Fact, or Fiction?
Why can't they all just share the land? What's the big deal?
2007-07-06 08:18:44 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
If you are stalking me, please leave me a star, so I know I'm not just being paranoid. Thanks, and may the FSM bless you with his noodly appendage.
2007-07-06 08:18:06 · 20 answers · asked by Becca 6 in Religion & Spirituality
Orion's recent experience, and the answers his posts about it generated, got me thinking . . . how do you view Deity? As a Folkish hard polytheist, I tend to think that ALL the god/desses are literally real, but that they are "of their people" and only really involved with the descendants of their originating cultures---I like to say that yes, our godhs are archetypes . . . but the archetypes came LATER. :-)
What are YOUR beliefs? Is/are there:
1. One Source, many facets, expressions, or understandings.
2. A duotheistic godhead consisting of a God & Goddess, known through many "aspects.".
3. One pantheon known by different names, stories, and attributes in many different cultures.
4. As many pantheons as there are cultures, with different godh/esses for each "Folk."
5. Archetypes, psychological projections, and/or primitive beliefs which teach the *values* of early cultures, not the literal existence of deities.
6. Other (explain)
Respectful answers only please!
2007-07-06 08:17:47 · 10 answers · asked by Boar's Heart 5 in Religion & Spirituality
In the most respectful of ways for those who are of other (or no) faith(s), this is for LDS people.
Our gospel doctrine manual states that the words of the prophets and apostles, when speaking in a talk, are considered scripture, that the angels in heaven record them in books, and that we will be judged out of those books. I'm just curious to see what other LDS people think to see if maybe someone has insight that I haven't considered.
So my question is:
How should we interpret this?
A: Everything the Prophet/Apostles say is scripture
B: General Conference talks are scripture, but not other talks
C: Only talks that are published by the Church in official publications are scripture
D: Prophets and Apostles have their right to their own opinions, but will let us know when they are speaking doctrine by doing so "In the name of the Lord"
E: The Standard Works are the only scripture, period. The Gospel Doctrine manual isn't scripture anyway, so it could be wrong.
Please explain :)
2007-07-06 08:17:47 · 15 answers · asked by James, Pet Guy 4 in Religion & Spirituality
It is a serious question. Please give your best answer. I think we are in a mature forum.
2007-07-06 08:17:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
is there some kind of ignorance in people these days?
How can you blame God for all the bad things that are happening in the World!
why don't you blame yourself ha? you're the responsible!
2007-07-06 08:17:15 · 26 answers · asked by Not of This World Returns 3 in Religion & Spirituality
eyes closed.........[does hot momma need a bigger bra?
2007-07-06 08:16:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
Everyday he seems to be upset or bothered about something but if I ask him about it he just gets more bothered and tells me that it's me causing him to be like this. He doesn't work, he takes care of our home and our pets so I am wondering if it is just because he is home all the time and doesn't have anything to occupy his time. I just can't explain it. It's hard enough being in a gay relationship these days anyway and now with him always seeming like I've done something it makes it worse and worse for me. I work 4 10hr work days a week and I don't get home until 830pm each night. He tells me that I should stay up with him until 2 or 3 am on work nights which I just can't do that all the time, which to him means that I don't care about him. Can someone please help me understand or give me some advice as to what to do??
2007-07-06 08:15:58 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
'll try to make this long story short:
I have been studying myself and the world for some time now and have changed many of my world views. At this point I no longer consider myself muslim as my family does. I am a south asian (living in North America) and althgouh in my early twenties, live at home with my parents because I'm required to by tradition. I live in a rather dysfunctional and somewhat abusive family as my parents have very strict and narrow minded requirements for us (such as having no contact with the outside world, having no friends, spending our life obeying and never questioning etc.) My life (and that of my siblings) is composed of short periods of 'good times' followed by long periods of severe verbal and sometimes physical abuse by the parents, most of the times for something as simple as not getting having too much or too little salt in the food (I cook). We never disrespect them while they go on because deep down, we know that it's not really their fault they are this way. They came from very religious and severly dysfunctional families themselves. It has now come to the point that they are asking (forcing) me to marry a muslim boy of their choice. I have a Catholic boyfriend and we are very serious about each other. After much talk and debate, we decided that he would 'convert' just for them (in reality neither of us belives in the religion, so it would be just to make the folks happy). I told them about him for the first time yesterday and they got extremely angry, I feel lucky to be alive right now. They now tell me that I either have to convert him and marry him and then leave home and never show them my face again (they would disown me), or I have to marry the guy they want me to AND do it with a smile on my face. They are also very serious about telling me that if I go ahead and marry my boyfriend and he doesn't convert, then they have a God given responsibility to kill me (literally murder me) and they will do it no matter what they have to face for it!
My question is, what am I to do in this situation? As bad as they behave towards me, they're still my parents and I don't want to hurt them by leaving. On the other hand, I can't marry the guy they want me to, not just because of my boyfriend, but because I do NOT want to live my life being muslim, and I will NEVER bring my children up under this religion!! I believe that we all choose our life path in the time between lives, and do it based on the lessons we want to learn from the life. I just wish I could figure out the lesson I am supposed to learn from this? Which is more important? My beleifes and principles, or the feelings of those who brought me up? Any opinions?
2007-07-06 08:15:55 · 12 answers · asked by chocolateorange 1 in Religion & Spirituality
Work you brains to find out.
2007-07-06 08:15:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
Should I burn my cat alive then?
2007-07-06 08:13:40 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
Not mystic.Go to realities in life
2007-07-06 08:12:47 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
to hide, and why don't they want to let us see what they are hiding?Please give funny answers I need cheering up, I am in need of a laugh.
2007-07-06 08:12:24 · 17 answers · asked by ? 5 in Other - Cultures & Groups
c'mon you know that none of the people who are "cool" on yahoo answers have anything resembling social skills in the real world. I'm thinking they're like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCK2UT120eI
2007-07-06 08:12:17 · 7 answers · asked by Drake the Deist 2 in Religion & Spirituality
I was watching the news a few days ago when they mentiond a few new beaches that are made for Women only and no men allowed. What do you think? Women, would this make you feel more comfortable when going to the beach? Does this even make you feel any diffrent at all? What do you think about this?
2007-07-06 08:10:40 · 16 answers · asked by Krissa D 3 in Other - Society & Culture
Just wanted to hear from the Christian group if they believe that metal music is evil.
2007-07-06 08:10:27 · 10 answers · asked by dougp0386 1 in Religion & Spirituality
2007-07-06 08:08:34 · 6 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7 in Religion & Spirituality
you neo conservative creationists have had the american congress for 12 years,
In that time you've managed to lose New Orleans and almost lose washington dc and new york.
Can someone with more than half a brain explain how liberal atheists are destroying america?
2007-07-06 08:08:08 · 11 answers · asked by ? 3 in Religion & Spirituality
we have heard about the truth of books
we have heard about the truth of prophets
we have heard about the truth of religions
WHAT IS THE TRUTH THAT YOU HAVE REALISED ???
2007-07-06 08:08:07 · 49 answers · asked by ۞Aum۞ 7 in Religion & Spirituality
Some moral support?
Just wanted to share this with you..I just received my email ping and this is what was sent to me as I get one daily.
What do I do when Satan attacks?
Be careful! Watch out for attacks from the Devil, your great enemy. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for some victim to devour. Take a firm stand against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your Christian brothers and sisters all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are.
1 Peter 5:8-9 NLT
So humble yourselves before God. Resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.
James 4:7-8 NLT
Thoughts?
2007-07-06 08:07:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
They entertained him,.......naughty pope.
2007-07-06 08:05:36 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
Some do one thing and others do other things. Where is the conformity of union?
2007-07-06 08:03:54 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
Can someone please tell me why all these people are fighting over that dry, arid little patch of dirt there?
2007-07-06 08:03:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
2007-07-06 08:03:13 · 11 answers · asked by ? 3 in Religion & Spirituality
The USA was fouinded on Christian Judeo Principles
GET OVER IT.
(In God we trust is on money in Court
The USA never was secular..As a child I prayed in school celebrated Hannukah and Christmas. So did my parents and grandparents...THE USA was not designated as one religion.
And the folks who migrated here were believers in GOD..
BTW: Sweeden and Canada and the Netherlands until recently were Christian countries.
Korea I believe we beat them in the war and many Koreans are christians look it up!
Yes China is becoming powerful because we are becoming WEAK! Everything the USA stood for is being crushed by the
Liberal Anti-GOD left that is apparent.
Israel is also caving into the PC and that is why I post so many End Times Articles because the weakness of the USA and Israel is what will do us in, yet Christians know how the story ends.
So again I ask what t country or people survived in history to become great today in 2007 without having GOD be in the center of it
2007-07-06 08:02:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
sorry............................
religion = hidden codes
2007-07-06 08:01:03 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
They know we'll fork over any amount of money they want if salvation comes in a trendy package.
Have a good weekend everyone!
2007-07-06 08:00:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
I once heard that Jesus wrote a book, I think it was called book of light or somthing like that. Supposed to have been written in Tibet or some place like that. Any information would be helpful.
2007-07-06 07:58:45 · 7 answers · asked by Cleve T 3 in Religion & Spirituality
im a latina, my last boyfriend was asian.
after we broke up a bunch of latinas went up to me and asked me what was rong with me.
they wanted to know why the hek i was dating an asian and not a latino.
a week after i found out that the same thing happened to my ex. asian people were asking him why he dated a latina and not an asian.
this is a mulicultural country, whats rong with dating people from a different race?
2007-07-06 07:56:49 · 8 answers · asked by bubalo 2 in Other - Society & Culture
what is the origin of this word? what does it really mean? i need to know as much as possible on this word.
2007-07-06 07:55:41 · 20 answers · asked by Jamie 3 in Religion & Spirituality
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