Society & Culture - 29 August 2007

my friend says she at one point did a ritual that allowed you to see your soul/astral form/ true self (what ever it is you believe in)

she said you use a candle and meditate on something, anyone know what ritual this is or have a variation on it?

2007-08-29 17:58:23 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

why and other thoughts ....?

2007-08-29 17:57:08 · 5 answers · asked by dogpatch USA 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I mean there are so many people on this service that just bash his name why. All he did was die for you!

I pity anyone who is a retard my God I hope you all find help somehow

2007-08-29 17:56:32 · 17 answers · asked by clarkzila 2 in Religion & Spirituality

"3:45 Lo! The angels said: "O Mary! Behold, God sends thee the glad tiding, through a word from Him, [of a son] who shall become known as the christ [32] Jesus, son of Mary, of great honour in this world and in the life to come, and [shall be] of those who are drawn near unto God."

Regarding this, notice the title 'the christ'? I'm confused, because 'christ' is a title which indicates a position of royalty. Yet in Islam, Jesus is said to be a prophet - lesser to Muhhamed no less, PBUH. Yet Muhhamed, PBUH, was not royalty.

Please explain.

2007-08-29 17:55:02 · 12 answers · asked by wondermus 5 in Religion & Spirituality

It pretty much saddens me that so many people nowaday consider themselves christians but yet their is no spiritual growth at all. Im not judging anyone but only showing concern as a fellow Christian. When we become saved, we can't stop certain things over night but the longer we are saved, their should be some growth, I really seriously can't tell if anyone has a relationship with God because we act just like the world.

Mat 7:21 ¶ Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Mat 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

Mat 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Mat 7:24 ¶ Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man,

2007-08-29 17:54:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Let's face it, there are many translations of the Bible. Some are from the Hebrew, some from the Greek, even some from the Roman texts, although they are in the English language for understanding purposes, how does one go about selecting which to read and study?

2007-08-29 17:54:12 · 17 answers · asked by ZORRO 3 in Religion & Spirituality

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-MSG84PI9fqXHI6Ibe4aLn8ihjjZJ

I'm not asking this out of vanity, I'm simply asking out of curiosity.

thanks for taking the time to respond!

2007-08-29 17:53:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Wishful thinking? Belief without evidence? Trust, gained after previous experiences?

So when someone says, "I have faith in you" does that mean they are saying they believe you exist although there is no evidence for it, or does it mean they trust you?

2007-08-29 17:50:35 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Hi All

I was wondering where can I donate toys/blankets/sleeping bags/strollers etc in Singapore? I am looking for an orphanage or something like that where they are in need of these things or short of them.
Thanks.

P.S.: Singapore only please.

2007-08-29 17:47:46 · 4 answers · asked by Julia 2 in Community Service

For peter was never in Rome! and I don"t want to hear about the vatican's apostolic succession

2007-08-29 17:43:39 · 15 answers · asked by trinity 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Today we see violence similar to the scale of the Christian Crusades that were waged by extremists long before our grandparents were born. However, I see more of a fear by atheists of Christians becoming violent again, like many years past and very little fear of the extremists supporting and doing the killings of today. I can only assume they don't feel they are a target by Muslim extremists but are by Christian extremists.

2007-08-29 17:42:31 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I read on Wikipedia that most religions are non-profit organizations. I have a religion in its infant stages. Suffice to say, it isn't nearly as bad as Scientology, and at the end of church there's free pie. How would I begin to legitimize my religion legally?

2007-08-29 17:39:49 · 16 answers · asked by Michael V 2 in Religion & Spirituality

What did it mean to have his approval?
Please try to make scence .......

2007-08-29 17:39:11 · 8 answers · asked by ebidmelech 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I wish the state would have a lie detector for all the freaks who teach, and end up finding out they are bios, prejudice, and racist. Each child is this to the school districts and teachers $$$, dont give me this you dont get paid enough. People wake up teachers dont like their job. They should have went into a field they werent going to reagret. A teacher could eat in class, say dumb things to children and get away with it, get on the internet and goof off, the tough of who they are is creepy. So we need more people to help get these people to understand that they are with our children and we dont appreciate them helping bring down their self esteem, or scarr them mentaly for life. I advice everyone to seek pre-paid legal servicess and start taking legal actions to put these criminals behind bars...So who will help? Thats the question?

2007-08-29 17:34:40 · 8 answers · asked by HOPE 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-29 17:28:12 · 23 answers · asked by slk29406 6 in Senior Citizens

I am sure this question has been asked several times already. I dont care I would like to know if it undermines your faith if you are a religious one

2007-08-29 17:26:28 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I've been told that the grave comes after death, the wages of sin is death, and after the grave comes judgement and if you don't make it into heaven the you are simply destroyed and go to oblivion.

However the vast majority seem to tell you that this Hell place is a place where you are alive for eternally and are horribly tortured by the devil?

2007-08-29 17:26:27 · 19 answers · asked by sahara_springs 3 in Religion & Spirituality

God intentionally creates men whose future He not only foresees, but predestine! Take a look for yourselves!

Rom.8:29-30
For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate.... Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

And just to make it clearer, look through these verses and try to deny predestination!

Eph.1:4-5
He hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will.
2 Th.2:11-12
God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned.

2007-08-29 17:24:32 · 19 answers · asked by Wild Falcon 1 in Religion & Spirituality

due to losing a job earlier in the summer, and not getting the one I wanted after a month of interviews?

Any suggestions. Is the bible good for stuff like this?

2007-08-29 17:23:37 · 41 answers · asked by zanthus 5 in Religion & Spirituality

just wondering, puppy lovers.

2007-08-29 17:20:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

That people actually believe in a God or Goddess? Or people who go around trying to impose their beliefs upon others. For example, Ideally if they were to believe would you rather them keep it to themselves or just not believe at all.

Note: I am an Atheist I would just like to hear opinions.

2007-08-29 17:20:33 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

thank you heres mine for you guys hope you guys like it

Three patients in a mental institution prepare for an examination given by the head psychiatrist. If the patients pass the exam, they will be free to leave the hospital. However, if they fail, the institution will detain them for five years.

The doctor takes the three patients to the top of a diving board looking over an empty swimming pool, and asks the first patient to jump.

The first patient jumps head first into the pool and breaks both arms.

Then the second patient jumps and breaks both legs.

The third patient looks over the side and refuses to jump. “Congratulations! You’re a free man. Just tell me why didn’t you jump?” asked the doctor.

To which the third patient answered, “Well Doc, I can’t swim!”

2007-08-29 17:20:16 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

How is Capital Punishment viewed strictly from a biblical perspective?

2007-08-29 17:20:09 · 17 answers · asked by Changed 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I don't think of guys while I do, I just do it. Will I go to hell?

2007-08-29 17:19:13 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-29 17:18:33 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Ok If we have free will why is it in the bible everything has already been plan out for mankind. Do really have free will or is our whole life already been plan out. If we have free will then we have the power to change what goes on in the future with the whole antichrist thing. Then the bible would be wrong about our future because we change god's plan for us because of free will.

2007-08-29 17:17:27 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

ive always wondered how they do that!!!

2007-08-29 17:10:30 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

Hagar was a wife to Abraham, but a handmaid to Sarah (Midrash Aggadah, Bereishit 16:10).


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2007-08-29 17:09:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-29 17:07:30 · 24 answers · asked by Giggle Bear 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-29 17:06:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality