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May
12

Christianity?????????????????????????

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Christianity
centretek666 asked:

Why do xtians call their beliefs ‘christianity’ when the teachings of jesus were corrupted by the apostle (apostate?) Peter.
If you followed the (alleged) teachings of jesus, you would all be devout Essene jews like he was. Instead you follow the lies of a craven coward who adjusted the words of christ to suit the Roman society.
It should really be called the Peter Principle.


May
12

Is the bible God’s word?

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bible
masah4ever asked:

Bible God’s Word? - Deedat vs Swaggart 1 of 23
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdDi-1CPmwE

Bible God’s Word? - Deedat vs Swaggart 2 of 23
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixzvf1zWKdQ

Bible God’s Word? - Deedat vs Swaggart 4 of 23
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6wlhwMAwRU

Bible God’s Word? - Deedat vs Swaggart 5 of 23
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znS3JXjt4U8

Bible God’s Word? - Deedat vs Swaggart 6 of 23
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHuezOrjeHE

Bible God’s Word? - Deedat vs Swaggart 7 of 23
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToknyVdgvdc

Bible God’s Word? - Deedat vs Swaggart 8 of 23
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb_rkibY4Wc

Bible God’s Word? - Deedat vs Swaggart 9 of 23
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhsWc41qPb0

Bible God’s Word? - Deedat vs Swaggart 10 of 23
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpzV3B6k9j0&feature=related

Bible God’s Word? - Deedat vs Swaggart 11 of 23
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1qdiPa232Q

The rest on: YouTube


May
12

A Oneness Cloud Experiment That Leads to Enlightenment

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What we're going to do is purposefully make a cloud in the sky a particular shape (square), or make it disappear altogether, with nothing more than focus and intention. The entire purpose of this experiment is to help us fully realize that everybody and everything is an interconnected One, and that nothing exists separate from anything else in the universe. It should be made very clear that this has nothing to do with me, or anybody else, or science, trying to "prove" anything to you. This has everything to do with you, the individual, doing, experiencing and verifying things for oneself, otherwise nobody actually knows the truth. In order to truly know, one must be for oneself that which is to be known. This is the difference between only knowing about something, and truly knowing. Firsthand verification is far from being the same as external "proof." Here's the experiment: On a day when the wind is calm, the sky mostly blue, and there are clouds in the sky that are definitely separate from one another, go sit outside, or inside by a window with a decent view of the sky. This is best to do alone with nobody else around, at least for the first few times it's done because their presence, thoughts, and doubt may negatively influence the outcome. Choose a cloud, any cloud, but you might want to start with a smaller one. Concentrate and focus on that one cloud, and state in the present tense that the cloud is in the process of becoming, or is already, square, or gone. "That cloud is square" or just simply "square cloud." There is no need to speak out loud, just do it in your head. If you try to force the cloud to be that way, it won't work. Just gently let it be. Give it 5 to 15 minutes of gentle concentration. In fact words aren't even necessary, it's the intention or "feeling" behind the words that matters. Feel it, know it, and it will be. Express love and gratitude and it will be. You are that cloud, and everything else. There is no separation between "you" and "it". All is One. Absolutely anything can be purposefully set into motion and created with nothing more than focus, intention, feeling and knowing that it's working. This is how the universe works, so of course it's working! The only catch is that it won't work even if you subconsciously doubt it or don't believe it. Being skeptical, pessimistic, doubtful, or negative will not reveal the truth. Open mindedness and believing are absolutely required to shape that cloud. There is nothing "amazing" about this experiment and the results. This is simply how the universe works. You just weren't previously aware of it. In fact, your entire "external" life is at all times unfolding in perfect accordance with your mind's opinions, beliefs, perceptions, thoughts, and emotions, both positive and negative, whether you are aware of it or not. The point of this experiment is to demonstrate 2 things: One... The power of thoughts/intention, and the fact that they are at all times creating our individual physical reality. Absolutely everything is karma, and there are never exceptions. Two... That separation, duality, polarity, and opposites do not actually exist. Space, distance, and things being separate from one another are illusions created by our limited physical senses and ways of thinking. Everything and everyone is an interconnected One. "You", "me", "this", "that", "here", "there", "inner", "outer", etc. are ultimately all one and the same. There is zero difference between them. With that understanding, we can now step up to an entirely different way of perceiving "reality", and up to a much higher level of truth. The results obtained from this cloud experiment wouldn't be possible if you weren't connected to the cloud, and if you are connected to the cloud, then you ARE that cloud, even if you think you are separate. And if "you" are that cloud, then there is no individual "you". There is no "you" making that cloud into a square shape, but rather, "you" are that which is being done, which is infinitely everything. There is no "doer" doing anything because that would imply there is an "individual" to do something. But since everything is connected and everything is actually one thing, there are no separate individuals. When there is only one, there is no "other" because then there would be two instead of one. So if there is only one, then that One is Self. This is exactly why the Hinduism religion uses the word "Self" instead of "God" when referring to that which is Infinitely Everything. Everything in existence that is happening, is "you". Nothing is "being done" by anybody, because there is no individual to do anything. It could be said that everything is happening of its own. Everything is happening spontaneously, on its own, as an automatic karmic consequence, in accordance with an infinite and unending number of factors within all of existence.

Jarett Sabirsh is a very serious student of truth in all of its relative forms, and its absolute non-form. A profound spiritual experience radically changed his life. He is the author of The Truths of Life.

May
11

paganism?

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Paganism
steven.strohmeyer@btinternet.com asked:

are christmas tress a result of paganism ??

is santa ????


May
11

spirituality??????????

adminReligion & Spirituality
spirituality
miriam asked:

why is it so difficult waiting on the fulfillment of God’s promise ?


May
11

What is spirituality? Religion?

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spirituality
Syzygy asked:

Some seem to think that spirituality applies only to religion. But then again, we’re not even clear what religion is. What does it mean to feel “religious” about something, or have “religiousness”? Can you attain spirituality in things beside Christianity, Buddhism, or other proposed ways of life?

It is in my opinion that you can take spirituality from anything, and that this aspect of humanity is where we draw our meaning from. Spirituality is a matter of philosophy, and how you connect your existence with the rest of nature.

Furthermore, religiousness can be just another word for spirituality. Therefore, spirituality and religiousness doesn’t have to mean or have anything to do with theism.

I was just posting this question in response to some of the answers I received on my question regarding whether or not it was possible to have spirituality in science and emotion–that it was ridiculous, and delusional.

What is your take on this?
The purpose of this question is, along with drawing a survey and sorta laying out a thought experiment, to enlighten others into seeing that spirituality can and very well does exist beyond religions like Christianity, and that there is a such thing as spiritual atheism.


May
10

How can a Muslim be sure he is not befriending a non-muslim, in violation of the Quran?

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muslim
Self Righteous asked:

A Muslim on YA just admonished fellow Muslims who violate the Quran by chosing to have non-muslim friends —http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Asc.e1nG3AbtkCz8I_heYYrd7BR.?qid=20070824060204AAQfnYK

Heres yet another verse (different from the one posted in the other question) which demand Muslims not to take non-muslim friends.

Quran 5:51 : “O ye who believe! take not the Jews and the Christians for your friends and protectors…” http://cwis.usc.edu/dept/msa/quran/005.qmt.html

My question is, how can a Muslim know at what point hes communication with a non-muslim has qualified as a friendship?

I mean, suppose a Muslim is torturing a non-muslim in some Islamic prison somewhere, but after some time, he actually discovers he like the prisoner and laughs at his jokes. Has the Muslim torturer violated the Qurans command to not befriend?

I mean, we never have official “friend sermonies” do we…so how can you ever know if this command is violated.
carla: did you understand the issue here? The Quran is speaking about “friends”…are they your “friends”?

Its odd that you call this experience your “best ever” and its also odd you cant spell “United States”…Im thinking your a Jihadists posing as a non-muslim.
Alex the defender: Is Ad hominem what you mean by defense? I can handle the hate, but theres not much to repond to when you dont offer anything more than hate.

Sorry if my remarks dont conform to your simplistic little way of seeing things…your neat little dichotomy of “hater” and “good guy”.
NUNYA: Oh, Im sorry, I missed the part about where you explain why I should accept YOUR translation over YUSEF ALI’S?

I love the comedic ad hoc mized translation of yours. Just throw a little bit here, add to the scholars translation, take away….have fun…
By Any Slave Muhamad felt necessary: Hey, thanks for the non-answer…very helpful.


May
10

Why did religion, faith, and spirituality fail me?

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spirituality
Smith asked:

last year i made an honest christian effort to develop a relationship with the god. what ended up happening was that my mental and emotional problems and issues got worse. religion, faith, and spirituality completely failed me. i tried, but no matter what psychological/mental oasis i could imagine through faith, religion, and spirituality is seriously didn’t help. all the bad things in my life seemed to get much worse. i even tried other non-western religions and eastern philosophy/religion. still, though, no matter what religious idea or theory i read, got into my head, and honestly tried to live, i was still continuing to suffer.

at age 18, i already feel that i’ve tried religion, faith, and spirituality and it was all a grand failure. i tried it before and it didn’t work for me. religion will never work for me.

lately i’ve drawn myself and those around me much further from religion and towards agnostic-atheism. things are slowly but surely getting better it seems.
with “religion” my all the issues in my life blew up and got much worse. without it, things are slowly, bur SURELY, improving in a positive manner. why?
thus without religion my mental/physical health/issues are improving slowly but surely and the people around me can agree this conclusion about their own issues/problems too!


May
10

Christianity???????????????????????????????????????????

adminReligion & Spirituality
Christianity
humanity_is_grey asked:

I first would like to note that if you find the following question offensive please make a note of your distaste elsewhere. Why does Christianity preach forgiveness and love for your fellow humans while condemning non-believers and other “sinners” to and eternity in hell?
I didn’t say that christians themselves condemn people, and they do. However, that is not the point. The point is that while christians preach forgiveness, thier god still condemns those who are unwilling to change their beliefs.
SUPERDAN, you have made a classic mistake in assuming that I, am a sinner. While I am not a follower of God I do believe he exists. Just as I do not follow Satan, though I believe he exists. While leading a relatively “sin”-free life I sin by choosing not to serve. Do I not? So I walk the line between heaven and hell, I serve none but my fellow humans.


May
10

WHY HINDUISM thinks this UNIVERSE as ILLUSION as in HOLLYWOOD MATRIX?

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Hinduism
anti religious terrorism asked:

director of matrix take the principle of hinduism as everything as illusion and the world in which neo lives is also an illusion not real.
so before making matrix director of movie read many hindus scriptures.

so why hinduism considered this universe as illusion?