hi I'm a young person wanting to explore Quakerism but I can't find any information on places near me I can go like meeting houses. I was wondering if anyone can recommend places in or around Lubbock TX. most places around here are more churchy Jesus-centered and not so much Quaker centered if that makes sense
So I'm trying to install Cat Mail Co. on my Macbook Neo and it says it's installed, but it doesn't actually install anything. The Cat Mail folder is empty. There is so Cat Mail data in my computer for me to play. But it says it's installed. I press uninstall and install again, same issue. I press play and it says missing game executable. This does not happen on my other games. I've restarted my laptop and tried again, same outcome. I'm not smart with computers and files and don't know how to fix it. I paid $15 I want to play my cat game. Please help.
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I don't really know why I'm posting. I am looking into Islam, but I feel like so many things are holding me back from being able to fully understand the religion and make the decision to revert. I guess I just want someone to tell me I'm not alone in my struggles.
Firstly, I grew up and live in Texas, USA. So my initial beliefs about Islam were heavily influenced by false information and propaganda from people in person and on the news. Trying to decipher what is true Islam and what is extremism, and what people are lying about is hard.
Second, my family is not strictly religious, but I was raised going to church and was taught that Jesus was God etc etc. I find it difficult to try to give up the belief that God became human just to save us. It's such a beautiful, hopeful, kind story, even if it doesn't make any sort of sense. I don't even fully believe it, but it's a comforting thought that I can't seem to let go of. I also fear what my family will think if I revert or even show an interest in Islam.
Third, I think the strictness of Islam (which may or not be just propaganda) deters me. Why must women pray behind men? Why not just be seperate? And why is the women's section worse than the men's? I understand part of this is cultural, but when does culture stop and religion begin? Why can't Muslims listen to music? Why can prophets not be depicted? Did the prophet Muhammad really marry a child, along with many other women? How can this be defended? There is a lot to wrestle with.
Fourth, I worry about the permanent nature of taking shahadah and becoming Muslim. What if I am a bad Muslim? I don't want to misrepresent something that means so much to so many. I was not born Muslim, I have no clue what I'm doing. I may be doing everything incorrectly and be a bad representative of Allah and His people.
I do feel called, at times. But other times, I worry I am a disappointment to Allah. I cling to my old ways, my old beliefs, my old fears. Why would He ever want me to enter Jannah? I am unworthy, cowardly, and doubtful, and that is partially why I have not really pushed to see this through. I run back to church, when I really want to go to a mosque. I pray to Jesus when I know I should pray to Allah. I am too unfamiliar with it all, and I just turn back to the comforting familiarity I know isn't real. Please help me move forward.
Thank you, God bless.
I know this topic is beaten to death in these subs, but I am curious, not about scriptural reasons, but what your preference is. Mantillas? Scarves? None at all?
I go to an Anglican/Episcopal church near where I live, but they only offer services on Sunday and Wednesday, and no quiet prayer services. Can I go to Eucharistic adoration at a nearby Catholic church for focused rosary and prayer, or is the tradition too Catholic/not agreeable in this denomination?