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I know it's been a while since I was heavy active, but here are some questions I legitimately have about these seances that claim to talk to Jesus (PBUH) or other "Ascended masters". Now I am aware these people might genuinely believe they are speaking to Jesus (PBUH) and that is fine if they...

And to throw a wrench into the idea of God's gender being anything, that is not an Abrahamic idea for most. To my knowledge most Jews, and certainly most if not all Muslims see God as genderless. To be of a certain gender would indicate a pairing, or at least a disconnect with one of his...

I think every "mainstream" Muslim has had tracks of defense. I think I came in at a time when it was all but a necessity. I think MW came a bit before when things were a bit calmer. as for my thoughts on this topic: I'm not well versed in the study of either. I know that in both Christianity...

ACOT, I'm still lurking from time to time. Unfortunately work has be busy. I usually respond to accusations. I've a few posts here and there that are general interest in explaining my beliefs. maybe I'll get a chance to read through a bit more. see if I can be a bit more scholarly in a few...

I don't know enough about Pagan traditions to really compare. Sorry. What I can say is depending on what your definition of protecting women's rights is, I'd say we very much focus on maintaining a woman's rights. In Islam everything is fairly well defined. Roles based on gender and marital...

That is still only potential. Allah could Judge that one simply is not worthy based on not adhering to his Law. From an Islamic Perspective, there is only 1 way that is the best and most assured way to Jannah (Heaven) and that is through Islam, and even among those who claim to follow, some are...

I think this highly depends on the person. In the end it is Allah who judges. As stated before there are statements that Allah WILL NOT forgive associating partners or creating equals to him.So I think there is an argument to be had for those that say even the unknowing will go to Jahennum...

from a strict theological view... Who are we to say? Allah is the decider of who is sent to Jannah (Heaven) or Jahennum (Hell). As Muslims I would say the evidence seems to point toward someone of good deeds who hasn't heard the word of Allah would be saved for sure as Allah wouldn't punish...

Not on Topic: Is anyone else impressed that this particular Thread has gone on this long? It seemed at first to be just another "you'll never guess what I know that you don't about your book" thread and has progressed for over 300 posts..

Before I go into your exchange, let me start by saying sorry for not answering sooner, I was busy and didn't (and still don't) have time to research the situation. I'd like to point out the nitpicky things of your last post before moving to the real meat. I struggle with the term "Golden Age"...

You are looking to scripture to define the difference in 2 words? 2 word which are translations of other words? Here, how about be honest with yourself, you are trolling. There is noone that I have ever met that can't differentiate the meaning of Intercessor and mentor. I'll change it into...

Not sure if wil is being facetious or not, but I agree with him on this one. To unite the Abrahamics would be very beneficial to world issues. after that we can start talking how to make peace with the Polytheists and such (non-abrahamics). All 3 from a theological standpoint issue warnings to...

you equate a name of the creator to an Idol? Or do you consider showing reverence to the pattern in how it is written worship? I think you are stretching at this point to try to make everything an idol, just to have something to disagree with.

who am I to say? IMO probably not, but I know nothing about the circumstances. I can see the negative aspect of having it there, but I also understand that it probably meant a lot to a lot of people. But let's for an instant look at it from a different lens. Did anyone benefit from it being...

The idea of the power is stemmed in what is told/ "marketed" to you. This doesn't mean you accept that it has power, but rather you would not want to even have the chance for your brain to think it did do to coincidence. Understood, but having been married some time now, I know there are...

Again, no. Just because I would want to destroy them, doesn't mean I am acknowledging power in them... I'm guessing you might have listened to some David Wood recent;y as he likes to use this as some kind of AHAA GOT YA moment. In reality we don't want the Idols because 1. Allah forbids it, 2...

I am not going to give you a straight answer, I will say that I'm sure one way is better than the other, but I personally don't see any problem with disposing of it in any way that isn't meant as offensive. I used to use some old papers in compost bins, I figured if the worms eat the name of...

again, an example of small communities. from moral perspectives I suspect there are other issues going on in these locations as well. And let's be honest, this idea that NOONE is comparing or finding flaws in themselves or others is ridiculous. Some people get comfortable with it as they don't...

I try to be understandable... I'm not the best though... ADHD prevents too much straight thought... I get where you are coming from, and from a respect a person's belief standpoint I agree. When you start talking about merging lives together, I think it becomes important to understand the...