Religion & Spirituality - 1 October 2007

Can aanyone help me fond useful sources on the web for Prejudice againts The Holy Quraan?

2007-10-01 19:42:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

In this book it says I created the universe, which I must've. I know this because in this book which is true because I wrote it, it says that I created the universe.

My logic is infallible, no?

2007-10-01 19:39:32 · 9 answers · asked by asourapple100 4

The righteous believe unto death. And this gives them power. Power enough to kill, murder and destroy and commit all sorts of atrocities. Yet there are so many different religions that disagree with one another. This leads to conflict, violence and war.
It seems to me that it is not belief in God that is the problem. It is when that belief becomes a system and that system becomes an institution; that is when the problems begin. So individual faith is not wrong. But is religion itself poison? Should we as a human race abandon the old ways of institutionalized religion and instead rely on our own beliefs? Aren't we smart enough and wise enough to hear God's words in our own hearts without someone telling us what to do?

2007-10-01 19:37:12 · 25 answers · asked by Starmark 4

Some feel that the longer a person stays in prison, the more it costs the state=our tax dollars. My question is: If prison sentences were to be cut a little shorter (meaning fewer inmates in prison and decreasing the need for more money) BUT CASTRATION was part of the punishment, would the crime rate drop? The fact that castration is part of the punishment would need to be known by the public. On crimes like auto theft/grand theft, would the crime rate drop if part of the punishment included the amputation of some fingers? I realize this sounds a little barbaric but would (especially castration) work? I think this procedure may have been used a long time ago... What are your religious & non-religious, feelings on this?

2007-10-01 19:29:04 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Religion a load of crap. First, there's no real, obvious, easy to find evidence of any religions validity. Second, Religion's full of a bunch of ignorant people who don't even know what they believe in - And trust me, all religions have these guys.
Why would a true God have his religion filled with a bunch of idiots? I think he wouldn't.

2007-10-01 19:28:02 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was just reading through the website "the religion of peace" when I found the claim that there has been 9642 terror attacks since 911. Ever since I was a little kid, Ive heard about Islamic terror, but this post 911 number seemed high. However, the website went on to document them all.
http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/

So how do you rationalize this as just an insignificant minority, no different than any other religious extremist. If it was true that other religions also had these type of "extremists", there wouldnt be a safe spot on earth. Our lives would be a constant buzz of terror bombs.

2007-10-01 19:27:49 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Gospel of John tells us that the napkin, which was placed over the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the grave clothes. The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly folded, and was placed at the head of that stony coffin. Is that important? You’d better believe it! Is that significant? Absolutely! Is it really significant? Yes!

In order to understand the significance of the folded napkin, you have to understand a little bit about Hebrew tradition of that day. The folded napkin had to do w/ the Master and Servant, and every Jewish boy knew this tradition. When the servant set the dinner table for the master, he made sure that it was exactly the way the master wanted it. The table was furnished perfectly, and then the servant would wait, just out of sight, until the master had finished eating, and the servant would not dare touch that table, until the master was finished.

Now if the master were done eating, he would rise from the table, wipe his fingers, his mouth, and clean his beard, and would wad up that napkin and toss it onto the table. The servant would then know to clear the table. For in those days, the wadded napkin meant, “I’m done”. But if the master got up from the table, and folded his napkin, and laid it aside his plate, the servant would not dare touch the table, because the servant knew that the folded napkin meant, “I’m not finished yet.” The folded napkin meant, “I’m coming back!”

2007-10-01 19:24:07 · 18 answers · asked by Spoken4 5

2007-10-01 19:23:45 · 6 answers · asked by Socratic Pig 3

Christian God - first commandment states -" Have no other gods Before me."

Does this mean you can worship a pantheon of gods, as long as the Christian god is placed first, and in highest regards?

How do you interpret this commandment in any other way?

The bible, does not as far as I can find Condem Witchcraft or sorcery. It does tell the faithful to avoid those who use it, and to be wary of it. But as far as I am able to find does not specifically declare it a sin.

Could the case then be made that Saints, / holy people in the bible used "witchcraft" and sorcery to do the "miracles" they have atributed to them?

What is the back story on the demon known as Legion? I know that the demon possesed someone and was drivien out, but where did it come from. Where did Demons come from, as the bible is rather specific that Fallen Angels are not Demons, other than Lucifer somewhat becoming satan.

2007-10-01 19:15:33 · 8 answers · asked by Tom 3

I was taught at school that this means: turn so the enemy can hit you again, for he will be judged.

I also saw heard someone say that how turning the other cheek meant something different in Middle-Eastern culture. I think it was showing your enemy your superiority to them, for they have sinned and you have not.

Please tell me the real definition of turning the other cheek.

2007-10-01 19:06:06 · 12 answers · asked by Moonlit Hemlock 3

maybe he wanted to nail his son on a cross? Here is a God who can do all things, can he not make us perfect to get in to heaven, why? maybe he is not strong enought to make us holy and righteous as him? Maybe you do not pray for his perfection in rigthessness ?do you think God is to weak to make someone like him? or did he want to put Jesus on a cross? murder maybe?
maybe he lied to us and really hates his son? here is the great seeker for 6 yrs praying all the time for holiness and perfection in his heart, and the christians most all say he desired his son on a cross and no one can become perfect....maybe you do not ask? In time we will see? whos right the christians who say God can not do all things and crusified his son for us, or the great seeker who says God sacraficed his son because the Christians never found the way to holiness to get into heaven. But look for someone to die for them.

2007-10-01 19:04:33 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Universe is combined with order and disorder.

We can predict how its gonna move. but only very poorly.

Someday the sun will be cold.

no humans can survive.Earthquakes and storms have killed so many humans.

If god created humans , he must love them.

But his universe seems so cruel and indifferent to us.

I want to know why.

2007-10-01 19:00:40 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that there are different standards of what is acceptable for different cultures and religious beliefs. For example, the way I was raised, one pretty much suppresses outward show of emotion. I know other cultures that expect and encourage an outward show and there are religious beliefs that tie in with this as well.

What are your views on dealing with grief, how do your beliefs affect this, and do you feel any positives from the way you deal with grief?

2007-10-01 18:58:43 · 12 answers · asked by Jack B, goodbye, Yahoo! 6

Was Saul really that much worse than David? Isn't God's spirit what made David a great king? Saul had that too... so why did Saul fail?

2007-10-01 18:58:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

comform to modern mores?

I ask because it seem that many so-called Christians seem to think that it is okay to corrupt scripture if it makes them feel good about their immorality...

Should we do that?

Is that appropriate?

2007-10-01 18:58:04 · 9 answers · asked by Adyghe Ha'Yapheh-Phiyah 6

Matthew 7:24
24Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: (KJV)

Matthew 5:29
29And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast [it] from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not [that] thy whole body should be cast into hell. (KJV)

Did Jesus have great wisdom in his teachings?

Who in their right mind would pluck out their eye and think that it was profitable?

2007-10-01 18:56:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

...how would you handle this situation?

2007-10-01 18:54:20 · 6 answers · asked by folkart 1

I work as a freelancer and there’s this guy for whom I sometimes do work and he’s a Mormon. When I first started working for him, he tried, as all Mormons do I’m sure, to surreptitiously convert me to Mormonism by bringing me muffins that his wife made and oranges from his tree at home then dropping off some Mormon propaganda pamphlets. After that I quickly let it be known that I’m about as interested in becoming a Mormon as Mike Tyson is in becoming a ballerina.

The thing is, I noticed that he kept on talking about the grocery shops he goes to, the radio station he listens to, the freakin’ Chinese restaurant he goes to…it’s as though he was compelled to convert me to something!

Anyone else ever notice this?

2007-10-01 18:53:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

How are people so sure that they're religion is the only TRUE religion?

Whether your Christian, Catholic, Muslim, etc....What are the explanations from some religious groups, in answering why they think that their religion is the only correct one?

I was a christian at one point of my life but, that's because I was raised as one. As I've gotten older, I've gotten off the wagon of organized religion.

I believe that there is a higher power or some type of governing hand-maybe it's because I have to, I'm not sure. I'm a good person and don't live my life perfectly-it's impossible...but, I live it the best that I can and try to learn from my mistakes.

I'd like to get some answers to my question above and would like to read your thoughts and opinions on religion-in any way.

2007-10-01 18:49:32 · 29 answers · asked by an_american_trilogy2003 1

2007-10-01 18:48:12 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to know so I can find a hiding spot.

2007-10-01 18:44:07 · 17 answers · asked by Emo Soul 1

..Ive been told that holy water is not just a water..its a mixed ingredients? is this true?

what is the use of holy water? why someone who drink the holy water will automatically gain faith, its like being possessed?

Ive heard a story about two muslim who wanna revert into christian..one of them drink the holy water, suddenly his other friend aghast a while..then he refused to drink the holy water..
His friend ask why..

and then he said, "when you(his friend) drink the holy water, suddenly I can see a bird-like shining so bright flew out his body...

then he ask imam, what is that? then the Imam said, Its your friend faith to Allah that flew from his head and heart...and god wanna show you, and God still love you..

SO, comments?

2007-10-01 18:43:12 · 12 answers · asked by singularity 3

2007-10-01 18:42:36 · 9 answers · asked by Insomniac 2

I found it very interesting and quite funny. What do you guys think about it? http://www.apath.org/creating_religion.html

2007-10-01 18:37:28 · 14 answers · asked by Tea 6

As a side note, I would like to ask those of you that pray to pray for him or those of you that meditate, to meditate for him, or anything. I may not believe in prayer, but I believe in positive energy and I hope any positive energy out there can reach him. On to my original question (if some nazi doesn't have my question deleted for the above comment)...I'd like to hear some words of wisdom that I could send him to help him get through the next time period in his life. Thank you very much!

2007-10-01 18:36:08 · 16 answers · asked by Liesel 5

2007-10-01 18:35:32 · 9 answers · asked by dogpatch USA 7

John 5:31
31 If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true. (KJV)

John 8:18
18 I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me. (KJV)

According to these scriptures, Jesus was a false witness, right?

2007-10-01 18:32:37 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am hoping to one day be as righteous as him in this life. For I beleive the Blood was not needed, but all are to lazy to seek the Lord for his ways and righteousness, or lack the faith to believe.

does it not say Jesus came for the sinners not the rigtheous....

2007-10-01 18:29:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-01 18:29:11 · 9 answers · asked by wwhy 3

2007-10-01 18:26:59 · 21 answers · asked by Dynamic H 2