Religion & Spirituality - 19 July 2007

Why do Xians get so mad when I spell it "Xian"?

Sheesh...

2007-07-19 08:36:22 · 18 answers · asked by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7

I mean, like if a body was cremated or burned to a crisp and there is no body left. Would a person, Christian or not(but still a good holy person), still be 'resurrected'(i don't know the term used), and taken to the Kingdom of Heaven.
This is a serious concern of mine, I'm not kidding. I hope some learned persons could give me insight into this. I don't want to mention details, but i've had loved ones that have been lost at sea, or bodies never found in some tragedies, and another was accidentally cremated before we could claim the body. I don't mean to offend anyone.

2007-07-19 08:35:36 · 26 answers · asked by spaced out muppet 1

is hard enough trying to get out the church as it is. they are like a little kid and members are parents getting them off are legs and having them scream don't leave me. They really are sad. anyone else had that experience? any ex mormons out there?

2007-07-19 08:34:27 · 10 answers · asked by dangergirl_711 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsIkQT86W-w

2007-07-19 08:34:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

This entrepreneur is just about to give £1 billion pounds to charity. At a time when the gap between rich and poor in the UK is widening, is Sir Tom unique?

2007-07-19 08:31:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

when someone misspells "atheism" There are some of you who don't but the majority of you guys forget my question and start complaining about my spelling. You should be able to grasp the meaning of my question without having to have every question spelled out perfectly

2007-07-19 08:29:37 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the essence of Ambition?

And, is there a difference between the two?
Explain...


{{{{{{{ Ambitiously Passionate Love }}}}}}}

2007-07-19 08:29:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

A Christian friend of mine was complaining last night about how it seems that all the good Christian girls were taken by atheist men. It didn't make sense to me, but he seemed to think it was a fact. Atheist guys, do you date Christian girls?

(I'm a Deist, and I don't care about religion, I'll take what I can get!)

2007-07-19 08:26:15 · 21 answers · asked by Drake the Deist 2

2007-07-19 08:24:55 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please explain

2007-07-19 08:19:14 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

To those who want to understand the marriage of our prophet peace be upon to Aisha read this

There is no doubt that in most countries today it is not acceptable for a 53–year-old man to marry a 9–year-girl. Why? Because it is against the law and against the traditions of the people. This means that if we want to label any action as wrong, then we need to ask: wrong according to what, the law or the traditions?
The Prophet (peace be upon him) never violated the law, the Qur’an descended during his lifetime and never prohibited the Prophet’s acts. Also, the Messenger never violated the traditions and customs of his people, as we all know that he was attacked vigorously by the idolaters, the Jews, and the hypocrites.They lashed out at him boldly and continuously attempted to defame his personality, but they never claimed that he was a pedophile or a child abuser.Y? In fact,using hismarriage to A’ishah,when she was so young, could have been an excellent opportunity to destroy him and to convince his Companions and followers that he was not worthy of following.


The answer is simply because these kinds of practices wre the norm at that time of the Prophet. Therefore, he didn’t violate the traditions of his people in his time. Prophet Muhammad was also married to Safiyyah, the daughter of Huyayy ibn Akhtab, the leader of a Jewish tribe in Arabia. The Prophet married her when she was 16 years old and guess what? He was her third husband; she was married twice before him. So, how old do you think she was when she got married to her first husband? Probably around 9, just like `A’ishah.


It is mentioned in authentic hadiths that our Prophet got engaged to her when she was 7 years old and waited for two whole years until she reached the age of 9. Then, when she reached puberty, he married her. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica—which is a Western source written by non-Muslim scholars and scientists—puberty is “in human physiology, the stage or period of life when a child transforms into an adult normally capable of procreation,” which essentially means “sexually mature.”



Another surprise is that when he got engaged to her at the age of 7, he was not the first man in her life. She was engaged before him to the son of Uqbah ibn Muayt. He was one of the idol worshipers of the Quraish, who had abandoned her because of her father’s strong position in supporting Islam. What I want to say is that it is unfair to sit in air-conditioning, enjoying popcorn in 2006, and to judge the actions of people who lived 1,400 years ago, in a completely different environment.


