gman: What are the most important parts of the beginnings of Judaism in a quick summary? I am taking notes on Judaism, but I can't seem to find anything good. Does anyone know a quick summary only on the beginnings of Judaism? Thank you and I appreciate your time. Answers and Views: Answer by SenatorTry looking up Abraham, the Father of Jews. … [Read more...] about What are the most important parts of the beginnings of Judaism in a quick summary?
Religion
How long before religion becomes something of the past and not the present anymore?
Identity Crisis: How long before religion becomes something of the past and not the present anymore? Before we had only The Catholics and Muslims and the eastern religions. Now we have Mormons, Jehovah Witnesses, the Wahhabi sects, so many different sects within each main organized religion. When will they all become small enough to be … [Read more...] about How long before religion becomes something of the past and not the present anymore?
Could all polytheistic ancient religions to be based on the fallen angels?
Phoínix: Could all polytheistic ancient religions to be based on the fallen angels? Ancient Greek 12 gods, could be some of the angels that fell and they give birth to the giants, what is called in the bible nephilim. At the ancient greek history it is mentioned about giants, and super humans. Also other gods too , might be from the fallen angels, … [Read more...] about Could all polytheistic ancient religions to be based on the fallen angels?
How did conservative Christians use the Bible to justify slavery?
Fly in the Ointment: How did conservative Christians use the Bible to justify slavery? Before the Civil War ended slavery the Conservative Christians based in South justified slavery into religion and some say they used the Bible to help them. Where does it say anything about slavery in the Bible and which parts of Bible did they use to justify … [Read more...] about How did conservative Christians use the Bible to justify slavery?
How do I get started learning about Buddhism?
Eric: How do I get started learning about Buddhism? I want to learn more about Buddhism to see if it is something that I want to practice. I found out there is not one book for Buddhists unlike some other major religions. What books would you recommend to someone who is looking for more information on Buddhism and might want to start practicing … [Read more...] about How do I get started learning about Buddhism?
What are some Cultural influence of christianity and Islam to southeast asia?
GoodFoodHunter: What are some Cultural influence of christianity and Islam to southeast asia? What are some Cultural influence of christianity and Islam to southeast asia? I need to write a paper for my class and this is a finial paper. I need some help on what I should write about and which information would be easily available on the net. Thanks … [Read more...] about What are some Cultural influence of christianity and Islam to southeast asia?
Does religion give people an excuse to be prejudiced against other people with unorthodox sexualities?
Desiree: Does religion give people an excuse to be prejudiced against other people with unorthodox sexualities? The prejudice is there with or without religion, right? But religion gives prejudiced people an excuse and it gives these people something to hide behind, right? Without religion, these prejudiced people would have to admit that their … [Read more...] about Does religion give people an excuse to be prejudiced against other people with unorthodox sexualities?