Greeny: Are there any denominations of Christianity or religions that are okay with gay people? And I don't just mean okay with them. I am also referring to them being okay with gay people adopting children, getting married (or getting a civil union), and are okay with them having sexual intercourse. Are there any denominations or religions that … [Read more...] about Are there any denominations of Christianity or religions that are okay with gay people?
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What is the connection bewteen ethics and metaphysics and buddhism?
xoxowiifeyxoxo: What is the connection bewteen ethics and metaphysics and buddhism? Im trying to write a research paper on buddhism and in my outline it says to introduce the concept of ethics and metaphysics. I have the definitions but im not really sure what it really means and how to introduce the concept Answers and Views: Answer by The … [Read more...] about What is the connection bewteen ethics and metaphysics and buddhism?
If Judaism is the oldest Religion why does it not have major followers?
Sὶℜὶሁᔑ Rℓgℓɳℓrαtℓd: If Judaism is the oldest Religion why does it not have major followers? Judaism ranks third on a World Religion 2008 chart. Why is such a old Religion ranking third and not first. Isn't it the movement God himself indoctrinated on a people known as the Jews. Answers and Views: Answer by Sh4r3 7h3 m4gicHolocaust, thousands … [Read more...] about If Judaism is the oldest Religion why does it not have major followers?
Buddhism…?
Andie: Buddhism...? describe what is necessary to represent a genuinely "authentic" form of Buddhism as opposed to some individual or corporate version that has the name of Buddhism but lacks the critically defining beliefs and practices. Answers and Views: Answer by Pontius PilateThe one that wawh-ship Caesar. Answer by Citizen (Book Club … [Read more...] about Buddhism…?
How have other religions encouraged their followers to practice the “Golden Rule”?
yo B: How have other religions encouraged their followers to practice the "Golden Rule"? How have other religions encouraged their followers to practice the "Golden Rule"? Give examples from three religions beside Christianity. Describe how they put the rule into action. The Golden Rules states, “Do for others what you want them to do for you: … [Read more...] about How have other religions encouraged their followers to practice the “Golden Rule”?
what do Judaism and Christianity believe has happened to the other gods mentioned in the Old Testament?
Solomon Gobble: what do Judaism and Christianity believe has happened to the other gods mentioned in the Old Testament? A lot of people in Judaism and Christianity believe the Old Testament is the direct word of God and utterly true. I remember reading about lots of weaker gods (like Baal for example) who the more powerful Yaweh Canaan god always … [Read more...] about what do Judaism and Christianity believe has happened to the other gods mentioned in the Old Testament?
Is it better to assume bible stories and characters are mythical until evidence is found to prove otherwise?
Desiree: Is it better to assume bible stories and characters are mythical until evidence is found to prove otherwise? Just like in our legal system, the defendant is innocent until proven guilty and the burden of proof is on the prosecution to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty. In this analogy, the bible is the defendant … [Read more...] about Is it better to assume bible stories and characters are mythical until evidence is found to prove otherwise?