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I am having a seriously difficult time with this. For the life of me, I can't seem to understand why there is so much animosity and malice towards those who my have a different worldview/belief system than one's self. I mean come on! Are people really that threatened by diversity and...

I'm sure most of us are aware of some people, who profess one particular religion, that will forbid adherents from approaching the sacred texts and materials of another religion(I am currently going through this ordeal myself with certain family members, but this is a personal issue I would...

Ok, I'm in the mood for a little fluff right about now. What are your all-time favorite top three songs(religious or otherwise)? Here are mine: 1. "Little Wing" by Stevie Ray Vaughan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdYRzH10L2M&mode=related&search= If a soul had a sound I think this would be...

For those who follow some sort of religion or spiritual worldview, would the discovery of intelligent life on other planets undermine your faith? Would these creatures have souls? If they had their own religious practice, would they be in error, and would they need to be proselytized or have...

After reading several post here and about, I've noticed a common trend throughout religious discussion type forums. It seems that no matter where you go, you will always find former Christians turned atheist in about every other post. For some reason or another, the topic will be brought up...

This post is specifcally for the Christians, but anyone may reply if they wish. Let's say, hypothetically speaking, there was a candidate running for the Presidency of the United States. This person's campaign centers around resolving all of the issues that Christians(Evangelicals...

There was a pretty disturbing and troubling tread that I remember from a few days ago that ended up very surreally IMO. There was a ton of anti-semitic accusations being hurled about without any substantive proof to back any of it up with. It got me to thinking:"do these people even know...

I'm wondering if anyone can show me where a particular location is. In the Bible we see this passage: "Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor." Matt. 4:8 Can someone please point to the location of said mountain. I...

Here is yet another claim that is proposed time and again. I felt that this issue warrants it's own thread altogether, due to the fact that the details need to be discussed thoroughly, with as much valid evidence as possible. I have heard the protest of Christians that there is ample...

Ok. In response to the objections of my brothers on another thread, I will, insha'allah, open a new thread concerning the issue which has thrown off the original post elsewhere. What do non-muslims say about the so-called corruption of the Quran? However, before anyone posts any comments, I...

I'm sure many have heard the following scenario: A passenger plane is flying with a born again pilot when all of a sudden... WHAM, the Rapture happens. As an added bonus let's throw in anyone else on the plane that knows how to fly is born again and is raptured out also. So here we are with a...

I'm curious(what's new huh?). What are peoples' opinions here concerning women preachers in Christianity? Are women allowed to preach and teach from the bible to other men or are they forbidden to do so? Bear in mind that I have heard both sides of the argument, so I am only curious as to...

I am curious about the Bible's stance on alcohol and intoxicants. I am aware that there are many, many references to wine and such through out the text, but is there any place at all in the scripture that out right prohibits alcohol consumption? From what I have gathered from the Bible is that...

...and hearing by the word of G-d(Rom 10:17), what if you are deaf? Does this mean that it is impossible for you to have faith? And if you were born deaf, does that mean that G-d has put you at an insurmountable disadvantage?

I hope the title isn't too misleading. I don't really mean ritualistic or even really practicing. I'm asking those who at least believe in G-d in some form or another. Namely, what is the reason that you subscribe to a religious belief system? Is it because you want to go to Heaven/Paradise...

Being that that time of the year is quickly approaching us, a thought occured to me. Does anyone think that Eid-ul-Adha(the Festival of Sacrifice) will be mentioned in the media as much as the other seasonal holidays(Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year's Day, etc.)? Even since Eid falls...

Salaam to all. Just curious. How do christians (those that believe in some sort of divinity of Jesus(pbuh)) reconcile a "god/man" doctrine with the following: Num 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it...

Are christians allowed to get tattoos based upon: Lev 19:28 You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh on account of the dead or tattoo any marks upon you: I am the LORD.

Here are a few points to ponder about the so-called sacrifice of Jesus(pbuh) during this Easter holiday. Here is a partial list of reasons for why the death of Jesus on the cross couldn't possibly have served as a valid sacrifice - any one of these would render a sacrifice as unacceptable for...

Seeing that it is that time of the season again this year, I have a very simple question for all concerned: Easter: pagan or not? I ask basically because I see a trend of many christian sects shying away from the more traditional celebration of Easter festivities such as Easter bunnies...