Society & Culture - 14 September 2007

Some people promote an especially attractive idea: All true Christians, regardless of how they live, have an absolute assurance of salvation, once they accept Jesus into their hearts as "their personal Lord and Savior." The problem is that this belief is contrary to the Bible and constant Christian teaching.

Keep in mind what Paul told the Christians of his day: "If we have died with him [in baptism; see Rom. 6:3–4] we shall also live with him; if we persevere we shall also reign with him" (2 Tim. 2:11–12). So, If we do NOT persevere, we shall NOT reign with him. In other words, Christians can forfeit heaven.

The Bible makes it clear that Christians have a moral assurance of salvation (God will be true to his word and will grant salvation to those who have faith in Christ and are obedient to him [1 John 3:19–24]), but the Bible does not teach that Christians have a guarantee of heaven. There can be no absolute assurance of salvation.

2007-09-14 23:56:12 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If you're adressing more than one atheist, DON'T SAY THINGS LIKE "Atheist, why don't you beleive in god?". I'm tired of people saying "Atheist" in their question when "Atheists" is the proper word. I don't go around asking "Christian, why do you beleive in god?" because it's common ******* sense to pluralize "Christian" if I'm asking more than one person. I mean, how hard is it to add an exra "S" to the damn word? I hate it more than I hate when people spell you as "u". And don't tell me "Calm down, It's not their fault" because it is. Jesus Christ, learn some english. RRRGHH.

2007-09-14 23:55:14 · 14 answers · asked by Tanjo22 3 in Religion & Spirituality

After all, wouldn't we ALL prefer peace?

Through love, we can bring an end to hate. When we are loving towards others, they can then learn to be loving towards us.

I would never expect a person to give up their religion, religious beliefs or non-beliefs. Only to accept all others unconditionally. Loving all others as much as oneself.

Every time we argue, we damage our reputation with the person we argue with. Surely we should embrace what we dislike, and learn to understand it better.

So come on, people. Let's have a group hug and declare today a day of absolute tolerance on R&S.

Remind yourselves that there's no reason to offend others.

((((Hugs all))))

2007-09-14 23:40:31 · 20 answers · asked by ? 5 in Religion & Spirituality

My step dad called me his hita? I thought this meant little one but my sister told me he was calling me his daughter. Is hita a term of endearment or does it literally mean "daughter?"

2007-09-14 23:40:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

I do..............

2007-09-14 23:36:34 · 28 answers · asked by Elley 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-14 23:34:35 · 23 answers · asked by bunnygrl43 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Even though he created us and knew from the beginning how we would turn out. On the other hand, he set up this whole system of eternal torment in the first place, then allowed thousands of religions to spring up, punishing people who choose the wrong one.

Is that how it works? If you live a moral life but aren't 100% perfect, you deserve eternal torture because you didnt BELIEVE the right way.

2007-09-14 23:31:42 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

A. Laugh
B. Cry
C. Make sure your gun is clean and loaded
D. other?

2007-09-14 23:24:14 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-14 23:21:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2007-09-14 23:19:41 · 14 answers · asked by The Asker 4 in Religion & Spirituality

what would you see? and what you would feel? Where would you be after you died?

2007-09-14 23:12:38 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I don't know why this works, but it's better than everything else! How does it work?

2007-09-14 23:11:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

then they will be on the same side and there will be peace on earth.

2007-09-14 23:10:16 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What would be your view on an athiest who fufullied a life more moral than most christians around him, but was rejected many because he simply did not believe in god. Would you christians still like to see this man burn in hell?

2007-09-14 22:56:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-14 22:46:47 · 9 answers · asked by James 2 in Languages

First, let me give you a little background; I was raised Irish Catholic---then as I got older I got into the beauty and logic of Paganism and Eastern Religions. I guess you could call me Christian---in loosest of terms. I believe in God and Jesus, but I don't buy into the hate, conceit, or "holier than thou" attitude. I believe there may just be many paths to God. Who am I to judge?

Anyway, being raised Catholic, I was given the gift of having a woman, a divine feminine, to turn to. Mary isn't God, no. But she is a comfort and and a feminine role model---much like a Christian version of the Pagan Goddess.

Why do so many Protestant/Baptist/Evangelical religions dislike or ouright hate, a feminine saint? What's the problem, really? Why do so many of them deny that she was Jesus's mother even though she gave birth to Him, raised Him, and was favored by God?

Does a sacred feminine, such as Mary, or the Pagan Goddess, threaten conservative Christians? WHY?

