Koi: What religions put emphasis and power in the individuals? Many religions seem to tell followers what to do, how to do it, and what not to do. Also in many religions, the theme is to worship a higher power- to do everything for it and in it's name. To accept it (or submit and fear it) over yourself and over things you hold dear (family, life, … [Read more...] about What religions put emphasis and power in the individuals?
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What translated sources of the Buddhism teaching can i read?
Sarah: What translated sources of the Buddhism teaching can i read? I started discovering Buddhism by reading various articles on the web. I already feel much better. But i want to learn more. What original sources of Buddhism knowledge are there to read in english or russian? And if the sources are too hard to understand for beginner what should … [Read more...] about What translated sources of the Buddhism teaching can i read?
Some Islamic hadith praise the use of lies to cheat infidels. Is Islam generally favorable to situation ethics?
Aonghas Shrugged: Some Islamic hadith praise the use of lies to cheat infidels. Is Islam generally favorable to situation ethics? In other words, does Islam teach that lying and fraud is fine if it serves some greater purpose such as profiting from infidels? Answers and Views: Answer by DesireEIf you think the book of mormon is enough of … [Read more...] about Some Islamic hadith praise the use of lies to cheat infidels. Is Islam generally favorable to situation ethics?
What would happen to religion if alien space civilization was confirmed?
Borovichinovick: What would happen to religion if alien space civilization was confirmed? What would happen to religion, specifically the Judaism, Christianity, and Islam if communications from outer space was confirmed and comes from an alien advanced space beings. And they do not worship any type of religion and just guided by science and … [Read more...] about What would happen to religion if alien space civilization was confirmed?
religion??????????
Michelle: religion?????????? okay, i dont know exactly how to lable myself for my religion.. i believe there is a god, and i try to live by what god wants, but if there is a god, why is so many things in the world so cruel and wrong..... i really dont understand why there are so many different religions and why everyone has to choose to be part … [Read more...] about religion??????????
How can some of the people of Islam allow and except killing humans for in their opinion a good reason?
Robert: How can some of the people of Islam allow and except killing humans for in their opinion a good reason? Islam. Gods words are to not kill but Mohamed wrote that god says its OK? According to the Ten Commandments, "Thou shall not kill". But according to Islam its OK to kill under certain circumstances. Why? If it is not in the Koran thats … [Read more...] about How can some of the people of Islam allow and except killing humans for in their opinion a good reason?
How can buddhism and its teachings help a person ?
Joey: How can buddhism and its teachings help a person ? Buddhism is much more than a religion. It is a philosophy of Life, because philosphy means "love of wisdom" and the Buddhist path can be summed up as follows: 1 - to lead a moral and ethically sound life. 2 - to be mindful & aware of one's thoughts, words, and actions. 3 - to … [Read more...] about How can buddhism and its teachings help a person ?