Religion & Spirituality - 24 July 2006

2006-07-24 10:11:21 · 22 answers · asked by Mel 3

Are they just looking for confrontation? I guess it makes sense if they have a real question, but it seems to be an outlet for hostility, or a soap box for trying to convince Christians that they're wrong or stupid, or a forum to call them names or make fun of them. Yes, I know some Christians are always trying to convert people, but if you don't like it, and you're not religious, why wouldn't you just stay the hell out of the religion category??? You don't go to church, do you? Why would you want to come here? It seems kind of hypocritcal to me. Sharing opinions is educational and healthy, but nobody wants someone else's beliefs shoved down their throat. Just wondering what the motivation is, if it's something other than animosity???

2006-07-24 10:10:00 · 25 answers · asked by TigerLilly 4

Well all my life I have been a proud Catholic who questions things. First off I gotta say I don't blindly believe everything the pope says or the bible just because its written. I question stuff and find answers and so far the answers I have found with Catholicism really please me. This way you guys know Im not what you call a "brainwashed Catholic".
First off, I have lost some friends because their parents find out I am Catholic or they find out I am Catholic. Most people will try to get me to change my religion or call me a heretic. I dont know how many times I've been called a pagan by other Christians because 1. I believe that we get the body and blood of Christ. 2. They claim I worship Mary and the Saints when in fact Catholics hold these people in very high respect because they are prime examples of how to live as a human being. and 3. Because Catholics pray for the dead in purgatory. I have actually found places in the bible that mention purgatory and why not pray for souls?

2006-07-24 10:08:08 · 26 answers · asked by CS09 2

If in order to get to this level of existence, did I have to synchronize and vibrate on the same levels of like consciousness' until I formed the me sitting behind this desk?

2006-07-24 10:07:15 · 2 answers · asked by Corey 4

2006-07-24 10:06:08 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

this question is intended to explain the notion to the protestants so please give a complete answer if possible. also why should it be followed?

2006-07-24 10:06:06 · 10 answers · asked by TRC 2

2006-07-24 10:05:54 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

I wonder how my girlfriend would react if i changed "I Love You" for "well, I assumed I loved you, but as it turns out I can only truly love you when i have Jesus in my heart"

2006-07-24 10:04:24 · 10 answers · asked by Thinx 5

When was the last time a person knocked on your door to try to get you to go to their church or practice their faith? What faith or church were they from?

When was the last time you heard of a person caring for the dying or feeding the starving? What faith or church were they from?

Honest questions. I am just curious to see the answers. No judgements.
Peace Be With You,
Debra

2006-07-24 10:03:59 · 39 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

How can I tell if the Flying Spaghetti Monster is truly calling to me or if it is all just coincidence?

2006-07-24 10:00:47 · 13 answers · asked by BobRoberts01 5

Life will be a lot easier without the religious paranoia, mainly jeduaism, christianity and islam. Pr at least that's my opinion. Will you work for a religion-free world or not? Why not? Thanks. I promise you your answers will not be forwarded to the nearest mosque or synagogue or church.

2006-07-24 09:58:27 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

Many Zionest Christians show a great deal of dedication and devoution to Israel (people/state). But if Jesus is a peace-loving god and is all about love and has sacrificed himself for us. Why would he condition his return to planet earth on the establishment of a state that is least to say "engaged in prolonged use of violence against other nation/nations, denied freedom to other nation, killed so many innocents in 12 reported massacers for whole villages -prior to independence declaration-, killed thousands of civilans in military assaults. Tortured "including bones breaking and nails pulling" people of other nation because they once (raised their national flag or threw stones or fired at occupation army)
Sponsored criminal militia "South Lebanon Army" and their hedious "khiam detention c." for 13 years. They massacered 3500 innocents in Sabra- Shatila under supervision of Israeli commanders." All claims are inline with Israeli academic perspe- Please answer as im serious.

2006-07-24 09:57:19 · 8 answers · asked by Riverside, Ca 1

because tradition existed before the Bible so what do you believe people believed in before it was written?

2006-07-24 09:55:22 · 11 answers · asked by TRC 2

I wonder why the world is getting more and more violent.... it all came down to two thing.....for POWER OR for RELIGION.....America as powerful as it is can't control the world.....America gave power and arms to israel to kill innocent people in the middle east.....why arent they doing something about this?

2006-07-24 09:53:13 · 9 answers · asked by trusolja_dareal23 1

Is it possible to believe in Evolution and the Bible at the same time? If they both are right where does Evolution fit in with the bible?

2006-07-24 09:51:28 · 35 answers · asked by Coco 5

2006-07-24 09:47:47 · 52 answers · asked by Thinx 5

Why do the congregation all appear to be reaching for a light switch with their eyes closed?

2006-07-24 09:45:26 · 18 answers · asked by syelark 3

2006-07-24 09:45:25 · 25 answers · asked by detectivegrrl 2

Yes I know the incredible love the sinner hate the sin malarky, but sexless homosexuality is not homosexuality at all so...do you welcome real gays into your church? ones that are actually gay and live in loving gay relationships, maybe they have been together as partners for 30yrs or so...are you going to ask them to abandon their life partners or will you just outrightly reject gays who are really gay and won't play at being pretend straights or celibate things to make you more comfortable. I'm talking about gays who have no intention of repenting and who do not accept that their gayness is a sin at all and will never accept such a lie. Odd that they be Christians at all? perhaps!... but there must be some like this.

2006-07-24 09:45:14 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-24 09:44:09 · 14 answers · asked by Adam 2

Seeing as it says in the bible 'spare the rod, spoil the child?'

Is this your justification for hurting children?

2006-07-24 09:43:13 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

How to we use our full potential?

2006-07-24 09:41:40 · 11 answers · asked by 1authority 2

1 Kings 22:23
Now, therefore, behold, the Lord hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of these thy prophets, and the Lord hath spoken evil concerning thee.

2 Chronicles 18:22
Now therefore, behold, the Lord hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of these thy prophets.

Jeremiah 4:10
Ah, Lord GOD! surely thou hast greatly deceived this people.

Jeremiah 20:7
O Lord, thou hast deceived me, and I was deceived.

Ezekiel 14:9
And if a prophet be deceived when he hath spoken a thing, I the Lord have deceived that prophet.

2 Thessalonians 2:11
For this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie.

am i missing anything?
source:
http://skepticsannotatedbible.com/contra/god_lie.html

2006-07-24 09:38:17 · 41 answers · asked by PicassoInActions 3

I am a Hindu, living in India. Names of Gods and Goddesses are freely used in everyday life. For naming, houses, shops, schools, establishments, anything. This practice is encouraged too.
Whereas, in Christianity the unwarranted use of the name is Christ is considered blasphemy. Why is it so?

2006-07-24 09:37:59 · 20 answers · asked by Sridhar 2

2006-07-24 09:37:52 · 14 answers · asked by neato 1

2006-07-24 09:36:48 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

What can they wear or not wear?
How do they act?
What do they celebrate?
and
Any other thing you know

2006-07-24 09:36:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think that American support of Israel only increases hatred towards America. Richard Cohen said it was a mistake to create a European Jewish nation in the Arab middle east. If we support Israel, we must also support Palestine to be an honest broker of peace!

2006-07-24 09:35:48 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

What's the difference ?It does say it both ways.How do you explain away what Jesus says in Matt. 28?The bottom line is this, there's no magic words that are going to get you in to heaven.
"if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved"
Romans 10:9. There are two very important points in this verse.It says God raised Him ...it doesn't say He raised himself.The other point here is you don't get saved by any works you do but by the fact that Jesus was raised from the dead.
---Rev. Jason Petty
greendonkey34@yahoo.com

2006-07-24 09:33:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

the earth is billions of years old and everyone thinks we are living in the end of times...........are we??

2006-07-24 09:32:58 · 29 answers · asked by morganna_28352 1