Religion & Spirituality - 17 July 2006

"Tribalism, as a mentality, can and has taken many forms. Since tribalism involves categorizing oneself into a group, it also entails the categorization of others into other groups, often leading to prejudice and, in extreme cases, even genocide. The presence and difference of other groups aids in creating identities. Sometimes, as in the case of street gangs, differences are artificially created specifically for this purpose." - Wikipedia

I consider that Judaism and Islam are the two most prevalent (and most primative) tribal religions. They both preach animosity toward "infidels" or gentiles, and foster belief in themselves as "chosen." No wonder there is no peace in the Middle East.

2006-07-17 05:38:57 · 13 answers · asked by MrBigStuff 2

or a bad samaritan?

2006-07-17 05:38:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Lunch........LOL...you thought I was going to say something else didn't you?

Have a great day everyone!

2006-07-17 05:37:42 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please be kind enough to show the simplified levels of evolution or should I say "Evolution of earth".

something like: when you explain the manufacture process of a fizzy drink:

1.Carbonated water come from water
2.Water come from Hydrogen and Oxygen...
3.Hydrogen comes from whatever and Oxygen comes from(hypothetically speaking)
4.... until you reach the last material.

Can you do it with earth incuding animals, trees and man until you reach the last ORIGINAL material

2006-07-17 05:37:33 · 33 answers · asked by Hope Dollar 2

We know that most of the priests are at least hipocrits, and most of the people are living in ilusion although they are seeking for something real

2006-07-17 05:34:40 · 11 answers · asked by anthony 2

2006-07-17 05:34:02 · 22 answers · asked by DJ 3

Is it alright to judge others as a Christian? Who gave so-called Christians (in this forum) the right to make others fell they are less than them? Where does it say in The Holy Bible you get to do that to other human beings?

It is a pitiful thing to see, and truly confirms what is said in the Qur'an about those who profess to believe, but in actuality do not.

You're not bothering me, but there may be others on here who may actually believe what you say. And that is a dangerous thing.

It seems that for a lot of people, the whole "witnessing" thing is less about Christ, and more about your own ego and agenda.

Who's the extremist now...?

2006-07-17 05:33:18 · 18 answers · asked by toyoyo 3

2006-07-17 05:32:05 · 24 answers · asked by a for apple 2

2006-07-17 05:32:05 · 6 answers · asked by James Blond 4

God Bless.
Peace and Love

2006-07-17 05:30:59 · 48 answers · asked by digilook 2

You've worked all night, you didn't eat, your so tired, your feet is swollen, you almost got fired, and you go to church. When you get ready to leave from church, you smile. Why is that?

2006-07-17 05:30:40 · 24 answers · asked by Alasia C 2

Take an elderly woman, living in a run down house, with garbage and cats everywhere. She never bothers anyone and sits in her porch all day just looking at the sky. She always seems to recite bible verses to herself, and although a lot of the neighborhood kids break in to her house, steal from her and call her names, she never presses charges, she just goes about her business. Is she crazy or does she have a deeper understanding towards the love and acceptance of christ and god?

2006-07-17 05:30:19 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

1) Judaism
2) Christianity
3) Buddhism
4) Hinduesm, or
5) Aethism

Why..?

2006-07-17 05:30:05 · 11 answers · asked by I am Changed 2

Do they know what church they belong to? Why do they try to confuse people by saying they don't follow a religion? Is it an attept to discout other CHRISTIAN faiths, like Catholic or Orthodox? What churches do they belong to and where do they come from?
Are they evangelical? Baptist? What is the history of the "Christian" church? Are they really all a variation of the Baptist church?

2006-07-17 05:29:54 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-17 05:29:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-17 05:28:26 · 10 answers · asked by Devan 1

2006-07-17 05:28:11 · 19 answers · asked by perplexed 4

Faith Freedom stands for freedom of faith. We are against Hate, not Faith. We revere human rights not human beliefs. We endeavor to be factually correct, not politically correct.

http://www.news.faithfreedom.org

2006-07-17 05:26:47 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

AND THAT'S THE BOTTOM LINE COZ MOHAMMED SAID SO....

2006-07-17 05:26:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

force them to go door to door
not celebrate their birthdays
not celebrate Christmas or any other holiday
refuse to let them have a blood transfussion, even if it would save their lives
I know two JW children who would say yes.

2006-07-17 05:24:04 · 15 answers · asked by Kenny ♣ 5

There were 3 good arguments that Jesus was Black:

1. He called everyone brother.
2. He liked Gospel.
3. He couldn't get a fair trial.

But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Jewish:

1. He went into His Father's business.
2. He lived at home until he was 33.
3. He was sure his Mother was a virgin and his Mother was sure He was God.

But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Italian:

1. He talked with His hands.
2. He had wine with His meals.
3. He used olive oil.

But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was a Californian:

1. He never cut His hair.
2. He walked around barefoot all the time.
3. He started a new religion.

But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was an American Indian:

1. He was at peace with nature.
2. He ate a lot of fish.
3. He talked about the Great Spirit.

But then there were 3 equally good arguments the Jesus was Irish:

1. He never got married.
2. He was always telling stories.
3. He loved green pastures.

But the most compelling evidence of all - 3 proofs that Jesus was a WOMAN:

1. He fed a crowd at a moment's notice when there was no food.
2. He kept trying to get a message across to a bunch of men who just didn't get it.
3. And even when He was dead, He had to get up because there was work to do.

AMEN!

2006-07-17 05:23:12 · 25 answers · asked by Doug B 3

In response to a recent question.....According to The New York Times, since 1980, incidents of pedophilia among Catholic priests was lower than among protestant clergy and MUCH lower than the general population. According to Newsweek the total number of child molestations among ALL US clergy in one year was under 900 and over 30,000 in our schools. Where are our children safest?

2006-07-17 05:22:46 · 16 answers · asked by Shaun T 3

I had an idea for a Movie that involves Lucifer ( Satan and Micheal ( the Arc angel that casted satan into hell)
ok the main characters are a human highschooler or college person and Lucifer and Micheal Micheals Job is to protect this kid Lucifer wants his soul to ressurect the army of hell. well in the movie its action packed theirs a show down between micheal and Lucifer their wioll be powers and kool stuff and so on like one show down will be in the college, the kids friends is trying to steal these grade reports from the lab the room some how catches on fire and their locked in the lab, n they didnt lock the door and lucifer appears and thast group finds out its evil himselfhe shoots a flame at his friends but he needs the kid. so he spares him and trys to capture him, but a desk flys n hits lucifer and its micheal sand they fight. after several scnes after that s itll show lucifer uniting ppl and they burn churches and riot and stuff and bodies are all over. like a sea of blood

2006-07-17 05:21:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-17 05:18:34 · 46 answers · asked by Anonymous

A homeless man dressed in rags, smells because he hasnt bathed in days. He's holding a bible, he's standing in a corner street and he's whispering verses from the bible. Would you consider him a crazy person or would you look beyond the rags and know that he will go to heaven?

2006-07-17 05:17:27 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-17 05:15:18 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-17 05:14:38 · 29 answers · asked by deepak57 7

He says do not go through anyone but me...Mary was only a human...why go though her to get to Jesus when Jesus is right there to listen to your prayers...that is what he is there for...help me understand???

2006-07-17 05:11:38 · 18 answers · asked by truegrit 4

seriously. we get it. angels make up 100% of the world.

2006-07-17 05:11:17 · 6 answers · asked by lavatsunami 2

Liberalism is a wonderful concept, why do right wing fascist moronic bible thumpers use it as a term of abuse?

2006-07-17 05:10:45 · 24 answers · asked by gwbruce_2000 3