Religion & Spirituality - 26 October 2007

I am really interested in Islam, but I am not a Muslim. I want to learn a lot about Islam, but not through the net. Can anyone suggest really good ways for me to learn about it. Please, don't say something like Read. I am looking for really good books or places etc. etc. Can I actually go to a Mosque and talk directly to a Imam? Is that aloud? Would it be insulting in anyway?

2007-10-26 12:05:03 · 14 answers · asked by Tim Buck 5

For those of you that believe in Jesus, I'm wondering--what do you think Jesus and his family did on his birthday?? Was it different, or celebrated differently, than most birthdays of the time??

[[I know this is an odd question; I don't mean it as a trolling question. I'm just curious as to whether anything has ever been determined about Jesus' birthday.]]

2007-10-26 11:59:49 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it likely that the surname "Tahan" is of Jewish derivation? Or more likely to be gentile? Just curious. Thanks.

2007-10-26 11:59:35 · 5 answers · asked by Not my name 2

Two men each age 57.
Grew up together, same area, same school.
Their lives mirror one another.
They both attend the same Church.
One talks about the Love, Grace and Mercy of Jesus Christ.
The other talks of Hell-Fire and Damnation, judgment.
I can't help but wonder why???

2007-10-26 11:59:29 · 9 answers · asked by drg5609 6

Just got back from a friend's mother's funeral. Blahblahblahblahblah. Somebody say something funny, quick.

2007-10-26 11:59:15 · 15 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4

I was "baptized" (spinkled) when I was 4 after a sledding accident by my grandmother because she thought I was going to die.

I grew up in a theist-friendly yet non-religious house, eventually became an atheist.

I was baptized (emmersed) according to the Scriptures as an adult believer later in life when I realized the whole Jesus thing.

Currently, Im a member of Church of Christ. I consider myself a Christian and nothing else. I disagree with many of the catholic church's doctrines for instance pertaining to Mary, the saints, communion, baptism, the authority of church tradition, original sin, etc.

Would I be denied communion? Or am I considered a catholic still? Do you believe Im not saved because I dont attend a catholic church?

2007-10-26 11:58:01 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Out of all the religions I think you guys really go the extra mile in faith. I mean you guys really live life as if God really exists. I would find it difficult to go to Bible meetings 3 times a week consistently and go preaching on Saturdays or everyday.

I really want to trust God that much and put my life in his hands but I don't have that type of faith. What can I do to gain more faith as if God is really here?

2007-10-26 11:57:39 · 20 answers · asked by sfumato1002 3

I was just wondering how much time Pascal fans would need to save themselves.

2007-10-26 11:55:31 · 1 answers · asked by Link strikes back 6

If mary was the mother of God then she most also be the mother of his deity! does everyone believe this?

2007-10-26 11:55:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

According to the Gospel of Mark (Mark 3:19-21, 31), during the period when Jesus was preaching, Mary and his brothers believed that he was mentally ill, or "out of his mind" as per the KJV. The Gospel of John comments that "neither did his brothers believe in him" (John 7:5). Jesus, in turn, rejected them (Mark 3:31-35, Matthew 12:46-50, Luke 8:19-21).

Apparently, Mary, the mother of Jesus, forgot the visits of angels, magi, and shepherds. The prophecies of Anna and Simeon completely slipped her mind. Most of all Mary seems to have forgotten her own impregnation by the Holy Spirit.

2007-10-26 11:54:14 · 12 answers · asked by Primary Format Of Display 4

At the High School I attended, being Christian wasn't the cool thing. We believers had to endure great mocking and occasionally even physical abuse from the popular crowd. One of the very worst was a member of the football team. He would always make very crude jokes is classes and often singled me out for particular derision, even going so far as to tell people that I was gay for Christ. Worse, he also seduced a very nice Christian girl, causing her to be disowned by her family and eventually hospitalized for a mental breakdown.

Now fast forward 10 years. I am living in a nearby city, a respected member of my congregation and suddenly a few months ago that same football player from my high school has started attending my church. Of course he is playing the big reformed sinner role to the hilt. Every week he gets up to testify about how bad he was, but now he has found God. Everybody buys it and it is driving me crazy. How can I show people what he's really like?

2007-10-26 11:53:11 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Exodus 21:15 And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death

2007-10-26 11:52:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-26 11:49:05 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

im bored and i am a satanic witch, anyone care to explian what that is? no we are not a myth, just a new breed of satanists. i want to see if any else knows what it is

2007-10-26 11:47:48 · 34 answers · asked by goddess 2

I think that was a man made up thing.

2007-10-26 11:45:16 · 38 answers · asked by ? 5

I had another account deleted entirely because some people actually push that report button until you're gone. It's not the IP address, because those change often (I often purposely change them to keep the trolls at bay), so multiple accounts is out and is against the rules. In the nearly 2 days I had the account and another one for 2 months I said nothing to insult anyone and, questions, didn't violate any community guidelines. So this means some people are actually so bored with themselves they just keep pressing that report button over and over.

And so I had to eat their arms. I am so upset it's come to this, I need to regain the strength to toss cookies again. The unfairness has rendered me to far . Is there anything I can do? What would you do? No, no, appealing to me. Coz it's true

yes I'm a terrible speller I know that alredy

2007-10-26 11:43:39 · 7 answers · asked by ٠Golden Eyes٠ 5

You could just wait 'til the last minute and accept him, and you're in for a far lower price - right?

2007-10-26 11:41:10 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thank you for your answers! :)

Have a wonderful weekend! :)

2007-10-26 11:40:04 · 24 answers · asked by Moon :) 7

I did something that has been on my conscience for a while. I think this is how Jesus wants me to resolve it. Here's what happened:

I was walking to the sporting goods shop after school last Friday to get the red Dwyane Wade jersey that I always wanted. It's $20. When I got to the plaza, a homeless man in his fifties approached me. He told me he hadn't eaten for 4 days and asked for money. I had a 20 dollar bill and 65 cents.

The bank wouldn't let me split the 20 because I'm 13 and my parents weren't with me. Besides, if I did, I wouldn't have $20 anymore. In the end, I just gave him 65 cents. I think I should have been more generous. I could easily wait a couple more days to buy that jersey.

He later saw me walk out of the store, so he knew I had more money than that. I felt really guilty. He and I also had a chat about Jesus, and we prayed together. That makes me feel even worse because he knows I'm a Christian, but I didn't give my all for him the way Jesus would have done.

2007-10-26 11:36:08 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

..physically, if we're supposivly going to live forever in an afterlife?

2007-10-26 11:34:57 · 18 answers · asked by blah p 1

I never did get that...

Is this a 'back in the day they did this kind of thing' thing?

2007-10-26 11:31:57 · 22 answers · asked by Brandon's been a dirty Hore 5

I'm running a little late and a little short on money for Samhain this year. I was wondering if anybody could give me some ideas for ritual this year or any good websites I could check out. I've only ever done Samhain once before.

I have a small sapce as I live at my parents house and they will only allow me to do ritual in the shed out back. It will be my sister and I.

2007-10-26 11:31:33 · 6 answers · asked by pandabears05 3

What would you do?

2007-10-26 11:29:03 · 29 answers · asked by Liz 3

Any info please.

2007-10-26 11:27:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Am I consciously/unconsciously creating the impression that I am better than I really am?... am I a hypocrite?
Am I honest in all my acts and words, or do I exaggerate?
Do I reveal confidences?
Can I be trusted?
Am I a slave to dress, friends, work, habits?
Am I self-conscious, self-piting, or self-justifying?
Did the Bible live in me today?
Do I give it time to speak to me every day?
Am I enjoying prayer?
When did I last speak to someone about my faith?
Do I pray about the money I spend?
Do I go to bed and get up on time?
Do I disobey God in anything?
Do I insist upon doing something my conscience is uneasy about?
Am I defeated in any part of my life?
Am I jealous, impure, critical, irritable, touchy, or distrustful?
How do I spend my spare time?
Am I proud?
Do I thank God that I am not as other people, like the Pharisees did?
Is there anyone I fear, dislike, disown, criticize, resent or disregard?and what I doing about it?
Do I grumble/complain constantly?
Is Christ real to me?

2007-10-26 11:26:37 · 29 answers · asked by Suen 4

The full title is; The Wonders of Creation(an exploration of the origins and Splendors of the Universe)

2007-10-26 11:26:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

one true god. good or bad idea?

2007-10-26 11:24:52 · 14 answers · asked by dantistryfiliya 2

Religions have a habit of spinning historical information so as to give their church credit... but almost all great things and discoveries come from outside the churches of the world... What truth would you like to see restored to the world....

2007-10-26 11:24:32 · 20 answers · asked by Gyspy 4

2007-10-26 11:23:49 · 24 answers · asked by David 1

2007-10-26 11:23:42 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous