Religion & Spirituality - 3 August 2007

I have a strong interest in theology and psychology and have been using Y/A as a research field, so to speak. It is obvious to me that there exists two very distinct personality types when it comes to theists on R&S. I've named each of these types "Zombies" and "Reliants". Reliants are theists who possess no strong opinion with regards their religious faith, but use God as a method of positive self-reinforcement. This is by no means a bad thing, even atheists use their own methods for increasing their self-confidence. Children create invisable friends for that same reason. Many Reliants do not even fully believe that there does exist a god but just like some atheists tell themselves that they're looking great when in fact they are not. Reliants are generally uninterested in religion, and are also the ones that revert to atheism. Zombies on the other hands are the sole reason for militant atheism. They are brainwashed from a young age and are told not to question anything.

2007-08-03 23:50:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-03 23:44:04 · 13 answers · asked by rajan.tmadathilmkthirumulpad 1

2007-08-03 23:43:16 · 6 answers · asked by LEMUR 1

I go to church! But i dont agree with there beliefs about the bible cause it was written centries after christ died and there taking what man wrote and praiseing it! It is just a waste of time!

2007-08-03 23:42:33 · 28 answers · asked by MiMi 3

http://www.islam.tc/prophecies/jesus.html

2007-08-03 23:34:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is Buddhism just perfect to you?

Any opinion please!

Thank you
me again XXX

2007-08-03 23:27:49 · 13 answers · asked by *~☺~* 4

I have a strong interest in theology and psychology and have been using Y/A as a research field, so to speak. It is obvious to me that there exists two very different personality types when it comes to theists on R&S. I've named each of these types "Zombies" and "Reliants". Reliants are theists who possess no strong opinion with regards their religious faith, but use God as a method of positive self-reinforcement. This is by no means a bad thing, even atheists use their own methods for increasing their self-confidence. Children create invisable friends for that same reason. Many Reliants do not even fully believe that there does exist a god but just like some atheists tell themselves that they're looking great when in fact they are not. Reliants are generally uninterested in religion, and are also the ones that revert to atheism. Zombies on the other hands are the sole reason for militant atheism. They are brainwashed from a young age and are told not to question anything.

2007-08-03 23:23:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Whomsoever Allah desires to guide, He expands his chest to Islam; whomsoever He desires to lead astray, He makes his chest narrow, tight, as if he were climbing up to the sky (6:125)

1- When people first heard of the verse of man’s climbing to sky (space) , they considered it as a sort of imagination, and that Quran regards the ascension to space in a metaphorical manner. Actually the verse is a prophecy that came true centuries after it was first revealed.


2- The similitude is very accurate, as climbing to high distances in the air causes chest tightness and the feeling of suffocation. The more the ascension increases, the more tightness reaches so critical and difficult stage that respiration is not possible any more. That’s why oxygen cylinders are taken when ascending up the sky, as in space ships !

2007-08-03 23:08:29 · 18 answers · asked by B 4

Is he really that bad? Why?

2007-08-03 23:03:46 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-03 22:57:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

She had stigmata and once resurrected a child at St Rita church in PA. Thanks.

2007-08-03 22:36:48 · 2 answers · asked by toodd 4

5 words (Jesus Come Into my heart)

2007-08-03 22:32:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should atleast say I am glad for it?

2007-08-03 22:26:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-03 22:15:16 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

From Al Kafi by Al Kelleeny - The Shia Imam:

1- "Omar رضي الله عنه - While he was a Caliph - Was going to Ali كرم الله وجهه at his home, as he met Ali on his way Ali said: Why didn't the fair Caliph sent me a messenger? Omar replied: I honor myself by Visiting a great man like you in his place" (7/216، 249)

2- "Omar married Omm Kalthoum, Ali's beloved daughter" (5/346) (6/115، 116)

3- "Omar - While he was a Caliph - said: never reject a Command of Ali" (7/324)

4- "Ali saw the Body of Omar after he passed away and said: I wish I were meeting God at the same time with this fair man" 5/346) (6/115، 116)

Please Shia ans Sunna brothers Check the sources mentioned by paragraph and pages' numbers from "Al Kafi" Book by Imam Al Kelleeny.. And tell me...

What are your thoughts about this?

