Society & Culture - 25 August 2007

I found out from a friend that if I wanted to "join" you because I've had sex before I was married I would have to talk with the "elders" and get their "forgiveness" before I could be part of your congregation (which can take a long time). Also if I did come to your meeting I could not talk to anyone but the "elders" and if someone tried to speak with me I would have to tell them that I was not allowed to speak with them. Isn't my forgiveness between me and God.

I THINK YOU'RE CRAZY (right now)-- please help me to understand your point of view. I'm pretty open minded so please explain.

Here are some scriptures:

Be gentle and forbearing with one another and, if one has a difference (a grievance or complaint) against another, readily pardoning each other; even as the Lord has [freely] forgiven you, so must you also [forgive]. Colossians 3: 13

2007-08-25 06:55:37 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-25 06:55:30 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

asks a questioning small insignificant Sufi student.......

2007-08-25 06:55:12 · 10 answers · asked by WillRogerswannabe 7 in Religion & Spirituality

the bishop in phoenix az, said they didnt do anything because they were unclear about the law involving it,, come on give me a break,, this guy didnt know that abusing kids is a crime,, and why do they still go to the church,

2007-08-25 06:54:59 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-25 06:54:52 · 18 answers · asked by soulsista 4 in Other - Society & Culture

these things can "help" people?

2007-08-25 06:54:34 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

hi ive heard the word gumping and its not so nice meaning just wondered if anybody else had and what they thought it ment
thanks

2007-08-25 06:51:39 · 9 answers · asked by lilly 2 in Languages

I'm Catholic so don't think I'm bashing here. I love being Catholic. I love the Eucharist and the Rosary and Sacraments and all that. The religion itself is beautiful. But the people are ruining it. It's becoming a known fact that Catholics are rude and judge everybody whos not like them. The only Catholics I can actually get along with and see to have truly good faith are the converts coming from other faith. I really like them. And this whole sin thing is getting to be too much. Do this or else you've committed a mortal sin. Don't do this or else its a mortal sin. At this rate we're all going to hell if we dont become like nuns. You can enjoy life and still follow the way of Jesus. Get real. I'm thinking more and more about taking a look at other faiths but I would hate to abandon my religion. What should I do? Is it just me? Or is the Catholic Church really becoming a mess. Especially now that Benedict is changing everything JP2 worked so hard to make. Pray. Think. Answer. God Bless

2007-08-25 06:51:29 · 21 answers · asked by emgee89 2 in Religion & Spirituality

that the majority of the discussion here is about whether or not god(s) exists? I think that is a vast improvment over, say, 50 years ago.

Although it's frustrating that we won't see an end to this particularly bloodthristy superstition in our lifetime, we can at least rest assured in the knowledge that future generations can enjoy the benefit of the groundwork we are laying for them. That's if the religious people don't kill our entire species off in the meantime, of course!

Imagine how frustrated people like Galileo must have been, but we can look back now and shake our heads at the way he was persectued.

What do you think?

2007-08-25 06:46:10 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I was in an herbal store and was asking the lady about some herbs and she told me she could only tell me about the magical properties of the herbs. Where would she or the others that preceded her get the idea that herbs and oils and extracts have magical effects on things other than the persons ingesting or smoking the herbs.

2007-08-25 06:45:33 · 14 answers · asked by skip_holden 2 in Mythology & Folklore

im a little worried that when i confess my sins that i will forget some of the important ones thus making it a bad confession which i really dont want. but is it a sin to have a little sheet with you to remind you the sins you have committed and the prayers you need to know. im doing my confession 3 hours from now. so i need answers fast. thanks

2007-08-25 06:45:13 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

There has been much confusion about John 3:6. What exactly does "born of water" mean? I have had many explanations - everything from amniotic fluid to infant baptism. The newest one brought to my attention was Eph 5:25 And you husbands must love your wives with the same love Christ showed the church. He gave up his life for her to make her holy and clean, washed by baptism and GOD'S WORD.
What is your explanation about how these two verses corelate?
Washed by God's word?

2007-08-25 06:42:24 · 16 answers · asked by Freedom 7 in Religion & Spirituality

is there a type of machinery that has?

2007-08-25 06:40:48 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The RCC says Jesus set Peter up as the head of the church and the first Pope, but since neither of those guys probably even existed, that's a bit shaky . . .

The Greek Orthodox Church can trace ITS apostolic succession to Timothy, and hence from Paul, so they may actually be on firmer ground . . .

Yet any number of sects, schisms, denominations and cults claim THEY have the "One True Faith™" by virtue of a superior understanding of the Buybull, or some kind of private revelation . . .

Heathens, Pagans, and Wiccans all seem to understand that spirituality is personal and/or cultural . . . doesn't that seem more likely to be correct, generally speaking?

2007-08-25 06:39:47 · 15 answers · asked by Boar's Heart 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-25 06:36:43 · 15 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Since diety is such a big thing in any religion, for it is important for the people of that religion to know who their God is.

Not trying to offend anyone, just trying to see what everyone thinks of this, trolls are highly encouraged to keep away.

2007-08-25 06:35:48 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

1 timothy chapter 3 states that a "bishop........should be the hisband of one wife" It is obvious that the apostle Paul condoned marriage for the clergy. The apostle Paul vs The Pope who would you believe.

2007-08-25 06:35:32 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am Christian and I think hes adds a lot to our values as benefit concerts, teaching kids music, and being friendly. I think we can learn a lot from him. He truly is a follower of Jesus.

2007-08-25 06:33:17 · 7 answers · asked by chaz_valentino 2 in Religion & Spirituality

heb.10.25
not forsaking assembling our selfs together.
does that mean ya have to meet in church ,
christ is in you , where ever your @ with other christian sisters
and brothers you can have church.work , school , house any where .. what do you think.

2007-08-25 06:31:44 · 39 answers · asked by favored in the lord 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I am having a hard time trying to remember that, in Japanese, gokiburi means "cockroach". I have an easier time when I know the origins of words written in katakana (such as jagaimo comes from the place, "Jakarta"... so I can assume the Japanese got the potato from Jakarta)... but what are the origins of "gokiburi"?

2007-08-25 06:31:13 · 3 answers · asked by seraphim_pwns_u 5 in Languages

I NEED to know, in which museum is the skeletal remains of god, jesus & the rest of the clan. Clothing, nails, cross etc. I want to believe but... without this proof, it is difficult.

We have proof of many other famous dead people in our museums so, surely gods remains are somewhere i can go visit.

2007-08-25 06:29:04 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-25 06:28:26 · 7 answers · asked by MONA (suprstr) ^_^ 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-25 06:24:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Everytime you turn on the animal planet channel and tune into the animal cops show there is some black man starving 3 pitbulls or leaving them for dead after they lose a dog fight or leaving them out in winter in detroit in the snow or some similar example. Recently DMX was caught abusing dogs. What's the deal with this? Go ahead and call me racist.
Then you can called the tortured animals racist too.

2007-08-25 06:22:49 · 11 answers · asked by Seamus 3 in Other - Society & Culture

Isn't that unchristian?

I'm referring to people who think that they're going to heaven and other people aren't going to heaven.

2007-08-25 06:21:52 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

from a previous question, i noticed many Atheists say that they don't believe they have soul!
so that makes sense! if you don't believe in YOUR OWN SOUL that exist within you, then how can you believe in God. oh man, you really are far away...

and just to make sure, how about Anger, emotions, and feelings. do you disbelieve in those ones too? or no as well?

2007-08-25 06:21:52 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What's the best way to explain Catholicism to non-Catholics without offending anyone?

2007-08-25 06:20:45 · 13 answers · asked by Karenita 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you still pray to Mary, the saints and confess to the priest?

2007-08-25 06:18:51 · 12 answers · asked by Kaliko 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-25 06:16:04 · 12 answers · asked by Maurice H 6 in Religion & Spirituality

We are only telling the truth! Jesus is the only true God! He is the God almighty and Savior! You may be scared of the truth for to a person that don't believe it scares them and messes up there lifestlyes. What we tell you about God's word. Is all true and we do not judge or hate! A true christian has love. For love comes from Jesus! You think we are being mean. But we are only telling you the true facts. This is the truth for us all. Where we are willing to accept it or not! You cannot get to heaven without Jesus! Jesus is the only way too heaven! Without Him there is only hell. Christians don't want no one to end up in hell. Thats why we witness to the lost about Jesus and tell the honest truth. To win souls to Jesus Christ! Also pray for the lost! You can think what you like about Jesus. Because that will be between you and Him. When you die! Jesus is the judge! Not me or anyone else. If you don't accept Jesus while you are alive. Then when you stand before Him.

2007-08-25 06:14:08 · 63 answers · asked by ANGEL HORSE 3 in Religion & Spirituality