From the beginning, Christians were subject to various persecutions. This involved even death for Christians such as Stephen and James the brother of John. Saul, who later converted to Christianity and is best known as Paul of Tarsus, the "Apostle to the Gentiles", was a vigorous agent in the persecution by the Jerusalem authorities, having been present at the stoning of Stephen and approving it.
**Larger-scale persecutions** followed at the hands of the authorities of the Roman Empire, beginning with the year 64, when, as reported by the Roman historian Tacitus, the Emperor Nero blamed them for that year's great Fire of Rome. In spite of these at-times intense persecutions, the Christian religion continued its spread throughout the Mediterranean Basin.
I know I'm tired of being blamed for WW2 etc.
Who is to blame for this? Someoene didnt want Christianity to happen. Do you really go to this extreme to cover up a myth?
Do people willingly die for a cause that is false?
2006-11-22 14:28:28 · 14 answers · asked by ? 4 in Religion & Spirituality
2006-11-22 14:28:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture
Its gonna be the stuffing for me, even though the sweets follow close behind.
2006-11-22 14:27:50 · 15 answers · asked by awesome 4 in Thanksgiving
your name loud enough fo you to hear? Would you freak out of what? I am not crazy, nor on drugs? -the voice was soft and humble- I just got scared and freak out, and ran to get away from it. (into another room) who do you think this was? I am serious, I got pregnant with my son maybe 5 to 6 months later......
2006-11-22 14:26:46 · 21 answers · asked by birdsdafly 3 in Religion & Spirituality
Slavery in the bible
What does the Bible say about beating slaves? It says you can beat both male and female slaves with a rod so hard that as long as they don't die right away you are cleared of any wrong doing.
When a man strikes his male or female slave with a rod so hard that the slave dies under his hand, he shall be punished. If, however, the slave survives for a day or two, he is not to be punished, since the slave is his own property. (Exodus 21:20-21 NAB)
You would think that Jesus and the New Testament would have a different view of slavery, but slavery is still approved of in the New Testament, as the following passages show.
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. (Ephesians 6:5 NLT)
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2006-11-22 14:26:38 · 18 answers · asked by Black Atheist 1 in Religion & Spirituality
i am a bit of jerk, and some would say thats being nice. But anyways, i gave $1000 to charity and voluntered my time to help set up food for less fortunate family's. so i just wanted to know if any of you tolerant self rightious bastards did anything???? if youre not one of those people i described above and did give to charity, ignore my insults and just post what you did, the insults are for the people who hate me
2006-11-22 14:26:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture
2006-11-22 14:26:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture
2006-11-22 14:25:35 · 19 answers · asked by ebidmelech 3 in Religion & Spirituality
Because without it, you won't have Xmas or Thanksgiving or such things anymore.
2006-11-22 14:25:14 · 15 answers · asked by FAUUFDDaa 5 in Religion & Spirituality
i had a rlly bad habit of this then i stopped but this year i started back up again
2006-11-22 14:24:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture
2006-11-22 14:24:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture
YOU ASK WHY I FOLLOW THIS JESUS?
You ask why I follow this Jesus?
Why I love Him the way I do?
When the world's turned away from His teachings
And the people who serve Him are few.
It's not the rewards I'm after
Or gifts that I hope to receive
It's the Presence that calls for commitment
It's the Spirit I trust and believe.
The Lord doesn't shelter His faithful
Or spare them all suffering and pain,
Like everyone else I have burdens,
And walk through my share of rain.
Yet He gives me a plan and a purpose,
And that joy only Christians have known,
I never know what comes tomorrow,
But I do know I'm never alone.
It's the love always there when you need it;
It's the words that redeem and inspire,
It's the longing to ever be with Him
That burns in my heart like a fire.
So you ask why I love my Lord Jesus?
Well, friend, that's so easy to see,
But the one thing that fills me with wonder is
Why Jesus loves someone like me.
~Author Anonymous
2006-11-22 14:23:15 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
Would you be willing to join the military while in high school? Would you consider joining aa ROTC program? What are your thoughts?
2006-11-22 14:22:01 · 3 answers · asked by aulona37 3 in Other - Society & Culture
Hint: Matt5:5 “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth”
2006-11-22 14:21:36 · 13 answers · asked by ebidmelech 3 in Religion & Spirituality
We did. And now we're going to invite another. Sharing what we have with others feels so good, it's almost selfish.
Besides your food, you'd be sharing your love.
2006-11-22 14:21:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
2006-11-22 14:19:34 · 11 answers · asked by Richard K 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
these large women and where and how do women who are large know that you are interested in this slim is in society that we live in?
2006-11-22 14:19:14 · 6 answers · asked by birdy 3 in Other - Society & Culture
2006-11-22 14:18:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore
2006-11-22 14:18:42 · 9 answers · asked by mebbe_sew_mebbe_knot 1 in Thanksgiving
Is there any way to brace for it? Are most people able to "fluff" through it like usual?
2006-11-22 14:18:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Thanksgiving
2006-11-22 14:17:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore
it the night before thanksgiving and my turkey if still frozen....what do i do??
2006-11-22 14:17:06 · 11 answers · asked by Ding-Dong 1 in Thanksgiving
It sure seems like it. Orwell was right. Maybe when everyone who drinks, uses drugs, has unusual sexual interests and otherwise deviates from the norm is in prison, the rest of us can have some fun watching "America's Next Top Model." On second thought, does anyone have good suggestions on the most painless forms of suicide?
2006-11-22 14:16:58 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture
Do 'secret rituals' have any place in Christianity?
If so, why? If not, why?
2006-11-22 14:16:32 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
... would you kill an eight year old Adolf Hitler? ... Osama Bin Laden?
2006-11-22 14:16:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore
So many people say that in the bible it says that interracial dating is wrong, but i can't find it. Is this statement true?
2006-11-22 14:16:06 · 30 answers · asked by Jessie 2 in Religion & Spirituality
It's the night before Thanksgiving and I have nothing to do and I am bored out of my freaking skull!
2006-11-22 14:15:40 · 20 answers · asked by santo 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups
a list of foods
no recipes required
2006-11-22 14:15:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Thanksgiving
2006-11-22 14:14:59 · 18 answers · asked by FAUUFDDaa 5 in Religion & Spirituality
My good friend who will be best man at my upcoming wedding asked me about some alternatives for the Christmas season. We're travelling to realtives for Xmas, so that leaves us out. He's single and really doesn't want to spend it with his family as it just frustrates him. He doesn't want to stay at home while everything is closed and everyone is celebrating. I told him to maybe consider a vacation to Vegas or something like that. Do you have any ideas for someone who doesn't want a traditional Xmas
2006-11-22 14:13:52 · 9 answers · asked by LanceMiller77 2 in Other - Holidays
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