What constitutes as a Kirpan? As one of the 5 K's, it has to be carried, but what exactly is a kirpan? Are there parameters or qualities a blade must possess in order to be called a kirpan, is it up to the individual Khalsa to determine what his Kirpan is, or does it require some sort of...
"Life is a waterfall, we're one in the river and one again after the fall"
Does anyone have a theology similar to this? That we're all one with the universe before we're born and when we die, we're one with universe again? I find it hard to describe my feelings on this, but I feel like...
Jeez, these things are expensive. Out of curiosity, how would you get it around your neck? They look like solid pieces and if they're meant to fit somewhat tight to the neck, how do you even get it on?
Actually, in my experience, Catholics are the most open-minded and kind Christians. In my hometown, at least, it tends to be more Protestants that engage in these types of acts.
My main issue is the amount of influence these guys have. Kids look up to football players and will take what he says to heart. To preach religion, especially in today's society with a position full of influence, you're pushing a strong idea with a lot of force.
Same goes for soldiers. I have...
Tim Tebow does proselytize. John 3:16 is the primary verse cited by proselytizers. Not to mention his (ultimately failed) attempt to spread a political message regarding abortion during a superbowl. A friend of mine was with his little cousin and they met Tebow one time before the draft. My...
For an athlete to do anything besides play football/baseball/hocket/whatever is nonsensical to me. Just because you can run and throw stuff doesn't mean you're in any position to spread any message. If I went to work and preached religion, I'd likely be fired. Do we make exceptions for guys...
I guess "immoral" isn't the word, annoying is better. I think it's a bit of abuse of power though. Tebow has to know kids look up to him, he's one of the most well-known football stars today. In his position, his word has a lot of weight with impressionabe minds. That's my issue with it, he...
I was talking with my friend about Tim Tebow. He preaches almost any time he's interviewed and in college, wrote "John 3:16" on the black patches under his eyes.
Is it okay for someone in his position to preach religion?
What if the tables were turned and an atheist was preaching his...
Do you think people allow their religious views to affect their political views? And if they do, how do people of the same faith come to radically different conclusions? How is one Christian a far-right conservative, but another is an extremely staunch liberal? It seems to me if one religion is...
I never really considered the syncretic aspect of Sikhism. I'm an atheist, I'll get that out of the way. I simplyy do not believe in God. But I'm a but of a pantheist in the idea that the "god" people see and believe in is just nature and the universe at work. Are there any Sikhs who hold...
As a bisexual, I see it as more symbolic than anything. Personally, I say marriage is a symbolic act and the law shouldn't even touch it at all. But when the law prohibits a certain group from doing something, that is discrimination, plain and simple.
Don't watch television for your daily dose of God. That's always a bad idea. Guys like this are out there using religion as the medium to convey their own personal opinions and they twist religion to make it happen. Falwell, Robertson, they all do it. If you get your sermons from guy who bought...
I'm not sure why sex and religion need to connect in the first place. Obviously, there's the issue of purity and things like that which are understandable, but aside from preaching no sex until marriage, I'm pretty sure God doesn't need to be getting between me and my girlfriend bumping uglies...