This is my personal belief and I believe my Jewish, Christian, and Muslim brothers and sisters may not agree with me but me being a Muslim, I believe that we do worship the same God and here are my reasons:
1) Jews believe that their God is the God of Moses and Muslims believe in the very same...
Can "My BeliefSystem = the only way" ever be "The Truth"?
Truth = That what does not change and is the same for all [IMO]
To illustrate this:
"1 + 1 = 2", can it be "The Truth"? Maybe in octal/(hexa)decimal counting, but not in binary.
"My BeliefSystem = the only way", can it be "The Truth"...
Do Christian holidays have their roots in ancient Pagan festivals or did they just become secular over time?
Christmas:
Why is there a Yule log?
Why do we hang stockings over the fireplace?
Why do we cut down a tree and drag it into our living rooms, decorate it with lights and ornaments?
Why...
This question has developed over time via a rather large array of attempts made at my conversion that have never once seemed humble in origin to me. And I thought to start this thread today after a particularly interesting attempt at proselytizing that happened just yesterday as I was walking my...
Humility is not a virtue;
it's a social ploy to facilitate solicitation.
Court scenario: 2 guys before a judge:
NotHumbleGuy: Judge, give me what I deserve, because that's your job.
HumbleGuy: Your honor, please give me better than I deserve, because I'm asking humbly.
In an unjust world...
How is everyone doing today?
So this is my first time using this forum website, and i thought i reach out to those who are in the same position as i am. i feel like typing this would be to long.
So I made a video, talking about my views on religion, as well as my past with it, and why I'm...
Christianity seems to have become polarized. For example Christianity and science seem to be clashing; global warming being the most known example. There doesn't seem to be conflict with Buddhism and science with the dalia lama stating ''If science proves some belief of Buddhism wrong, then...
Recently have read about Buddhism and notice some similarities and differences between Christianity and Buddhism. One is love which is one of the fruits of spirit in Galatians and includes love for one enemies. Jesus said to pray for one's enemies and bless them. Also when asked greatest...
Are Women oppressed? Bible Vs Quran
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For Christians who believe Hell only means death or the grave and not a place of torment, what do the biblical references for the Lake of Fire allude to?
For Christians who believe hell is a place of torment and punishment, is the Lake of Fire Hell itself, or is it something else?
What is...
So I watched a documentary about the KKK on netflix a while back and it got me thinking about a couple of things. Manley because majority of the people they showed on the documentary were fervent believers in God. They even held a 'church service' so to speak.
But that really doesn't make...
Hey, I know this is a bit selfish to talk about but please hear me out. My boyfriend borke up with me today and when I asked him why he told me this story. He said this: "Your not gonna believe all this, But I went to church yesterday, I went up to the pastor and he prayed, I fell on my knees...
when a conservative Christian says that Christianity is the one true religion, you call them bigots. But, if someone from a different religion says the same thing about their religion, you affirm them.
Hypocrisy? Political bias? Humanist hatred?
Are there any ancient scrolls, clay tablets,or testaments that are said to be existing from the same time frame of ancient Christianity that focuses solely on God's adversary, whether that be Satan or Lucifer, or what other name may apply? We know there are snippets about Satan and Lucifer...
I am sure that a majority of us recognize the pagan origins of Christmas. But very few if anybody understands the possibly "Satanic" nature of the holiday today. I am here to present the argument that Christmas is Satanic by the Christian definition of Satanic.
The Holiday was originally spent...
Are non-Catholic Christians allowed to honor the saints and pray the rosary? These aspects of Catholicism appeal to me but I don't want to become Catholic.
If I should have put this in the religious debates forum I apologize. I am not asking for debates or arguments just the opinions of others.
I've always felt like God is a woman. In my faith she is also a lesbian. I am coming back to Christianity after not practicing for a few years and I think...
Abstract...
Did Christianity lead to schizophrenia? Psychosis, psychology and self reference
I think Christianity and theistic religions in general does lead people towards schizophrenia.
If a religion where God talks to or some disembodied voices talk to you, such as Angels or whatever, is...
As I understand it, 24 books are in the Hebrew Bible used in Judaism.
There are 39 books in the Old Testament as part of the Holy Bible used in
Christendom.
Are 15 of the Old Testament books actually written by Christians themselves and passing it along and credited as being Jewish in origin...