Religion & Spirituality - 2 September 2007

Particularly looking for a website if anyone knows, not wikipedia!!!!

Print recomendations would alsobe welcome.

2007-09-02 21:11:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

biblical fire and brimstone?
simply a state of being?
a work of fiction?
"outer darkness"?

What does HELL mean for you?

2007-09-02 21:10:08 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

...in other words.. do you think it is possible to believe in Jesus, but not to believe in the Bible, (not 100%) anyways.... and to believe in Jesus, while remaining non-relgious?

2007-09-02 21:08:16 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi...Im a catholic and was dating a muslim guy for over a year. In the beginning of our relationship he stated that he couldnt touch/hug/kiss me unless he did the "mutah" (temporary marriage) He stated that he would be very uncomfortable if he touched me in any way without being married to me in some way, and like a fool i agreed to it. Now that we have broken up due to religious differences and our families not accepting of us =( I feel really guilty that I let him talk me into doing it. I feel as if I put a curse on myself (i cant explain it but thats how I feel) I know he didnt do it for sexual reasons because its haram, I wouldnt allow it and its forbidden in my religion/culture, but I still feel used! He also stated that he had done it with his ex girlfriend whom he dated for 4 years, she was not arabic so I'm assuming he did it for sexual reasons, which really bothers me :- / ...My question is: Do I have a right to be feeling the way im feeling, and is the mutah a sin?

2007-09-02 21:02:33 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Don't do another denomination either, do a completely different religion.

2007-09-02 21:01:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

If yes, share your experience.

2007-09-02 21:00:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

places his birth during the reign of king harod which ended in 4BC? this is almost a full decade difference. why such a difference in the time frame?

2007-09-02 20:59:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Everything made so much sense. This is the beauty of the Qur'an; it asks you to reflect and reason... When I read the Qur'an further, it talked about prayer, kindness and charity. I was not a Muslim yet, but I felt the only answer for me was the Qur'an and Allah had sent it to me. (Yusuf Islam [Cat Stevens], former British pop star)
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The strength of the Koran is that a Muslim, or anyone, can open it to any page and get a message dealing with life's meaning. (The well-known theologian John Esposito)
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The British Prime Minister Tony Blair says that he has read the whole Qur'an three times. In his statements, he often mentioned his admiration for the Qur'an's moral teaching. On March 29, 2000, the BBC reported on Blair's admiration for the Qur'an in a feature entitled "Blair: Qur'an Inspired Me." He was reported to have said that Islam was a good and peaceful religion, that he owned two copies of the Qur'an, and that he was quite inspired by it:

If you read the Koran, it is so clear… the concept of love and fellowship as the guiding spirits of humanity.
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Have you read the Quran?

2007-09-02 20:58:03 · 7 answers · asked by B 4

When God anoints people what does that mean?

2007-09-02 20:53:18 · 13 answers · asked by Adelaide B 5

What exactly about it was scary?

2007-09-02 20:50:44 · 14 answers · asked by Skepticat 6

2007-09-02 20:47:57 · 20 answers · asked by Lover of God 3

Including the planets in our solar system. What's the purpose of these planets going around the Sun? I'm looking for answers especially from people who believe in religion.

2007-09-02 20:46:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My ex-husband's new wife comes from a strongly religious family and I would like to try and identify the faith, as my daughter is exposed to it when she spends time with them.

They don't believe in celebating Christmas or birthdays.
They follow a variation of a Kosher diet.
They do not believe in evolution.
Consider themselves Christians.
Don't believe in divorse (don't know how my ex got acepted).
Women working outside home tolerated - just.

Apparently I am a Jezebel for maintaining a civil friendship with my ex, while hisnew wife is ok although having an affair with him while we were still married.


Apparently NOT Jehovah's Witness (my first guess)


Any suggestions????

2007-09-02 20:46:02 · 5 answers · asked by Tarkarri 7

2007-09-02 20:41:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

please no trash talk here. what makes you believe so? why do you even believe? what is past down in your family? do you think you're blind somehow?

2007-09-02 20:35:00 · 21 answers · asked by lelenguyen05 3

Why are gay people kill themselves over 3 times more often than straight people do?

2007-09-02 20:27:44 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-02 20:26:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have never been to church. i'm not that into it but it wouldn't hurt to try. whats it like? will it be a positive experience?

2007-09-02 20:26:12 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Bowling for Columbine did it to the gun culture.

Super Size Me did it to fast food.

Now The God Who Wasn't There does it to religion.

Holding modern Christianity up to a bright spotlight, this bold and often hilarious new film asks the questions few dare to ask.

Your guide through the world of Christendom is former fundamentalist Brian Flemming, joined by such luminaries as Jesus Seminar fellow Robert M. Price, professor Richard Dawkins, author Sam Harris and historian Richard Carrier.

See the movie the Los Angeles Times calls "provocative - to put it mildly."

Hold on to your faith. It's in for a bumpy ride.

http://www.thegodmovie.com

For many years I have always doubted the existence of Jesus or whatever you call him. But no one could answer my questions. I guess this movie will.

What do you guys feel, and have you even heard of this movie. it must at least raise a brow.

2007-09-02 20:25:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-02 20:22:06 · 24 answers · asked by benji_thomas1980 1

Many of us have seen the episode of South Park that mentions this and I'm interested to know if mormons actually believe this. I have brown skin and let me tell ya, it's the way to go if you have a choice.

Obviously i don't take what I see on a cartoon at face value, and anyone can answer but I'm especially interested in the answers of current or former mormons.

2007-09-02 20:21:30 · 11 answers · asked by H M 3

What does this statement symbolize 4 U ?

2007-09-02 20:21:06 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

If we are made in the image of god and given the ability to reason and think, how can god then condemn us for using the very faculties we were designed with?

Thus, when a christian will not study his religion outside of his church but will condemn contradictory criticism as blasphemy instead, is not said christian ignoring god-given curiosity and logic?

I open this question also to all religions.

2007-09-02 20:18:26 · 25 answers · asked by http://www.wrightlawnv.com 4

Homosexuality is also found in the animal kingdom. So if homosexuality is a matter of choice, then some rodents made the choice to become gay? huh? One rodent woke up and said, "Today I make a concious decision to feel sexually attracted to male rodents!"

P.S. If you accept that rodents are naturally gay, then your theory that homosexualtiy is a matter of choice is thus false.

2007-09-02 20:16:04 · 22 answers · asked by Demon_in_Disguise 1

I just want to tell God, "I love you."

What would you like to say?

2007-09-02 20:10:18 · 36 answers · asked by Lover of God 3

Can you be a Christian if you don't believe everything mentioned in the Bible is correct??
Can you be a Christian if you believe that part of the Bible is corrupt or unjust??
Can you be a Christian if you prefer others way than the Bible's way of life style or how things should be done??

I ask these questions because I see many people claiming to be Christians, but if you ask them about parts of the Bible, you will see that they disagree, or say that this is unjust, or say this is unfit for this century, or say this is corrupt, or I don't follow this part, etc etc

2007-09-02 20:08:27 · 25 answers · asked by Ahmed A 4

2007-09-02 20:08:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

There are obviously alot of gay christians out there. But the bible also clearly condemns it. Christians don't care whether it's by choice or not, if you act upon your desires your desire you're condemned. So what do you do? Do you marry a woman despite feeling no sexual attraction towards her, or do you plan to be alone and miserable for the rest of your life? Homosexuality and Christianity cleary cannot co-exist. If you you're a Christian and say homosexuality is alright, then you're not following God's teachings.

P.S. I'm not a Christian, and don't see why there's anything wrong with homosexuality when you're naturally born that way.

2007-09-02 20:07:16 · 27 answers · asked by Demon_in_Disguise 1

2007-09-02 20:04:25 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you make an effort to "connect" with the Lord every day? Do you look at prayer as something you do when you need something from the Lord? How important is it to reserve time to just praise the Lord? How do you see it, Christians?

2007-09-02 20:00:30 · 15 answers · asked by Marie 7