Quote (Ed J @ Feb. 14 2012,01:20)Quote (bodhitharta @ Feb. 14 2012,01:05)Quote (Ed J @ Feb. 08 2012,15:44)Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 30 2012,12:42)ED you believe that God had a relationship with Mary?Hi BD,Not a sexual one, YHVH has a relationship with all of his children.B'shemYHVHSo then ED why do you insist that God had a child with his own…[Read more]

Quote (Ed J @ Feb. 14 2012,01:18)Quote (bodhitharta @ Feb. 14 2012,01:03)Quote (Ed J @ Feb. 13 2012,17:45)Hi BD,So then you consider the 'hadiths' to be uninspired; correct?B'shemYHVHThe hadits are called the “sayings of the prophet” they are based on heresay and no where are they called inspired to my knowledge. They may very well be inspired but…[Read more]

Quote (Ed J @ Feb. 08 2012,15:44)Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 30 2012,12:42)ED you believe that God had a relationship with Mary?Hi BD,Not a sexual one, YHVH has a relationship with all of his children.B'shemYHVHSo then ED why do you insist that God had a child with his own child(Mary)?You see how blasphemous you sound, you are basically accusing God…[Read more]

Quote (Ed J @ Feb. 13 2012,17:45)Hi BD,So then you consider the 'hadiths' to be uninspired; correct?B'shemYHVHThe hadits are called the “sayings of the prophet” they are based on heresay and no where are they called inspired to my knowledge. They may very well be inspired but the Quran does not imply that it is somehow lacking whereas to depend on…[Read more]

Quote (Ed J @ Feb. 13 2012,17:41)Hi BD,Dost thou believe on the Son of God ? (John 9:35-38)Original Word: υἱός, οῦ, ὁPart of Speech: Noun, MasculineTransliteration: huiosPhonetic Spelling: (hwee-os')Short Definition: a son, descendentDefinition: a son, descendent.B'shemYHVHYou left this definition out:”used to describe one who depends on another…[Read more]

Quote (Ed J @ Feb. 13 2012,17:51)Quote (bodhitharta @ Feb. 13 2012,05:24)Quote (shimmer @ Feb. 12 2012,18:40)Hi Bod.Firstly, the Comforter is the Holy Spirit not a person of flesh and blood. John 14:25: “All this I have spoken while still with you.  But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all t…[Read more]

Quote (Ed J @ Feb. 12 2012,17:29)Hi BD,Do you not think that Jesus doesn't mean what he says?John 9:35-38 Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God? 36 He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him? 37 And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen…[Read more]

Quote (shimmer @ Feb. 12 2012,18:58)Thanks Bod, I actually like posting down here.Now as for Muslims belief in Jesus, I hear what you are saying.  But, WHO is your Teacher Bod?  Who do you see (With your Spiritual Eyes) leading you?  Who do you hear with your Spiritual Ears?  Is it Jesus?Matthew 6:6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy clo…[Read more]

Quote (shimmer @ Feb. 12 2012,18:40)Hi Bod.Firstly, the Comforter is the Holy Spirit not a person of flesh and blood. John 14:25: “All this I have spoken while still with you.  But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.”Can we agree on t…[Read more]

Quote (princess @ Feb. 12 2012,23:04)“Deep listening is miraculous for both listener and speaker. When someone receives us with open-hearted, non-judging, intensely interested listening, our spirits expand.” Sue PattonQuote My point is Princess be you and serve God with praise it is for you to be pleasing to God not man For you BD, religion wor…[Read more]

Quote (Ed J @ Feb. 11 2012,18:33)To Muslims, (see also Eph.2:13-22)How can you (muslims) deny Jesus is God's only begotten son,when Jesus calls himself (κύριος) the master? (John 15:20-21)B'shemYHVHJesus calling himself Master doesn't make him a literal son of God. But let me make it clear that Jesus is a Master and it is even fine to call him…[Read more]

Quote (princess @ Feb. 12 2012,14:04)Being convinced is just a persons current understanding of a matter, understanding of a matter can change due to many factors. Learning to understand people from different walks of life is one thing most are lacking. It is their current understanding that deters this from happening. Really BD, do I care that…[Read more]

Quote (princess @ Feb. 12 2012,12:21)Quote Agreed BD, however, just because one educates another, does not mean they are going to accept it as a truth, or retain it as knowledge. When this happens is there fault on either's part? The point is not push blame around but to simply communicate what you are convinced of if it is accepted or rejected…[Read more]

Quote (Ed J @ Feb. 11 2012,18:07)Islam Exposed 148 – Do Not Question The Quran “O ye who believe! Ask not questions about things which, if made plain to you, may cause you trouble.” (Sura 5 101)B'shemYHVHEdThe verse says do not ask questions about things that are clear to you this does not say people shoulsd not ask you questions it means you…[Read more]

Quote (shimmer @ Feb. 11 2012,19:59)Hi Bod, I hear what you are saying about the Quran speaking of Jesus in a positive way.  (And compared to the Tulmad that is true).  But to state that the Comforter or Spirit was Mohammad (Is that what Muslims believe?  I think I remember reading that somewhere – and it seems to be what you are st…[Read more]

Quote (princess @ Feb. 11 2012,13:54)Quote As a result, science need not be the direct enemy of faith. However, a deep tension will persist until the faithful recognise that a willingness to question even one's most fervently held beliefs – the hallmark of science – is a trait that should be respected, not rev…[Read more]

Quote (shimmer @ Feb. 10 2012,20:09)Quote (bodhitharta @ Feb. 08 2012,07:54)the Quran made the Bible come alive and become much more vivid I believed in the Bible even more but upon believing more you can also see things from a free moving dynamic perspective,Bod, so, the Quran's description of hell became much more alive to you?  There is a huge…[Read more]

Quote (Ed J @ Feb. 10 2012,08:32)Quote (bodhitharta @ Feb. 09 2012,04:15)Quote (Ed J @ Feb. 08 2012,15:44)Hi BD,Do you believe in a coming 'mahdi' (called the 12th khalif)?B'shemYHVHI don't really study unorthodox teachings. If it is not in the Quran I generally don't put much emphasis on it.It's like books that claim Jesus was married if I have…[Read more]

Quote (TimothyVI @ Feb. 09 2012,22:14)NICK!!!!Bless your heart, it is great to hear from you again.I sure hope that you are healthy and well.TimI second that! It's great to know you are still on the boards.Asana Bodhitharta

Quote (Ed J @ Feb. 08 2012,15:28)HI BD,You mean like Mohammad controlling people through threats of murder and a false god?B'shemYHVHnone of that is recorded in the Quran so it doesn't seem like reliable information it would be like me telling you Jesus fell in love with a prostitute(Mary Magladene) but surely that would be unreliable so these…[Read more]