Religion & Spirituality - 17 July 2006

When I was a kid I lived pretty good and happy life. I still remember that feeling of peace and joy. Things like love was so natural for me so I just lived my life with the parents in my "natural" way. BUT by the certain age some people start explaining to me about the sin and that I am full of sins... Since then I still do not realize what I am sinful for.... No, I know all that stories from the Bible and other books about the sin.... However, I feel bad when I have to put myself in the position when "I am such a sinner, and the only salvation for me is Christ or whoever else" Because I do not feel I am a sinner..... Well I did some "sins" it is true.... But it is so wiered to place yourself in a position of "sinner" when you do not feel that you are the one.... and all is for the satisfaction of some people..... However, I do not feel it... I think it is hipocricy to present the things that you do not feel as if you do.... Anyone feels the same?

2006-07-17 08:41:22 · 10 answers · asked by alexandredz 3

this lead me to look toward catholicism for answers but at the same time " you shall not eat the blood of any living creature in its blood is its life" that makes u a muderer and a canabal

2006-07-17 08:38:42 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

Most western religions (such as Islam and Christianity) trace their foundation to the city of Jerusalem. Could their higher power be the same entitiy, just different forms at different times?

2006-07-17 08:37:04 · 13 answers · asked by mkbac0375 1

2006-07-17 08:36:51 · 22 answers · asked by vsecole 1

This is an opinion poll. I've seen some comments about Intelligent Design that are just inconsistant with what I understand it to be. I'm not asking for my own knowledge, but to gauge the "opinion" of the participants here. Please try to refrain from sarcasm. Otherwise, let's see what you all think.

2006-07-17 08:36:05 · 11 answers · asked by gg 4

Do you think most of the converted people accepted Islam for this only?

no explanation please, Yes or No?

I know my question may be disturbing to Moslims but after reading the whole story of Islam this was my conclusion.

2006-07-17 08:33:35 · 13 answers · asked by I am Changed 2

I believe the events in Revelations (written by John) are a map of what is to happen. I feel that the end is close by, maybe 1 to 3 generations away, if that. No one kinows the date or time. But our earth is on countdown. Some mock the idea but in the end, everyone will know. I pray that God takes mercy on mankind.

2006-07-17 08:32:15 · 30 answers · asked by bryanedwardsnc 2

2006-07-17 08:31:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

if religion is supposed to bring peace and harmony then why all the fighting?

2006-07-17 08:30:13 · 17 answers · asked by bgdadyp 5

Do you date only within your religion or, are you open to dating those of other religions?

2006-07-17 08:29:48 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-17 08:29:24 · 13 answers · asked by Ren 3

last night i asked a question in religion & spirituality and it was not more than 10 min. before i got a violation. i used no foul language and offended no one. so why would they violate me when i see people using racist and highly offensive remarks in the same category and they are still there?? it makes me so mad i could just spit.

2006-07-17 08:26:11 · 16 answers · asked by bgdadyp 5

2006-07-17 08:24:03 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

(Other than bashing people who do have a religion!)

2006-07-17 08:23:36 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

"O ye who believe! Ask not questions about things which if made plain to you, may cause you trouble. Some people before you did ask such questions, and on that account lost their faith." (Surah 5:101-102).

"The Holy Prophet himself forbade people to ask questions ...so do not try to probe into such things." (The Meaning of the Qur'an, Maududi, vol. III, pgs. 76-77)

"The prophet was asked about things which he did not like, and when the questioner insisted, the Prophet got angry. (vol. 1, no. 92) The Prophet got angry and his cheeks or his face became red. (vol. 1, no. 91)

"Allah has hated you...[for] asking too many questions." (vol. 2, no. 555; and vol. 3, no. 591, Bukhari's Hadith commenting on Muhammad’s reaction to hostile questioners.)

2006-07-17 08:22:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

are fighting again?

Spaghettis VERSUS Elephants

2006-07-17 08:21:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Israeli VS Arabs

2006-07-17 08:19:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should I just let her be Christian (like most of my family) or should I give her more of my personal views? I feel that it should be a personal experience for everyone, but will find it hard not to bring my own views into the picture. Any advice on how to just let her go at it herself?

2006-07-17 08:19:16 · 19 answers · asked by bc_munkee 5

When one has lost the ability to believe in themselves it is a stablizer to rely on God-when one has found that they can not live with their actions it is a comfort to know Jesus Loves You-when the world is in turmoil and one does not know how to cope it is easier to rely on an image of love that is provided in a God that will nurish you-God in the form of a Savior is a remedy of sorts 4 those that are lost and without hope-How do you explain to a lil 3 yo child that there is no god and the disease that is killing them is just a bad thing? U can't so you appease it because worry makes it worse-Life is cruel in that way but then so are those that use religion to try to control and convert by manipulating the followers. So I agree with your analysis-about causing problems but ask yourself as well-how many problems does it avert? Animals do not pray or bow down unless trained to do so-EITHER DO MEN-and when you hold a gun to their head called The Bible they conform-but Love works wonders!

2006-07-17 08:17:48 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-17 08:17:11 · 10 answers · asked by TommyTrouble 4

Does the Silmarillion's explanation of death as a great gift from Illuvatar make more sense than the ordinary Christian understanding of death as punishment for sin?

2006-07-17 08:17:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

In a crucifixion, the Romans typically used iron nails, five to seven inches long and about three eighths of an inch square, driven into the victim's wrists and feet to fasten him to the wooden members.

2006-07-17 08:16:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are Christians hypocrites for using Windows considering Bill Gates is an atheist? According to the Bible, an atheist is a corrupt fool that never does any good.

Psalms 14: 1
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.

2006-07-17 08:15:02 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

It says in the Bible "Call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. Neither be called masters, for you have one master, the Christ. He who is greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted" (Matthew 23:9-12).

So are catholics wrong by doing this? Why are they allowd to call a man Father? Are they commiting sin ?

2006-07-17 08:13:45 · 15 answers · asked by its_ok_im_here69 3

or what do they believe in?

2006-07-17 08:11:32 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

that god and the bible are a series of stories or rather fables written for us to take as lessons, not to be interpreted as real life happening?is there anyone else here who thinks that society needs religion..but its all a bunch of crap just SANTA CLAUS??

2006-07-17 08:11:26 · 15 answers · asked by @theist1987 2

So here's the problem: I do not believe in god, or any other higher power. I rely heavily on science and facts to explain the world. However, I admit to myself that I can't disprove the existence of a higher power. I don't personally believe there is one, but if there were one, and it didn't want us to know about it, then there really would be no way to. So, in the strictest definition of both words, would I be called an atheist or an agnostic?

2006-07-17 08:09:29 · 19 answers · asked by gfmech 2

Why are so many people coming up with wildly different interpretations? Are some people praying wrong?

2006-07-17 08:09:05 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-17 08:08:50 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am not saying that life is useless, but that rather religion gives us something more than the reality that we are simply here because of physical laws. I thnk that is one reason for the popularity of religion. Some people are just uncomfortable with thinking they are merely a cosmic speck in the grand scheme of things. This also kind of relates to my previous question.

2006-07-17 08:08:31 · 13 answers · asked by bc_munkee 5