Society & Culture - 11 November 2007

Thats right. If you go to hell its because you were created for the fate of never ending tortment in the flames of hell. Everyones lives are predetermined. Free will is jsut an illusion. Oh and you christians out there, don't say oooh but you DO have free will. FALSE. Thats false! Faith comes from god dummie so therefore free will is an illusion. Hahaha. Master of deception, hey? Also notice that he will send a strong delusion in tribulation causing everyone to beleive a lie then he blames it on satan... I know you may be offended by this but I sort of believe that God is two faced........ evil side, and a good side... come on it makes sense doesn't it? And screw everyone who believes otherwise....






I NEED THE TRUTH!!

2007-11-11 18:19:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I took on a challenge from Christians as they thought atheists were too closed minded to believe, and it is our choice to believe.. Despite telling them it is not a choice they did not believe me.. So I'm trying to convert myself to Christianity to see if it is true and I am wrong.

Here is what I have tried thus far.

1. Daily reading of the Bible.
2. Praying and repenting to God for long periods of time.
3. Going to Church.
4. Putting as much trust and hope as I can muster into the Bible.
5. Trying to be open minded.

I've been at this for almost two months this time and I still don't have faith. Honestly, I've tried and still don't believe in God. I've done this in the past as well and it did not work. I put God ahead of myself and still nothing.

I've asked and received no answer. I'm seeking, but finding nothing. Knocking at Christ's door and no one opens.

So, what am I doing wrong? Honestly, I would love to experience the same thing you do..

2007-11-11 18:18:20 · 36 answers · asked by Green 7 in Religion & Spirituality

If there was a worldwide flood from so many days of rain, why did fish species who cannot easily tolerate a sudden drop in salinity of ocean water NOT go extinct, and why did so many sea reptiles (which are MORE tolerant of changes in salinty) GO extinct? If God protected some and killed off others during the floods, why not just smite them down (and the sinful humans) without bothering with a flood?

He god-struck down (with uncondtional love) Ananias and Sapphira, in the book of Acts of the Apostles, simply for not paying their tithes. Why not do this to the "wicked" humans and spare the good humans and the innocent animals?

2007-11-11 18:16:49 · 23 answers · asked by coralsnayk 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I saw the question earlier asking why people celebrate Christmas as a secular holiday, and then another question about why people say that Christmas started as a Pagan holiday (and their argument is that Pagans didn't call it Christmas).

Is it possible for Christians to step out of their shoes and try to get a different perspective on this one? Many of us DON'T BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST. Yet, this nation is still a predominantly Christian country, something that we have to live with and deal with on a daily basis. I don't care what people believe, but when they try to make people feel like they're wrong or bad for not being Christian, those are the people I can't stand. Yes, most non-Christians celebrate Christmas. You know why? Because of culture. We don't give a care about Jesus and what people claim he did for mankind, that is FINE, but many people DON'T BELEIVE THAT. When Christmas comes around, we still have those fond memories of childhood where Christmas was all about..

2007-11-11 18:11:04 · 18 answers · asked by Liesel 5 in Religion & Spirituality

He lives in the downtown area, with high people fraffic. Is this considered unexectable & rude if someone knocks on his door & then opens his door without him even having a chance to say, hang on, or be right there, his livingroom is right at his entry door. Thanks.

2007-11-11 18:11:02 · 34 answers · asked by CatGirl 3 in Etiquette

And also, why he created the Universe??
Btw, I'm an atheist but I'm really interested in the theory behind religion that rarely gets properly and clearly answered.

2007-11-11 18:06:34 · 24 answers · asked by donna 2 in Religion & Spirituality

The label ethnic is applied to various people, as well as things such as food, jewelry, hair, artwork etc. There is even a group on yahoo that is labeled "Ethnic Food" I've often wondered about this labeling, and how it applies if at all to White people, particularly those in the West, or if it is indeed a category for all things non-white?

2007-11-11 18:06:01 · 7 answers · asked by YAZ 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-11-11 18:05:20 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why isn't everyone accepting that people have their own religions, that one religion isn't right for everyone? One lady I met at DQ today with her youth group was talking about how they were learning other religions so they could learn how to teach the gospels to them. She was a very sweet lady, but her message that "Everyone should know Jesus" struck me wrong. Any die-hard Christian that thinks this statement is right should think about two of Jesus' main teachings: love and acceptance of our neighbors.

2007-11-11 18:01:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-11 18:01:45 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-11 18:00:47 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-11 17:59:08 · 5 answers · asked by Stellar 1 in Religion & Spirituality

why does anyone have to die for our sins when God, the All-Merciful, could as easily give us forgiveness if we ask for it? Isn't God the one who makes the rules? Why does He have to make someone suffer for our sins or for someone else's sins? Isn't that unjust of Him? According to the Bible the way to redemption could be obtained without the need for sacrifice. The Bible says:
Ezekiel 18:20 The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

2007-11-11 17:58:54 · 26 answers · asked by hamad 2 in Religion & Spirituality

i love those old stories of like Pan, Zeus, Aphrodite, and all those other gods [greek mythology etc] but i cant find a website that has the actual stories or myths...can anyone help?

2007-11-11 17:57:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

2007-11-11 17:57:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The problem with those people who say that, they are just parrots who are idiots. They repeat whatever they hear or think.
I know some will copy paste some verses from Quran stating "Get rid of nonbelivers" but this is exactly what i am saying ... they are idiots and illiterate!
WHY??
i never speak about other religions because simply, i did not read enough or research enough. To condemn a book or critisize it you need to read it from A to Z, otherwise zip it (your mouth) and thats what i do!
So if you guys know some versus from the Quran that say "Get rid of nonbelievers or be violant or use force..."
You haven't read the full paragraph, coz the truth is that GOD said to Prophet Mohamed on a certain incident (to be exact some War with non belivers who DECLARED WAR on Muslims) So it was normal that GOD will order muslims to get rid of non believers and kill them. ITS WAR!
Islam never started War.. nor encouraged violance. Its the religion of peace and love Treat others well alwys

2007-11-11 17:56:06 · 15 answers · asked by A Friend 4ever 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Generally, I feel like Asians,but really mostly Indians, do all they can to look and act as white as possible. On the other hand, African Americans and Hispanics don't have this complex. Why? I am not trying to make generalizations or judgment calls but it IS true.

2007-11-11 17:53:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Atheism will be the same.

2007-11-11 17:52:41 · 23 answers · asked by Life goes on... 6 in Religion & Spirituality

He's 4 years old. He loves sports [baseball, soccer], trucks, and ps2.

2007-11-11 17:49:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

2007-11-11 17:49:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anita 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-11 17:49:17 · 3 answers · asked by SiCiLiAnA!! 1 in Languages

where does it say so?

2007-11-11 17:49:05 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Yahshua Immanuel, mentioned importantly the Heavenly Fathers name. Yahweh.

2007-11-11 17:47:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I think i remember people telling me I had to eat god when I was being raised methodist. Am I confusing this with stuff I saw on tv, or did people really try to sell me this nonesense? I don't think god would transform into a cookie and demand I eat him in a cannabalistic ritual.

2007-11-11 17:47:54 · 4 answers · asked by Ralishev 1 in Religion & Spirituality

to keep it illegal?

2007-11-11 17:46:27 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I ask a question and I get trash for my spelling I think it is a tought croud I would honestly like to be better spelling. I have to ask my children most of the time how to spell. It I have to say it has not stoped me from success in my life but it does upset alot of you people . why p.s. I do use spell check but it does not always work

2007-11-11 17:44:49 · 15 answers · asked by mairszee 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-11 17:44:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Matthew 27:26 - "Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified."

2007-11-11 17:44:18 · 5 answers · asked by Virginia B (John 16:33) 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Okay. So according to most stats 90% of humans are religious or spiritual in some way. So why is it that on RELIGIOUS internet boards there are overwhelming numbers of atheists? On here, IMDB, Wikipedia, etcetera. Can any atheists answer this?

2007-11-11 17:41:52 · 26 answers · asked by Neighborhood dude 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Thanks to Objective Ministries for the artist's depiction:

http://objectiveministries.org/kidz/art/kidzart-jesus-saurus.png

2007-11-11 17:40:44 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality