Religion & Spirituality - 22 July 2006

Although I can hand you no scientific proof there is a God, can you give me any that there isn't?

Note: Believing in anything requires faith. That's why they call it that. Can you prove to me that Alexander the Great ever existed, because I have no physical proof of that either but I believe it?

2006-07-22 18:20:22 · 22 answers · asked by Spelunking Spork 4

Does Joel Osteen preach as "self-esteem" "do what makes you feel good" type message> If so, don't you think that instead he should be warning his audiences that we are sinners in need of forgivness> "wolf in sheep's clothing"??

2006-07-22 18:19:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean, like, how's are you going to experience perfect bliss if you know that your husband or your kid is in hell? How wonderful can that be?

2006-07-22 18:15:20 · 19 answers · asked by ? 4

When the knock on your door... the Watchtower in hand... how do YOU handle it? I find answering the door naked has a desirable negative effect.

2006-07-22 18:12:22 · 35 answers · asked by barelyliterate 3

if i cause war in the name of religion and then beg for forgiveness all is corrected and i am saved.......??????????? hmmmmm i kinda like this religion stuff why repent now, i can just commit sin after sin, enjoy great sex, great drugs and all the good stuff while im alive and then accept god when im on my death bed ( just incase he does exist - what do i care im on my death bed).....???? is that how it works?

previous question;religion causes so many wars..?

will u be forgiven for making people fight and kill each other in the name of religion??????

2006-07-22 18:11:33 · 12 answers · asked by Aussieblonde -bundy'd 5

Let me preface my question with some personal information:
I am an Atheist ( don't try to convert me ),
I am NOT judgemental towards anyones beliefs regardless of whether I agree with or disagree with them.
I read this Christian story about a deck of cards ( Most Atheists actually know alot about and can qoute the bible even though we don't believe ) The story uses a deck of cards to substitute for a bible when a returning soldier has no bible for church service.
Enjoy the story.
My question is will Christians accept that all Atheists are not bad???
During the North African Campaign, a bunch of soldier boys had been on a long hike. They arrived in a little town called Casino. The next morning being Sunday, several of the boys went to church. A sergeant commanded the boys in church.
After the Chaplain read the prayer, the text was taken up next. Those of the boys that had a prayer book took them out. One boy had only a deck of cards, and he spread them out. The sergeant saw the cards and said, "Soldier, put away those cards." After the service was over, the soldier was taken prisoner and brought before the Provost Marshal.
The Marshal said, "Sergeant, why have you brought this man here?"
"For playing cards in church, Sir," was the response.
The Marshal asked the soldier, "And what have you to say for yourself, son?"
"Much, Sir," replied the soldier.
The Marshal stated, "I hope so, for if not I will punish you more than any man was ever punished."
The soldier said, "Sir, I have been on the march for about six months. I have neither bible nor a prayer book, but I hope to satisfy you, sir, with the purity of my intentions." And with that, the boy started his story ...
"You see, sir, when I look at the Ace, it reminds me that there is but one God.
And the deuce reminds me that the bible is divided into two parts: the Old and the New Testaments.
When I see the trey, I think of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
And when I see the four, I think of the four evangelists who preached the Gospel: there was Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
And when I see the five, it reminds me of the five wise virgins who trimmed their lamps; there were ten of them: five were wise and were saved, five were foolish and were shut out.
When I see the six, it reminds me that in six days God made this heaven and earth.
And when I see the seven, it reminds me that on the seventh day, God rested from his great work.
And when I see the eight, I think of the eight righteous persons that God saved when he destroyed the earth: there was Noah, his wife, their sons and their wives.
And when I see the nine, I think of the lepers our saviour cleansed, and that nine of the ten didn't even thank him.
When I see the ten, I think of the ten commandments that God handed down to Moses on a tablet of stone.
When I see the King, it reminds me that there is but one King of Heaven, God Almighty.
And when I see the Queen, I think of the blessed Virgin Mary who is the Queen of Heaven.
And the Jack or Knave is the Devil.
When I count the number of spots in a deck of cards, I find 365, the number of days in a year.
There are 52 cards, the number of weeks in a year.
There are four suits, the number of weeks in a month.
There are twelve picture cards, the number of months in a year.
There are thirteen tricks, the number of weeks in a quarter.
So you see, Sir, my deck of cards serves me as a bible, an almanac and a prayer book."
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2006-07-22 18:11:11 · 22 answers · asked by chubbiguy40 4

2006-07-22 18:07:13 · 22 answers · asked by mrwrong720 2

Lesbians who are faithful to God.I'm one of them.

2006-07-22 18:06:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I got curious as to when Christianity really started. I know my religion is older but how old is Christianity? So I looked it up and I found this:
http://www.angelfire.com/realm2/amethystbt/satanchristianity.html
So Christians killed millions of people in order to make their religion grow. Interesting isn't it? So what do you say to that? Can you really justify all that?

2006-07-22 18:04:42 · 12 answers · asked by Mawyemsekhmet 5

If I except Jesus what am I being saved from sinners, religious people who think they know the way, the devil, or what?

It seems to me since no one on earth in to days times have ever seen the devil then who are we to say that the devil is the one who is tempting us. Please bellieve me I'm not glorifying satan I'm just curious as to why do we always say that we're being saved when if fact it seems that we are actually being saved from our own selves and our own un-Christ like ways and desires.

It seems that living a positive life that is pleasing to God should be good enough.

Religious people you all can get the world mixed up because you all make God out to be a unjust type of God who's mean or something.

I think that God loves me just the way I am, and he loves others just the way they are also.

Sometimes we educate our minds with so much earthly knowlege that we're to educated for God {I wish I could have seen Jesuses diploma--LOL}

God bless all of you!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-07-22 18:03:46 · 32 answers · asked by Get Some 1

Where the part about the eternal sea rising and armies arising on either shore, man turning against his brother etc.....in the bible is?
thanks :)

2006-07-22 18:02:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-22 18:01:25 · 8 answers · asked by Asst Team Leader 1

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2006-07-22 18:01:02 · 17 answers · asked by Sirena 5

Pardon my ignorance but I wish to know the difference between Catholics and Christians. I was baptised Catholic (although I do not follow religion), and I'm curious.

2006-07-22 18:00:47 · 48 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-22 17:58:46 · 11 answers · asked by Delfinazul 2

Assuming you have gotten to Heaven. What do you believe this life here on earth was for? What do you believe you are doing in Heaven?

2006-07-22 17:57:59 · 12 answers · asked by Cookie 5

2006-07-22 17:57:06 · 23 answers · asked by North Dakota baseball player 2

Every time you make a false statement about Atheists, all you're doing is putting a spot light on your own mind set which must an addiction to your belief

You assume Atheists are bitter. It's not true

You think that because YOU will be bitter without believing in God

You assume that Atheists have no values. Not true

You think that because YOUR values are not based on common sence. but the bible which doesn't even make sence

2006-07-22 17:56:35 · 24 answers · asked by Black Atheist 1

What's your take on it? I'm asking because many Christians claim our American forefathers wouldn't approve of a secular nation as a matter of precedence.

2006-07-22 17:56:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Based on this website it sounds like almost all atheists are just anti-christians. Like a religion called anti-christianity. they just talk about how bad christianity is and not the other religions. That's great if you're an atheist but be respectful and stop trying to push your atheist religion on people.

2006-07-22 17:53:37 · 18 answers · asked by morobell 3

Begins with Adam and Eve having children. Then how can they have so many offspring if not marrying between themselves? Isn't this incest, and God allows that to happen?

2006-07-22 17:51:07 · 20 answers · asked by teddybear1268 3

The middle east is on fire, crazy high temperatures, violent storms, tsunamis and now.. MySpace is down.. Is this the end of days?

2006-07-22 17:51:06 · 7 answers · asked by Alex 2

I have served for a christian community of college students for 1 year, and i'm asked to continue my serving. The problem is my study is getting harder with too many tasks and i still have mother and younger brother to give care. i do still serve in my college thought it's not as hard as in the community.
Do i just think about my ego?
I try to find God's answer but i still have headache to think about this.
For information, if i won't serve in the community, i still can help in smaller scale, but i won't have responsibilities for the tasks.
Thx

2006-07-22 17:50:53 · 20 answers · asked by Da Kun 2

I have a One Year Bible and was wondering if it is ok to highlight scripture that I really like while reading. I sorta feel funny about writing in a Bible! thanks.

2006-07-22 17:49:02 · 26 answers · asked by rainbowbright 2

Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes--these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. Ephesians 5:4

You know how guys talk when they're joking around. Im gonna be bored all the time if I dont mess around once in awhile. What do I do?

2006-07-22 17:48:56 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

If God doesnt exist then we have nothing to lose, but if HE IS real then dont you have everything to lose?

2006-07-22 17:48:44 · 14 answers · asked by mnb 1

will u be forgiven for making people fight and kill each other in the name of religion??????

2006-07-22 17:47:53 · 15 answers · asked by Aussieblonde -bundy'd 5

I meditate, and do right by everyone. I don't believe in a "messiah" such as jesus, i dont see god as being someone who judges people. I like the idea of buddhism, but I dont believe in the reincarnation part. I believe that the only way to be happy is to meditate and make our lives simple and humble, with god being everything and the only way to find god is through looking within ourselves...Which religion would I be classified as?

2006-07-22 17:47:41 · 22 answers · asked by Asa K 1

I am a practicing Roman Catholic, and I've heard through various types of media of a claim that the Pope is the antichrist. What leads some to believe this, and what are some arguments that I, as a Catholic, can use to refute such claims?

2006-07-22 17:47:29 · 7 answers · asked by hhsgrad98 2

ok--religiously and morally, when can a person cross the line and know that divorce is the only way to go. I know the bible says that cheating is the way, but are their other reasons --where I would not be guilty all of my life and think I am going to Hell too?? I am not planning this or anything--but I see things in a different way now and other people see the things that he is doing to me--they look at it differently than I do. They believe he is lying to me a lot and using me for money. Plus he is and has been on the Methodone drug treatment program and sells and uses it b/c that is prescribed, but he smokes week constantly and I found pills and a straw--he said that incidence was just a relapse and he has only supposedly done that about 6 times since he got into treatment. He had no job and I paid for everything and I think he uses my money to front things and I don't know if I am wrong or just looking for a way out. We were friends for years and he was the love of my life!!

2006-07-22 17:47:18 · 8 answers · asked by Sage g 2