Welcome to the Forum. A few years back I did some serious research into Hinduism (and even seriously considered converting), because I was impressed by the mystical element. I experimented with a number of Mystic traditions and finally settled on non-sectarian Christian mysticism.
I personally have no problems with agnostics, atheists or whatever. I enjoy intelligent honest discussion between people of different religions (or no religion).
I believe life is not so much a test as a learning experience. A test is done in order to find out something. God is omniscient and as such has no need to find out anything. The creation of life and the universe is not for God's benefit but for ours. God intends for us to evolve spiritually...
It's still not a ban. You just can't have one till you're 21. People under 21 who have one can simply transfer ownership to someone over 21 (like their dad or older brother/sister) until they're of age.
Now, of course the inevitable court challenge may well result in the "possession" part...
When I was younger, I used to collect old newspapers and I had several from the War of 1812 (both American and British), and they reported that neither side won. They negotiated a peace treaty that ended the war. It was, IIRC, the only war in US history that ended in a tie.
And the Battle of...
They're not banning guns, they've just raised the minimum age to buy certain types of guns. It's no different than when Hawaii raised the minimum age for smoking to 21 or when all the states increased the drinking age to 21. You can still do it, you just have to wait a couple more years.
This is...
By Islamic tradition. There are several books of what is called "Hadith", which contain stories and anecdotes about every aspect of Muhammad's life. They are the basis of Sharia Law and also the rule of life for Muslims. In one of the Hadiths, Muhammad said to invoke Allah's peace every time you...
I have read the Gita a couple of times. I like where it emphasises reincarnation, especially 2:22. Even though I identify as a Christian mystic, I have always believed in Reincarnation.