Amer: What is the overall spiritual or moral problem according to Islam? I know that salvation in Islam is achieved through following the Kur'an and being a truly good person throughout life. But what is the central human problem according to Islam? Answers and Views: Answer by JohnThe human condition is expressed very succinctly in the Quran … [Read more...] about What is the overall spiritual or moral problem according to Islam?
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What are theories regarding the origin of the bible?
William M: What are theories regarding the origin of the bible? I'm looking for the different perspectives regarding the origin of the bible from the view point of believers and non believers. Specifically the approximate date it came into existence. So from believers I'm looking for a bible passage or some kind of religious text that states the … [Read more...] about What are theories regarding the origin of the bible?
How to stop discrimination against Islam and Muslims?
Semir Bosna: How to stop discrimination against Islam and Muslims? Every day muslims are being discriminated against in the media, they are being called terrorist and killers. Not all muslims are terrorist. What can be done to stop this discrimination? How can the media stop this or be forced to stop discriminating against muslims and … [Read more...] about How to stop discrimination against Islam and Muslims?
What influences have western religions had on science?
Jumper WR: What influences have western religions had on science? Have they helped or hindered progress in science? Be sure to include the ancient Greeks and roman religions, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Also include resources. Answers and Views: Answer by MatthewScience is merely the handmaid of religion. Answer by Take it from … [Read more...] about What influences have western religions had on science?
As a practitioner of Chinese Buddhism- why do so many try to present Buddhism as Atheistic?
Pagan One: As a practitioner of Chinese Buddhism- why do so many try to present Buddhism as Atheistic? I am sorry to tell you, but Buddhism is not Atheistic. Maybe this new western style of Buddhism coming up in the west is, but traditionally and culturally, Buddhism is not Atheistic. Buddhism has traditionally always believed in gods, demons, … [Read more...] about As a practitioner of Chinese Buddhism- why do so many try to present Buddhism as Atheistic?
How do you “know” logically that Christianity is the right way to go?
rob1989: How do you "know" logically that Christianity is the right way to go? Please only logical answers, not answers like "I just know" or "it's just faith". Thank you Answers and Views: Answer by Snooter McPricklesIs "because the Bible says so" a logical answer ? Answer by Karl PWho 'else' rose from the dead FOR you??Answer by Occam's … [Read more...] about How do you “know” logically that Christianity is the right way to go?
What are some parallels between science and the Bible?
MortalGuardian: What are some parallels between science and the Bible? In other words, what are some things that both science and the Holy Bible agree upon? You know, a lot of people like to talk about contradictions in the Bible, or how the Bible is wrong, because science proves otherwise. Don't be dismissive and say that there is nothing at all … [Read more...] about What are some parallels between science and the Bible?