You can imagine how a girl would feel if she was abused by an old man. This is completely different from the beautiful stories that `A’ishah narrated about the gentleness, kindness, and romanticism of the Prophet of Allah. Whenever you read the story of the Prophet and `A’ishah, you get the feeling that this was a perfect love story, the kind that Shakespeare was trying to write when he wrote Romeo and Juliet. Except that his story had a sad ending since Romeo committed suicide along with his beloved Juliet.


Make sure to keep in mind the words of Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881), a Scottish historian, critic, and sociological writer who said, “The lies, which well-meaning zeal has heaped round this man [Muhammad], are disgraceful to ourselves only.” Many lies were told about God’s Messenger, as well as other messengers and prophets. In addition, our religion tells us that the prophets are the best of mankind, simply because when Allah chose certain people from among His creation, He chose the best.
lastly , i wish those who wanted to understand got the pic now and those who want to take that against muslims , JUST STOP IT.


FURTHEMORE, It should be noted that in the hot regions, it’s normal for a girl to attain maturity at a very early age. Thus the case is totally different from that which does exist in the cold regions where a girl does not attain puberty before 21 [Physicians maintain that the age of puberty in the hot regions normally ranges from 9 to 16]. At all rates, it should be stressed that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, on marrying `Aisha, never aimed at fulfilling a lust or satisfying a desire; rather, his aim was to strengthen his relation with the most beloved Companion of his.
Had it been true that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, aimed at fulfilling a lust or satisfying a desire, he would have done this while still in his youth when he was still free from the responsibilities of delivering Allah’s call. At his early age, the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, accepted to marry Khadija, may Allah be pleased with her, who was 15 years older than him


He also never married a new wife until after her death. Even after her passing away, his new wife Sawdah bint Zam`ah was an old-aged widow who possessed no particular appealing qualities. This adds to our certainty that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, had many great lofty aims behind his marriages. Also, when Khawlah bint Hakim suggested to him to marry`Aisha, the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, thought thoroughly whether to accept or to refuse. He took into consideration his relation with Abu Bakr.

i don't know why it is hard for some ppl just to x-press their opinion in a civilized way?!!

if they understood it , that is great , if not , just leave it DON'T OFFEND.

AND I would like to thank every one really agreed with me and appreciated our love to the prophet(pbuh) and the understood the circumstances of his marriage.

peace to all.

note: Muslim rose i got this from one of your questions i really liked it and wanted to post it again, thanks

2007-07-19 08:18:15 · 33 answers · asked by Nourhan 5

Just wondering.

2007-07-19 08:16:51 · 21 answers · asked by hog b 6

2007-07-19 08:13:59 · 11 answers · asked by Lestat 2

2007-07-19 08:13:52 · 21 answers · asked by AKON 1

* His books lead tens (hundreds?) of thousands away from christianity.

* If he became a christian, he would likely have the opposite effect.

* according to the bible, if two or more people ask god for something, he'll do it.

So... how many christians praying does it take to make him a christian? It should be easy enough to arrange, shouldn't it?

2007-07-19 08:09:16 · 29 answers · asked by Dreamstuff Entity 6

A stripper factory? Gross. Makes me shudder, and not in a good way.

That's why I can never believe in a FSM who promotes such objectification of women.

No complaints about the beer volcano, though.

2007-07-19 08:04:08 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

ive decided that i am athiest and my dad is not too happy but i cant help it i just dont belive in anything!!
does this make me a bad person??

2007-07-19 08:02:47 · 28 answers · asked by lifes too short ((live it up!!)) 1

2007-07-19 08:02:44 · 14 answers · asked by sophia100 2

RICHMOND, Va. —  When a Bad Newz Kennels dog was wounded in a losing illegal dogfight, NFL star Michael Vick was consulted before the animal was doused with water and electrocuted.Some dogs were strangled when they lost the fight and thrown in a pit.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,289729,00.html

2007-07-19 08:00:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

"Michael Jursa, a visiting professor from Vienna, let out such a cry last Thursday. He had made what has been called the most important find in Biblical archaeology for 100 years, a discovery that supports the view that the historical books of the Old Testament are based on fact."

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/07/11/ntablet111.xml

2007-07-19 07:59:44 · 41 answers · asked by Young Gun 2

Why then do we feel that prayer is the answer?Would jesus demonstrate something that wasn't possible for us?Didn't he instruct his disciples to go out into the world and do the same?Why have most religions glossed over this important part of Jesus's teachings?

2007-07-19 07:59:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

May someone please explain the full ritual, of the 5 prayers a day? Like, what is required? I find this ritual extremely confusing and I would really appreciate someone explaining the full concept to me. And please, no hate comments. I'm not an arab, or a terrorist, or any other stereotype people conjure up these days concerning Islam.

Peace be upon you all.

2007-07-19 07:53:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-19 07:52:25 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

You are God by The Katinas expresses it well:

Creator of all things
Healer of my being
Through your righteousness
I've been redeemed
Forgiven by your grace
Your joy is my strength
When everything has changed
you stay the same

You are God
Bright and Morning Star
When I'm down you lift me up
You're the Lover of my heart
You are God
Mender of my soul
You're the rain that makes my whole
You are God

Ever-present help
Savior of my life
Everything I have belongs to you
My time is in your hands
My purpose is your will
I know that you'll provide
so I'II be still

You are God
Bright and Morning Star
When I'm down you lift me up
You are the Lover of my heart
You are God
Mender of my soul
You are the rain that makes my whole

You are the One
that delivers me
It's not because of what I am
but who You are

Chorus (2X)

You are God
You're my provider
When I'm down
You lift me higher
When I'm weak
You are the fire
that turns me into gold
You are God

2007-07-19 07:51:44 · 15 answers · asked by Gir 5

2007-07-19 07:50:42 · 11 answers · asked by Murazor 6

I was thinking about my love, and then I looked up and saw a perfect heart in the sky. Do you think this means anything? Are we meant to be?

2007-07-19 07:49:38 · 13 answers · asked by Jazzy 1

The word itself doesnt mean that (its used when jesus washed his hands in the same manner)

Some denominations think it is symbolic of a new life.
does the Bible ever say that infants or young children can be baptized? The indications are clear. In the New Testament we read that Lydia was converted by Paul’s preaching and that "She was baptized, with her household" (Acts 16:15). The Philippian jailer whom Paul and Silas had converted to the faith was baptized that night along with his household. We are told that "the same hour of the night . . . he was baptized, with all his family" (Acts 16:33). And in his greetings to the Corinthians, Paul recalled that, "I did baptize also the household of Stephanas" (1 Cor. 1:16).

In all these cases, whole households or families were baptized. This means more than just the spouse; the children too were included. If the text of Acts referred simply to the Philippian jailer and his wife, then we would read that "he and his wife were baptized," but we do not. Thus his children must have been baptized as well. The same applies to the other cases of household baptism in Scripture.

Granted, we do not know the exact age of the children; they may have been past the age of reason, rather than infants. Then again, they could have been babes in arms. More probably, there were both younger and older children. Certainly there were children younger than the age of reason in some of the households that were baptized, especially if one considers that society at this time had no reliable form of birth control. Furthermore, given the New Testament pattern of household baptism, if there were to be exceptions to this rule (such as infants), they would be explicit.

2007-07-19 07:49:02 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I started thinking, "What if someone had written Harry Potter a thousand-years ago?" Would that be a religion? The Church of Harry Potter! It's got all the trappings. Magic, prophecy, a lot of other nonsense.

2007-07-19 07:48:55 · 7 answers · asked by noXizTenC 2

Are you hoping to learn something from atheists here that will liberate you from the constant writhing in original and other sin that you are obliged to do by your religion?

2007-07-19 07:45:42 · 22 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5

It might be getting a little old but I wanted to check this out with people.

Protestants keep quoting the bible as the authority for saying that certain catholic practices are wrong.

However Catholics believe that protestants interpret the bible wrong.

So its a circular argument, you could say "the bible says ..." but then I can say "who says the bible is the final authority"

The bible doesnt, in fact the bible warns agains protestants interpreting the bible as a source in itself without Church tradition and history.

So what is the answer, I get people saying the bible says a,b,c, but big deal, the bible isint God, nor is it the only or final revelation of God it is just one way God has expressed himself but it isint the sola way.

You can say certain practices are not biblical, but only using the bible as authority isint biblical at all.

2007-07-19 07:43:08 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous