Dollar Bill: What is the afterlife belief of Judaism? I know there is an "afterlife" because King David himself says so in Psalm 23 "...I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever". So can someone explain to me what is the jewish view of life after here on Earth, according to Judaism? How come there is no solid view in Judaism? Surely afterlife … [Read more...] about What is the afterlife belief of Judaism?
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Which religions say that God favors those belonging to a particular ethnicity or lineage?
Professor Vostokov: Which religions say that God favors those belonging to a particular ethnicity or lineage? In other words, which religions claim that a particular ethnicity or race is preferred by their deity? Answers and Views: Answer by gft_onlineJudaism for starters. Answer by JamesJudaism and Christianity (at least in the beginning, … [Read more...] about Which religions say that God favors those belonging to a particular ethnicity or lineage?
What does it say about Islam since whenever we do something that hurts their feelings, they threaten us?
Aron: What does it say about Islam since whenever we do something that hurts their feelings, they threaten us? I challenge anyone to find another example of a demographic who, when insulted through completely legal means, almost infallibly react with threats of violence and harm. It has become standard procedure for many types of media to … [Read more...] about What does it say about Islam since whenever we do something that hurts their feelings, they threaten us?
What is the difference between God and Santa Claus that most people still believe in God but not Santa?
Terry the Klown: What is the difference between God and Santa Claus that most people still believe in God but not Santa? I mean, the Santa Claus character is close enough to the God character, he gives the good presents and gives the bad coal. Apart from the fact that Santa makes a helluva lot more movies than God, I don't really see any … [Read more...] about What is the difference between God and Santa Claus that most people still believe in God but not Santa?
How can religion be changed so it is not such an effective cover for horrible people to hide behind?
Desiree: How can religion be changed so it is not such an effective cover for horrible people to hide behind? Horrible people use religion to sneak up on victims like an alligator uses a swamp to sneak up on its prey. To deal with sneaky gators, one simply drains their swamp and the gators go elsewhere. How can the swamp of organized religion be … [Read more...] about How can religion be changed so it is not such an effective cover for horrible people to hide behind?
What kind of Bible should I buy for a male high school student?
zasx123_321: What kind of Bible should I buy for a male high school student? I am looking to buy a Bible for a male high school student. Any advice on which version/translation that I should get or what kind of study Bible etc. Thanks for the help. Answers and Views: Answer by Smooth Kitty AY AEBuy him a book that will help him with … [Read more...] about What kind of Bible should I buy for a male high school student?
What other piece of literature in history has as much documentation supporting it as does the bible?
Central N.Y. Guy: What other piece of literature in history has as much documentation supporting it as does the bible? I'll give you the answer. None ! The bible has over 3000 Greek manuscripts supporting it. More than any single piece of literature in history. No other writings in antiquity even come close to the kind of documentation or literary … [Read more...] about What other piece of literature in history has as much documentation supporting it as does the bible?