23 Dec 16
BBC Radio 3 podcast http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08584ly
"The same figures of Jesus and Mary appear in the Quran, but these characters don't tell the same story."
In a series exploring the enduring significance of the Nativity story, Professor of Islamic Studies, Mona Siddiqui reflects on what Jesus and Mary represent to Muslims beyond the Christian story of the incarnation.
25 Dec 16
Originally posted by FMFSo which story is true?
BBC Radio 3 podcast http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08584ly
"The same figures of Jesus and Mary appear in the Quran, but these characters don't tell the same story."
In a series exploring the enduring significance of the Nativity story, Professor of Islamic Studies, Mona Siddiqui reflects on what Jesus and Mary represent to Muslims beyond the Christian story of the incarnation.
The Quran says that Jesus was a prophet, but denies His deity and resurrection.
25 Dec 16
Originally posted by Captain StrangeAll the way down the "rabbit hole" if you please. 😉
The trinity of the Father Mother Son and virgin birth is a common one in religion.
It goes back to Horus son of Isis and Osiris.
Depends how far down the rabbit hole you want to go.
The matter of getting to the bottom of the rabbit hole isn't nearly as complicated as the historians, philosophers and theologians make it out to be.
The first rule that governs the perception of reality, and truth, is the knowledge of God. There is only one God. God is at the bottom of the proverbial "rabbit hole", and only He can show one the way out again.
Knowledge of God, is according to The Truth of God, as revealed by God. Man's knowledge be damned. Get what I'm saying?
25 Dec 16
Originally posted by josephwHumans give to charity. Subtract the church coffers and the sane humans are as giving as anyone else. And we aren't trying to buy our way to Heaven!
https://www.philanthropy.com/article/Religious-Americans-Give-More/153973
In another site I read that Americans gave as much as 56 billion dollars in one year. The United States ranks 13th out of some 130 nations. From what I read atheists give the least.
25 Dec 16
Originally posted by josephwYou read wrong:
https://www.philanthropy.com/article/Religious-Americans-Give-More/153973
In another site I read that Americans gave as much as 56 billion dollars in one year. The United States ranks 13th out of some 130 nations. From what I read atheists give the least.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/11979235/Muslims-and-Christians-less-generous-than-atheists-study-finds.html
They found atheists give more than either sect.
25 Dec 16
Originally posted by sonhouseYou should try reading your own link before you post it.
You read wrong:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/11979235/Muslims-and-Christians-less-generous-than-atheists-study-finds.html
They found atheists give more than either sect.
According to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, "Among Americans who claim a religious affiliation, the study said, 65 percent give to charity. Among those who do not identify a religious creed, 56 percent make charitable gifts."
25 Dec 16
Originally posted by apathistIs that so? Then why is the need for charity still so high if "sane humans are as giving as anyone else"?
Humans give to charity. Subtract the church coffers and the sane humans are as giving as anyone else. And we aren't trying to buy our way to Heaven!
No "sane" person believes they can "buy their way to heaven".
Your post is unsubstantiated and without merit.