Religion & Spirituality - 12 August 2007

compiled after Mohammed's death and from memory. Why should we believe it was not corrupted?
Can't use the argument Koran's text was inspired by God. So was the text of N.T.

2007-08-12 20:20:34 · 13 answers · asked by Prof Fruitcake 6

2007-08-12 20:19:25 · 14 answers · asked by male in the USA 1

Ok, first about the Sermon on the Mount(Matthew chapters 5-7), Jesus said "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished."

When Jesus died on the cross He said, "It is finished". What was finished? The fullfillment of the old laws. Later in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus also tells us what we, as Christians, need to do....Read Matthew 5-7 and you will know what Christians need to do and some of our "values" we should have.

As far as the "it's the same God" thing, you need to realize also, that Jesus wasn't in the old testament. God laid down all those laws as punishment for all their sins...so when Jesus came back he told us(in Matthew 5-7) that that was the laws we need to follow not all the others.

2007-08-12 20:19:18 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Where is the Bible telling you what to believe about that?

Please be accurate.

2007-08-12 20:09:11 · 10 answers · asked by Christian Sinner 7

I honestly see nothing wrong with it. I'm bi and I've been raised to beleive in God and I just can't see him shunning his children because of who they fall in love with. I was taught that God has your life planned out before you're even born, so that means that God PLANS who you fall in love with right? Besides, even though God told all the people who wrote the Bible to write, we cannot leave out that it was written by MAN. And well being gay wasn't exactly popular back then...

I know that no matter if I end up with a man or a woman that I'll still love and worship God regardless I just want to know people's opinions.

2007-08-12 20:09:06 · 17 answers · asked by Broken_Lanterns ^_^ 1

2007-08-12 20:01:31 · 15 answers · asked by Dont get Infected 7

I am certainly not concerned about their beliefs. I guess misery loves company.

2007-08-12 19:56:29 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

in God?

2007-08-12 19:55:06 · 6 answers · asked by RIFF 5

Gabbie(Gabriel) she's a true gift from the Lord.She keeps my lap warm and gives lots of hugs(Yes she knows how to hug).
Thanks.
Yours in Christ
Tony

2007-08-12 19:54:29 · 8 answers · asked by ak6702 7

If price of Christians’ sins and crimes have been paid, why church is paying US$2 billions for sexual abuse of children?
Total amount paid out by the U.S. church since 1950 to more than $2 billion
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19762878/
Settlement represents Church’s largest payout in sexual abuse scandal on account of sexual abuse by catholic church.
LOS ANGELES - The nation’s largest Catholic archdiocese will settle its clergy sex abuse cases for at least $600 million, by far the largest payout in the church’s sexual abuse scandal, The Associated Press learned Saturday.
Attorneys for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the plaintiffs will release a statement Sunday morning and hold a news conference Monday, said Ray Boucher, the lead plaintiff’s attorney.
An anonymous source with knowledge of the deal placed its value at $660 million, by far the largest payout in the church’s sexual abuse scandal. The amount exceeded earlier reports from sources that the settlement

2007-08-12 19:53:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

There are some extremely fundamental groups out there that think that Haryy Potter is enticing children to become indoctrinated with witchcraft and socery. They site Biblical Verses that encourage the persecution and death of practictiners of the Black Arts. Some have even resorted to Harry Potter book burnings www.landoverbaptist.org/news1002/bookburning.html - 19k . How is this a necessary means to the matter of saving people's souls, I have no idea.

2007-08-12 19:50:21 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is your favorite Bible verse and why?

2007-08-12 19:47:58 · 20 answers · asked by Lynn 4

You say you don't believe in God, and you seem particularly opposed to the Christian concept thereof, but do you understand exactly what it is you are opposing?

Explain to me the plan of salvation as laid out in the New Testament of the bible. I am curious to see if you know exactly what it is you are rejecting as false.

2007-08-12 19:39:55 · 34 answers · asked by doppler 5

i was just wondering..anybody who left their curch to go worship in another service? how did the old pastor react?

2007-08-12 19:39:21 · 7 answers · asked by Nana 4

What does this tell you? Anything new? How does it make you feel?

"It is part of the Mercy of Allah that thou dost deal gently with them. Wert thou severe or harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about thee: so pass over (their faults), and ask for (Allah's) forgiveness for them; and consult them in affairs (of moment). Then, when thou hast taken a decision, put thy trust in Allah. For Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him). (The Noble Quran, 3:159)"

"Those who spend (freely), whether in prosperity, or in adversity; who restrain anger, and pardon (all) men; for Allah loves those who do good. (The Noble Quran, 3:134)"

"Hold to forgiveness; command what is right; but turn away from the ignorant. (The Noble Quran, 7:199)"

"Allah loveth not that evil should be noised a broad in public speech, except where injustice hath been done; for Allah is He Who heareth and knoweth all things. (The Noble Quran, 4:148)"

2007-08-12 19:38:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you won, and Intelligent Design were taught in schools, what would you do if Islam and other religions were taught?

Islam, from what I've heard, is the fastest growing religion right now. So, if you win your court battles, it's likely that Islam will gain more followers than Christianity. In that case, would you still support the teaching of Intelligent Design in classrooms?

(I'm wondering if you really want to teach Creationism, or if you're wanting to get Christianity in the door. Because judging from current statistics, Christianity would lose out to Islam...)

2007-08-12 19:31:31 · 20 answers · asked by silverlock1974 4

Final total, how much?

2007-08-12 19:31:26 · 15 answers · asked by kimmyisahotbabe 5

What passages in the bible talk about homosexuality? Please elaborate for me.

P.S. Only looking for real passages, not opinions. Thank you.

2007-08-12 19:30:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Intellegent Design -- How would they teach that Aleins or Gods or a God came down to earth and started the human race when their is no science to back up these ideas. Should this be a philosophy class. Should Science teachers be expected to explain this without even a hypothisis let alone a scientific theory.

2007-08-12 19:19:13 · 9 answers · asked by Parrot Bay 4

In Al-Islam muslims believe that there are seven skies!!!

2007-08-12 19:16:53 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to become a better person, what thing should I do 'religiously' (or 'regularly' for the strict secularists out there)?

What do you do consciously, regularly, daily, hourly, all the time…to be a better person?

2007-08-12 19:16:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

i mean any person who got something from god by prayer or any person who got rid from any disease by prayer to god . any miracle happened to anybody who truely believed in god ,beacause my worries are continuesly increasing although i believe in god but i dont know what happen with me ,please tellme truth please dont lie.if u see somthing miracle any thing ,may be a little thing u want to share with me.this can be helpful to me .. for making my believe stronger.

2007-08-12 19:12:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

It seems people post here mostly to take a position and brow beat others with it. Granted not all, but it seems that virtually no one here is spreading the good word or making truly compelling case for evolution without a supreme deity. It's all agrument, bickering and backbiting. Why do you spend so much time doing it?

2007-08-12 19:08:59 · 38 answers · asked by Alex62 6

no matter what others think ?

2007-08-12 19:07:10 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-12 19:05:02 · 30 answers · asked by Prof Fruitcake 6

Now, correct me if I am wrong, but isn't the white settler's who enslaved blacks the same people who converted them to Christianity? Isn't it because of whites that blacks are christian in the first place?

So, if that is correct, then isn't the gift of jesus reparation enough? Or is jesus ok, but you would prefer money?

2007-08-12 19:04:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-12 19:04:11 · 15 answers · asked by neoh c 1

2007-08-12 19:04:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

saying "cause the bible says so"

Also how can you witness to and convert someone just by showing them bible passages if you can't convince them that what the bible says is true

Example Conversation

Christian: Jesus died for your sins
Non Christian: how do you know?
Christian: Because the bible says so
Non Christian: How do you know it's true
Christian: Because it's God's Word
Non Christian: How do you know it's God's word?
Christian: Because the bible says so
Non Christian: How do you know the bible is true?

2007-08-12 19:01:33 · 30 answers · asked by Cat's Eye Angie 3

2007-08-12 19:00:41 · 21 answers · asked by spider boy 1