

Many theists fall into the catergory of believing in a "God of the gaps". That is, if you don't understand it, it must be the work of god.

The latest Scientific American has a wonderful article on the beginnings of life, based on far smaller and simpler building blocks than RNA. The developing "M" theory is set to give a far greater understanding of the beginning of the universe.

Is god about to start running out of gaps?

2007-07-03 05:40:50 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

The United States of America was founded on Christian (not Catholic) principals. This thinking has allowed the greatest opportunity for tolerance of other beliefs and the protection by law for those beliefs.

Countries rooted in Islam are the least tolerant, and most imposing governments on the planet. Not even China (known for it's insufferable intolerance) is so imposing as muslim countries. (minus N.Korea...but just as bad)

So why do muslims shout "intolerance" at Christians when Muslims are the MOST intolerant?

2007-07-03 05:39:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

A creature of habit who respects the pecking order..... i thank you.

2007-07-03 05:37:52 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

And before any atheists answer, please don't say "The existence of God" or "The Bible".

Thanks in advance to all who answer. May God bless you.

2007-07-03 05:37:48 · 49 answers · asked by Carlito 3

LOL most of my contacts are athiest and Pagans. I just think its kind of funny since as a Pagan I get accused of being athiest a lot.

2007-07-03 05:37:33 · 24 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7

Please quote scripture to support your view.

Thanks in advance for all answers. May God bless you.

2007-07-03 05:35:22 · 21 answers · asked by Carlito 3

Okay I KNOW this isn't EVOLUTION it's called ABIOGENESIS but I asked how evolutionists think life started if they don't believe in CREATIONISM and I got just a few answers. I'm wondering if you believe in the BIG BANG why do you believe in it and is there any EVIDENCE??

2007-07-03 05:34:15 · 24 answers · asked by Saved by Grace 3

2007-07-03 05:32:49 · 14 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

Heaven? Hell? Nowhere? Disneyworld? Starbucks? Who cares?

I know where I'd be....how about you??

2007-07-03 05:32:15 · 30 answers · asked by Brian O 3

2007-07-03 05:31:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-03 05:28:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am an atheist so naturally i dont think any religion is right. However i do have respect for muslim believers. Christians love to bend the rules, change them alter them, read around them and in general bastardize the word of god and interpret it any way they would like. Muslims don't do this. They see what is written in the Koran and (exceptions of course) for they most part they live by it. TO THE LETTER. They really believe what they say and act accordingly, even if it is not socially acceptable they could care less. God is all that matters. Anybody Agree? Thoughts?

2007-07-03 05:28:48 · 9 answers · asked by dougness86 4

I read that this saturday (7/7/07) is the end of the world. Is there anybody out there that agrees with this. If so i would like some proof.

2007-07-03 05:28:05 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-03 05:26:03 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Cristians believe Got created us and not something like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzGTdfAYMG0

?

2007-07-03 05:22:21 · 28 answers · asked by geeks_gadgets 2

2007-07-03 05:22:05 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a Christian and my faith in the Lord Jesus is strong. Dr Dawkins' book has been a best seller and it has intrigued me what his arguments are against God. Should I consider reading it, or should I steer clear of it? My opinion is that I and other Christians should know what his views are and then work to counteract them

2007-07-03 05:21:01 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous

Example: "lean not on your own understanding" - Does this mean, no matter what you understand to be true, just believe me?

There must be several other ones.

Can you think of any "catch" phrase that would cause a person to never question the authority of your religion?

2007-07-03 05:20:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

And who makes better pancakes between the two of them?

2007-07-03 05:19:59 · 19 answers · asked by BadAdviceGuy 1

He protected Christians from persecution by proclaiming christianity the religion of the state. However, earlier christianity thrived under persecution.

There was good that came of it - but at what cost?

2007-07-03 05:18:50 · 8 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5

He went batty.

2007-07-03 05:15:24 · 11 answers · asked by Dominice 1

2007-07-03 05:13:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

... if one has not acted on them?

If this is untrue, if homosexuality remains in the thoughts of someone, but is not acted out, does that mean the person has not sinned? And does not need repentance for this?

How would God respond?

Disclaimer: I am 100% heterosexual woman. But I have a close relative who seeks resolution on this matter. We seek answers from the intelligent R&S community. Thanks all!

2007-07-03 05:13:06 · 39 answers · asked by Dr. G™ 5

In this case I am speaking of the christian god YHWH. He gaves us his name for reason, maybe he would like for us to use it?

This question can be applied to any god I guess that is referred to by title rather than name.

2007-07-03 05:12:54 · 10 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5

www.shajaracode.com

2007-07-03 05:12:32 · 14 answers · asked by aziz m 2

I mean like the gift of prophecy, the gift of working with children, working with the youth etc.

2007-07-03 05:11:04 · 12 answers · asked by simple serenity 3

2007-07-03 05:10:51 · 4 answers · asked by mistovan 2

and why?????

2007-07-03 05:09:04 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous