: What constitutes having the devil as your father besides being a Pharisee? Words of Jesus to the Pharisees: John 8:44 (King James Version) 44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he … [Read more...] about What constitutes having the devil as your father besides being a Pharisee?
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Are individuals in the process of converting to Judaism allowed to wear kippahs?
Diamond: Are individuals in the process of converting to Judaism allowed to wear kippahs? I am in early stages of converting to Judaism and desire to wear the kippah during even these times. However, I'm not sure if it's allowed or looked down upon. Can someone please help? Answers and Views: Answer by Trish JPA and Jewish PastafarianYes; you … [Read more...] about Are individuals in the process of converting to Judaism allowed to wear kippahs?
Verses in the Bible that refer to homosexuality?
BamBam: Verses in the Bible that refer to homosexuality? I'm looking for verses and passes in the Bible that talk of homosexuality. I'm not knocking anything, or anyone, I'm just doing a research paper on gay rights and was planning to use the Bible as a refrecne. Anything would be greatly appreciated! Answers and Views: Answer by SmartRomans … [Read more...] about Verses in the Bible that refer to homosexuality?
how come most religions of the world, even Catholics, try to have some female Deity aspect to religion?
Insallah: how come most religions of the world, even Catholics, try to have some female Deity aspect to religion? Most religions of the world have, especially pagan, have the whole mother earth thing as part, a big part at that, or their religion. And the Catholic Church also has that same aspect with Mary, and sort of deity if you will. So … [Read more...] about how come most religions of the world, even Catholics, try to have some female Deity aspect to religion?
How many people try to make religion conform to their own beliefs?
Good Entity: How many people try to make religion conform to their own beliefs? Shouldn't it be the other way around? Aren't you supposed to conform to the religions beliefs? Are religions teachings just a suggestion? Are people under the impression that they can just do what they want and not follow the rules? The reason I ask is because I … [Read more...] about How many people try to make religion conform to their own beliefs?
What happens if a Palestinian decides they want to convert to Judaism?
James: What happens if a Palestinian decides they want to convert to Judaism? If a Palestinain in Israel/or Palestinian territories decides for some reason they want to convert to Judaism and be an Israeli what happens? Are they accepted at all or turned down because of their background? Answers and Views: Answer by Rabbi MordechaiWe will go … [Read more...] about What happens if a Palestinian decides they want to convert to Judaism?
How is it that religions start with a supernatural beginning?
J'ois de vivre!: How is it that religions start with a supernatural beginning? All the supernatural stuff happened thousands of years ago, and now all the religions live in a natural world. Not one has anything supernatural to show for itself. Don't you find that a great coincidence? Answers and Views: Answer by O8SERVERThe supernatural and … [Read more...] about How is it that religions start with a supernatural beginning?