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Shaz I sometimes wonder how much he does believe. I mean a druid archbishop????? If he truely believes every word he must know he is destined for hell. I can't figure that guy out

Alice, I know the Koran differs a lot from the bible - Jesus is not the son of God, but a prophet, like Mohammed etc. - deemed blasphemous by Christians. But a lot of Islamic tradition comes from the Bible. All I am saying is that most religions have a basis in one ancient religion or another, and bear a certain similarity. maggie

Stuart Thats interesting Yet another thing for me to waste hours investigating And yeah your probably right Ta very much

Maggie you are right. They based it on a combination of us and the moon God they used to worship

Never mind Stu I have contacts, as I mentioned iranian friend has some pretty clued up uncles

I wouldnt mind reading that but would they have a copy in English? Shaz x

Pity people don't read the Bible these days. They need not subscribe to the theology but as a historical document which has shaped our history it cannot be ignored. Sadly most people are ignorant of it. I know it can get monotonous in places but it really has played a crucial part in shaping who we are as a society

The scale of tsunami is truly devastating obliterating generations of families in an instant. Buildings can be replaced but these lives will never be replaced. It is arguably the world's truly global catastrophe, with lives shattered and families torn asunder in dozens of countries on different continents. These are some of the comments reported from various leaders - President Chirac of France "regardless of distance we form the same, single humanity'. Pope John Paul said the tragedy showed to what extent 'we are part of global community'. Tony Blair, British PM "a world catastrophe". There are other disasters worse but this one hit us all, these are some of the deadliest natural disasters in history - 1931 - Flooding China - more than three million deaths when the Yangtze River bursts its banks. 1959 - Flooding China - at least two million killed in massive flooding. 1938-1939 - Flooding China - one million killed in flooding over two years. 1201 - Earthquake, Mediterranean - one of the deadliest earthquakes in history kills about 1.1 million people. 1887 - Flood China - 830,000 people killed in the province of Shansi. 1970 - Cyclone, Bangladesh - over 300,000 killed in cyclone-induced flooding. 1976 - Earthquake, China - an earthquake measuring 8 on the Richter scale strikes Tianjin. Official death toll 255,000. 2004 - Tsunami, South Asia - an earthquake causes tsunamis that sweep across South Asia. Death toll expected to be more than 150,000. 1991 - Cyclone, Bangladesh - more that 130,000 killed in cyclone-induced flooding. 1883 - Krakatoa, South Asia - death toll calculated at 36,000. This one annihilated the volcano-island of Krakatoa. In a time of tragedy we turn to God for comfort and strength. Psalm 23 says The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

I also agree Alice. The Bible read in conjunction with historical facts explains a lot about our ancestors as well!! Reading it alongside 'Women in Religion' and 'Sex in History' was fascinating. ps. I know a bit about the Koran as well cos my dad was a follower of Islam and taught religion in Saudi Arabia (mainly cos he was neither Sunni nor Shi'ia) maggie (still with no religion lol)

Nature does not discriminate. It has no emotions or feelings. White, Black,Red,Yellow. 1 or 100. Christain,Mormon,C of E,ect,ect..... Rich or poor,Good guy..Bad guy, from an Ant to an Elephant, it does not care. This was not an act of war, and there is no one to blame. A Tsunami does not know it is about to wipe out 150 thousand people in a few minutes. If you beleive in God or whoever, there is no written script for the survival of mankind. It's all a matter of Faith, in what you as an individual beleive in. This is our planet. A gift. It is up to us to look after it in the best way we can or know. I believe in God. This is my Insurance. Tony oz.