Religion & Spirituality - 22 June 2006

i find it hard to believe that god would make the middle east the "holy land" or "the promised land". there is nothing but desert. don't you think that the holy land would at least have some trees, and grass? not just dirt as far as the eye can see. if someone "promised" me a great land, and it turned out to be just sand, i'd be a little upset. i tend to believe that if there is a holy land or promise land, that it would at least have food...maybe...the promise land is AMERICA!!!

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2006-06-22 06:13:13 · 10 answers · asked by NONAME 2

Aren't we awaiting Christ's return and THATS when everyone will be judged and decided upon who is going to Heaven or not? So if we are awaiting Christ's return, what is happening to all those that have passed? At funeral masses we are told that they are joining Christ in Heaven, but if we are awaiting His return, wouldn't that mean they are all really in Purgatory and thats where all of us are headed?

2006-06-22 06:10:46 · 31 answers · asked by katie 1

2006-06-22 06:10:43 · 8 answers · asked by *♥£öVe§♥* 3

2006-06-22 06:07:36 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-22 06:01:39 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm totally not bashing or anything like it. Just a few questions so that I can understand better whenever I need to answer a question.
What is it exactly that you believe? that there is no God? or there's no proof but he could? or what?
And also: what else are your beliefs? (Idol worshiping, no afterlife, spirits/ghosts, etc.)

2006-06-22 06:01:33 · 16 answers · asked by Aimee 2

for the record, what i hate are those who hate aethiests without knowing that they themselves are practical aethiests, if i were christian id leave everything behind and follow christ like ignatius of loyola, which is idealy what ALL christians should do, carry their crosses in one way or another. but im not, as i recognize the facf that i cannot.simply give all my possessions and live a strictly simple life, and to give more than i recieve, because then il be broke unless everyone else is into this ****.
i just hate the thought that witht he numbers of christians in the world, if every christian acted like christ, if they put christ's example and teachings above personal and social measures, all day every day, which is again, how it ought to be, then there would be no need for me to type this up.
if more than half of the world gave more than recieved more, then there would be more to go around. but this is all both idealistic and utopic.
and where is the church in all this?

2006-06-22 06:01:12 · 13 answers · asked by dodong scarface 2

Would you let your children hang out with mine?
Do you think I can still be a good person?

2006-06-22 05:59:24 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous

If Jesus is god and god impregnated Mary then Jesus impregnated Mary. Which means he knocked her up to create himself. Either way, that's incest.

2006-06-22 05:56:20 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

Then why did Jesus send Legion(A demon who possesed a man)And all the other demons into a herd of pigs and the pigs all jumped of the cliff with the demons and died why didnt God just send them staight bk to hell where they belong??

2006-06-22 05:55:52 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

i mean ,anyway we put it ,,venerate or reminds us of someone beloved,it is still a form of idolatry,because we are on our knees and asking for a favor to a statue instead to jesus directly .things are really coming into focus now,sorry friends,but think about it as i have

2006-06-22 05:55:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-22 05:50:31 · 31 answers · asked by cunhon9 1

An experience during infancy has resulted in a profound effect on my life as I grew to adulthood. I have always remained curious if any others have had unexplainable experiences from this location effect them long term, especially if they had no control in the initial introduction (i.e. they were not seeking their experience)?

2006-06-22 05:50:19 · 3 answers · asked by adeliza_of_bristol 2

2006-06-22 05:50:12 · 13 answers · asked by ray 2

some religions i dont hear much about.

2006-06-22 05:50:00 · 2 answers · asked by brianna_the_angel777 4

Everyone Knows That This World Systems Is Based On GODLY VALUES & KNOWING THAT GOD EXIST!............My Question Is Two-Part!.... Question 1- Since You Firmly Believe That There Is AN NON EXISTING GOD!.........Why Haven't You Non Believers-- Atheists, Agnostics And GOD Haters Started A BOYCOTT TO PROVE THAT THERE IS NO GOD, Based On The ( Information That You Believe)?......... Question 2- Knowing That The Court System Is Based On Acknowledging GOD In Their System...If You Had To Go To Court, Would You Actually Put Your Hand On The Bible And Swear To Tell The Truth And Nothing But The Truth As The Court Requires?.....Since You Strongly Believe That There Is An NON-EXISTING GOD......WHAT WOULD YOU DO?.....Be A WIMP And Go Along With It.....Or STAND UP FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE IS TRUE?...........This Is A Serious Question!...No Insults Please! I'm Requesting That Your Answers Be Decent & In Order To The Question I Ask!......Thank You!

2006-06-22 05:49:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

One individual answered this question:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApET6kQQ_7EBKX9ksehNJobzy6IX?qid=20060622092544AAJ0o9O

saying that creationism is simply a myth and compared it to Greek, Scandinavian, and Native American mythology vouching that such myths shouldn't be taught in school. But these comparison are taught in school. So shouldn't creationism be taught along side with every other teaching? Please explain why or why not.

2006-06-22 05:46:50 · 3 answers · asked by Assigned2Help 2

Matthew 17:20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your belief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith larger than a mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall not move; and everything shall be impossible unto you.

2006-06-22 05:46:04 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have read several articles and other things that talk about the past, present, and future in terms of years. If the vast majority of scientists don't believe that God created the universe why would they believe in Jesus?

If BC means before christ and AD means after death why use them if their beliefs lead elseware? I understand that these acronyms have been used for a long time. With that being said it would be hard to change the worlds view on this.

So who first thought of using BC/AD as a way to define years? Could this person have been religious and among the community it took hold? I am religious and so I am just curious.

Why wouldn't time just begin and continue. It starts and then it stops on a year, and from then on is called AD. So After death, Wow! Someone must have been important to consider all years from the point of his death to AD. The points before that are also noticed as the came before he did.

Anyone want to expand or speak your peace?

2006-06-22 05:45:49 · 30 answers · asked by WDubsW 5

What is your view?

2006-06-22 05:44:14 · 18 answers · asked by CoolGuy 3

I mean, I believe in God but so many people (HERE in particular) seem to be unable to have a thought that doesn't involve Him...two words people: Free will!!! You're supposed to cut the cord and think for yourselves a little, right?

2006-06-22 05:42:53 · 48 answers · asked by cooperslassie 4

2006-06-22 05:42:31 · 6 answers · asked by tomcat 3

Few questions:
#1 Simple differences between Christians and Mormons
#2 What are basic "family values" ie Marriage, sex, children.
#3 Are you a strict religion, how often do u pray. Live in compounds?
#4 Do you have special "retreats" at certain ages or something similar?

2006-06-22 05:41:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

or is it against your religion?

2006-06-22 05:39:18 · 16 answers · asked by AlwaysLaughing 3

.....this phenomenon occurs only to people who have inner deep "need" excavating the traditional religious certainties....
and even historical facts....

2006-06-22 05:37:43 · 5 answers · asked by chaotic_blakpearl 3

2006-06-22 05:36:46 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-22 05:35:15 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think so

2006-06-22 05:33:59 · 69 answers · asked by pleb 1

Revelations 22:19 And if any man does not rearrange the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and [from] the things which are written in this book.

2006-06-22 05:33:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sorry its not an atheist question. But sometimes in the movie we see the doomsday of the earth and some survivor runaway from the earth to another planet. Do we human experience the same thing?

2006-06-22 05:31:55 · 39 answers · asked by cunhon9 1