Society & Culture - 29 November 2007

As far as I know Protestants based their belief on Sola Fidae (faith only) and Sola Scriptura (bible only), while Catholics based our belief on Sola Verbum Dei (Word of God only).

What i want to know is, if the bible is the only foundation of truth, why does Paul says in 1 Timothy 3:15 "if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God's household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth"?

And since the bible was compiled at the Council of Hippo (200+ years after Jesus died), what's the foundation of truth before that?

2007-11-29 18:25:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm afraid that I might not live too much longer. I feel like God hates me, is digusted by me,and that he does not want me near him.

2007-11-29 18:23:03 · 28 answers · asked by DO YOU LOVE ME♥*´`*•.¸★｡ 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-29 18:21:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-29 18:21:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

...then why are there so many who feel it is their prerogative to speak for God, particularly when it comes to judging the behaviour of others? According to the Bible, all are equal before God and the only true conviction comes from the Holy Spirit, not from any man, so why are there so many who insist it is there right and duty to so act? Is it not enough to simply try to live a life that is an exemplary testament to their faith...?

2007-11-29 18:19:39 · 14 answers · asked by Jack B, goodbye, Yahoo! 6 in Religion & Spirituality

i feel a little sad about the whole thing, the old mans happy because it takes us ages to get them up and in place. i don't know if christmas will be the same.

2007-11-29 18:19:03 · 22 answers · asked by ⓑⓐⓨⓢⓐ ™ 6 in Senior Citizens

2007-11-29 18:16:32 · 6 answers · asked by brainsandcute2 3 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-11-29 18:15:38 · 12 answers · asked by Orita 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm thinking of a number between 1 and 100. First one who picks it gets best answer.

2007-11-29 18:13:47 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-29 18:13:23 · 13 answers · asked by Orita 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Spirituality is something so personal that its expression cannot be strictly defined. With this in mind, what about your religious faith inspires you to change? What aspirations for yourself do you derive from this inspiration?

2007-11-29 18:12:30 · 6 answers · asked by Jack B, goodbye, Yahoo! 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Why are some people SO MEAN? Do you think "mean" people act that way because it just simply amuses and satisfies them, do they actually LIKE being mean? Do you think "mean" people act that way without realizing it, or are they just mean because its just their normal daily ways?

Back when I was in high school I once had this girl just run into my shoulder, on purpose, and practically knocked me to the floor. I almost started screaming at that girl right there and it was so embarassing, I doubt she even cared. And my friends told me that same girl would just walk in between them and even stepped on their shoes purposely, I can't imagine why anyone could be so inconsiderate of others.. what's up with this type of behavior?

2007-11-29 18:12:15 · 18 answers · asked by Grass 3 in Other - Society & Culture

I really don't understand this part of christianity, i'm not trying to bash religions, i just want to know.
God is allpowerful, so he will know if someone goes to hell or not even before they are created. So why does he let people be created that are destined to hell? does he like seeing people suffer enternally? I know he can intervene, but many people die not believing in him, and he knew they would die this way. So why did he even let them be created in the 1st place if he knew they were going to hell?
-agnostic

2007-11-29 18:10:42 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Can't you tell by yourself? If not, how could you possibly know that the book is right?

2007-11-29 18:09:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I had been meditating for the past 10 years (Vipassana) in Goenka tradition. Now I have found real progress with Ajahn Brahms methods. I want to practice Anapanasati (as taught by Ajahn Brahm) for long periods of time. Is there a retreat anywhere in the world?

2007-11-29 18:09:14 · 2 answers · asked by obeseuncle 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I want as many ideas as possible. No two front teeth jokes. I'm 20.

2007-11-29 18:06:49 · 10 answers · asked by Rob 2 in Christmas

2007-11-29 18:05:11 · 1 answers · asked by alisaidr 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Oh! I'm soooo scared!!

How much does fear keep you in line?

2007-11-29 18:04:09 · 25 answers · asked by jungle84025 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I've met a few of these people but mostly I have seen them on TV

" I was a bad person and did (insert bad stuff) until I met (insert god or org) and then I learned I shouldn't kill, rape, murder , rob etc


I have often wondered about the state of some humans that a god was needed to point this out -

What went wrong with society or the human race that things a dog wouldn't do (eat/kill his own) now needs to be taught to certain people ?

2007-11-29 18:03:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

so do you just go to the people and say "can i volunteer here" or do you have to fill out a form?

2007-11-29 18:03:33 · 3 answers · asked by hi 2 in Community Service

From carpoolers (the show that just won't die) "and we ain't afraid to die ese!!"

2007-11-29 17:59:55 · 5 answers · asked by davy c 1 in Languages

2007-11-29 17:58:44 · 22 answers · asked by mw 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-29 17:58:13 · 12 answers · asked by Ulrika 5 in Religion & Spirituality

If God and Jesus are one, How does God have more knowledege than Jesus? Since Jesus said only God knows the time earth will end.

"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
Matthew 24:35-37

2007-11-29 17:58:12 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I believe the mortality rate before germs were discovered kept the human population below a billion for untold thousands of years. In the last 300 years we've skyrocketed pass 6 billion because of medicine and hygiene.

2007-11-29 17:56:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Just curious to know

2007-11-29 17:55:58 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

the reason muslims give for punishing that teacher is that no one should attribute the name "Muhammed" to any physical being.

well....i see the name "Muhammed" is being attributed to ALL PHYSICAL muslims...

Jacked a**

should we punish all the muslim men because they have the name "Muhammed"?

2007-11-29 17:55:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

And if not, is that how we evolved from monkeys?

2007-11-29 17:52:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

How can a gay person could be christian at the same time? if most of the christian chuches reject gay people?
I am gay.. but I think I cannot be part of a christian church.. because there is too much rejection againts gay people.. I could be just a believer myself.. but not to become a member of any church.. even I am catholic.. I think catholicism is less anti-gay in judging the people by their actions.. but I am sure many gays say they are christian protestant.. but they go to the church and they are not open with their sexuality.. I know many protestant churches are small.. so they know who is gay or bi in their members or not?

2007-11-29 17:51:40 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

It's a song about a stalker,I sat through a wedding recently, and actually listened to the lyrics, wasn't drunk enough!, anyone else think it's creepy?...

2007-11-29 17:50:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture