Religion & Spirituality - 22 July 2006

2006-07-22 11:46:00 · 12 answers · asked by Sabina_Rois 5

Here is what the Bible say about the death penalty:

Chaps 19-20 of Leviticus, and Chap 21,22 of Deuteronomy clearly states that the Death penalty has 2 objectives (1) To put fear in the hearts of evil doers, and to ELIMINATE them.

According to Jesus, God's laws should last ( Mat 5:17,18). But, that the agrieved party may forgive the criminal.

Romans 13:4, governments are given the authority--by God himself--to impose the "sword" or death penalty.

But, what did politicians--at the instigation of Christendom--do?

They misinterpreted the Bible--stessing only on the aspect of love and forgiveness--and abolished the death penalty. They reasoned that coz death penalty does not deter criminals, it is useless and even cruel. They conviniently forgot the other purpose--elimination of the wicked.

And, what have we got? Serial killers, senseless murders,. etc.

Break or dilute God'

2006-07-22 11:45:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-22 11:42:49 · 30 answers · asked by ICE-T 2

I have done it before but I was half asleep I have had tons of things like this happen to me that are plenty weird just wanting to know how to do it at will and control it.

2006-07-22 11:42:37 · 5 answers · asked by Tony V 1

goodnight

2006-07-22 11:41:11 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-22 11:40:43 · 21 answers · asked by digilook 2

I'm not trying to convert anyone, I find believe in God a struggle. I just ask because I like logic a lot. I see people asking atheists if they have faith and they say NO.

So what happens when you die? If you say nothing, I ask you what proof?

2006-07-22 11:40:14 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-22 11:39:46 · 8 answers · asked by Kita <3 2

2006-07-22 11:39:13 · 7 answers · asked by Olivia 4

I've only been a member of yahoo questions a short time, and there are so many people using it to voice racist views and push their religions on others. I ask you...... whatever happened to live and let live????

2006-07-22 11:37:30 · 31 answers · asked by Dawny 3

Islanders who have never heard of a religious book? Neaderthals? Buddhists? Newborns? Are you sure? Would you be sure if you had never seen a religious book?.....so think for yourself before answering.

2006-07-22 11:36:10 · 16 answers · asked by syrious 5

Psalm 24: The earth is the Lords's and EVERYTHING in it, the world and ALL who live in it.

I'm humbled..are you?

2006-07-22 11:35:28 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

15 Then the priest shall offer them, the one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering. So the priest shall make atonement for him before the LORD because of his discharge.
16 ‘If any man has an emission of semen, then he shall wash all his body in water, and be unclean until evening. 17 And any garment and any leather on which there is semen, it shall be washed with water, and be unclean until evening.

Leviticus 15:15-17 (New King James Version)

2006-07-22 11:34:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

21 All King Solomon’s drinking vessels were gold, and all the vessels of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. Not one was silver, for this was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. 22 For the king had merchant ships[a] at sea with the fleet of Hiram. Once every three years the merchant ships came bringing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and monkeys.[b] 23 So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

1 Kings 10:21-23 (New King James Version)

2006-07-22 11:32:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Faith has various uses; its central meaning is similar to "belief", "trust" or "confidence."

Okay, by defintion, Atheists have faith there is no GOD, not proof. They have trust there is no GOD, not proof. They are confident there is no God, not proof.

So, how is their arguments any more justified or truthful than a Christian who has faith, trust and confidence there is a God? Neither side has proof, but both have faith, so why do we all get our panties in a bunch?

Atheists have faith of a diffrent kind. Proof negates faith, noone has anything but personal poof. Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, cant we all act like adults instead of squabbling, hateful, name calling children?

2006-07-22 11:32:12 · 12 answers · asked by sweetie_baby 6

How terrible that would be! To be no more than a land rat..I can't even imagine.

2006-07-22 11:29:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

please state 1. religious orientation
2. short definition

thanks
pom

2006-07-22 11:28:46 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are more civilized now, and don't let damn religion tell who to love...

2006-07-22 11:28:41 · 19 answers · asked by Honest&True 2

Praying for peace has gotten no results. I don't get a fax......... nothing....nothing...and some say He is all-powerful!????

2006-07-22 11:28:22 · 15 answers · asked by syrious 5

Prophet Mohamod(PBUH) ordered to kill any muslim who denounce his or her faith.When any Hindu,Christian or Bhuddist is welcome to enter Islam leaving his religion then why not it is freedom for any Muslim to change his mind to the best religion he thinks of.It seem then only one way traffic?

2006-07-22 11:27:34 · 6 answers · asked by nostalgia786 1

Since I put clean, wet clothes in the dryer, where does all that crud come from that's in the lint trap? I couldn't find a catagory for it and I know you guys.

2006-07-22 11:26:49 · 12 answers · asked by nancy jo 5

2006-07-22 11:26:41 · 12 answers · asked by Olivia 4

ever met a mormon church leader named elder berry

2006-07-22 11:25:29 · 16 answers · asked by species8472 6

"Religion is for those who are afraid of hell. Spirituality is for those who have been there." I credit discovering this quote via another member or YahooAnswers. I resonated with this quote on another level which helped me out of my fundamental Christianity. I will not go into the details but once in my Christianity I felt damned to hell. For an instant I truly knew what it theorectically would feel like to be in hell. It was shortly after that moment I had compassion for those who were the theoretical damned. It was so horrible I knew a good God would not send even one soul into an eternal hell, no matter what they did. It was not too long after that moment that I opened myself to other possibilities of returning to God. I rediscovered the concept of reincarnation & found it to be conceptually good. If I & others could have thought of this reasonable & compassionate way to return to God how much more could a wise and loving God have constructed this Highway back to his/her heart?

2006-07-22 11:25:28 · 15 answers · asked by Love of Truth 5

Can anything be better than the Lord. Not the nicest car, not the biggest most expensive house, not food, no earthly treasure, nothing can compare.

Do you agree?

2006-07-22 11:25:06 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-22 11:22:12 · 26 answers · asked by Angie M 4

To all of the athiest, agnostics, and satanist. I respect your belief system, but when you come across a christian asking a question about the bible or their faith, please do not say that we are living a lie. We do not come down on your questions and proclaim your life as a lie, so please respect us as we respect you. I am sick and tired of asking questions, and having a majority of the answers tell me to forget the bible because my God deos not exist. I know he does, and if you dont, i am sorry, but only you can change that. So please, when a question is marked "Christians only" please dont try to answer it with a reason why we should not believe. Thank you.

God bless all of you.

2006-07-22 11:20:12 · 24 answers · asked by Your hero until you meet Jesus 3

2006-07-22 11:18:17 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean do you believe god can use these tools to reach people, or heal through people like doctors.

2006-07-22 11:17:56 · 14 answers · asked by Lfeata 5

That being said, why can't you just Live and Let Live? Give it up already. All of you.
Peace and Love

2006-07-22 11:16:35 · 4 answers · asked by digilook 2