Religion & Spirituality - 17 August 2007

that you can make a moral stand without denigrating people of other faiths? Shaykhs and gurus make moral stands without claiming that if you don't follow their beliefs you will burn in the flames of hell for all eternity. Neither do they make millions from their teachings. Why can't the televangelists take a leaf out of their book?

2007-08-17 11:13:20 · 4 answers · asked by Jerusalem Delivered 3

what is a crusader i know that they are religous christian warriors but beyond that what did they do and wht do they stand for?

2007-08-17 11:12:33 · 10 answers · asked by Tonka 2

Being honest with yourselves..with atheism rising among young people who will most likely pass along the same ideals to their 2 and 3 children and 6 grandchildren..

Which do the religious on this site think will come frist? the rapture or an age where religion is pretty much a memory?

2007-08-17 11:11:47 · 17 answers · asked by Undead 3

if you believe as i do and they don't why make it such an arguement? i feel the arguement should be more towards all the religions we have and why we have them...

2007-08-17 11:11:24 · 16 answers · asked by meister 4

If i were to ask a question that challenged a persons non-belief in the God of the Bible, many of you would be on it like a pack of dogs on a three legged cat...(please no comments from cat lovers...I love cats too...taste like chicken [ :) ]. But when I go after those that profess faith in Christ, and try to encourage them to step up, no one clocks in?

For example where all you intelegent design/creationists at defending the faith from evilouton ( yes I said EVILoution). I know I look like a monkey but that don't mean my ansestors were monkeys ( that was a white mans argument against Black folk about a 100 to 140 years ago).

In Revelation 3:2 Jesus said "Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die..." Writing to Sardis, I believe that is one of the biggest problems the body of Christ faces today.

any thoughts?

2007-08-17 11:10:59 · 23 answers · asked by ImJstBob 4

Emos or Wiggers?

2007-08-17 11:10:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Don't you think it odd that Christians often accuse atheists and agnostics of 'worshipping man', or being egocentric?

In truth, Christianity is built around a myth of a giant human-like ego in the sky who conducts all affairs around humans, who makes all life for humans, and who makes humans in 'his' likeness.

Is this not an enormously egocentric view of the cosmos?

I personally have no belief in a patriarchal desert God such as Allah or the Chrsitian daddy-in-the sky 'God'.

Neither do I have an image of humankind as some kind of superbeing ordained by a creator.

We are surely part of a picture that paints itself and one day we will be painted out. I do not believe things were 'made' just for us, that seems like pure, childish, plain arrogance and egocentricity.

Why again, would Christians accuse atheists of 'worshipping man'?

Christians...to the mirror room for you...

2007-08-17 11:09:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does this sound like condemnation, or exhortation to kill Jews and Christians? These are different interpretations of the same Quranic verse...





English Translation of Ayah/Verse 2:62 in different Editions

1. Yusuf Ali
Those who believe (in the Qur'an), and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Christians and the Sabians,- any who believe in Allah and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.

2. M.M. Pickthall
Lo! those who believe (in that which is revealed unto thee, Muhammad), and those who are Jews and Christians, and Sabaeans - whoever believeth in Allah and the Last Day and doth right - surely their reward is with their Lord, and there shall no fear come upon them neither shall they grieve.

3. Noble Qur'an (Muhsin Khan/Hilali)
Verily! Those who believe and those who are Jews and Christians, and Sabians, whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day and do righteous good deeds shall have their reward with their Lord, on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.

4. Saheeh International
Indeed, those who believed and those who were Jews or Christians or Sabeans [before Prophet Muhammad] - those [among them] who believed in Allah and the Last Day and did righteousness - will have their reward with their Lord, and no fear will there be concerning them, nor will they grieve.

5. M. Farooq-i-Azam Malik
Rest Assured that Believers (Muslims), Jews, Christians and Sabians - whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day and performs good deeds - will be rewarded by their Rabb; they will have nothing to fear or to regret.

6. M. Asad
Verily, those who have attained to faith [in this divine writ], as well as those who follow the Jewish faith, and the Christians, and the Sabeans - all who believe in God and the Last Day and do righteous deeds - shall have their reward with their Sustainer; and no fear need they have, and neither shall they grieve.

7. A. Bewley
Those with iman, those who are Jews, and the Christians and Sabaeans, all who have iman in Allah and the Last Day and act rightly, will have their reward with their Lord. They will feel no fear and will know no sorrow.

8. T.B. Irving
Those who believe and those who are Jews, Christians and Sabeans, [in fact] anyone who believes in God and the Last Day, and acts honorably will receive their earnings from their Lord: no fear will lie upon them nor need they feel saddened.

9. M.H. Shakir
Surely those who believe, and those who are Jews, and Christians, and Sabians, whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day and does good, they shall have their reward from their Lord, and there is no fear for them, nor shall they grieve.

10. A.J. Arberry
Surely they that believe, and those of Jewry, and the Christians, and those Sabaeans, whoso believes in God and the Last Day, and works righteousness, their wage awaits them with their Lord, and no fear shall be on them, neither shall they sorrow.

11. N.J. Dawood
Believers, Jews, Christians and Sabaeans - whoever believes in God and the Last Day and does what is right - shall be rewarded by their Lord; they have nothing to fear or regret.

12. Ahmed Ali
Surely the believers and the Jews, Nazareans and the Sabians, whoever believes in God and the Last Day, and whosoever does right, shall have his reward with his Lord and will neither have fear nor regret.

13. M. Daryabadi
Surely those who believe and those who are Judaized and Nazarene and Sabaean, whoso believes in Allah and the Last Day and works righteously - their wage is with their Lord, and no fear shall come on them nor shall they grieve.

14. S. Mawdudi
Rest assured that whosoever from among the Muslims or the Jews or the Christians or the Sabaeans believes in 'Allah and the Last Day, and performs good deeds, he will have his reward with his Lord and he will have no cause for fear and grief.

15. Allamah Nooruddin
Surely, those who (profess to) believe (in Islam), and those who follow the Jewish faith, the Christians and the Sabians, whosoever (of these truly) believes in Allah and the Last Day and acts righteously shall have their reward with their Lord, and shall have nothing to fear, nor shall they grieve.

16. Zidan & Zidan
Surely, those who believe in God and follow the Qur'an (Muslims) and those who (before Islam) were guided from among the Jews, and those who (before Islam) followed Jesus' true message from among the Christians, and those who (before Islam) were Sabeans (montheists), whoever believes in God and the Last Day and performs deeds of righteousness, they shall have their reward with their Lord, no fear shall be on them, nor shall they grieve

2007-08-17 11:09:01 · 10 answers · asked by norcalislam 3

This is to check that Islam is the lone religion wherein God has no Son.

Nobody gave me satisfying answer in french forum :
http://fr.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArbcZr64WyGEos3n.gYEvso4Agx.?qid=20070815024856AASyFK9

2007-08-17 11:02:55 · 6 answers · asked by magnon86 6

Jesus Christ was God, and was His Son, those of you who believe otherwise are not Christians, sorry, no offence, but that's how it is...

please tell me what denomination/or whatever you are along with the dream...

2007-08-17 11:00:11 · 5 answers · asked by Jane 3

hi

I was checking about the miracles of the holy bible and the miracles of the holy quraan..

honostly i have found that there are many scentific miracles in the quraan ..check this out..:
http://science4islam.com/
http://www.geocities.com/islamicmira...s_of_quran.htm
http://www.islam-guide.com/

as for as the bible is from God ,it fit science in a credible way .And here is the scientific truths from the bible :
Just as it is harmful to drink wine alone or water alone, whereas mixing wine with water makes a more pleasant drink that increases delight, so a skillfully composed story delights the ears of those who read the work. Let this, then, be the end. (Mac2-15-39)
i have never heard that water alone is harmful (could you help)
"The various winged insects that walk on all fours are loathsome for you. [ Lv:11:20 ] (what is that ??????????? could you help)

2007-08-17 10:59:14 · 35 answers · asked by Anno 3

what are christian warriors called they wore white helmets with a red cross on it white robes red cross.

2007-08-17 10:56:32 · 7 answers · asked by Tonka 2

If a child born to a non-islamic family is uneducated for their entire life and doesnt know anything about islam at all then how can he be punished for being a victim of ignorance.If you disagree then elaborate on your argument please.

2007-08-17 10:55:36 · 30 answers · asked by Rocker 1

2007-08-17 10:54:59 · 28 answers · asked by goodfella 5

how do you know she is real? where did you learn about her?

2007-08-17 10:53:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

...of the Mona Lisa were not satisfied with his creation, and he dropped it into the ocean to be rid of it, what would you say to him?

2007-08-17 10:53:23 · 24 answers · asked by [[Princess For The Day]] 2

Many songs do this for me but one of the most moving songs even to this day for me is One Tin Soldier that was the theme song for Billy Jack in 1971.

This may sound odd, but the Doors when you are Strange is also a song that moves me.

Elvis's Love Me Tender always moved me.

2007-08-17 10:52:29 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here's my list, decent ones on top, awful on the bottom.

Deism-Agnosticism
Buddhism-Eastern Type Religions
Christianity-Judaism-Islam-Atheism
Mormon-Scientologist-Other Christian Cults
Paganism-Wiccan-Alien Cults

2007-08-17 10:49:17 · 12 answers · asked by damilitia 2

Show some love to Jack B. so he feels better

-some love-
(((Jack B.)))



Hey, how does my new avatar looks, uh?

2007-08-17 10:45:22 · 19 answers · asked by Love Yahoo!!! wannabe a princess 4

Here's the link documenting the decline of Christianity.

http://www.religioustolerance.org/worldrel.htm

2007-08-17 10:44:11 · 15 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

The term implies that we are all born with some kind of sin. Anyone who can look into the eyes of baby and believe that there is anything other than total innocence there has severe mental problems.

2007-08-17 10:43:22 · 14 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7

I see that only raciests use it to humilate and swear at other people's religions.
What do you think??

2007-08-17 10:42:54 · 40 answers · asked by Mimi 6

2007-08-17 10:42:29 · 3 answers · asked by UMCorky 1

this is for my husband's 50th so flowers are OUT! balloons? any good advise ? please help me be creative... thanks
PS still looking for my dj...... all 50's music

2007-08-17 10:42:14 · 3 answers · asked by robin r 6

Apparently it is the contention of the Catholic church that Mary the mother of Jesus remained a virgin before, during and after the birth of Jesus.

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15448a.htm

To coin a phrase.... isn't this stretching things a bit too far?

Do they think we are all stupid? (Oh, Of course they do)

2007-08-17 10:40:29 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

has the past few days helped you understand Paganism a little more ?
was there anything specifically that has changed your mind about previous beliefs ?
is this a good thing .. having a day assigned to one specific belief system ?
would you like to see more of other belief systems on different days ?

2007-08-17 10:39:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is that bad or good?

2007-08-17 10:35:59 · 5 answers · asked by Vegemite Presley 4

Do you think that praying for them will help either you or them in any way? If so, has your prayers had any affect on you or them? Can you cite an example?

2007-08-17 10:35:39 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean they always saying something disrespectful alot and most of the times. Not all of them but most. Like atheists never been in a foxhole or they have no morales. when they are many atheists that serve or served in the military. They are many atheists doctors, firefighters, police cops, teachers physcotrists, and stuff. Also 95 % percent of scientists are atheists. Back then you were killed if you were atheists so thats why before the scientists were mostly christian and back then science was not developing nearly as fast as when atheism started to be more acceepted and more popular but it is still descriminated in many ways. And those who say America was founded by christians are lyers. They left for religious freedom from britian and its christian chruches.
Most of them say we have no morales then Justify these morals. I did not even use the same bible translation version and still found many of this qoutes in my bible.
http://www.evilbible.com/Evil%20Bible%20Quotes.htm

2007-08-17 10:34:23 · 12 answers · asked by JJ 1

(the ones that you consider to be true friends), post something completely disrespectful about your beliefs?

Whether you are a Christian, Athiest, Wiccan, Pagan,etc....

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2007-08-17 10:33:20 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous