Leo: Why is it that reading the Bible strengthens some people's faith and destroys others? Some people, in actually fully reading the Bible through and learning what it says, completely lose their faith as they fail to comprehend how people can worship a God that does the things mentioned in the Bible. Others, when reading the Bible, by contrast, … [Read more...] about Why is it that reading the Bible strengthens some people’s faith and destroys others?
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What kind of Buddhism is closest to the original?
Opk: What kind of Buddhism is closest to the original? What modern form of Buddhism is closest to the original teachings of Buddha and doesn't include wacky corruptions like saints? Answers and Views: Answer by clusium1971I believe Theraveda is. Answer by sir dungsmereTheravadaAnswer by Lone WolfThat's a loaded question. Like asking what … [Read more...] about What kind of Buddhism is closest to the original?
What religion is the most persecuted in America and what religion does the most persecuting?
Jade | My Brain is My Shepherd: What religion is the most persecuted in America and what religion does the most persecuting? Personal experience testimony welcomed. Seems that all aggressive religion strains have three things in common: 1. they claim to be the only truth or at least the best purest truth 2. They claim to be the fastest growing … [Read more...] about What religion is the most persecuted in America and what religion does the most persecuting?
What are some affects Buddhism on on its followers?
linymae: What are some affects Buddhism on on its followers? What are some affects Buddhism on on its followers? I have the beliefs of Buddhism, so I don't need that. I need to know what affects it had on its followers. Answers and Views: Answer by stabilisChinese occupation . Answer by KiaWebsters Dictionary defines affects as: 1. To have … [Read more...] about What are some affects Buddhism on on its followers?
When did Christians stop viewing Islam as a Christian heresy and instead as a different religion?
Seth: When did Christians stop viewing Islam as a Christian heresy and instead as a different religion? When you read works by Christian theologians and apologists such as Peter the Venerable you see that at the time Islam was viewed as a heresy which arose WITHIN Christianity rather than a completely different religion, but now Islam is … [Read more...] about When did Christians stop viewing Islam as a Christian heresy and instead as a different religion?
What are your best reasons to tax religion?
grrrrrwolf: What are your best reasons to tax religion? Being tax exempt is essentially government (tax-payers) financing religion; these groups get the same quality of security and infrastructure as tax-payers. Sounds like support for religion to me. What about the abandoned churches that the government cannot confiscate, because no tax is … [Read more...] about What are your best reasons to tax religion?
Does judaism promote kindness to man the same way christianity does?
tay g: Does judaism promote kindness to man the same way christianity does? Basically most of the christians I know are very kind and generous, people. Does judaism teach the same kind of things as christianity or does it differ? Answers and Views: Answer by The internet is serious businessIt promotes kindness even more-so than Christianity. … [Read more...] about Does judaism promote kindness to man the same way christianity does?