Religion & Spirituality - 28 July 2006

Do you think of Judaism as a people or as a religion? This was one of the questions in the bet dein and my answer was "a people." I'm curious about others' thoughts.

2006-07-28 15:09:29 · 9 answers · asked by Hatikvah 7

For awhile now i have had butterflies surround me,i even cought one in my house yesterday. Its gotten to the point where i am driving and the fly along side me!! Is this crazy or what? Please tell what you think?

2006-07-28 15:06:11 · 22 answers · asked by brandeemaree27 1

2006-07-28 15:04:56 · 14 answers · asked by Pete 2

Jesus cares heart and soul-and read the bible-He sets you free to be happy selflessly-believe the Jewish Scriptures they perfectly predicted Jesus-Like Isaiah 9 vs 6 "Unto us a child is born, a son is given, and he will be the prince of peace (shalom), the almighty God, and the wonderfull counselor."
have the best life-be true to your heart of hearts-thanks david-with purpose now to live for Jesus and in his light and bright happiness

2006-07-28 15:02:01 · 10 answers · asked by ? 5

When I say I am a Christian — by Maya Angelou

When I say ... "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'."
I'm whispering "I was lost,
Now I'm found and forgiven."

When I say ... "I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say ... "I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
And need His strength to carry on.

When I say ... "I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And need God to clean my mess.

When I say ... "I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
But, God believes I am worth it.

When I say ... "I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.

When I say ... "I am a Christian"
I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner
Who received God's good grace, somehow

Source(s):

poem by Maya Angelou or Carol Wimmer

2006-07-28 15:01:04 · 22 answers · asked by Z 4

I'm already pretty sure how you feel about Christians, that they are brainwashed by the church and the bible, etc. How about Pagans? We're worshippers of the earth and our religious laws are based on the laws of nature such as karma. Your thoughts?

For the record, I have lots of respect for Atheists. Most of the ones I've met are very intelligent and logical, and I admire the way they value validated knowledge. Blessed be.

2006-07-28 14:55:59 · 29 answers · asked by Maria Isabel 5

the writings of the early Christians? Why do they make an assumption about something that they haven't done research into?

2006-07-28 14:54:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it because they have a guilty conscience?

2006-07-28 14:50:11 · 22 answers · asked by Thomas J 2

I see some of the answers on this site and it deeply saddens me how A LOT of Christians are bashing people when it says in the bible that we shouldn't do that. How are we to show people that God is good when we act like devil spawn? Hasn't anyone hear of "kill them with kindness" which in fact means that we live our lives as an example of God's love for all of us? Or, "do unto others"? My heart hurts deeply over this. Thank you and God Bless all of you.

2006-07-28 14:49:55 · 33 answers · asked by Jeni 2

Let me put it this way. I seek and find God/Jesus through NATURE...not through a book compiled by men or by church. It's my belief that Jesus and God are real, but it's hard to believe literature when everything was passed down by word of mouth as it was written. Do you think I'm making my own unique faith?

2006-07-28 14:49:15 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

It does not mattter which day we choose, as long as we are given an opportunity to practice our "Faith"and practices of our Heritage.

2006-07-28 14:47:48 · 4 answers · asked by cina 1

"And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat."(Gen. 1:29[KJV])

God didn't say whether or not to use the animals as meat. Would this mean that God wanted man to be vegetarians?

No bashing please.

2006-07-28 14:47:34 · 19 answers · asked by the redcuber 6

OK, I often find it hard to forget, things hard to concentrate and I heard meditation and yoga will help. So my question to you is what are the best ways to meditate/do yoga, some website links would help too, thanks.

2006-07-28 14:47:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was just doing it for reactions. Sorry for the hideous spelling! I actually have a 3.92 GPA in school currently and got an A in english. Well, just being lazy you know. I liked the reactions.

2006-07-28 14:46:03 · 14 answers · asked by mathcore321x 2

it helps me have good thoughts since i prayed-Jesus im sorry for my sins-come into my heart and help me -be my friend-amen---now life is creative cause i know my Jewish Messiah Jesus as promised by Isaiah chapters 52 vs 13-53 vs 12 "He will come and be exaulted, but first he will be marred more than any man(the passion of Christ -movie-bible based), and he will lay down his life as an atonement for our sins."
now its all good-and i have true shalom -peace within
may your thoughts be warm and cheerfull too -thank you david

2006-07-28 14:44:33 · 17 answers · asked by ? 5

I got tons of replies. I never said it was good or wrong to do it. I just wanted to know if someone ever did.
To me is the same as asking "have you had sex on your parents bed?" Is that wrong? or offensive?
Please give me your opinions and tell me if Yahoo Ans. were right or wrong in banning my question.

2006-07-28 14:40:13 · 22 answers · asked by another 2

and what is your name for God

exp. God gen1:1.......Most high God Gen 14:18-22

I have a list from a library book, I know he list is incomplete

Thanks for your input..

2006-07-28 14:39:55 · 9 answers · asked by john 3

I have this one friend that I gave an ipod on his birthday. After that I told him that for a few years he had to work on my house and he didn't so I went over to his house and through large stones at his house which broke the wall. Should I apoligize?

2006-07-28 14:38:21 · 25 answers · asked by mathcore321x 2

Seriously now, has anyone ever had a life changing experience that has convinced you that there is a God ?

2006-07-28 14:38:10 · 9 answers · asked by REDSOX847 2

Jesus didn't seem to have any flaws. I guess God just sets that aside for everyone else's kids.

2006-07-28 14:37:49 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

What did He mean when He said "...let Us make man in Our image..."(Gen. 1:26). Where there someone/something else involved in the creation of man?

No bashing please.

2006-07-28 14:37:38 · 16 answers · asked by the redcuber 6

The question is simple, do you consider pride a sin? What do you peresonally believe.

I think we have a right to be proud of our heritage, who we are, what we are, but I know one of the "seven deadly sins" is pride.
For example, I should be proud to be a homosexual, but there is so much stigma that I think it's stupid. I would hope that the reason for your pride is justified though. I mean I'm being pretty brave to post about it in a forum with people who could think of me or have stigma over me just because of that.

But I also think people should be proud for being heterosexual or bisexual.

I find it very conflicting and wouldn't mind hearing other people's opinions on pride in general. (Not just pride about sexuality, but pride of your heritage, because patriotism seems like a form of pride too, and I'm proud of some of the things my ancestors did too.) Can pride be justified? Does it need to be, is it a good thing and not a sin too?

2006-07-28 14:37:19 · 16 answers · asked by Adam G 4

2006-07-28 14:35:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

How were they able to be distinguished if the sun wasn't created until the 4th day? Were they based on something other than the sun?

No bashing please.

2006-07-28 14:34:50 · 5 answers · asked by the redcuber 6

How were the trees and herbs(which were created on the 2nd day) able to grow and multiply on earth if the "greater light to rule the day" wasn't created until the 4th day?

No bashing please.

2006-07-28 14:30:10 · 10 answers · asked by the redcuber 6

Is it wrong to not believe in the Bible but believe in Jesus and God? I'm not a church regular either, but I still carry my faith.

2006-07-28 14:28:27 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

to see the divine hand of god on the meadows, streams, cool forests with their forest sounds, and snow-capped loft mountain peaks? Isnt' that where god really resides. Not in some church in downtown Los Agelles.

2006-07-28 14:28:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can move things with my mind, control frequencies of many technologies, i can turn things off/on, change stations without getting up, and ive never had friends beacuse when i tried tohave a friend to tell my secrets, they took advantage and told alot of people and they just laughed at me.I almost lost control and was going to attack them , but I regained myself.what am I?

2006-07-28 14:27:21 · 19 answers · asked by Thatkidwhocrysinthedark 1

2006-07-28 14:23:36 · 24 answers · asked by Julia 1

HOW MANY GO TO HEAVEN?

13 Since they are to rule over the earth, it is clear that those who go to heaven will be tried and tested followers of Christ. This means that babies or young children, who have not been fully tested during years of Christian service, will not be taken to heaven. (Matthew 16:24) However, such young ones who die have the hope of being raised to life on earth. (John 5:28, 29) So the total number who go to heaven will be small when compared with the many who will receive life on earth under Kingdom rule. Jesus told his disciples: “Have no fear, little flock, because your Father has approved of giving you the kingdom.”—Luke 12:32.

14 How small a number will that class of Kingdom rulers be? Will it include only the apostles and other early followers of Jesus? No, the Bible shows that the “little flock” will include more. At Revelation 14:1, 3 the Bible says: “And I saw, and, look! the Lamb [Jesus Christ] standing upon the [heavenly] Mount Zion, and with him a hundred and forty-four thousand . . . who have been bought [or, taken] from the earth.” Note that only 144,000 persons are seen with the Lamb, Jesus Christ, on heavenly Mount Zion. (Hebrews 12:22) So rather than all good people going to heaven, the Bible reveals that only 144,000 tried and faithful persons will be taken there to rule with Christ.

2006-07-28 14:23:28 · 8 answers · asked by areyoukidding 4