I've been studying different ideas and concepts of the christian faith. I've been on a journey comparing what I learn with what I've been taught. Some things are right on but there are many things that don't jive. I can't seem to focus on any one thing so maybe you all can give me some ideas.
Rest assured if I find something interesting you know I'll post it here for you all to chime in with your answers!
2007-07-10 23:59:23 · 22 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5 in Religion & Spirituality
Are christians and muslims equal?
Are pagans and spiritualists seeking a path that is different, but not bad?
In that light, is a secular humanist just as spiritual as someone who believes in "spirit?"
2007-07-10 23:59:11 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
2007-07-10 23:54:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
2007-07-10 23:53:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
BUT WHY?
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2007-07-10 23:45:49 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
It seems that more than half the population of Norway & Sweden are non-believers.
http://www.adherents.com/largecom/com_atheist.html
http://www.pitzer.edu/academics/faculty/zuckerman/atheism.html
Given their low crime rates and lack of involvement in contemporary wars, it would seem that non-believers are a bit more peaceful and have higher moral values than the population of a country like the USA where the 45% of the population believe in a literal interpretation of the bible.
Norway & Sweden are both wealthy countries where healthcare is considered a right rather than a privelege.
When I've raised this issue before, I've been told that Satan has the occupants of these countries fooled.
Considering how much more peaceful they are than typical religious countries like the USA, does that suggest then that Satan has more power and influence than God?
Or does it suggest he's more civilised in how he wants to see people live out their lives?
2007-07-10 23:43:56 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
How to the prophecy is from God or not?????
2007-07-10 23:41:43 · 21 answers · asked by Ashvin 2 in Religion & Spirituality
Indra bhagwan always remain in swarg or it is like some other purush occupy this after a certain tenure .ie it is like a post like Pop john ii , Pop John iii,.............
how it can be fixed because in swarg the Lord Krishna said that after residing their for some period one has to come back on earth . so why Lord Indra resides there permanently. secondaly where they go during pralay , because all 3 lokas gets destroyed during pralay .
2007-07-10 23:39:26 · 13 answers · asked by KrishanRam(Jitendra k) 3 in Religion & Spirituality
2007-07-10 23:37:19 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups
2007-07-10 23:25:25 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
Hello - This is for those outside the US as I am wondering about the United States' ability to mend fences with our global neighbors after the next election.
So, I'll ask a hard question.
Would it matter to you if our next President were a White Woman or a Black Man? Would one or the other be more likely to be successful in bringing our communities together after the wreck that has been made by the current administration?
I know it should not matter, but recent questions I've read here lead me to believe that racism and gender inequality may be more or less prevalent in countries and societies other than ours. So, I am curious.
Does your country have societal mores that would make it difficult for one or both?
Oh, and if you do not mind doing so, please tell me where you live - even just the country. Thanks !
2007-07-10 23:19:24 · 7 answers · asked by NinaFromNewEngland 4 in Other - Society & Culture
I'm trying to get a precise definition of the word ZuverlaBigkeit. Does it mean 'reliability' and if so, is it commonly used in Germany?
2007-07-10 23:17:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages
shastras says one can take meat if no vegetation is left there .
plants also have soul so to kill them is also a sin but if the grains are offered to lord sin is nullified as these plants have a very low conscience. This is shastric injunction what do u say.
2007-07-10 23:09:54 · 13 answers · asked by amritanshu_20 2 in Religion & Spirituality
according to catholic theology,
i would prefer for a catholic to answer, so if u are one, please say so. im very open minded about what other people believe, i hope the rest of the people will do the same or leave this thread alone
im not a catholic so i wouldnt know the answer from a catholic point of view
2007-07-10 23:07:31 · 19 answers · asked by ghostdude! 4 in Religion & Spirituality
If someone is happy with the path he or she has chosen in life, why force them to believe otherwise?
As Christians I know you believe it's your duty to save us from "burning in hell", but why do you find it so hard to understand that there are actually people out there who DO NOT believe that there is a hell, why dont you let them be?
And Atheists, I know you believe the religious on this site are ignorant and stupid, but ignorance is bliss, and if their beliefs gives them security, them why keep mocking them?
I think that no matter what your beliefs you should do unto others as you want done unto yourself. No one likes being bullied, insulted or having ideas propagated to them, so why do you insist on doing it?
Please explain to me the method behind all your madness.
2007-07-10 23:07:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anria A 5 in Religion & Spirituality
Associated Press
LORENZAGO DI CADORE, Italy -- Pope Benedict reasserted the primacy of the Roman Catholic Church, approving a document released Tuesday that says other Christian communities are either defective or not true churches and Catholicism provides the only true path to salvation.
Now, for the Pope to make this claim it is a very bold and aggressive move, how do you feel about it?
If the Catholic Church is the very first church of Christ, is he correct?
2007-07-10 23:06:47 · 22 answers · asked by Boanerges 2 in Religion & Spirituality
The ability to gain even an insight as to something written in a foreign language can do so much good!
Having seen a language I like mangled into a meaningless jumble of phrases and touted as an answer makes me feel sad.
What are your opinions?
Are they the best thing since sliced cheese (which I suppose would translate very badly),
Or have online translations contributed adversely to languages and should be made illegal?
2007-07-10 23:01:32 · 6 answers · asked by Bonbu 4 in Languages
i read in a book, theres a mysterious garden in france with a wall around it that has stood for centuries, and anyone what looks over the wall instantly disappears forever, where is it?
2007-07-10 23:00:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore
No idea what this 'all time' business refers to as I thought God was outside the contraints of time as we know it- but anyway, I'm going to assume it means 'infinity' as most of us can understand that we don't understand something that's uncreated and will exist forever... I could go round in circles with this one, but I'll shut up.
Anyway-
If the Qur'an has always been with God, then why is the Qur'an very context specific and full of abbrogations? It seems that for something that's always been with God, God sure changes His mind over things, for example alcohol. Why was alcohol suddenly deemed an inappropriate drink to consume when His previous Prophets would drink.
2007-07-10 22:59:26 · 5 answers · asked by (notso)Gloriouspipecleaner 3 in Religion & Spirituality
I've got some questions for everyone! :) I ask these with all sincerity, and no disrespect meant.
Christians:
1. According to both the Bible and Christianity itself, VERY FEW are getting into Heaven when they die. Knowing this, how can you be completely sure you are one of those very few who actually get in? (And when I say very few, I mean like 1 % of humanity, supposedly)
2. WHY do you love God? Without stating Biblical references, without stating you were raised that way, etc. A very personal reason to YOU is what I am looking for.
3. Do you love the Old Testament version of God? Wrathful, angry, violent; and if so, why? Remember no Bible verse.
Muslims:
1. Is the passage in the Koran that speaks of killing infidels/unbelievers true? And if so, do you agree?
2. Why are women in Islam treated so much lower than men (seemingly)? Why do they "need" to be disciplined, or even hit, for that matter? Do you agree that a woman and children are a man's property
2007-07-10 22:55:06 · 11 answers · asked by Calliope 5 in Religion & Spirituality
2007-07-10 22:52:56 · 4 answers · asked by KrishanRam(Jitendra k) 3 in Religion & Spirituality
So why aren't the followers and believers in Jesus Jewish?
Isn't that complete disregard for 'the Lord'?
Aren't Christians (I know the name comes from Christ) insulting Jesus by saying his religion isn't the 'correct' religion and then creating their own to suit them?
Again, genuine confusion not a dig.
oh, and whilst I'm here, where does the name Christ come from? Was this his name? or was it just made up to suit?
2007-07-10 22:48:11 · 31 answers · asked by zeppelin_roses 4 in Religion & Spirituality
I mean what is the service can i do to the great billionaires Bill Gates that enable me toean money from him ?
2007-07-10 22:35:47 · 9 answers · asked by mohammed h 1 in Royalty
when we pray for someone, we lay our hands for them.. but what is that for?
2007-07-10 22:33:00 · 25 answers · asked by BabyRose 1 in Religion & Spirituality
REAL: I am searching for a job that I could do even though I have numerous disabilities. I'd like to list my situations, and maybe you could think of a job for me. I'm serious and hope some creative minds can help me.
-I cannot drive cars/equipment due to drugs (24 hr morphene)
-the drugs fade me in and out often, job must allow me time to chill
-Fused left wrist works with limited range, weak, and can last 2-4 hours a day
-carpel tunnel/damage to right wrist. weak, and can last 1-3 hours a day.
-Neck fused in a couple places. limited usage and motion.
- Tinnitus (ear ringing) is severe at about 40%
-cannot work looking up in the air due to neck
-low back fused in a couple of places, limited usage and motion. Some days I can walk, with rest, for a couple hours, some days I can't get anywhere.
-stress causes me extreme pain. whatever I do cannot have stress.
-crutches are out of the question, the next step is a motorized wheelchair
Strengths: IT, systems design, documents
2007-07-10 22:21:52 · 9 answers · asked by Jim 7 in People with Disabilities
Aliens made a developed human race through evolution and am now watching it grow further for observation.
I know seems silly...lately I have been thinking of the sanctity of life and creation. I believe in all religions yet...
2007-07-10 22:18:30 · 18 answers · asked by sweet_sunshine 2 in Religion & Spirituality
does dinosour still exist???how bout loch ness monster??
2007-07-10 22:14:49 · 13 answers · asked by Daireen 2 in Mythology & Folklore
why did people get stupid sometimes?????????
2007-07-10 22:11:52 · 12 answers · asked by Daireen 2 in Religion & Spirituality
Jesus got angry sometimes, like when he threw over the tables in the temple John 2 :12-25. Isnt it wrong to be angry?
2007-07-10 22:10:37 · 17 answers · asked by Nathan 4 in Religion & Spirituality
It takes me 30 mins to arrived at home from work. I carry my cell phone all the time with me & I also use my light for I could see better in the dark. I go about 19 mph in my bicycle. I try to avoid dark areas or shortcuts. And yes I am street smart too. Any advice? Please no stupid answers. Thanks guys.
2007-07-10 22:06:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Community Service
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