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Truly no offense because, I'm just wondering. No bashing here, PLEASE.

You've heard of people having those near-death experiences where they leave their bodies, they see themselves, feel a force that pulls them back, they even see a light (dark or light and bright) and sometimes they hear an unknown voice. Now, if you don't believe in the after-life and that we don't have a soul. If you go under a near-death experience and you go through all that, would that change your mind about life after death? What would change your mind?

I'm just curious 'cause, I've have received very interesting responses from other people and I just want to know.

2007-08-24 19:42:28 · 9 answers · asked by gettingtoknow 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Just curious if there is anything besides the bible that documents the existance of Jesus. I had a conversation with an Athiest whom said that's the only place Jesus is even acknowledged and that He is first mentioned in one of the apostle's books that was written 40-60 years after his death.

Is there any good way to argue that Jesus was a real person, besides the "I have faith" defense?

2007-08-24 19:41:53 · 22 answers · asked by A T 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I live in Utah and was raised Mormon. I think most or all of my extended family (even to second cousins) are part of the church, but it is mainly my mother's side that is active. I guess the main reason I left was that I eventually came to believe that Joseph Smith was not a prophet and that the Book of Mormon is not based on ancient writings. I realize there are some differences between Mormonism and mainline Christianity, but I don't have any real knowledge with what those are. I think the nature of the godhead is a big one and the relationship between Jesus and Satan and possibly even something about prophets. Some of these issues I have still not decided. I believe Jesus was resurrected and is our Savior and will return someday. One of the biggest beliefs I have is that evolution did occur, but God guides the process. Politically, I am quite conservative on most issues. I understand that some churches that accept evolution have really liberal social views. Any advice?

2007-08-24 19:40:26 · 14 answers · asked by Serket 2 in Religion & Spirituality

How often does God answer your questions? Lately, when I just question something in my head (asking God something) it seems the answer just pops up right away. It's kind of....strange almost. I don't know why it just makes me feel weird. Basically I'm just wondering if this ever happens to anyone else...?

2007-08-24 19:39:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I really dont, but sometimes when im alone or in a quiet place things happen that make me wonder, lol.

2007-08-24 19:34:05 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

I'm a 12 year old male and today i had a horrible day and I can't stop crying

2007-08-24 19:32:16 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

.. to have yet come across the Brilliant, Adam and Eve Prover:
TWO BIRDS ... ONE STONE!!, by Denis Towers, published via Xulonpress.com - 2007??

Upon a 9 year study, the author writes this work, which scientifically illustrates that Man and the snake are diametric opposites - both, 'functionally-anatomicall... and behaviourally.
It is a Master-work among the books that have been written!
An absolute MUST for believers and for Creationists.

If you want that elusive SCIENTIFIC proof of Adam and Eve and God, this is it!!!
Highly Unique among books.

Who has read it??
How did you enjoy it?

2007-08-24 19:31:18 · 5 answers · asked by dr c 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I have a necklace with a golden cross, I will never take away, because it is a gift from my former boyfriend. and for me is very important. He was the most important 1 person I have ever met.. and therefore I love this gift, like him!

2007-08-24 19:30:37 · 11 answers · asked by Elizabeth '79 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

when a person is having a night mare and is screaming inside his/her dream, scared, and very frightening. while the people on the outside just think he is just peacefully sleeping. the person who is living this night mare is the only one who sees it, is the only one who is living this night mare, and his family just think he is having a nice sleep.

don't you see any parallels to this and after life?

2007-08-24 19:28:43 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Bernhard Lohse says in A Short History of Christian Doctrine: "As far as the New Testament is concerned, one does not find in it an actual doctrine of the Trinity."
The New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology similarly states: "The N[ew] T[estament] does not contain the developed doctrine of the Trinity. 'The Bible lacks the express declaration that the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are of equal essence' [said Protestant theologian Karl Barth]."
Yale University professor E. Washburn Hopkins affirmed: "To Jesus and Paul the doctrine of the trinity was apparently unknown; . . . they say nothing about it."—Origin and Evolution of Religion.
Historian Arthur Weigall notes: "Jesus Christ never mentioned such a phenomenon, and nowhere in the New Testament does the word 'Trinity' appear. The idea was only adopted by the Church three hundred years after the death of our Lord."—The Paganism in Our Christianity.
Primitive Christianity did not have an explicit doctrine

2007-08-24 19:28:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

We have a 501-c-3 nonprofit organization which helps a poor rural community in Africa. Although the donations are tax-deductible, we have been unable to obtain grants or even small donations to fund some critical projects like rebuilding a crumbling school, re-stocking our community pharmacy for the village, etc....
Personally, I devoted a lot of time and even made use of skilled volunteers, but to no avail.
It looks to me that many people are no longer care and especially when you are talking about projects in Africa.
At one occasion, we passed a money jar to a company to collect donations that will be used to buy pens and pencils for some poor elementary students in that rural community of Africa. When we went to pick the money jar, I discovered the employees had unplugged the bottom and remove quarters and all dollars bills.
My question to you is this: What can we do to get the much needed donations? Which doors to knock? Are the local grassroot volunteers a helpful?

2007-08-24 19:20:52 · 5 answers · asked by statisticslab 2 in Community Service

Yesterday, after my neighbour Boris, came over and asked if he could borrow a teaspoon of sugar to water his car with, I realized after he left.. Boris has been dead for 5 years. But that's not all... I found my pill bottles after years of them missing. My doctor told me I to look every where for them and I did. Well, after Boris appeared for sugar, they reappeared in the cupboards. What the hell is going on, Beth? Beth!? Are you there?

2007-08-24 19:18:11 · 31 answers · asked by Wilson 2 in Senior Citizens

Im not here to Offend anyone, Please understand.

In Many true cases people have moved into a house and it seems as if the house is haunted and it freightens the people, they see strange things and don't know why.

In one case, there was this Man and woman who lived in this house, the Woman was Witch and the man wasn't. She wasn't an evil witch but a good person, The man had two children (boys) by another woman who became a Christian and one night the Children spent the night with their Father and while the children were in bed, they saw what they described as really scary faces on the ceiling, the oldest of the two started to pray from what he remembered how to and the faces went away. Turns out that this was due to the witch in the house. she didn't cast a spell on the kids but she invited evil spirits in by her life style. The lady was a good witch but in general was a witch, thus inviting in evil spirits.

Whats your opinion on this?

2007-08-24 19:17:09 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

A Haunted House or Haunted Hayride

2007-08-24 19:15:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

okay so I am mexican. im not proud of it but I am proud of being hispanic. now, I came here when I was three and love it here, since from what I heard it sucks on the other side. and based on the amount of people trying to get in the US, Im guessing its way better here.

No im not ashamed of being mexican but I would never wear anything with the word mexico in it, nor do I have a flag. So is it okay for me to love the US better or do I have to be proud of where I am originally from?

2007-08-24 19:14:30 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

My mum's a die hard christian while I'm a free thinker. Religions are fine with me as long as they don't come preaching that their god is good and how I should seek enlightenment from.

What shall I do? When I say it's going overboard she threatens to hit me!

2007-08-24 19:14:16 · 29 answers · asked by L Helinson 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-24 19:08:36 · 11 answers · asked by dafunkypunka 2 in Mythology & Folklore

If you even think this question might apply to you then why do you not grant the same respect to all other faith-founded enterprises (what you likely call cults)?

Let me try to clarify definitions ...
When I'm sitting on the side of the road in a car and can't go anywhere because the gas tank is empty, that is a FACT, recognizable by ANYONE anywhere in the world .... I don't have to have FAITH in it, I know it to be true

Compared to something so basic and obvious, why would FAITH merit "respect" by anyone?

2007-08-24 19:07:27 · 11 answers · asked by FORMER Atheist Now Praising FSM! 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Not ones that point out flaws in creationism or compare it to evolution, just a good book that explains creationsim well.

2007-08-24 19:03:49 · 18 answers · asked by mandy 3 in Religion & Spirituality

im Australian and im just curious? and what is the australian steriotype anyway?

2007-08-24 19:03:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Is there anyone else out there

2007-08-24 19:03:05 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

To all bloggers: I have been waiting for 2 1/2 years, for my Level 3 Request for Review, by Administrative Law Judge, with Social Security Disability. Has anyone else had this same problem, of having the federal government REFUSING to review cases, in a timely fashion. If so, how have other people handled the federal governments REFUSAL to handle its work, in a timely fashion?

2007-08-24 18:59:52 · 7 answers · asked by kittycat 1 in People with Disabilities

This is how much God loves us, by threatening us?

2007-08-24 18:52:33 · 33 answers · asked by Hi 1 in Religion & Spirituality

have you heard of the documentary hypothesis? what are your reasons for disagreeing with it?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Documentary_Hypothesis

2007-08-24 18:52:17 · 7 answers · asked by vorenhutz 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I have to wonder why final disability claims are handled by bureaucrats, such as Administrative Law Judges. It may sound stupid but I believe that the question, of whether a person is disabled should be left to doctors, who work in cooperation with groups which work with disabled people, on a daily basis. It IS true that mental disabilities are harder to judge, than physical ones, but I have to believe that people, such as therapists, are much better qualified to judge disability than bureaucrats. So, I guess that the main question is: Why do we put up with this system?

2007-08-24 18:51:51 · 11 answers · asked by kittycat 1 in People with Disabilities

My English conversation book recommends using "Thank you for everything" instead of "Thank you for your kindness" when we express our appreciation to those who well treated us. Is this correct? How do you use those phrase in your daily conversation.

2007-08-24 18:51:22 · 10 answers · asked by Taro K 1 in Languages

She's obviously a brilliant and successful attorney who has the ability to think analytically. Does that make you question whether Scientologists are really brainwashed or less intelligent?

If it makes sense to her and she's someone who's good about seperating fact from fiction, does that make you think that maybe Scientology isn't as ridiculous as it's made out to be by the media, anti-religious bigots on the internet and the psycho-pharma industry which is behind many of the attacks?

2007-08-24 18:49:20 · 23 answers · asked by Scotty 3 in Religion & Spirituality

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