Rage x Dragon: How did Judaism change during the Exile in Babylon? Please help. This is for my religion project, I need some information about Judaism, how the faith changed during the Exile to Babylon in 587AD. All I know is that on Saturdays, they started meeting in small groups and practice their religion, please anything is … [Read more...] about How did Judaism change during the Exile in Babylon?
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Is atheism a religion if not why is it in religion and spirituality?
GMRCompany: Is atheism a religion if not why is it in religion and spirituality? I just asked a questions to atheists and some answers were to post the question in religion and spirituality section. I don't think atheism is a religion like Christianity is a religion. Or is it? If it's not a religion why does it belong in religion and spirituality … [Read more...] about Is atheism a religion if not why is it in religion and spirituality?
How could a kind and loving God condemn His children to burn forever?
Zootal: How could a kind and loving God condemn His children to burn forever? Here is a question for Christians. If God loves us so much that He gave His only begotten Son, how can this God that loves us so much condemn any of his children to literally burn and suffer horribly forever? I do not understand how this loving God could do this to any … [Read more...] about How could a kind and loving God condemn His children to burn forever?
What are some questions a Jewish rabbi would ask a potential convert to Judaism?
אקסיביר ג'ונס: What are some questions a Jewish rabbi would ask a potential convert to Judaism? What are some questions a Jewish rabbi would ask a potential convert? Besides why do you want to convert to Judaism. Answers and Views: Answer by Modest the PrinceThere is no such thing as a Jewish convert. To be a Jew, you have to have a lineage … [Read more...] about What are some questions a Jewish rabbi would ask a potential convert to Judaism?
Why do Christians call Buddhism a false religion, when most buddhists don’t even consider it a religion?
Buddhist_teen: Why do Christians call Buddhism a false religion, when most buddhists don't even consider it a religion? Personally, I have never liked how Christans call every other belief system false; even when I was a christian. However, I especially don't get it with buddhism, are Christians just not educated on what buddhism is? Answers … [Read more...] about Why do Christians call Buddhism a false religion, when most buddhists don’t even consider it a religion?
Is the eight-fold path a sneaky way to introduce many other laws into Buddhism?
Dónde Están: Is the eight-fold path a sneaky way to introduce many other laws into Buddhism? Buddhism starts with the Four Noble Truths -- All existence is suffering. Suffering is caused by desire. There is a way out of the suffering. Now, here's my problem. The fourth noble truth is that there is an eight-fold way! That seems like a … [Read more...] about Is the eight-fold path a sneaky way to introduce many other laws into Buddhism?
Is there any flavor of Judaism with clear ideas about the afterlife?
Hitchens Wannabe FAIL: Is there any flavor of Judaism with clear ideas about the afterlife? I asked a minute ago about hell in Jewish theology and got back a lot of nebulous answers. I'm assuming, naively, that there are divisions within Judaism. Sorry if that's a stupid assumption. If it's not stupid, and there are different flavors, are there … [Read more...] about Is there any flavor of Judaism with clear ideas about the afterlife?