Religion & Spirituality - 10 July 2006

Please only answer if you have actually read the Constitution. In truth the constitution demands that religion have freedom from Government interference. What has caused people to believe the opposite of what it actually says? Take special note of the "free excercise" clause. The first amendment reads as follows:
Amendment I

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.billofrights.html

2006-07-10 14:04:30 · 25 answers · asked by δοῦλος Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ 5

2006-07-10 13:59:47 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

THERE ARE 2 PAGES WITH DIFFERENT NAMES, STATES, AND DATES THE FIRST ONE IS PORTLAND,ME. SANBORN & CARTER 1843. THE NEXT PAGE HAS PHILADELPHIA GRIGG AND ELLIOT 1844. THIS IS A SMALL BIBLE WITH A HARD BACK COVERING. THE CHAPTERS ARE IN ROMAN NUMERALS. IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION PLEASE HELP. THANK YOU

2006-07-10 13:58:39 · 6 answers · asked by LIFE-SAVER 2

As I was saying.., or asking.., why is it when Christians tell the truth even to one's hurt (not covering for someone) we are berated and hated - BUT - when the world ASSUMES (wrongly) we are telling lies, we are still berated and hated?

YET Society admits it is wrong to lie, but they lie in contradiction to their own secular state of morality and these assume everyone lies as well - even dictating what constitutes a lie. Is it because they are expert liars they feel comfortable with establishing what constitutes white lies? speaking as of which, what is an extreme lie? Black lie? Red lie? Purple?

Something is awful whack about the whole thing secular hypocrisy.

2006-07-10 13:58:38 · 22 answers · asked by Victor ious 6

So which is the correct version of this fable?

The order in Genesis 1:
Day 1: Sky, Earth, light
Day 2: Water, both in ocean basins and above the sky(!)
Day 3: Plants
Day 4: Sun, Moon, stars
Day 5: Sea monsters (whales), fish, birds, land animals
Day 6: Humans (apparently both sexes at the same time)
Day 7: Nothing (the Gods took the first day off)

*Note that there are days, evenings and mornings before the Sun was created!

The second one, Genesis 2:
1.Earth and heavens (misty)
2.Adam, the first man (on a desolate Earth)
3.Plants
4.Animals
5.Eve, the first woman (from Adam's rib)

1 of the 1,000's of self-contradictions in the bible...

http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/jim_meritt/bible-contradictions.html#introduction

2006-07-10 13:56:07 · 11 answers · asked by oro_veritis 2

I'd like someone to prove to me that their god exist, since the burden of proof is on the claimant. Rules; This could be any god that has been claimed throughout history, not just the christian god. Just "believing" or "having faith" will not be accepted as proof, since all it amounts to is an opinion, nor will any books(bible/koran) written by human beings, also opinion. The compexity of human life, or the vastness of the universe will not be accepted as proof. Belief, books, and life itself are not proof of a god, unless you "believe" it is. If you think wishing works, then good luck.

2006-07-10 13:56:01 · 21 answers · asked by downdrain 4

God’s flesh was known as Jesus.
Jesus, God's Flesh, died at the cross.
Flesh & Blood cannot enter into Heaven per (1 Cor. 15:50-56)
Jesus was Flesh.
Jesus no longer exists

Jesus is called Jesus because of the attribute of Flesh.

If Jesus = God (who is spirit) then the entity known as Jesus ceases to exist. The flesh/body of Jesus, no longer exists and the spirit of God is still the unchanging spirit of God. No Jesus at that point. The Flesh, called Jesus, is dead.

Greek meaning of flesh
http://www.searchgodsword.org/lex/grk/view.cgi?number=4561

2006-07-10 13:55:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Everything you say has a flaw in it So did Jesus have to die on the cross to protect us from his dad(God)what was he planning for us if his son hadn't have died?Would God have killed us all?If so why? I thought he was forgiving.The more I look at thi the more confused I become.If you answer this explain your answer logically not just saying "he died for our sins" I dont get it expain it to me like I'm from out of space

2006-07-10 13:54:35 · 37 answers · asked by karlos 2

or suppose maybe your child was kidnapped. wouldn't you then get on your knees and pray? all i'm saying is that we are usually unable to prevent tragedy entering our lives. why not realise that you will need Him some day, at some point, and show some respect, dont store up trouble for yourself by biting the hand that feeds you.

does it not make sense?

or are you sure it wouldnt make sense in one of the scenarios i listed above.

2006-07-10 13:54:29 · 30 answers · asked by whatever 1

(a) People who consider themselves to be christians by reading the bible inside-out and who then feel obliged to dictate its message to others (like many of the people here on Yahoo Answers), and who can recite psalms until they're blue in the face?
~or~
(b) Someone like ME, who doesn't follow a religion (I don't need another label thanks), but who works hard to do well in life, help others, and appreciate every day that I am alive?

2006-07-10 13:53:56 · 22 answers · asked by Burnsie 4

2006-07-10 13:53:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

So god knew how everything is going to happen And gay people are born gay, so why then is being gay banned from the Christian religion?

2006-07-10 13:51:52 · 18 answers · asked by whiteyjo 1

Why would god bother to have created all that he did. It can't have been to test us because we weren't created. If he just wanted souls in heaven, why not just make them and not bother with all the problems that goes with humanity

2006-07-10 13:49:12 · 9 answers · asked by Nemesis 7

This is in regards to my last question. I’m open to an adult conversation: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=20060710163551AAhA8dI

I'm not an atheist just because I’m not Christian.

I thank all of the people open to others. There were a few of you that actually got the point. I’ve email a few of you, & some I can’t (Lucifer, lovely name) (Dani) so you’ll have to email me.

Let me Give special thanks to Rev J.D.D that “Mr. Mister” so graciously pointed out.
I appreciate that you have your beliefs, & though you don’t agree with mine you understand they are mine to have.

& “Mr. Mister” it’s not Miss Atheist, its Mrs. Pagan to you, thank you kindly.

Blessed Be

2006-07-10 13:48:21 · 12 answers · asked by s_an_dubois 3

I don't care if you don't believe in heaven. Just answer the frickin' question! Thank you. See, that wasn't so difficult was it? :)

2006-07-10 13:45:24 · 47 answers · asked by Kooties 5

If you look at these buddhist statues, the hand gestures are similiar to that of jesus' pics centuries later.
http://www.buddhistdoor.com/bdoor/0310/sources/statues.htm

2006-07-10 13:44:17 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

how do catholic church and priest get money? ...from vatican and/or donation? who will be in charge with finance in local church?

if from vatican, how much do local churchs & priests get? any critiria for amount of money? do catholic churchs & priests in developing countries get money from vatican too?

2006-07-10 13:43:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-10 13:41:54 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

So which is the correct version of this fable?

MAT 1:16 And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

LUK 3:23 And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli.

1 of the 1,000's of self-contradictions in the bible...

http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/jim_meritt/bible-contradictions.html#introduction

2006-07-10 13:40:19 · 17 answers · asked by oro_veritis 2

scientists say that there are still dinosaurs here today but just smaller. as a christian ive been noticing sum people saying that dinosaurs r part of evolution and it's not real to the christians. but i believe that dinosaurs were real... but now im having second thoughts, but there was proof that they were real.... wasnt there?

2006-07-10 13:40:07 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is generally known that the Earth was, at one time, one big continent with one ocean. Over billions of years, it has eroded, separated and drifted to form the seven continents (as well as the thousands of islands) we have today.

Does the bible support this idea?

2006-07-10 13:39:07 · 8 answers · asked by jeff_is_sexy 4

Do people of faith really believe that God wrote the Bible. That is simply came down on a cloud from heaven. Or did humans write the bible, having been "inspired" by God.

2006-07-10 13:37:27 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

there are/were at least 300,000 species of beetle on there (2 of each is 600,000 beetles!) on the ark! It must have been HUGE!

2006-07-10 13:35:30 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-10 13:34:45 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

The ones who embrace the light come from interest. Those who don't believe come to mock and rage against the light.
Say what you will.

2006-07-10 13:34:19 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

its not wise, you know, to go through life slandering the name of Jesus, since you will need Him one day. dont you know that a time will come when you will need to call on His name? it could be in the time of a serious accident, when your life's in danger or threatened, or maybe you need rescuing from someone or something. this is not meant to be threatening or blackmailing, but its just not wise i don't think, when we will all come to a point of need at some stage. we are all mortal, you know.

2006-07-10 13:33:40 · 26 answers · asked by whatever 1

Zidane was called a terrorist, will this have a change on the term usage of this word?

is it going to come back and bite the west in the butt?

http://www.myislamweb.com/forum/showthread.php?p=32704#post32704

what do you guys think?

could this be some turning point to how people address islam now???

considering Zidane is a muslim?

2006-07-10 13:33:09 · 4 answers · asked by KAREN M 1

i've always wondered why my grandma would give monks or donate at the temple so much money all the times, and put the fanciest meal (like chicken, fruits, etc) on the street until they get all cold, then we would get to eat it after the "gods" have eaten it...

i'm doing a research paper on this question. plx help!

2006-07-10 13:28:19 · 10 answers · asked by jisdfkj 1

Why is it when somebody posts a controversial question (especially re: religion) the people that claim they are so "religious" always have the most negative answers and comments? I thought most religions teach you to be respectful, understanding, and humane? Of course non-religious ppl leave rude comments but I notice its mostly the otjer way around.

Ex of comments left by those oh-so-religious ppl:
"God doesn't let homeless black ppl live in my church because they have AIDS and would turn it into a crack house."

"If you would get an education you would obviously understand english and be able to read the bible"

"You r going to burn in hell for not going to church"

"What a poor pathetic person u are for not being religious"

etc etc...just read any religious question.

2006-07-10 13:28:16 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some are going to say Jesus and be angry that people celebrate Christmas with Santa because they say Santa isn't real. But neither is your Jesus. I like the story that made Santa's to become known an old man passing out gifts to the poor.

2006-07-10 13:28:07 · 26 answers · asked by g-day mate 5