2007-08-03 22:12:16 · 14 answers · asked by Lawrence of Arabia 6

or that our lives are planned out for us?

2007-08-03 22:05:03 · 25 answers · asked by flatfoot 3

2007-08-03 22:04:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

1: I am not a Christian.
2: I do not want any bible verses as answers, or tracts as tips, if you know what I mean.

Question, ok, I care not for what the bible says about homosexuality, it makes no difference to me what that book says. Be it proving its legitimacy or its illegality. What I want to know is why the “Religious Creatures” Among us wish to try to pass laws in America against homosexuals, and all over the world. It is in complete violation of the separation of church and state. It Is denying the rights to those of us who are gay. It is not right. Do you see my frustration?

2007-08-03 21:51:59 · 29 answers · asked by ack128 1

2007-08-03 21:39:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-03 21:27:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Allah has called us: Muslims.

"He hath named you Muslims of old time and in this (Scripture), that the messenger may be a witness against you, and that ye may be witnesses against mankind. So establish worship, pay the poor-due, and hold fast to Allah. He is your Protecting friend. A blessed Patron and a blessed Helper! "

"هو سماكم المسلمين من قبل وفي هذا ليكون الرسول شهيدا عليكم وتكونوا شهداء على الناس فاقيموا الصلاة واتوا الزكاة واعتصموا بالله هو مولاكم فنعم المولى ونعم النصير"

Al Hajj - Pilgrimage- 22: 78

Do you think it's useless to call ourselves with other names than the name Allah سبحانه و تعالى gave to us?

2007-08-03 21:25:37 · 16 answers · asked by Lawrence of Arabia 6

Everything is in the link. They own 93% of the land, and are trying to pass a bill which forbids the Arabs living in Israel who are not doing terrorist activities from leasing land. What kind of a democracy is that??

http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/jnfbill

2007-08-03 21:17:00 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

The worst argument for Creationism EVER!!!

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApOivOkmZfSE84FmsObaF13ty6IX?qid=20070613131301AA9EbI5&show=7#profile-info-gTMo0qjQaa

2007-08-03 21:14:43 · 18 answers · asked by RBM11 3

The movie is a historical film about the Muslims who fought along side the French army for the liberation of France from the Nazi. It was refreshing to note that at least Muslims are getting credit for their role in defeating Nazism. Can't we have the same film about the role of Muslims from the colonies who fought along side the British army to finish off the Nazis?

I hope film like this one will bridge the gap between Muslims and Christians. We have no other choice but to live together and to tolerate each other if we wish to share the same one planet we live on...

2007-08-03 21:12:23 · 5 answers · asked by space lover 3

I think that is very sad! God needs all this attention like some little Kid- because if we dont he will make us sick,possibly hurt us,or even kill us! and you guys(religious ppl) are ok with that????? - I dont get it!

2007-08-03 21:00:42 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do you think?

2007-08-03 20:54:46 · 22 answers · asked by embroidery fan 7

If your desires change then the desire can easily change in the opposite direction.

Anyone who follows their desires have in fact taken their desires as a GOD.

Those who do not have a comprehensive divine law to follow can also slip into this trap.

Obeying the laws of GOD in all our actions is a way of submitting our will to GOD and his laws and not to what our desires want.

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2007-08-03 20:54:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Who dicides when someone is being delusional or not?

Answers in the real world please.

2007-08-03 20:51:50 · 6 answers · asked by cananddo 4

Does this say anything new to you?

"God has commanded humanity to avoid evil; he has forbidden immorality, rebellion, cruelty, aggressiveness, murder and bloodshed. Those who do not obey this command of God are walking in the steps of Satan, as it says in the verse above, and have adopted an attitude that God has clearly declared unlawful. Of the many verses that bear on this subject, here are only two:

But as for those who break God's contract after it has been agreed and sever what God has commanded to be joined, and cause corruption in the earth, the curse will be upon them. They will have the Evil Abode. (Surat ar-Ra'd: 25)

Seek the abode of the hereafter with what God has given you, without forgetting your portion of the world. And do good as God has been good to you. And do not seek to cause mischief on earth. God does not love mischief makers.' (Surat al-Qasas: 77)

2007-08-03 20:49:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-03 20:45:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous