Society & Culture - 25 August 2007

Does this mean if you obey the law you are a law unto yourself,it says you are then justified,can one get in heaven that way!

2007-08-25 20:59:57 · 12 answers · asked by Inou 3 in Religion & Spirituality

The Big Bang Theory is the dominant scientific theory about the origin of the universe. According to the big bang, the universe was created sometime between 10 billion and 20 billion years ago from a cosmic explosion that hurled matter and in all directions.

http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/academy/universe/b_bang.html

Genesis Chapter 1:2
2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.

form (fôrm)

n.
1.
a. The shape and structure of an object.

b. The body or outward appearance of a person or an animal considered separately from the face or head; figure.

void (void)

adj.
1. Containing no matter; empty.

2. Not occupied; unfilled.

3. Completely lacking; devoid: void of understanding. See Synonyms at empty.

4. Ineffective; useless.

Deep
A word used in the Bible to denote…

the chaos mentioned in Gen. 1:2:

2007-08-25 20:58:41 · 18 answers · asked by DrMichael 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-25 20:55:42 · 31 answers · asked by Alex 2 in Religion & Spirituality

-Insert dumb religious question here-

2007-08-25 20:55:22 · 6 answers · asked by Red 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Seriously, as time goes on it becomes more and more obvious. People just can't accept it, however, because that would destroy their purpose in life. They will be scared that we are alone in the universe and no one is watching over them.

But it's time to get real. There is no god.

Vote atheism

2007-08-25 20:53:31 · 21 answers · asked by dosahyd f 2 in Religion & Spirituality

The more I ask, the more I get answers that are so alien to me that I could be talking to some hiveminded creature from the Perseus arm of the galaxy.
From what I see, believers huddle together around a leader and apply a common current of thought that has been handed to them.
And atheists are individualistic, mistrusting second hand experience. They might stumble more often on both old and new stones, but they get to see things with a fresh perspective.
And the map is so different than the territory, why would we settle for the map only? Moreover IS THE MAP CORRECT?
There is no doubt in my mind as to where progress comes from, because the road less travelled is where novelty can be found, once perspective from past visionaries is available.
Denying a lack of imagination is for believers something akin to an alcoholic that refuses to admit his/her addiction.
There is so much potential in humanity, flocking seems to be so wasteful, so self-limitating.
It´s really depressing...

2007-08-25 20:52:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

For me, it is not about us, but about Him. And oneness. I'm not sure I can even explain what I think "free will" is, so I would like to hear what you believe it is, and what it makes you feel like.

2007-08-25 20:43:35 · 23 answers · asked by Shinigami 7 in Religion & Spirituality

why did you want to anser this question or choose it for that matter

2007-08-25 20:43:27 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What's our purpose here? Why do we exist? Why are some people rich and some are poor?

Why must we get old and die? why can't we live forever?
What's purpose of our existence?

Why are people murdered everyday? Why does the lord let so many bad things happen? Earthquakes, Hurricanes, floods,etc

2007-08-25 20:42:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2007-08-25 20:41:57 · 17 answers · asked by memee 1 in Religion & Spirituality

whasnt it he(or the father) who married the two in the first place?

2007-08-25 20:41:33 · 19 answers · asked by Pisces 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Does anyone know of a religion where is the notion of a super - god ? That is a god that is hiearchical above all other gods known by human.

2007-08-25 20:33:35 · 7 answers · asked by gjmb1960 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Im a Christian and im seriously tired of people telling others that they are going to hell. How do you know? Do you know the future of this persons life? How do you know that they will never turn to God? The bible says that the first will be last and the last will be first. An Atheist could one day turn around and come to christ but you already condemn them to hell. Is that the godly way of speaking to others? God forbid.

Christians also keep judging other Chrisitans, its ok to correct and rebuke but im talking about when some Christians are quick to make assumptions about others. Its irritating. If i say something about Homosexuallity, then to some, im automatically judging, Come' on, lighten up.

2007-08-25 20:29:54 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

And what religion/cult is it?

2007-08-25 20:29:53 · 24 answers · asked by ? 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Unfortunately some people are born crazy, they truely have no "moral compass" or understanding of right or wrong.

Let's assume this person has commited murder (or whatever other sins you would like) and has been hospitalized. If the person because of their illness can not comprehend the concept of repenting or even who or what jesus is, would they still be held accountable for their sins and sent to hell?

Would god not have created the sickness in the person to begin with?

2007-08-25 20:23:19 · 17 answers · asked by Gawdless Heathen 6 in Religion & Spirituality

don't you Yankees know what you or? your Yankees.what about the new york Yankees?what about yankee doodle dandy. your damn Yankees for God sake. the war has nothing to do with being a Yankee. your Yankees.get over it .OK?

2007-08-25 20:15:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Every weeknight you have to watch a half-hour game show.

You can either watch two dogs fight to death, or watch two mentally retarded kids fight until one or the other is knocked unconscious.

Which would you watch if your life depended on it? And why?

Would you not watch and die? And why?

Would you watch reruns for bonus years? And why?

2007-08-25 20:14:56 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2007-08-25 20:14:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Do you believe the reason GOD Created our {outer space} so so huge is cause.....after the Rapture and we're in Heaven,,, we will be able to 'fly at the speed of light' to many other Planets for us SAINTS to Explore ??

2007-08-25 20:13:59 · 20 answers · asked by SteverZ 3 in Religion & Spirituality

that God created to try and recreate it, why don't they create their own elements from nothing like God did?

2007-08-25 20:11:45 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Ok I know Satanists supposidly don't believe in god or the devil. So why do they do rituals and magic? If you know the answer let me know. Also please any christians and other religious ppl don't reply with GOD IS KING and other things about god this a real question and I want a normal answer.

2007-08-25 20:09:47 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

in the world to? or would some people still be on your side and stand by you?

2007-08-25 20:09:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

From Q and A I got to read on YA, I realize that many people are unaware of all the suffering, efforts and sacrifices that went into building nations that more or less respect the integrity of their citizens. Women have fought and died to earn the right to be assertive. African americans have fought discrimination. Gay people have managed to get their ways of life, if not respected, at least tolerated.
All around the world, discrimination has been and is still fought bitterly, at the price of human lives.
And here, I see hate, I see bigotry, and I see the capitulation of basic rights that have actually cost human lives. Some of them have to do with religion.
As an atheist, what I fight is not other people: what I fight is the relic of a reverence that has lost its perspective, that has become arbitrary a long time ago, and that under the charisma of forceful leaders can become a new ocean of hate.
Would you please think for yourself?
I don´t ask you to follow me, just to be skeptical.

2007-08-25 20:09:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I was reading my history book and i just started tinking about how everything i believe to be concrete and true is really just what someone else came up with. how does anyone know what the truth is, if all the truths come from emotional people? What are things that you really believe to be absolutely the truth?

2007-08-25 20:08:02 · 10 answers · asked by good advice 3 in Religion & Spirituality

"I am a double rainbow that they paint in black and white."

Do you ever feel like that?

2007-08-25 20:07:07 · 10 answers · asked by Heron By The Sea 7 in Religion & Spirituality

how is good and bad measured by them?

2007-08-25 20:05:25 · 15 answers · asked by . 3 in Religion & Spirituality

i mean like, im an atheist, but i use the word god haha

like oh my god

or god dammit

and i dont believe in god, so a new meaning should be put in place!

well, atleast for atheists.

and im not trying to offend anyoneee. this is a question, please dont get offendeddddd. maybe atheists//agnostics will understand?

but how would i rewrite the definition? its so hard!
its like a word used in phrases, has a different meaning!

AHH! ahhahah

2007-08-25 19:58:32 · 14 answers · asked by Chris 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-25 19:53:49 · 24 answers · asked by Somewhat Enlightened, the Parrot of Truth 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-25 19:52:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

thing is decomposing and breaking down including ourselves - just have to look at grandpa to see that. Are evolutionist trying to believe the unbelievable?

2007-08-25 19:49:29 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality