I liked when I read it. Its principles were not like the principles of other religions which are not followeble. When I read the bible I found nothing good in it except violence, racism and pornography. But though I am an atheist I liked the Satanic bible by Anton LaVey. I did not find any stories in it. Only principles of life was on it.
What are your opinions on that book?
2007-01-27 02:39:07 · 4 answers · asked by Born again atheist 3 in Religion & Spirituality
It seems that on every conservative talk show that I have listened to most "whites" feel or seem to feel threatened by multiculturalism. What is it about multiculturalism that bothers you so much? I have heard Rush say that it poses a threat to Traditional Values, Hannity has said that it is the "libs" trying to get back at us" and etc. etc. etc. I just cannot understand how learning about the diversity of this country can be so polarizing in "white" circles.
I just have a sneeky suspicion that it has something to do with 2050 (No racial majority in the U.S.) If we are a nation that prides itself on democracy and brotherhood, WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD THAT BOTHER ANYONE, unless you are racist.
(This is really a sincere question, I am not trying to bait an argument or start a racial war. But inquiring minds just want to know.)
2007-01-27 02:37:29 · 6 answers · asked by Andre L 1 in Other - Society & Culture
im getting conflicting answers about the fruits and the gifts could you clarify thank you
2007-01-27 02:36:11 · 6 answers · asked by loveChrist 6 in Religion & Spirituality
2007-01-27 02:35:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
Matthew 19:16-21 "And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
And he [Jesus] said unto him . . . keep the commandments. . . . The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?
Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven."
Related question: why aren't conservative Christians more concerned about the poor?
2007-01-27 02:35:06 · 10 answers · asked by Colin 5 in Religion & Spirituality
There are many liberal (non-fundamentalist, non-evangelical) Christian pastors and congregations among mainstream denominations: Episcopal, United Church of Christ, Presbyterian, American Baptist, some United Methodists, etc.
Since they don't turn exclusively to the Bible for their faith, and don't assume it can be interpretted literally, what are the bases for Liberal Christian Faith? What does spiritual authority mean to a non-fundamentalist, non-evangelical Christian?
2007-01-27 02:34:20 · 3 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality
I am an atheist myself but I have always been baffled by my fellow atheists' need to take away religion from believers.
What gives? Do these people have the ultimate resentment for authority?
2007-01-27 02:31:37 · 27 answers · asked by John16 5 in Religion & Spirituality
the saints, who are part of the first resurrection, could get the picture of what went wrong? Over them, the second death has no power. What do you think that means. What is the second death?
2007-01-27 02:30:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
Talmudic Doctrine: Non-Jews are not Human
The Talmud specifically defines all who are not Jews as non-human animals, and specifically dehumanizes Gentiles as not being descendants of Adam. Here are some of the Talmud passages which relate to this topic.
Kerithoth 6b: Uses of Oil of Anointing. "Our Rabbis have taught: He who pours the oil of anointing over cattle or vessels is not guilty; if over gentiles (goyim) or the dead, he is not guilty. The law relating to cattle and vessels is right, for it is written: "Upon the flesh of man (Adam), shall it not be poured (Exodus 30:32]); and cattle and vessels are not man (Adam).
"Also with regard to the dead, [it is plausible] that he is exempt, since after death one is called corpse and not a man (Adam). But why is one exempt in the case of gentiles (goyim); are they not in the category of man (Adam)? No, it is written: 'And ye my sheep, the sheep of my pasture, are man" (Adam); [Ezekiel 34:31]: Ye are called man (Adam) but gentiles (goyim) are not called man (Adam)."
In the preceding passage, the rabbis are discussing the portion of the Mosaic law which forbids applying the holy oil to men.
The Talmud states that it is not a sin to apply the holy oil to Gentiles, because Gentiles are not human beings (i.e. are not of Adam).
Another example from tractate Yebamoth 61a: "It was taught: And so did R. Simeon ben Yohai state (61a) that the graves of gentiles (goyim) do not impart levitical uncleanness by an ohel [standing or bending over a grave], for it is said, 'And ye my sheep the sheep of my pasture, are men (Adam), [Ezekiel 34:31]; you are called men (Adam) but the idolaters are not called men (Adam)."
The Old Testament Mosaic law states that touching a human corpse or the grave of a human imparts uncleanness to those who touch it. But the Talmud teaches that if a Jew touches the grave of a Gentile, the Jew is not rendered unclean, since Gentiles are not human (not of Adam).
From Baba Mezia 114b: ""A Jewish priest was standing in a graveyard. When asked why he was standing there in apparent violation of the Mosaic law, he replied that it was permissible, since the law only prohibits Jews from coming into contact with the graves of humans (Adamites), and he was standing in a gentile graveyard. For it has been taught by Rabbi Simon ben Yohai: 'The graves of gentiles [goyim] do not defile. For it is written, 'And ye my flock, the flock of my pastures, are men (Adam)' (Ezekiel 34:31); only ye are designated men (Adam)."
Ezekiel 34:31 is the alleged Biblical proof text repeatedly cited in the preceding three Talmud passages. But Ezekiel 34:31 does not in fact support the Talmudic notion that only Israelites are human. What these rabbinical, anti-Gentile racists and ideologues have done in asserting the preceding absurdities about Gentiles is distort an Old Testament passage in order to justify their bigotry.
In Berakoth 58a the Talmud uses Ezekiel 23:20 as proof of the sub-human status of gentiles. It also teaches that anyone (even a Jewish man) who reveals this Talmudic teaching about non-Jews deserves death, since revealing it makes Gentiles wrathful and causes the repression of Judaism.
The Talmudic citation of this scripture from Ezekiel as a "proof-text" is specious, since the passage does not prove that Gentiles are animals. The passage from Ezekiel only says that some Egyptians had large genital organs and copious emissions. This does not in any way prove or even connote that the Egyptians being referred to in the Bible were considered animals. Once again, the Talmud has falsified the Bible by means of distorted interpretation.
Other Talmud passages which expound on Ezekiel 23:20 in this racist fashion are: Arakin 19b, Berakoth 25b, Niddah 45a, Shabbath 150a, Yebamoth 98a. Moreover, the original text of Sanhedrin 37a applies God's approval only to the saving of Jewish lives (cf. the Hesronot Ha-shas, Cracow, 1894).
2007-01-27 02:29:12 · 6 answers · asked by MICHEL H 1 in Religion & Spirituality
2007-01-27 02:28:48 · 5 answers · asked by toni c 2 in Community Service
Don't Give Me a Moral View, Give Me a Logical View.
If Someone has something that you want, why not take it?
What makes it wrong from a logical view, not moral.
2007-01-27 02:28:32 · 13 answers · asked by ArchAngel Raziel 3 in Religion & Spirituality
someday I would like to stay in phillipine , but I heard there is not safe. please tell me good place to study english
2007-01-27 02:28:19 · 7 answers · asked by sakon t 1 in Languages
2007-01-27 02:27:20 · 3 answers · asked by brneyedgirl70 2 in Other - Society & Culture
I am slightly confused. Yes these men are twisted, but why in the heck are young kids inviting men over or meeting up with them?
Where are their parents? I dont get it.
2007-01-27 02:27:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture
2007-01-27 02:26:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
is it called Jandoo or something like that.. wat are ways to reverse a spell
2007-01-27 02:24:48 · 3 answers · asked by teddy bear 2 in Mythology & Folklore
2007-01-27 02:23:49 · 3 answers · asked by cancan_23 1 in Languages
2007-01-27 02:22:10 · 1 answers · asked by midnight fairy 2 in Mythology & Folklore
Hello, Im looking to stay one month in France to improve my french. I would like to "live" in a culturally interesting city. (Tried Paris but want to try something else with friendlier people). Ive read about Toulouse, Dijon, Strasbourg.. any comments about those places??
If you can provide me with names of schools with intensive courses would be great!. (I have checked the Alliance Francaise 30 hours per month, is it worthy? are they a good school??.
2007-01-27 02:21:24 · 6 answers · asked by luisa 3 in Languages
As well as being a popular pagan religion practised by the Roman Army, Mithraism had many similarities to Christianity. Mithras was born of a virgin, remained celibate, his worship involving baptism, the partaking of bread marked with a cross and wine as sacrificial blood, held Sundays sacred and Mithras was born on 25th of December. Mithraist called themselves 'brother' and were led by a priest called 'father' (Pater). The symbol of the father were a staff, a hooked sword, a ring and hat.
http://www.taivaansusi.net/historia/mithraism.html
2007-01-27 02:19:51 · 22 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5 in Religion & Spirituality
uncovered over a weekend and you fall into it.You break a leg - needlesss to say, you are in pains. You had been in the hole for six hours without help.
Atheist: A passing-by Christian sees you and offers to help. She doesn't have a phone to call for assistance. She also has no physical power to help you out but pray her God to give her strength to pull you out. After saying prayers, she kneels down give you her hand.
First, what would you do? Will you stretch your hand for her help? Assuming you do! She pulls you out and exclaims "Praise the Lord. He's is your saviour, I was just his servant". What would you say?
In a reverse - Christian in the hole. The exact situation prevails (I presume you'll also be praying). Someone you know for certain is Atheist come pass by. Coz she doesn't have the strength to pull you out, she use some of her clothes as a rope, tie around her body and drops it pull you out. Will you use the rope to go out? Why? Will call her your saviour?
2007-01-27 02:18:36 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
2007-01-27 02:16:50 · 8 answers · asked by Wiccan~Momma 3 in Languages
2007-01-27 02:16:49 · 10 answers · asked by Born again atheist 3 in Religion & Spirituality
2007-01-27 02:16:42 · 10 answers · asked by Lamine C 1 in Religion & Spirituality
hopefully handmade,no expensive,good for delivery
2007-01-27 02:16:34 · 4 answers · asked by Brian B 1 in Valentine's Day
Is that what we are? Wounded spirits, hurting children?
Sadeek
2007-01-27 02:15:51 · 9 answers · asked by Sadeek Muhammad 2 in Religion & Spirituality
the world today.
2007-01-27 02:15:24 · 7 answers · asked by LYNDA M 5 in Other - Society & Culture
When a man has sex with other man,do they get aids?
2007-01-27 02:14:49 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
2007-01-27 02:14:36 · 18 answers · asked by John16 5 in Religion & Spirituality
i ask this question to follow up another,i think some people have the wrong idea of what they are
2007-01-27 02:13:56 · 7 answers · asked by loveChrist 6 in Religion & Spirituality
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