Religion & Spirituality - 14 August 2007

What your feelings about this? And what religion are you?

"Similarly, the Qur’an states: “Say (Muhammad it is) truth from the Lord of you all. Whosoever will, let him believe and whosoever will, let him disbelieve" (Koran 18: 29) “And so, [O Prophet,] exhort them; thy task is only to exhort: thou cannot compel them to believe.” (Koran: 21-22). “O Prophet.!…Thy duty is not more than to deliver the message; and the reckoning is Ours.” (Koran 13:40). These verses teach that a roof made out safety and liberty is an absolute necessity to develop faith in the hearts. These verses demand Muslims to guarantee freedom and safety for all. Therefore, if governments, Imams, enforced Fatwas, demand any public or outward obedience and submission, such outward appearance is not faith. When law, power, force, and tyranny enforce religion, they are taking control of the body not the soul.

2007-08-14 23:57:22 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-14 23:55:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

(I can't take credit for this question... but I had to ask it, anyway)

2007-08-14 23:54:45 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-14 23:53:28 · 5 answers · asked by Socratic Pig 3

Most of you know I don't have convential christian views. I think God wants us to enjoy this earth not keep our mind in the clouds... As such, I, Emperor Insania, will share yet another song:

Too many people, too much trouble, too many problems in the morn.
Another sunrise in the rubble, another ship sunk by the storm.
Some little angel tries to tell me that it's over,
It's just a bad reflection from above.
The load upon my shoulder makes me stronger, even bolder,
Oh no no, I haven't had enough.
Heaven can wait 'til another day,
Cause there ain't no reason to leave.
The world is a stage where we all can play.
Another fine reason to live, and heaven can wait, heaven can wait.

2007-08-14 23:52:36 · 3 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5

The weekend comes, I'm gonna see my baby,
I close the door and leave everything behind.
I hit the road, the sun is shining down so brightly,
Five more miles and I'm lying in her arms.

Now her motions turn me on, and I'm gonna sing my song.
Free time is one of the things that I love,
Free time is one of the things I enjoy.

The sun goes down, we're gonna see a movie.
How happy life could be without any work.
There ain't no doubt we're gonna have a party,
'Til Monday morning, noone can disturb.

Now your motions turn me on, and we're gonna sing our song.
Free time is one of the things that I love,
Free time is one of the things I enjoy.
Free time - - - we want more

- Free Time by Gamma Ray

2007-08-14 23:49:06 · 3 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5

what leads them to think this way ?

2007-08-14 23:47:15 · 17 answers · asked by keny 6

First of all, I am a Christian but my sister asked me a question I couldn't answer so I am asking this group. My sister and her husband watched the Da Vinci Code and asked me a question I couldn't answer. How come the Bible doesn't talk about Jesus from his teen age years until after age 30? She wants me to watch this movie and I told her that Hollywood is not always factually with things. Could someone answer this question for me?

2007-08-14 23:44:27 · 15 answers · asked by renne o 1

the telly when my football team wins?

2007-08-14 23:37:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

just wonder ???...

2007-08-14 23:33:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-14 23:31:54 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Reading the Federalist papers years ago, I coulnd't help but get teh impression that most of the founding fathers (especially Jefferson) were actually Atheists who had too much to lose to call themselves Atheists publicaly and not Deists at all.. Anyone else have an opinion?

2007-08-14 23:23:49 · 8 answers · asked by Socratic Pig 3

Free-will. Exactly what is it and what is all the fuss about? Admittedly, I haven't really looked into this topic of heated debate much (it seems dreadfully endless), but as I understand it, it's really nothing more than freely and consciously choosing between alternatives in whatever.

So, who supports it, and who doesn't--and why?

2007-08-14 23:19:37 · 24 answers · asked by RIFF 5

Given: The bible condemns homosexuality in both the OT and NT.
Given: Christians believe that homosexuality is an unforgivable sin and strongly oppose of it.
Given: Some Christians believe that homosexuality is a “choice”.
Given: Some Christians accept that homosexuality is not a choice but nevertheless a sin. These Christians hold that it is alright to have homosexual feelings since it is not your choice, but you are not allowed to act upon those feelings or you’re considered guilty. These Christians view that homosexual feelings are identical to the urge to murder, steal, rape, etc., thus you can have those feelings but you cannot act upon them.

1st Argument: Is homosexuality a choice or not?
Analysis: One must ask:
1. What is the incentive of being gay?
(The answer is none.)
2. So why would someone choose to be gay?
(No one in their right mind would choose to be gay.)

2007-08-14 23:14:39 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Scientists have come up with a well supported theory of the origin of matter (Big Bang) and the origin of life (Involves deep sea crystals. Very complex, might explain it again), and they also discovered the first law of thermodynamics that states that at any point in time the amount of energy in the universe is zero. The origin of energy is taken care of. All that they need now is a supported theory of what could cause the initial disorder of the universe. Some have been suggested, I've even suggested one myself which has earned me the title of youngest philosopher of Ireland. So what we need is support for a theory or failing that some more theories. But when someone does figure it out then the god hypothesis really will be completely out of the loop. Is there anything that can save him?

2007-08-14 23:08:00 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why don’t we just throw our cell phones and computers away? And modern medicine; it might give us too much power one day, so why don’t we just forget about it all? And horse power was good enough for our ancestors so it would still be good enough for us, wouldn’t it?

2007-08-14 23:00:36 · 25 answers · asked by Desiree 4

They are not Allah, nor do some of them follow the Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH). Instead, they issue fatwas of death for insults, whereas the Prophet (PBUH) never did such a thing. What do you think?

"Let Imams and scholars issue fatwas freely without power to enforce over the community. Reject any conformity by force. Reject totalitarianism and kingdoms that want to rule our body. Let the heart and mind fly free to see what is out there. Democracy draws inspiration from the Qur’anic axiom that human being are free. The American constitution reflects it as it states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or the press.”

2007-08-14 22:55:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am not english native, I have noticed that when some Christians argue about God and the pascal wager comes about you answer *drink*.
What do you mean by *drink*? Can you explain that expression? I have sort of an idea but I am not sure , also where did that expression come from?

2007-08-14 22:52:23 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

There are microbiologists and paleontologists who disagree with the Theory of Evolution. So why is it that some people get so upset if everybody doesn't declare their complete faith in it?

The concept of a Being transcending both time and space is not at all irrational. In fact, it is the only way to explain the existence of time and space, since, as we know, neither of them are eternal. Why are intelligent, scientifically minded people then so vehemently opposed to children being taught that God created the universe and humanity?

2007-08-14 22:51:48 · 21 answers · asked by hasansonmez 1

what is god's name?

2007-08-14 22:47:40 · 3 answers · asked by aranda1960 2

And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, 2 That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair: and they took them wives of all which they chose. 3 And the Lord said, "My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years". 4 There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown

2007-08-14 22:45:33 · 10 answers · asked by Lyonn 1

2007-08-14 22:26:27 · 37 answers · asked by Enrico 3

Would it be improper for a self employed witness to be given the part of painting walls at a night clubs refurbishment ?

2007-08-14 22:18:18 · 8 answers · asked by Honey W 4

The theory is sound, and more and more proof is showing up. So without some quote from the bible, cause we all know that isnt proof, Prove the theory behind the Da Vinci Code wrong.

I would rate it as Accurate as the movie 300.

2007-08-14 22:14:33 · 10 answers · asked by Cooliooo 2

2007-08-14 22:14:05 · 12 answers · asked by Hate the ignorant 3

Jews can eat meat.
Jews can drink milk.

Jews are not allowed to do both in the same meal. What is the reasoning behind this religious law (besides saying "because God said so")?

2007-08-14 22:08:02 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Playing god is what each of us should look forward to. And our perception of godlike abilities changes as we become more advanced. If a person from several hundred years ago was suddenly time warped into the present, they would think that we have godlike powers, as long as they don’t run into any Christians that is. Don’t you think so?

2007-08-14 22:05:38 · 9 answers · asked by Desiree 4

2007-08-14 22:02:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, it says if you blaspheme about the holy spirit it is unforgivable... ok i get it, denial but, if you realize you were wrong and accept..... this isn't me, just hypothetically..?

2007-08-14 21:52:53 · 6 answers · asked by Britain K 2

Many Christians simply ignore the non-practical, immoral, and unlawful laws in the OT by saying they were all justified by Jesus' death. But why do Christians so strongly oppose of homosexuality then? I guess it must be written in the NT too...but what are the verses then. What do they say?

2007-08-14 21:51:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous