Religion & Spirituality - 26 July 2006

A lot of people, and probably most of you who will read this, need to get something straight. Personal beliefs are just that. Personal beliefs. It’s common sense. It says so, right in the name. Now stay with me on all of this, because odds are, you’ll agree with at least one of these paragraphs. Many of you will agree with only one. Well, **** you. It’s all true, and it all needs to be said, and it would do you all a world of good to accept it. I’m probably about to piss a lot of people off, but I don’t care. This needs to stop, not just on this site, but everywhere, and I wish there was any hope of what I am writing here having any significant impact.

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2006-07-26 18:47:33 · 29 answers · asked by Master Maverick 6

2006-07-26 18:47:11 · 15 answers · asked by >(",)< 2

2006-07-26 18:46:05 · 16 answers · asked by soulsista 4

2006-07-26 18:42:57 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm re-posting a question I asked about a day ago. I'm hoping that I'll get more(or different) answers when there's less traffic here. And I'm still annoyed by that question mark.
1.) Why does it matter if the definition of the word "marriage" changes?
2.) Why does the "tradition" of marriage matter, despite many gay people getting married in the past?
3.) Regardless of whether or not homosexuality is a sin, why do you care enough to prevent two people from obtaining a legal document?
4.) What effects would gay marriage have on your life?
5.) Why is it any of your business?
6.) If you believe in only allowing heterosexuals to marry, would you agree that marriage should only be recognized by X church and not the state?

2006-07-26 18:42:43 · 19 answers · asked by Tarantism 2

yahoo im lost as to how this works. kookoo bananas needs to move east hes nuts too. what is islam? didnt islam cause911?????????

2006-07-26 18:38:44 · 7 answers · asked by glykke58 1

2006-07-26 18:33:44 · 33 answers · asked by Ellie 1

my grandma last night started having breathing problems and she is in the hospital with a breathing tube and a triple cathider they say it is because of the mix of pain meds and her parkinses deises medsshe is bleeding enternaley in her stomach and they are giving her blood thickiners because at first she was taking thiners but they saw her stomach and her blood is very thin so they reversed that oh and they are giving her a lot of blood tranfustions so please pray i would apperciate it a lot and give me any prayer request you have to i will pray or you :) smile jesus loves you!!

2006-07-26 18:31:29 · 22 answers · asked by liveslifelikeitcomes 3

my bf and me were talking about this today, and he told me the 'upper room' building from the bible is in lebanon. and that the muslims have absolutely Trashed the building because its a christian building. does anybody have any knowledge about if this is true or not? my bf is pretty smart but idk...

2006-07-26 18:28:27 · 10 answers · asked by Nicole 4

2006-07-26 18:27:07 · 19 answers · asked by Blue Star 2

I went to a chrisitan/catholic schools, I have friends that are all sorts of religions. I was grown in a Hindu/Buddhist family. I belive all religions have their morals and point of views, but it is hard to believe that certain religious events actually taken place, besides the point, also, we all do the same things like eat, sleep, work, party and we can all get-along. On the other hand, there is violence in the middle east that involves religion. like hindus and muslims, christians and muslims, or Hindus and christians all have violent conflicts. I THINK ITS STUPID, because I seem to get along fine with everybody else. If it were true wouldnt their be only 1 religion? I think we can all believe in what we want. Im not sure if I belive in god or not, but I follow different philiosphies to seek what is out there. Im young, in school, have alot of friends and never hurt people and stay away from crimes. I am not a bad person. So what is wrong in this world?

2006-07-26 18:26:23 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

What other virgin gave birth to a baby like Mary? Show me the source.

2006-07-26 18:26:12 · 15 answers · asked by Ms DeeAnn 5

(And I ain't sayin' that a liberal can't be a Christian.)

I mean, these two groups are near the top, if not at the top, of the list for being responsible for everything that is going wrong with our country (the U.S.).

What's the deal?

2006-07-26 18:24:49 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

A true just and loving God wouldn't allow all the endless pain and suffering of children and innocent victums in the world.

Either there is no God, or he's neither just nor loving.

Take your pick.

(I don't believe in Santa Claus either.)

2006-07-26 18:24:45 · 23 answers · asked by yadayada 2

I know so many people that are christians that started just like ME! I am not an athiest at all (never have been), but I am not a beleiver in ANY religion. Some strange things have been happening to me lately, though. So I am simply seeking additional information, and am surprised at what I'm finding. My question is: what actually CHANGES PEOPLE from one end of the spectrum to the other so completely? Many of my christian friends and family members used to be athiests! What happened?

2006-07-26 18:21:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just feel so depressed right now. I can't seem to get along with my mom no matter how hard i try, my friends have been acting different, i had anorexia for a little while and im trying to get better; and i just found out that my grandma is sick. Im trying to get better by reading my bible and reaching out to God, but I still feel depressed. I just want to be a normal happy teen like I use to be. Will you please pray for me?

2006-07-26 18:21:41 · 45 answers · asked by Sonya 5

2006-07-26 18:19:10 · 2 answers · asked by barnett_beau 1

imagine for a minute after all of God's children are in heaven and we're all seeing the familiar faces of friends and family members. We're all in our little groups asking them "hey, how you get here??" some say i got shot, some say car accident, others were slaughtered for preaching the gospel, some died of cancer, aids, just really painful deaths right, and then out of nowhere the prophet Elijah listening in on the conversation comes in trying to relate but he can't because he never experienced death. Everyone looks at him funny cause he had "the old charriot pick-up"
This is not really a question, just sharing some thoughts people lighten up.

2006-07-26 18:18:45 · 12 answers · asked by the_truth 1

I'm not referring to all. It's just the general attitude that has seem to attach to everyone else.

Please, I'm expecting kind answers.

2006-07-26 18:17:43 · 28 answers · asked by >(",)< 2

http://www.ibs.org/niv/passagesearch.php?tniv=yes&passage_request=1%20Thessalonians%205

2006-07-26 18:17:20 · 8 answers · asked by Makemeaspark 7

One of the many words often used to describe god is "perfect"
perfect by definition means comeplete
My question is that if god is perfect, how could he have any "need" or "want" that would drive him to create

2006-07-26 18:16:23 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My experience with Christ and the scriptures has led me to a more 'left-leaning' viewpoint. I'm just curious what Bible verses or experiences have caused you to have a more conservative/republican point of view.

2006-07-26 18:11:26 · 16 answers · asked by rich153fish 3

I'm not claiming to know everything about every single religion, but don't they all have the same basic beliefs? For example : They all believe there is ONE greater being. They all believe that there will be an end to the world. They all believe that to follow "Him" is the only way to be saved. Regardless of what name they give "Him" he is still the same Greater Being. With this thought in mind, doesn't it seem kind of silly to bash other religions? Or to ask who would win Jesus or Mohammed? Tell me what you think please and no rude comments please.

2006-07-26 18:09:54 · 21 answers · asked by cutiemama4597 3

Good Night.
God Bless
Peace and Love

2006-07-26 18:09:39 · 9 answers · asked by digilook 2

I just though of a funny scenario,
imagine for a minute after all of God's children are in heaven and we're all seeing the familiar faces of friends and family members. We're all in our little groups asking them "hey, how you get here??" some say i got shot, some say car accident, others were slaughtered for preaching the gospel, some died of cancer, aids, just really painful deaths right, and then out of nowhere the prophet Elijah listening in on the conversation comes in trying to relate but he can't because he never experienced death. Everyone looks at him wishing they had the "old charriot pick-up" on their last day.

2006-07-26 18:06:01 · 14 answers · asked by In-Vince-Able 2

think that you've got what it takes to take on the devil in the Final Battle? Serious answers

2006-07-26 18:03:51 · 29 answers · asked by ? 2

2006-07-26 18:01:01 · 27 answers · asked by Lost. at. Sea. 7

my brother is innocent bcoz the girl told that she is 18years while doing sex the main point is she wants to get marry in our rich family but my father is not ready to do this he will throw out my brother if he marries her plz do answer me on what should i do to controll the situation since her family is trying to blackmail us and handover our property plz someone do tackle out this situation i am from india

2006-07-26 17:59:29 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-26 17:59:08 · 19 answers · asked by tankswife06 1

2006-07-26 17:58:27 · 10 answers · asked by Pegasus 2