Society & Culture - 11 July 2007

So many quote the Bible as the be all-end all. However, it was written by man. The Bible itself even states this in II Timothy 3:16..."all scripture is given by inspiration of God"

The Bible is the inspired word of God....However, it was written by man, who brought into their writings their own ideas, knowledge/education, prejudices and customs of the day.

However, it seems that many worship the Bible more than they worship God. They point to man's words in the Bible and hold that as their God....is this not idolatry?

Where is ones personal relationship with God?

Your thoughts?

2007-07-11 02:59:25 · 15 answers · asked by G.C. 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Please state where you are from. (The country) This is for an article. Taking the opinions from people all around the world.

2007-07-11 02:58:38 · 21 answers · asked by Nayanathara 1 in Other - Society & Culture

yet, they say Noah brought two kinds of each animal on the ship when the world flooded. Wouldn't that mean that all the different species existing now came from those two and evolution would of had to have happened at amuch higher rate than even scientist believe? I mean, we're talking roughly just a few thousands of years. How can you explain the different species if no evolution occurs?

2007-07-11 02:54:49 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

1-Looking back today we can say that the imperial governments were faced with the decision whether to stick to the old principles of legitimacy, or try to create a secular ideology of state to replace the diminishing loyalty to a divinely sanctioned monarch but the Habsburg Emperors and the Ottoman Sultan made no such attempt because loyalty to the dynasty remained until the end the only claim, and the only non-material bond holding diverse subjects together.

2-Instead of mitigating the strains and stresses between the nations and their minorities, the disastrous political frontier-making after World War I only proved that the nation-state principle could not be introduced into Eastern Europe without creating in some cases even more glaring injustices and almost everywhere new hotbeds of nationalist friction.

2007-07-11 02:53:44 · 2 answers · asked by Sniper of Goth 4 in Languages

I was told that being hit by pidgeon poop is supposed to be good luck. Has anyone ever heard of this?

2007-07-11 02:53:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Jesus is the sinless Messiah....No other prophet is refered to as the Messiah..So why do so many Muslims believe in the Gospel of Barnabas that teaches contrary to the Qu'ran?
The Gospel fo Barnabas says Jesus is the Christ which means Messiah....then says Jesus is not the Messiah but Muhammad is...the Qu'ran teaches Chrsit is "The Messiah"

2007-07-11 02:50:28 · 17 answers · asked by djmantx 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Are they able to speak these languages properly later on?

2007-07-11 02:46:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

2007-07-11 02:43:57 · 28 answers · asked by The exclamation mark 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Much of the Old Testament was passed down through word of mouth. If you've ever played a game of telephone or heard a rumor, you will understand where I am going with this statement.

Your thoughts?

2007-07-11 02:43:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

1. An die deutsche Nation
2. Sturm und Drang
3. Volkslieder
4. vergleichende Literatur
5. vergleichende Literaturgeschichte
i would be thankful for an exact answer

2007-07-11 02:41:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

He seems pretty keen on winding the clock back to the middle ages.

Will this trigger many catholics to question their faith?

If so, how many will lose all faith in god concepts and how many will swing toward evangelical churches?

2007-07-11 02:38:08 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Truth is a universal moral concept. It is very powerful and freeing. It can also be hurtful but therapuetic.

How will you show truth today?

Truth is admiting when you are wrong.
Truth is asking for help when you don't know what to do.
Truth is just.
Truth is loving.
Truth is courageous.
Truth is very humble.
Truth is telling someone something they might not want to hear but need to hear.

It seems these things are tied together. Today I will share this truth:

I wish for a very blessed day for everyone. I wish for peace.

I will share a personal truth.

I used to be and SDA and bible thumping-hell fire and brimstone baptist.

Now I am on a spiritual journey for truth and it has taken me on some expected paths.

I am a christian as I believe in YHWH and his son the King. However, I certainly do not hold a lot of traditional views.

Another truth? I come to realize I don't know anything and I've been wrong about a lot of things.

2007-07-11 02:37:39 · 10 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Is Benedict XVI filling that throne?

2007-07-11 02:32:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-11 02:29:12 · 12 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Whether you believe in a deity or not, if you woke up tommorrow and a deity had unoquivically risen up and shown himself to the world beyond question (i.e. The devil had walked around, hoofs 'n all wreaking fire and brimstone on BBC news, or Zeus had come down and started chucking a few thunderbolts about) what would you do?

As an agnost, I'd unwittingly have to become an instant convert, but what would it do to those of a religious capacity if it wasn't YOUR god that came down?

As a religious person - would you retain your religion faced with the stark reality that you (and several million other people) are entirely wrong? Or would you continue?

As an Atheist - would you become a follower in the face of total undeniability?

2007-07-11 02:28:05 · 16 answers · asked by Steven N 4 in Religion & Spirituality

That many of these UN leaders were saved & the anointing was sooo strong that some were being slain in the Spirit leaving the gathering?

What do you think of this?

http://www.breakingchristiannews.com/articles/display_art_pf.html?ID=4178

2007-07-11 02:27:48 · 13 answers · asked by t_a_m_i_l 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Who do you respect?

2007-07-11 02:27:21 · 6 answers · asked by Shahid 7 in Other - Society & Culture

than to embark on atheism where it's a rat race out there...and that you got to fend for yourself all the time without miracles, hope and faith...?

2007-07-11 02:25:55 · 18 answers · asked by sweet_sunshine 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I started my bible study again, and I decided to start from the very begining, so I hope that you all can answer some questions for me.

The first question is more about what your specific religion/denomonation believes, so please tell me what you are when answering.
1. In the bible we see two counts of creation, the priestly tale and the story commonly referred to as J. Just a refresher for everyone, the priestly tale speaks of God creating the Heavens and Earth, then the animals in the sea, then the animals on land and then finally creating humankind (both male and female at once). In J we get God creating Man first, then the animals and then Woman out of Man's rib.
My question is which story was taught to you? Was it one or the other or a combination of both? Were the inconsistencies talked about and how are they reconciled?


This is not a loaded question, I am really seeking answers, I don't need to read about how the bible is a lie or God does not exist.

2007-07-11 02:23:20 · 14 answers · asked by paganmom 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I am sure we all notice repeat questions here and sometimes they can get pretty annoying. or some are so crazy that you can't even believe someone would ask em. So which types of questions annoy you the most?

2007-07-11 02:22:25 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Pray that the Holy Spirit convict the Pope in his spiritman. That the Pope can bring to light the false concepts & false doctrines & the spirit of Jezebel, & expose these for what they are & that the Holy Spirit can cleanse the Catholic Church.

2007-07-11 02:21:44 · 12 answers · asked by t_a_m_i_l 6 in Religion & Spirituality

There is no edge to space, if not correct me.
If so why must there be a beginning (edge) of time as it is essentially no different from spatial dimensions. If not correct me.
So why does there have to be a duration of the universe (magnitude in the fourth dimension)? If there is not a size of the universe (magnitude in the other three dimensions).
If you feel that the physical laws of the universe do not permit this why is it then that physical laws can not change or that there are not exceptions at certain quantities?
People often argue about this in the debate between big bang and creation but why can people not comprehend an eternity as they comprehend an unending strip of space known as a circle. Quite confused, please help.

2007-07-11 02:19:31 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

How many times can they cry wolf and get away with it?

2007-07-11 02:15:44 · 11 answers · asked by Murazor 6 in Religion & Spirituality

...And dies as an atheist.

What happened to his sins back on the cross? Did Jesus die for them and then not die for them?

2007-07-11 02:12:33 · 14 answers · asked by ccrider 7 in Religion & Spirituality

ARE YOU NON-CATHOLICS READY TO BURN????

2007-07-11 02:10:10 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Hint: the fact that this is in the religion section should give you one.

2007-07-11 02:10:02 · 34 answers · asked by Drake the Deist 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Shouldn't we love homosexuals the same?

Jesus gave His life for us and our sins are washed away. Jesus forgave us & forgot our sins. Our slate is wiped clean.

2007-07-11 02:09:43 · 25 answers · asked by t_a_m_i_l 6 in Religion & Spirituality

have a field day with each other but Wiccans and Islamists are pretty much left alone. Aren't they all a sham?

"Wiccans worship a deity that is both male and female, a mother Goddess and father God, who together created all that is, was, or will be"

"Islam is to testify that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah, to perform the prayers, to pay the zakat, to fast in Ramadhan, and to make the pilgrimage to the House if you are able to do so."

Granted Islam is the worst offender along with Christianity but shouldn't we give them all their fair share?

2007-07-11 02:08:18 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Anything at all?
You continually say that you don't believe in the Science of Evolution, yet Scientists prove daily that their theories are correct. Not only that, their evidence comes under very intense scrutiny by their peers.
Now your claims of demons, angels, miracles and other such fairy-tales require no proof. You say that faith is all that is needed. Yet you demand that people believe as if there were proof.
This of course, is madness.
So please, unless you have actual proof, if not credible evidence, do NOT come here and say that such-and-such is "real".
Sound fair?

2007-07-11 02:05:34 · 19 answers · asked by Yoda Green 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-11 02:04:37 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality