Religion & Spirituality - 22 August 2007

" I am the Way , the Truth , and the Life , No one comes to the Father except through Me."

We can debate all day the reliability of the Bible, and whether Jesus really said these words, but even if he did, what is your point?

In the Bible Moses said something similar to his people. Each Messenger was sent to be followed by their people. At that time Jesus was they way to Allah. However when Muhammad was sent, he again said something similar, and since he is Allah's final Messenger, it is he that should be followed.

2007-08-22 03:22:59 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

...is such a thing always prophecide?

2007-08-22 03:21:14 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that some people think Ouija/Spirit Boards invite evil spirits to possess you, but what if I cast a protection spell on everyone in the room (I am Wiccan)? Isnt there some spell that would let only good spirits come through? I could write one....

2007-08-22 03:20:00 · 14 answers · asked by Sean L. 1

I know that in magic, if you cast a bad spell, bad things happen to you. What if you cast a curse on a murderer though? Would bad things still happen to you?

2007-08-22 03:17:45 · 17 answers · asked by Sean L. 1

As a Muslimah, it infuriates me to know that the extremists doing all of this senseless killing of innocent people, Muslim and NonMuslim alike, claim they are following Islam. They're not! Suicide gets you sent to hell. Nowhere in the Quran is there some story about getting 70 something virgins. Killing innocent people is forbidden. Forced marriages are forbidden. What do you think of the following?

" Help you one another in Al­Birr and At­Taqwa (virtue, righteousness and piety); but do not help one another in sin and transgression. And fear Allâh. Verily, Allâh is Severe in punishment. "

[ Surah: Al-Mâ'idah (05); Ayah # 2]

237. Anas reported: Messenger of Allah said, "Help your brother, whether he is an oppressor or is oppressed". A man enquired: "O Messenger of Allah! I help him when he is oppressed, but how can I help him when he is an oppressor?'' He said, "You can keep him from committing oppression. That will be your help to him".
[Al-Bukhari & Muslim]

2007-08-22 03:17:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

that I'd divorce him. That didn't work. So I threatened that I'd kill myself. Now he comes home every night. Was it wrong to threaten him that I'd commit suicide if he didn't come home?

I know, I'd have to kill myself if he didn't come home some night. What does the Bible say about suicide? I know according to the bible I can't divorce him cause I have no proof of infidelity on his part.

2007-08-22 03:14:43 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

and use verses from one book in the buybull to back other verses in the buybull?
That level of willful ignorance is a trip to see in action...isnt it?

2007-08-22 03:12:49 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

If not, why does God put the tree in the Garden of Eden?

2007-08-22 03:10:18 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been struggling with my short-term memory and I've been torturing myself trying to remember this one word now for two weeks.

10 points to person who can use their psychic abilities to tell me what it is.

2007-08-22 03:03:51 · 8 answers · asked by SadButTrue 4

"But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house."
(A). Why is this the case? (B). Can this happen even if the Christian is not a hypocrite and has lived clean for many years?

2007-08-22 03:02:20 · 11 answers · asked by Sharon 1

2007-08-22 02:59:37 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

more than 1 wife , eye for an eye, stoning disrespectful kids, slavery yes in the early days god permited slavery...

2007-08-22 02:56:09 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

That Ashkenazi Jews have any blood rite to the land known as Israel?

Ashkenazis are Caucasian/ Turk/ Armenids or Slavs who converted to Judaism not long ago. They are not Semites.

Arab Jews(Sephardim),Arab Muslims, Arab Christians and Druze coexisted peacefully in Palestine before the Zionists came in 1948.

God did not "promise" this land to Eastern European Jews, simple and plain.

2007-08-22 02:55:00 · 7 answers · asked by skywardphallus 1

I am a Muslim women, and I seem to not get harassed very much if I have my children or husband with me, or if I am with others. But as soon as I am alone is when most of it happens. And why is most of it happen when I am in the grocery store lol?

2007-08-22 02:52:02 · 9 answers · asked by Umm Ali 6

When I was 19 years-old, a co-worker of mine (who seemed very hostile against God) made this comment to me: "Say what you want, but God is a cosmic tyrant full of Himself, and I refuse to be a pawn in His power struggle with Satan."

If you "choose" not to choose, you've still made a choice, correct?

Your thoughts, please. As usual, only serious and intelligent responses welcome.

