Doli: I am thinking about converting to Buddhism what are the main things I should know? HI! I am thinking about converting to Buddhism (I am Christian) and I would appreciate it if anyone who knows about/practices the religion could give me a few important facts about the religion. I would also appreciate it if you could suggest a book for … [Read more...] about I am thinking about converting to Buddhism what are the main things I should know?
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Why does the New American Bible and many other Christian Bibles start off with?
orchidmg: Why does the New American Bible and many other Christian Bibles start off with? "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth..." But in the torah, it says that YHVH created the heaven and earth.." I've always tried to figure out what the plural heavens referred to and now I just found out that the Hebrew bible says a … [Read more...] about Why does the New American Bible and many other Christian Bibles start off with?
How important is each religion in Guatemala? How will religious practices have an effect on marketing?
Alex S: How important is each religion in Guatemala? How will religious practices have an effect on marketing? I have found the major religions in Guatemala include Roman Catholic(50-60%) and Protestant(40%). There is also a small percentage of traditional Mayan religions, although I am more concerned about the most popular religions. To be more … [Read more...] about How important is each religion in Guatemala? How will religious practices have an effect on marketing?
What is a good video to play for our Judaism presentation?
caesar14: What is a good video to play for our Judaism presentation? We have to present judaism to our class and we want to show a video. but it can't be to long or the class will get bored. I was thinking about 3 minuetes. Answers and Views: Answer by Proud Messianic JewTorah Tots Answer by The SageGo to aish.com there are a slew of … [Read more...] about What is a good video to play for our Judaism presentation?
What bible story demonstrates that people do not appreciate what they have until they lose it?
Shirly S: What bible story demonstrates that people do not appreciate what they have until they lose it? I am trying to get a point across to my daughter, and i am having trouble finding a bible passage for her to read that explains people do not appreciate what they have until they finally lose it. Does anyone know a specific bible story? Thank … [Read more...] about What bible story demonstrates that people do not appreciate what they have until they lose it?
What do various religions and faiths believe regarding the role of the spirit/soul?
NoWorriesInPGH: What do various religions and faiths believe regarding the role of the spirit/soul? What do various religions and faiths believe regarding the spirit & soul and the role they play in life & death and/or existence? Answers and Views: Answer by Vintage BarbieThere are no such things as souls or spirits, so an afterlife is … [Read more...] about What do various religions and faiths believe regarding the role of the spirit/soul?
Why do so many people interpret the Bible in different ways?
Gog: Why do so many people interpret the Bible in different ways? So many people read the Bible and say let me tell you what this means?,but so many different people say different things and take on different beliefs from the same text. I am starting to see that the Bible is man made.History has been filled with men who have changed and lied about … [Read more...] about Why do so many people interpret the Bible in different ways?