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Lol...at least 20 :p

I do see that there are alot of people pointing out that there are lots of soldiers fighting for a government that doesn't care about them. That is certainly true in some places. It is important that we respect and care for those who have been injured in any way. It would be nice to sort...

Which one? ;)

Ah well, there is no feminine aspect really. Women tend to get a hard time in the Bible. Mainly I think, due to society as it was back then. Women were regarded as lower than men and still are in certain religions and countries. It all started with Eve - being the bringer of the end of Eden...

I will look at both sides. No religion is innocent. However, I am a pretty liberal myself... so I may come to the same conclusions as them. The thing is history can ge glorified or de-glorified by either side so neither you nor I can know the truth as we were never there.

It is a sad world we live in where we have to have wars. But unfortunately, that is a fact of life. Even wars have been fought in the name of Christianity. The problem comes with humanity. People get power-hungry and think they can take what they want. It is for this reason that we need to...

Lol at citizenzen, Welcome fabs1!! Just joined myself... the forum is very interesting so far :)

Well if you use any of those, Ill know who you're referring to lol!!

Thankyou for all the references!!! I am being told alot that the translation loses alot of the meaning. I think the best thing for me to do is come on here and ask all of you lovely people. I'm glad you said it needs to be interpreted according to contemporary needs... some people (on the more...

I have been told that the Qur'an is much more beautiful in it's original language. Unforutnately, translation will have to do. I think I will struggle with the choronolgy of the chapters. It sounds more and more interesting, the more replies I get. I am lookin forward to it and to asking lots...

Thankyou for this... will just have a look.

I don't think any Bible or religious book is set in stone but some choose to look at it that way. Others seem to pick out the scarier parts and choose to live their life by that way. I can assure you that with any confusion I may have, I will come on here and ask. I think that's a nice way to...

Yeah, that comment wasn't exactly helpful, Tao, in fact, let's be honest, that was full of prejudiced cr*p. That's basically the tripe that everyone comes out with when they havent got a clue as to what the religion is about i.e. what I'm trying to avoid. I was looking for advice (advice being...

Thankyou so much, that was a lovely reply. I will do my best to get that translation. We have a large Muslim community where I am and the recent election of the BNP has stirred up some interest in me as well as my personal religious development. I would like to form my own opinions on it...

Lol... it's the general boy reaction: "Eurgh Mum/Aunty/Grandma, get off.... kissing is sissy!!!" lol!!

The New Testament is definately the shining part of the Bible. That's the difficulty I find with the Bible, is that the old and new contrast quite alot. If I were to choose any part, it would be the NT. People do put shame on it though as if problems don't happen and it's awful. I think that...

That's absolutely wonderful. Another great example of family working even when distance could divide you. And even more wonderful when you've got the grandparents chipping in... I love the sense of family I have and I can imagine you do too. Wish my mother and father would be on more talkable...

OK, so there will be alot of mixed reactions. It's a very serious subject, let's be honest. Family Guy is in no way as good as South Park.... I do chuckle at Family Guy but it follows the same comedy line.... it has NO originality and the jokes are completely random!!! Grrrrrrr!!!!! :p

I see my nephew and try to give him a big sloppy kiss on his cheek. His usual reaction is "Eurgh, get off" lol My broodiness might become apparent over the time you guys get to know me... :D lol

I think everyone goes through that and as each experience gets harder, then we have to keep learning to let go. That wasn't very clear but what I'm essentially trying to say is that process of learning to let go is in a constant state of flux for humans in general. It's hard for us to forgive...