Society & Culture - 3 December 2007

can a person be dogmatically Methodist and still repulse people away from christianity as well as other charismatics?

2007-12-03 10:09:14 · 6 answers · asked by voice_of_reason 6 in Religion & Spirituality

For some reason I keep having the same dream. Jack, The Nolte, Brandon, and myself are putting on a full monty show for the VT's and their friends & loved ones. Right at the end, when we yank off the break-away pants, the power goes out. Chaos ensues, the stage gets mobbed, and we gentlemen on stage have far too many roaming hands groping at us in the dark.

What could it mean?

2007-12-03 10:07:47 · 9 answers · asked by Armless Joe, Bipedal Foe 6 in Religion & Spirituality

He plants evidence that suggests that life stared through evolution. He plants evidence that suggest the earth is five billion years old. And then he says that anyone who doesn't believe in the literal truth of The Bible, is off to Hell. A place of unending torment. That is the work of a loving and just God?

I look forward to the one liners that explain nothing and the long Biblical quotes.

2007-12-03 10:05:04 · 28 answers · asked by DavinaOpines 5 in Religion & Spirituality

and stop being atheist?
you were born atheist-
what made you decide to start believing in an imaginary god?
yes this is sarcasm-so please dont get to serious-i just wanted everyone to see this question from the other side---any thoughts-thanks for any answers in advance-smile and enjoy the day

2007-12-03 10:01:26 · 23 answers · asked by lazaruslong138 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I work at a Christian University in the Maintenance Department. Recently we started having a mandatory meeting on Monday. The first part of the meeting was basic shop talk and ends with a short Bible based devotional and prayer. The devotional material is straight from the Bible, but if it were to have a slant one way it would be Nazarene to Non-denominational. We have a group of Mexicans that did not want to attend as they thought it would be like changing their faith. Is this a true sentiment? Is it wrong for Catholics to attend other denominational meetings that are Christian?

2007-12-03 10:01:25 · 13 answers · asked by crimthann69 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Now please don't jump to the conclusion that I have no sympathy or compassion. I do and I feel very badly for people in that situation. But all my life I have lived conservatively and did not buy something - house or otherwise - that I could not afford. I'm retired now, I still live conservatively and l still pay income taxes.

I don't like the idea that my taxes might be used to rescue people who made reckless decisions or commitments and borrowed more money than they could afford to pay back. No one held a pistol to anyones head and demanded that they sign those papers. They simply wanted more house than they could afford.

I feel the same about people who made bad investment decisions and then expected the government to bail them out. If the loss was due to fraud (Enron, Worldcom, etc), that's a different matter but if its just a question of greed overcoming common sense, should I be expected to make them whole again.

Am I all out of the milk of human kindness.

2007-12-03 09:59:34 · 17 answers · asked by Just Hazel 6 in Senior Citizens

Hey, theologians and other Biblical scholars! Can you help me? I want to know the original Greek word used in Colossians 2:14 for 'ordinances.' ( I was told this word was an incorrect translation in the KJV of the original Greek word).

Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross...

Thanks in advance for your help!

2007-12-03 09:58:23 · 7 answers · asked by adrift feline 6 in Religion & Spirituality

From a wondering fellow atheist :)

2007-12-03 09:55:26 · 32 answers · asked by Caroline 2 in Religion & Spirituality

John 17:3
And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

1 Corinthians 8:4,6
4 As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.

6 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.

If they are calling the Father the only true God, then its obvious that Jesus did not consider himself a true God.

Comment on THESE scriptures please.

2007-12-03 09:55:09 · 15 answers · asked by VMO 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-03 09:55:06 · 10 answers · asked by ? 6 in Religion & Spirituality

when I watch R&S I see on many occasions Christians asking for ppl to pray for them and help them because of illness ,partner problems ,issues on the forum ,family trouble ,school ,deaths ,Children ,I think you get the general Idea! so as I said it is mostly Christians and Muslims that I have seen with these sort of questions! have they lost their ability to deal with real life emergencies because they are too involved with religion??????? I do not see Atheists behave that way! they take care of themselves and move on or am i wrong???? is the dependence on a God like entity of negative impact to a persons social troubles - or simply trouble of any kind??????????????

2007-12-03 09:53:51 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

this is solely coming from one of my group member's component in a project that we had to do on contributions made by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. She was supposed to find contributions made by Christianity and this is what she has so far:

1) Created churches for worshipping God
2) Established church congregations to help others
3) Contributed to neo-poetry, drama, short stories, and journalism ( I think she is referring to the Bible)
4) Improved medical facilities
5) Improved methods of treatments and medications

I don't know whether it's me, but some of it feels inaccurate, so I was sondering if anyone can tell me which ones are true and which ones are incorrect. I have no idea where she got this information from. Also, I woud immensly appreciate it if you mention a few other contributions made by Christianity to other religions or today;s world.

2007-12-03 09:52:02 · 13 answers · asked by beautifuldisaster 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-03 09:51:48 · 62 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I don't get this? people don't identify there christian faith with what sin they are involved in. We all are sinners so why not just say I am a Christian saved by grace, and work daily to be obedient to GOD.

2007-12-03 09:51:32 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

do you decorate for christmas?
do you buy and except christmas presents every year?

and if so why, if you do not beleive?

2007-12-03 09:51:23 · 21 answers · asked by jeanniep 5 in Religion & Spirituality

What do they mean? How do you do it? Is there something specific that needs to be said so that he will here you and come?

2007-12-03 09:49:49 · 36 answers · asked by DO YOU LOVE ME♥*´`*•.¸★｡ 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I really want to learn more about Buddhism so tell me all about it!

2007-12-03 09:49:39 · 3 answers · asked by Dhgdhg 1 in Religion & Spirituality

with members of the opposite sex or a differnt orientation. Like can straight guys think, "Damn, Brad Pitt is handsome." or can lesbians think the same sort of thing? I assume so, therefore who do you think is pleasing to the eye?

2007-12-03 09:48:38 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

It is my understanding that many seniors are left alone without family and friends and consequently are lonesome and thus commit suicide.

2007-12-03 09:48:15 · 12 answers · asked by D. A. L 1 in Senior Citizens

my mom is catholic but dont go to confession ..but she will take communion everytime she goes to church.. when i was little she was a bit of a bozzer so we never went to church.. and the most i ever got was babitise catholic.. so really dont if she is telling me the truth on this.. i have caught her several lies over the years

2007-12-03 09:46:01 · 14 answers · asked by vis 7 in Religion & Spirituality

"atheism is a non-prophet organization"

and

"as long as there are tests, there will be prayer in school"

do you think they're true?

2007-12-03 09:45:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What should I get my boss for our company christmas party as a thank you. I am basically his right hand girl. Help me out

2007-12-03 09:43:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2007-12-03 09:40:12 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-12-03 09:40:11 · 13 answers · asked by ' 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Why do the Ancient Greeks assume that the stars were ancient heroes?

2007-12-03 09:40:08 · 8 answers · asked by Cheniece P 1 in Mythology & Folklore

I heard that it was a Pagan Festival for 1000s of years before Jesus.

Romans called it Saturnalia which sounds Satanic..

They had Wild parties and Sexual Orgies on this day to celebrate the Winter Solstice...

Apparently the Clever Popes of the Christians chose this day to be the Birthday of Christ as it was already so Popular..

Is this true? Was Jesus involved? are Orgies OK at Christmas then? I'm so confused..

2007-12-03 09:38:49 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

in spite of all your good works?

2007-12-03 09:37:46 · 11 answers · asked by PediC 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I asked, "Why do some Christians make a big deal out of there being millions of Christians in a nation of over a billion, which makes the overall percentage small?" I can't remember the exact wording I used, but that was the question. It got deleted, stating that it wasn't a question. ?? Is that not why it began with the word "why?"
I think I may have accidentally ruffled some Christian feathers last night. If I must be put on the rack for the infraction, can I at least go out with the title of "Anti-Christ?" In honor of the holiday spirit, will someone please nominate me "Anti-Christ?"

2007-12-03 09:37:41 · 7 answers · asked by rebekkah hot as the sun 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Mar 4:37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
Mar 4:38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
Mar 4:39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
Mar 4:40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?
Mar 4:41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

2007-12-03 09:36:58 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-03 09:35:49 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality