Out of all historic misinformation, what religious views have been subjected to it the most? Pagans and Jews?
Q. I think it is somewhere between the Pagans and the Jews. I say the Jews, in part, because many people seem to want to interpret the Tanakh, or some variation of it called the Old Testament, the Qu'ran etc., in their own ways while being selective about what parts they accept as their own doctrines as well as creating new variations of the old. I think Pagans and Jews essentially share a similar problem where people apply their own innovations and adaptations to the antiquity (I don't intend to debate how far into antiquity here) of both [types of] belief while scapegoating the original cultural source of the mythology and theology in order to try to validate their own innovations and adaptations. For example, the adoption of pagan myths… [cont.]
Asked by zeitgeist pirate - Mon Nov 23 13:20:32 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I'd have to agree. :) It always amazes me that religions that do such "borrowing" (or rather theft in most cases, since violence was so often involved) can still say with a straight face that they alone are the "one true religion" when they've gotten so much from other religious traditions, beliefs and philosophies. Look at how many modern-day monotheists actually believe that Plato was a monotheist just like them! Yet another reason I can't buy into the "one true way-ism" school of beliefs. I personally believe all gods exist and that people will follow the religions that are right for them. Someone else's beliefs don't have to be "wrong" in order for mine to be "right." But once you fall under the spell of "one true way-ism," it's… [cont.]
Answered by Stella - Mon Nov 23 14:03:51 2009

How do I find my adopted half-brother?
Q. If you can help me, I would be so grateful. My estranged mother gave my half-brother away for adoption back in 1969, when he was 6 months old. He is half-Guyanese, half Jamaican and now 40 years old. All I know is that he ran away at aged 15 from his abusive adoptive parents, lived rough in London for a few years, before being taken in by a Priest. I know his name is Anthony and he gained a degree in Theology. I really want to meet him, hopefully give him a massive hug and let him know that there is family that have so much love to give him, if he wants it (me and my sons). I know he got in touch with our 'mother' in 1990 and he was very warm, respectful and open to her - she decided not to meet him. If anyone can help, please let me… [cont.]
Asked by Gillie - Fri Dec 11 12:03:50 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

Why are the kidnappers seen in a positive light in Haiti?
Q. Could it be because the children are black and whites feel entitled to do as they please with other ethnic groups? The truth is, what were they thinking? It is not enough to say that they took it upon themselvesgrapegrab children and take them to ANOTHER country to find their parents later! This sounds innocent because of the earthquake and the fact they are Haitians. Did they give thought to the FACT that some of the children have relatives that they would NEVER be able to locate them if they take them to Haiti? Then what? The Baptist organization will start sending the slaves (I mean children) to white families in the USA. They had no intentions of getting permission. Real Christians follow Christ!! What happened to What… [cont.]
Asked by shawnLacey - Mon Feb 1 18:07:37 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If they did this, then I agree with you. But, remember, they have only been accused. They haven't been found guilty. I just hope this doesn't turn people off to donating for Haitian relief.
Answered by too loose - Mon Feb 1 19:08:57 2010