2007-08-22 02:51:50 · 25 answers · asked by RIFF 5

Revelation 20: 11-15 would be a good place to start, but there are lots of other Biblical references to use. What did Jesus have to say about it when he was on earth? What is the purpose of the Judgement?

2007-08-22 02:51:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would say it would have to be at night, or in the early morning. My favourite place is still the altar.

2007-08-22 02:50:26 · 19 answers · asked by Joel 2 5

If you don't believe in God, do you believe in miracles? If so, how can you believe in one and not the other? Doesn't it take a higher power to perform a miracle?

I happen to believe in both but am trying to understand a different point of view.

2007-08-22 02:48:00 · 24 answers · asked by Ollie's Mommy 3

My mother is Catholic and had raised me Catholic as well. She sent me to Catholic school until I begged my father to send me to public school at age 13.

I am 20 years old now and no longer live with either of my parents but went to my mom's house last night and had dinner with her. Before eating our meal my mom says "We need to think of a new blessing (prayer) because we've been using the same one forever." I just smiled, I didn't see a need to bring up my beliefs over one little comment. Then she proceeded to pray, and I just looked down out of respect but didn't say a word or do the sign of the cross. This is what I always do when people pray around me, I just look down out of respect but do not participate.

I thought it would have been inappropriate to bring up my beliefs and tell my mom that I am atheist at that time because she had not asked, she only assumed that I believe what she taught me to believe.

2007-08-22 02:47:42 · 30 answers · asked by Christy ☪☮e✡is✝ 5

in your own words what you think faith is.

2007-08-22 02:43:59 · 28 answers · asked by RIFF 5

Suppose you have a friend that all year round tells you that you have to be good because Santa is watching. They constantly warn you about driving above the speed limit, not coming to a complete stop at stop signs, telling your spouse you're on the way home when you know you haven't left work yet, sneaking a piece of cake when you're on a diet, and even telling you what you SHOULDN'T be doing with your significant other in the bed or any other part of the house. They tell you that just because no one else sees or cares, Santa sees everything, and all of those things will put you on the naughty list and he won't bring you any presents at christmas. Not only that, but some new wrinkles to the usual christmas ritual, he now gives you to bad luck that can cause you to get into accidents and even die as a result. Your friend truly believes all this is true, quotes from a collection of children's stories, and points to the number of people that die in accidents as proof. Should you tell?

2007-08-22 02:43:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are there certain things you do and dont do when handling the Qu'ran, the book itself?

2007-08-22 02:42:20 · 13 answers · asked by dawnseve 3

2007-08-22 02:42:16 · 24 answers · asked by Umm Ali 6

2007-08-22 02:40:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Let's assume that this extra-terrestrial life is vastly more intelligent than us. So much so, that they were able to travel through space to find us. If God created the universe, how would you feel if the universe included beings superior to humans? How would this affect your faith? Would this cause you to question your beliefs in God?

2007-08-22 02:30:39 · 24 answers · asked by Seth T 2

i was at a pentecostal service last night and i could have got some brilliant photos of their service last night with all the singing dancing and praying but some of the members objected

2007-08-22 02:25:48 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't know about this one. I think that I would come with tear filled eyes and just thank Him, but I don't know.

2007-08-22 02:25:34 · 21 answers · asked by Joel 2 5

2007-08-22 02:25:32 · 2 answers · asked by moanalisa 4

If yes, what brings peace into your life? If no, what will it take to happen in your life to bring you peace? Personally, I'm at peace. I've fought my own spiritual demons and lived to talk about it. What happened in my past has made me a stronger person, and I'm thankful that I've gained this strength. What is your story, if you have one?

2007-08-22 02:24:21 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Brothers can feel free to contribute to this as well:)

sisters.. I was considering the account of Mary and Martha in the bible. That these two sisters are a true picture and pattern for us as we serve in our own churches and homes.
Both Mary and Martha sat at the feet of the Lord to listen to His word. Some would say that Martha was Miss busy busy and was too occupied with serving the Lord with food to sit still at His feet to hear what He had to say...
Some would also say that Mary chose the better way because she dropped everything and sat at the Lord's feet and because of that she truly HEARD what He was saying regarding His death and Resurrection.
I put this to you sisters that we need to be a combination of the two. Having a Serving spirit. One that does not just jump up to do what we THINK the Lord wants but being those who sit at His feet listening to His preference then rising up to serve with a serving spirit all the ones under our care.
Share your own experience ty:)

2007-08-22 02:20:42 · 6 answers · asked by Broken Alabaster Flask 6