2007-09-14 22:40:57 · 25 answers · asked by Calliope 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Can you tell me when amr khaled's &ahmed el-shokairi's shows
I want the times at al resala&mbc chanel.
P.S:if you are not muslim and don't know the answer ...then don't tell dump answers.thanks

2007-09-14 22:39:00 · 3 answers · asked by punk rock 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-14 22:34:05 · 11 answers · asked by bottle babe 4 in Other - Society & Culture

Why? Why not?

The Catholic priests have been given authority by Jesus Christ himself.

Jn 20:19-23

In the evening of that same day, the first day of the week, the doors were closed in the room where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews. Jesus came and stood among them. He said to them, 'Peace be with you,'

and, after saying this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were filled with joy at seeing the Lord,

and he said to them again, 'Peace be with you. 'As the Father sent me, so am I sending you.'

After saying this he breathed on them and said: Receive the Holy Spirit.

If you forgive anyone's sins, they are forgiven; if you retain anyone's sins, they are retained.

How do you interpret this passage?
Do you believe that this gift by the Holy Spirit has been passed down to the priests from the apostles?
If it was only given to the apostles then how will we be forgiven?

I wish someday you will recieve this Sacrament.

God bless us all

2007-09-14 22:31:02 · 16 answers · asked by jerriel 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Jesus's position on the issues:

Anti-war
Matthew 5:38-48

Anti-death penalty
John 8:7

Anti-discrimination
Matthew 7:1-5
Mark 2:15-17
Luke 14:13-14

Anti-big business
Matthew 6:24
Matthew 19:21-24
James 5:1-6

Separation of church & state
Matthew 22:21

2007-09-14 22:30:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Somebody told me that while in the Bible there is a profecy that Christ would be resurrected on the third day, He actually was resurrected on the next day. Can anybody comment on it?

2007-09-14 22:27:10 · 13 answers · asked by dolempap 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Canada allows gay marriage. Canadians have more freedoms than Americans. If 9/11 was about Muslims hating certain freedoms, why wasn't Canada attacked? And I know some of you die-hard fright-wingers will bring up that foiled attempt at an attack in Canada a few years ago, but think for a minute: that was *after* Canada sent troops to Iraq.

How many Muslim bashers here are willing to recognize the obvious truth that 9/11 happened because of our interference in Middle Eastern affairs? That it happened because of our unfortunate, blind support of Zionism?

2007-09-14 22:09:09 · 18 answers · asked by I'/\/\AZILLA2 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Supposely a long time ago, God said "Prestow Chango" and made magical things happen that no science could understand.

But, now that we have scientists that can figure out just about everything in the universe, God's magic dissappeared.

Did God die? What happened to his magic miricles?

2007-09-14 22:04:27 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Would it matter to you if your birthday was on christmas eve?
Do you think your friends would make a big deal about it?

2007-09-14 22:02:40 · 6 answers · asked by Hannah H 1 in Other - Holidays

2007-09-14 21:58:46 · 15 answers · asked by Lover of God 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-14 21:56:55 · 10 answers · asked by mashamontago 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-14 21:56:35 · 14 answers · asked by Lover of God 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-14 21:54:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

How proud the Brits must be, leading Europe into hell once again.......What has caused your average Brit to be so spineless, so Muslim-friendly ???......Hopefully, America will learn by your European mistakes......Mistakes......What a weak word for what you people are allowing to happen to yourselves. You all have an incredible history. You and yours have created "civilized humankind"....Now you are caving into the cavemen muslims.....Tell me WTF is going on over there !!!.........cadistanger@yahoo.com

2007-09-14 21:49:18 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

trying to have a second child for two years, she is finally pregnant. A few months later she tells you that the doctors have told her that the child is going to be a girl, and that's just what they were hoping for. Some time after that, she calls and with quivering voice and tells you that the doctors have determined that the baby appears physically healthy BUT is going to be mentally challenged, autistic, and (for lack of a better word) retarded. She asks you for advice. She wonders if she should have an abortion. What do you tell her? Remember, she ASKED you for advise. Would you advise her to abort? Would you advise her to have the child but give her up for adoption or place her in a home for such as a child her ASAP? If you advised her to have the child, what would you say the first time you saw the child? Would you say something like "Isn't she sweet." or "She looks just like you." or, "She's just beautiful !" What would your advice be? What would you say? What would you do?

2007-09-14 21:40:04 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality