Religion & Spirituality - 25 July 2006

I see alot of people talking about being "right" about things that are irrelevant in relation to things like spirituality and religion. Why is it that every time someone thinks they are "righteous" they have to get up on a pulpit and damn everyone else that thinks differently? Are they really that insecure in their "truths"?

2006-07-25 10:05:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know there are many nice people who believe in God, and they wouldn’t intentionally harm anyone. I suspect they would be just as nice if they didn’t believe in God, it’s just how their biological model works for them.

The real evil amongst us, is the vast majority of religious followers and believers who have clearly shown over time to be the major instigators of wars, violence, abuse, greed and practically everything evil on our planet.

How can we stop innocent young lives, especially from birth, from being sucked into this evil religious trap. Doesn’t humanity deserve at least an effort being made in this direction rather than just watching religion and the so-called do goody goody followers corrupting our world with evil.

2006-07-25 10:04:57 · 25 answers · asked by Brenda's World 4

2006-07-25 10:03:39 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

What makes you guys think that the Bible isn't Gods word? Give me one proof. The Bible clearly says that all scripture were inspired by God Himself. And I do have proof.

2006-07-25 10:02:11 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous

...when you label people from an entire religion as 'idiots, morons' or some other expletive?

Do you enjoy it when someone does it to you?

I know fully well that I can't change how you think. Then why do you try and act so intelligently when you are bitter and shallow inside? Is there a purpose to your bashing or have you nothing better to do?

2006-07-25 10:01:20 · 23 answers · asked by Molly 6

Come have a personal relationship with Zarkwon! It has a plan for you!

2006-07-25 10:00:46 · 19 answers · asked by theagitator@sbcglobal.net 2

Before you answer, consider this: I grew up with a father that constantly obsessed about the Book of Revelation and compared each verse and chapter to the news events of the times. I was told constantly throughout my childhood that I would never reach adulthood. I'm 47 years old now. What should that tell you?

2006-07-25 10:00:41 · 52 answers · asked by imagineworldwide 4

2006-07-25 10:00:14 · 12 answers · asked by American Superman 3

He/she sent the following PM to me:

"I don't like you and I don't bother reading your garbage.
So don't waste your white trash master's money and go clean some defecation and urination privy."

Normally I would not post anyone's PM publicly -- but in this case, Bio told me not to respond to him/her (in big bold capital letters, in fact).

So I'm giving everyone else a chance to respond to him/her instead. Since he/she doesn't want to hear from me, perhaps he/she might wish to hear from you.

2006-07-25 09:59:42 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Was it "Judaism," since they are believed to be the first to worship God (the God of Abraham) .

But then what was the "correct" religion before God revealed himself to Abraham, who is believed to be the first monotheist?

Please see responses to my previous question at:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=20060725134154AARHK4a&r=w

2006-07-25 09:58:16 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

Many Christians feel that abortion is not murder because the child didn't have a soul yet. So I have to ask them if they had been aborted where do they think their soul would be now? Would it never have existed or do you think it would now be in another person and be living another life right now? What?

If you are bigot and just want to mock religion please don't answer. This question is for Pro-Choice Christians ONLY please.

2006-07-25 09:58:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-25 09:57:27 · 12 answers · asked by 自由思想家 3

is this a good plan? i think $15 is a good price. with a large picture on the back. and maybe a witty islamic quote. any ideas?

2006-07-25 09:56:46 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

My relatives are all very religious. I, seeing as I'm not a Christian and am not shy about telling them so, am sort of a curiosity to them. They like asking me qustions just to see what craaazy things will come out of the nutty infadel's mouth next. "Ya don't think them thar gays are sinfull? Really? Really?! But it's so gross!" etc. I feel like an animal being poked with a stick. I feel like they don't take me seriously at all, and they defenently don't respect my religious beliefs (I'm a Universal Unitarian, leaning towards agnostic, btw). They've even told me I'm "gon' end up in HELL!" Hearing that from people online is no big deal, but from my own flesh and blood? That stings.

What should I say nxt time they question my religious beliefs?

2006-07-25 09:56:11 · 31 answers · asked by Girl Wonder 5

original audience (Mt 24:34) and that He did (70AD-destruction of Jerusalem).

Mt 24:34 Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place.

Luke 17:25 But first He must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.

Matt 11:16 "But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates...18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon.' 19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!...

Matt 16:4 An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah."...

Matt 17:17 And Jesus answered, "O faithless and twisted generation, how long am I to be with you?...

Acts 8:33 In his humiliation justice was denied him. Who can describe his generation? For his life is taken away from the earth."

etc.

2006-07-25 09:54:47 · 23 answers · asked by Colts fan 2

i saw a psot that said "everythign in the bible is comming true!" does anyone else realize that the only reason any "prophecy" comes true is because a bunch of crazy over-zealous people think about it so much that they start to bring the characteristics of the prophecy into their daily lives? they see something that resembles what was said and start acting like it's improtant and everything excalates from there..

2006-07-25 09:51:58 · 32 answers · asked by Lestat 2

2006-07-25 09:50:49 · 26 answers · asked by moon 2

Bible explicitly forbids that, no?

2006-07-25 09:50:42 · 9 answers · asked by Ejsenstejn 2

It's some 400 years old and newer versions often use older more reliable texts.

2006-07-25 09:50:21 · 11 answers · asked by brodie g 2

2006-07-25 09:49:32 · 9 answers · asked by trusolja_dareal23 1

I am sorry If I have offended your religion in any way in my previous questions.
I am truly sorry. I really want to learn more about your religion. I was watching this program on Travel Channel about the culture in the Gulf States. Ita awesome. Ppl are so down to earth and warm and friendly.

Please give me some good sites.

2006-07-25 09:48:11 · 24 answers · asked by Atheist Eye Candy 5

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2006-07-25 09:47:46 · 18 answers · asked by Darkness ^666 1

Did you know that the Bible says, Foolish is the man that believe that there is no God?

2006-07-25 09:46:21 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

If they were being indescriminately killed in the bombings, would you be freaking?

2006-07-25 09:45:02 · 14 answers · asked by noestoli 3

"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." - Socrates

This is my favourite quote because I think that the only thing that a human being can be sure of is that he/she knows little or nothing. On this tiny planet, in this vast universe, there are so many differing ideologies and so many are sure that their's is correct. How can they be sure when you take into account that we know little, or if we even exist for real at all?


What do you think about the quote? How do you interpret it?

2006-07-25 09:44:11 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Who's most famous in leading contemporary style praise and worship in New York?

2006-07-25 09:43:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I pretty much know how atheists and polytheists will answer this question (and feel free to do so), but I am more interested in seeing how monotheists would answer. If you are a monotheist, please don't answer that there is just one God period and leave it at that. I'm interested in knowing from which direction you would approach your belief. Feel free to use scriptural references, but with the asked question in mind. Thanks in advance.

2006-07-25 09:43:20 · 12 answers · asked by Ѕємι~Мαđ ŠçїєŋŧιѕТ 6

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cthulhu

2006-07-25 09:42:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

CHRISTIANS HAVE SCREWED MY LIF UP I HAVE NO RESPECT FOR JESUS I HATE JESUS AND I HATE AMERICA CAUSE THEY FORCE ME BOW DOWN TO AND WORSHIP THE CHRISTIAN WAY ALL CHRISTIANS AND PEOPLE WHO THINK JESUS WAS A GOD ARE LIARS I WOULD RATHER BURN IN HELL THAN BE A CHRISTIAN ARE LIVE IN AMERICA RIGHT NOW IM BROKE CAUSE THE CHRISTIANS BUT WHEN I GET SOME MONEY IM LEAVING THIS AMERICAN FALSE CHRISTIAN LOVING ISLAM HATING BLACK PEOPLE BASHING BUSH LOVING COUNTRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-07-25 09:42:03 · 14 answers · asked by Asad Hassan 2

Check out these demographics of the world that we live in folks:

According the "World Christian Encyclopedia: A comparative survey of churches and religions - AD 30 to 2200," (David Barrett et al, editors) there are 19 major world religions which are subdivided into a total of 270 large religious groups, and many smaller ones.

Some estimates:

Christians are 32% of the world's population, and the numbers are dropping.

Islam accounts for 19% and is the fastest growing major religion in the world today.

Hindus account for 13%

Chinese folk religion: 6%
Buddhists: 6%
Tribal religions, shamanism, animism: 4%
Atheists: 2% (the source separates Athesists from "no religion")
New religions: 2%
Sikhism, Judaism, Spiritism, Baha'i Faith, Confucianism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Shinto, Taoism, Wicca, and "Other": each less that 1%

Those who have no religion accounts for 12%.

Source:Religious Tolerance.org http://www.religioustolerance.org/worldrel.htm

2006-07-25 09:41:54 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous