Religion & Spirituality - 15 July 2006

Why did the first Protestant, Martin Luther, take out from the bible HEBREWS, JAMES, JUDE, and REVELATION, plus 7 books from the Old Testament—and put them in an appendix without page numbers?

Hebrews, James, Jude, and Revelation were only later put back into the Protestant bible by other Protestants, but the 7 books of the Old Testament were not put back in.

By what authority did Martin Luther (an ex-Catholic monk) have to suddenly decide that certain books would be thrown out of the canon of the bible?

The 7 deuterocanonical books were in many Jewish bibles before the council of Javneh in A.D. 90. The Septuagint with the 7 deuterocanonicals included was used by Jesus and the Apostles since many quotes come from the Septuagint Old Testament.

2006-07-15 11:22:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-15 11:21:56 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

come from, but use them anyway. Why? I've asked this question previously, and I always get the response, that drugs and evolution aren't related....batabing...problem solve. Wow! Back up the truck! There are in fact working and successful drugs that would not exist except for the knowledge uncovered by Darwin, and the evolutionary biologists and geneticists that followed him. I ask again how can creationists use these drugs, whose origin is clear, and deny that evolution is real, whether it can be 100% proven or not. Because the last time I checked you can't build a house with rotten walls, and you can't create a successful drug on a pile of lies!

2006-07-15 11:21:44 · 8 answers · asked by Helt2 2

I asked Christians, "What evidence do they have that spirits can think?"

The following so called answers that Christians gave were not even answers and had nothing to do with the question at hand.

Christianity is all about faith. Note: This has nothing to do with evidence that spirits can think but this person is suggesting that I shouldn't even be asking the question

There are spirits right now confusing your brain. Note: This is not an answer but an attack on me for asking a question that this person can't answer.

God is real. Note: This is obviously not an answer because it has nothing to do with evidence that spirits can think

You lack the ability to define what is is Note: This is not an answer to the question. If I could define it, I wouldn't be asking the question.

Spirits are made up of all kinds of unseen things. Note: This is telling me nothing so therefore, it is not an answer .

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2006-07-15 11:21:11 · 15 answers · asked by Black Atheist 1

2006-07-15 11:17:32 · 9 answers · asked by tammers 3

If your not comfortable calling him Father, since you might already have one. Is Pastor acceptable?

2006-07-15 11:14:39 · 25 answers · asked by Sanitizer 6

Genetic causes of homosexuality are proven. DO NOT ANSWER IN DENIAL OF THIS FACT, IT IS USLESS TO DENY FACT AND THAT IS NOT THE PURPOSE OF THIS QUESTION. Here are links in reference to the proof but DO NOT debate them.

http://webpages.marshall.edu/~woods18/homosexuality.htm

http://www.b-f-p.org.uk/Decrypting-A-Natural-Inherent-Code.htm

If you still deny fact perhaps you have the infinite wisdom to think hypothetically and answer with the notion that homosexuality is genetically determined in the womb. I’ll disregard questions that don’t adhere to genetic proof or a hypothetical instance of genetic proof.

Will Christians begin aborting the homosexual fetuses in the womb to avoid raising a child that is an abomination to Christianity? Even against the Christian view on abortion? Will Christians continue to have their homosexual children; trying to change what is a part of them the child? Will Christians continue to mess up healthy, normal minds then kick them out the door?

2006-07-15 11:13:45 · 46 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-15 11:12:35 · 14 answers · asked by Mr. Mojo Risin 3

i want a frend who shares the same beliefs!!!!

2006-07-15 11:11:20 · 9 answers · asked by must love punk 2

believe that their actions don't matter after they start to believe in Christ???

why do they think that they can commit sins without it affecting them their salvation?

2006-07-15 11:10:34 · 20 answers · asked by Kuraimizu 3

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060715/wl_nm/mideast_dc_361;_ylt=AloesfSRFlaX3eT14Lb1PlsUvioA;_ylu=X3oDMTBiMW04NW9mBHNlYwMlJVRPUCUl

What was the point of killing those 15 innocent children? to punish? they hadent done anything

Why isnt this called terrorism? i guess its cause jews are doin it eh?

2006-07-15 11:09:54 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

how will he or she appear?, what will happen to the remains of people who are buried or cremated.

2006-07-15 11:09:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have read the bible had it preached to me and have entertained the thought that there was a man called Christ-but what I have found is that he said he came to answer the first book-which is so full of crap that I can't imagine any intelligent person believing the Whole book as literally true. Now I want to prove you are being lied to so that you will give up this hope of going to heaven and try to make this world our mother earth a better place-SHE IS NOT DOOMED as your Bible fortells unless you fall into that lie purported by this BLACK BOOK-We have to save the earth-it is her soul I want to save not mine-Here is your proof that the Romans wrote the book to control the Jews-And God gave Moses 10 comandments (Cesar was giving them to the Jews) well Jew and Christian how many months were in The Roman Calander Year? 10 until Julius and Augustus added there names to the list-what is the basis of all Roman mathematics based upon? The NUMBER X=10-Jesus & Joseph have J's 2 honor Julius!

2006-07-15 11:08:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Humanity has created many Gods, for example – Gods of Olympus, Ancient Egypt, Babylon and so on. Most of us are atheists about most Gods humanity has created, except the latest craze, the current God in the Bible. Learned atheists have also rejected this version of a God, but some hard-core believers still hang on, presumably until a better image of God is created by man.

Faith in God seems to be nothing more than humans attempting to run away from reality, an excuse to avoid thinking and evaluating evidence. Is faith not just an emotional escape and really just a substitute for opening your eyes to reason?

Believers talk about God creating man in his own image. It’s in the Bible so it’s fact – get a grip, get real. The facts suggest the exact opposite. Man created God in his own image. I’m sure humanity will disregard this God, as they have disregarded all previous Gods, it’s just a matter of time before humanity creates another God that better serves their emotions and image.

2006-07-15 11:05:52 · 36 answers · asked by Brenda's World 4

I want to read my bible everday. like before the day starts but everyday i have a tv show that i want to watch. and everday i forget, how can i break this habit? and maybe what other part of the day could i read?

2006-07-15 11:05:30 · 33 answers · asked by Mariah W 1

So from what I've been told to find proof of god you need to have fait but to have faith you need to beleive in god but to beleive in god you need proof of god but to find proof of god you need to have fait but to have faith you need to beleive in god but to beleive in god you need proof of god but to find proof of god you need to have fait but to have faith you need to beleive in god but to beleive in god you need proof of god but to find proof of god you need to have fait but to have faith you need to beleive in god but to beleive in god you need proof of god but to... Thats just a big cycle of reasons not to beleive in god.

2006-07-15 11:04:24 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-15 11:03:55 · 26 answers · asked by digilook 2

I know they don't beleive in Christ as the son of God but do respect him as a prophit. In which case does the New Testament play any role in Jewish religious practices???

2006-07-15 11:03:21 · 9 answers · asked by bankster 3

2006-07-15 11:02:04 · 19 answers · asked by ? 3

so called born-again people ask when someone says they are christian? Isn't that what being a Christian implies?

2006-07-15 11:00:22 · 12 answers · asked by judy_r8 6

My girlfriend is Catholic, and I'm Baptist. I'm a Jesus freak (though, yes I'm still a sinner, duh), but she isn't very devoted to Catholocism. I don't think she's getting anything out of it. She's been to several meetings of our youth group at my church, but she says that those are boring, too. I love her dearly, and want the best for her, especially seeing that although I can't love her forever, after death, then He still can. Anyone who has any advice that WILL ACTUALLY HELP (notice the emphasis) feel free to give it. Atheists, and people who tell me to dump her (or both), don't bother answering. Thank you, and God bless.

2006-07-15 10:59:03 · 12 answers · asked by legolas85130 2

The only place in the bible that the words "faith alone" appear, the words "not by" appear right before it.

And if all we needed is "faith alone" and everyone knows that no matter what they do they will go to Heaven, then why does it say in the bible that we have to work out our salvation with fear and trembling? The goats called Jesus "Lord, Lord", but Jesus separated the sheep from the goats by their deeds.

The Catholic Church teaches FAITH AND WORKS have to go together. Not one separated from the other.

2006-07-15 10:58:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

In almost every nation which is a muslim majority, woman have deprived freedom, and communal riots is at the highest.Why is it like thta? Is it that majoruty of them are really assholes?

2006-07-15 10:58:13 · 20 answers · asked by Eric 2

ANY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE?????????

2006-07-15 10:56:11 · 8 answers · asked by lady44 2

2006-07-15 10:56:10 · 20 answers · asked by Eric 2

I don't believe God would flood the Earth, destroy a city (Sodom) for any reason, and wouldn't send an Angel to kill the first born's of Egypt.

Because the judeo-christian God did these things, I don't believe in that God.

2006-07-15 10:55:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

why do people cry when they worship God?

2006-07-15 10:53:41 · 28 answers · asked by vadirtysouth42 1

2006-07-15 10:52:36 · 21 answers · asked by teh_sexi_hotttie 4

I'm continually amazed at how scornful the reactions are to Christian principles. True, many have committed hate and atrocity in the name of Christ, but so have those of other religions and those of no religion. Besides, how do the actions of some of the adherents of a worldview become the sole factor for judging that worldview's legitamicy? (Muslims, where you at?) Should it not be based on its historical/scientific veracity? Genuine Christians evangelize out of concern for fellow man. Would you not warn someone if they were driving of a cliff, even if the driver thought you were ignorant/misled/bigoted, etc. You have free will. God does not force Christ on people; neither do genuine Christians. But outreach is an essential part of the faith. Don't ya'll understand that? If you hate my beliefs, then go your way, but don't insult us b/c we reach out to you and desire as many as possible to be saved. The vitriol just shows your close-mindedness.

2006-07-15 10:48:39 · 26 answers · asked by M&S 2

2006-07-15 10:47:30 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous