Religion & Spirituality - 5 July 2006

I am happy to believe in God, or a God.

I find it hard to believe in the holy trinity. I find it hard to believe in resurrection of Jesus.

So without any evidence or solid proof, why do some religious believers feel so comfortable in saying that everyone else is off the mark?

I am not just referring to Christians, I am equally puzzled by the Muslim beliefs, especially as the net result of both is a lot of bloodshed over the entire history of the world.

So who is really off the mark. Dont forget, Christians must also believe that God created the Muslims. How do you work through that?

2006-07-05 03:05:50 · 24 answers · asked by Jeremy D 5

Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." Genesis 1:26

2006-07-05 03:04:08 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Whether you believe in Creationism or not, why would God require worship rather than, say, polite acknowledgement, or a friendly nod?

2006-07-05 03:03:31 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a bit lost on this one. I believe the KJV Bible and everything in it. Though I sin, and sometimes go against what is in the bible, that does not mean I don't believe the Bible/God's word and that Jesus died on the cross for my sins. With that being said, where in the Bible does it mention the Pope or Purgatory? It is just me or does the Catholic church need to reread the Bible?

2006-07-05 03:03:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do they feel they have to tell other people what they think about Jesus etc...? And why do they speak in riddles? And why do they tend to cite sentences from the bible which are 100% unintelligible? In my country (catholic), religious people are nice and soft, and don't annoy other ones...

2006-07-05 03:02:55 · 22 answers · asked by phenotype 2

grrr

2006-07-05 03:00:45 · 26 answers · asked by engot 1

2006-07-05 02:58:54 · 18 answers · asked by reading_is_dangerous 3

2006-07-05 02:58:13 · 20 answers · asked by MORENITA 4

2006-07-05 02:58:04 · 17 answers · asked by Rodney 2

If intelligent design is correct, it does not mean that Christians are right!

Neither does it mean that god is watching over us.

Any comments?

2006-07-05 02:57:04 · 12 answers · asked by Jeremy D 5

Willys cynical thought for the day;

If you're not annoying somebody you are a boring, worthless freaking dimwit!

Murphy showed up at Mass one Sunday and the priest almost fell down when he saw him. Murphy had never been seen in church in his life. After Mass, the priest caught Murphy and said, "Murphy, I am so glad you decided to come to Mass, what made you come?"

Murphy said, "I got to be honest with you Father. A while back, I misplaced me hat and I really, really love that hat. I know that McGlynn had a hat just like me hat, and I knew that McGlynn came to church every Sunday. I also knew that McGlynn had to take off his hat during Mass and I figured he would leave it in the back of church. So, I was going to leave after Communion and steal McGlynn's hat."

The priest said, "Well, Murphy, I notice that you didn't steal McGlynn's hat. What changed your mind?"

Murphy said, "Well, after I heard your sermon on the 10 commandments, I decided that I didn't need to steal McGlynn's hat."

The priest gave Murphy a big smile and said, "After I talked about 'Thou Shalt Not Steal' you decided you would rather do without your hat than burn in Hell, right?"

Murphy shook his head and said, "No, Father, after you talked about 'Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery' I remembered where I left my hat."

http://www.total-knowledge.com/~willyblues/

2006-07-05 02:56:41 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm pagan and I'd like to find some pagan friends. So if you'd like to become friends let me know.

2006-07-05 02:56:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-05 02:52:18 · 26 answers · asked by The Devil 1

2006-07-05 02:51:47 · 20 answers · asked by engot 1

2006-07-05 02:51:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-05 02:47:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

We talk about christians and islami, protestants and orthodoxs... Why did each community feel the need to differentiate from other?

2006-07-05 02:46:41 · 8 answers · asked by hoini1 1

im praying for a family. and they are in deep need of prayer. i am suggesting that they read the bible and pray(they are not very religous). but they need something in that will pinpoint their problem. and put theyre hopes up.

2006-07-05 02:44:17 · 15 answers · asked by 8teen 2

I know some people have done terrible things but tto suffer FORVEER is a long time

2006-07-05 02:43:52 · 53 answers · asked by Anonymous

anyone out there not immunizing your children b/c of your religion? What religion do you practice?

2006-07-05 02:41:15 · 10 answers · asked by dirtbike mama 2

you can't convert to any other religion if you're a muslim.. what is this?

2006-07-05 02:40:29 · 24 answers · asked by engot 1

If it is a false teaching, why do so many believe in it?

2006-07-05 02:40:11 · 20 answers · asked by ed91856 2

show of ,I wanted to discuss with u all about this, I wanted it to b open & little fun, for understanding life,
these r some of the things which our ancestors discoverd it 15-20 k yrs ago,& books were written only 5k yrs ago, before that it was passed on verbally,ah come on , it nothing to do with RELIGION

sorry once again

2006-07-05 02:39:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I wasnt sure if this was true, like if you jump in front of bullet or something or a car? Does the bible say this?

2006-07-05 02:36:50 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-05 02:33:23 · 29 answers · asked by Rodney 2

one of the seven deadly sins is anger and its not good to be jealous? it sounds like God works on double standards?

2006-07-05 02:32:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-05 02:32:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

a.)growth of a ghetto church
b.)achievements of a ghetto church
c.)the retreat of a ghetto church

2006-07-05 02:32:35 · 2 answers · asked by rock 1

On the 12th of February, 1809 nearly 200 years ago - a young, poor illiterate woman in Virginia named Nancy Hanks Lincoln, gave birth to a son in a log cabin built along the banks of the south fork of Nolin Creek, near what is now Hodgenville, Kentucky. That baby, whom she named Abraham, grew to become one of our greatest, and most tragic, national leaders.
Lincoln was the only American President not to have declared himself a member of any particular faith. This fact has given rise to much speculation. In fact, there are those who believe honest Abe was Jewish.
His name was Abraham. His great grandfather was named Mordechai. He was neither raised in a church nor did he ever belong to a church.
When he was assassinated, whole Jewish communities sat shiva. Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise, who created Reform Judaism, eulogized the fallen President.
When questioned on his religious beliefs, Abe recommended every American study, learn & follow Exodus chapter 20, known as the 10 Commandments.

2006-07-05 02:31:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Creativity and originality are appreciated.

2006-07-05 02:30:12 · 10 answers · asked by idspudnik 4