Religion & Spirituality - 28 July 2006

2006-07-28 11:13:02 · 11 answers · asked by 1saintofGod 6

2006-07-28 11:12:57 · 12 answers · asked by Truly Amazing 2

2006-07-28 11:11:46 · 19 answers · asked by Thewall 3

The Bible says we should turn the other cheek, then later it says and eye for an eye.. well which one is it?

2006-07-28 11:10:29 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't have proof that a pink and green spotted weasel that makes rain doesn't live under my porch (I can't see in there), so does that make itn acceptable avenue to explore for the cause of rain? Should I ignore all meteorological "proof" (bastard scientists, what do they know?) simply because I can't prove the weasel isn't there?

You can apply this metaphor to any situation where religion bumps against science: Evolution vs Creationism, the existance of god, etc. Take your pick.

2006-07-28 11:10:28 · 22 answers · asked by ethical_atheist 3

By birth I am not Jewish, I am Eastern Orthodox. Going through life, I discover more and more that I question and disagree with certain aspects of religion. For example, I'm pro-choice. I don't believe that suicide pulls you straight down to hell if you've lived a good life. I think people should be free to believe and worship as they like and not be scorned for it. Much of this contradicts the strict Orhodox ideals. I think there is something more powerful and great beyond us and our existence and people shouldn't fight over what to call it, rather observe the similarities between themselves.
Not long ago, I took a test and found out that lots of my ideas match up with Reform Judaism. I don't think I will "convert" but I'd like to learn more about this religion.
I'd be grateful for any input.

2006-07-28 11:09:57 · 4 answers · asked by London 5

I am so sick and tired of people making fun of my life. I was nice enough to tell people that i live in a trailer, Im married to my 2nd cousin argus who i love. I have 2 pets in the house, stinky the possum and my cat doe doe . We live an ok life but i feel that god is UNFAIR since my ugly looks got me this type of life. This is why i wont bow down to a god.

Also I was told that If I offer my body to homless people for sex that in a way i am helping them because they dont ever have human interaction. Argus says he doesnt mind

2006-07-28 11:09:19 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-28 11:08:39 · 9 answers · asked by bobhayes 4

I had more of a statement then a question a little while ago.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtPPlU1K9hYXvjJyDBH8OZzsy6IX?qid=20060728140352AAoYsUk

One out of the many answers actually made me think... alot.
"Sounds likes me just before I became an Atheist. Whoever wrote that is one step away, maybe two if you count the Agnostic phase."

Let me tell you what I belive in:

I don't belive that the bible was this otherworldly book that was written by man with the power of god to instruct us on how to live our lives. I think it was a great story told that has been interpreted in many different ways (hence the different religions)

I DO belive that there is something... another plane of exsistance after we die. Not some supreme being that is going to judge me and smite me for what i've done in my life.

2006-07-28 11:07:12 · 29 answers · asked by †slayer† 2

(sorry if i didn't spell that right)

2006-07-28 11:04:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-28 11:04:51 · 14 answers · asked by JP 1

Should both Darwin's theory of evolution, which most scientists believe in, as well as the idea that Darwin's theory is wrong and that God created everything, which maybe 1-2% of the scientists believe in, also be taught in public school or at least something written in the school science book that states as follows: "most scientists believe in Darwin's theory of evolution, but there are other scientists who belive by their observation of the world and by their inference that the world was created by God and that the theory of evolution has never been proven."

2006-07-28 11:04:08 · 21 answers · asked by Rabindranatha D 1

(blue eyez,brown hair ,white) shouldent he look more like arabs syrian or palestinian

2006-07-28 11:02:14 · 29 answers · asked by Lady 1

Many religious do not believe in anything that contradicts their faith. However, nothing about Evolution demands that GOD does not exist.

Do you agree?

2006-07-28 11:01:35 · 12 answers · asked by man_id_unknown 4

how do tell them that i am not the same or that i have changed
what must i do to have them believe
an at the same i am still tryin to go some people that are very dear
to who my foster parents when i was 16 this is a peom that i wrote cause of it please do not bash it A burning fire that what is my soul it tears though send forth a thousand swords thought my heart
That lay waste to my heart that almost looks like a beach whose sand that is crimson red with from disasters
The very thing I swore not to be come is what is now has come to pass
I should of seen the signs of what was to who I am it tore though me a wind burst of 1000 mile per hour
I cant repair the past but I use what did to make sure that it never happens again
Whatýs done is done an cant be undone there is no force that can change that an thatýs the way my tortured
Soul must endure what my path is still endure no matter how far I run I cant run from my destiny cause I could all the to next dimension an it would still catch up to me sometimes I wish could know what my path I know cause I like to be prepared for anything but know matter how I want it to bend to my will but it is the exact opposite I must to its will
But I also do have say how it will unfold to be the way I want to become an the way it will happen
But I must confront myself , past , an my worst fears I must stay strong

2006-07-28 11:01:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

"The rabbis teach their fellow Jews that their Gentile neighbors are spiritually and morally unclean; that they are subhuman, on a level with the beasts of the field; and that they hate Jews and must be hated in return. Jews are taught that the Christian religion is a religion fit only for animals, and that its founder, Jesus, was the son of a prostitute and is presently immersed in a pit of boiling excrement in hell".

Jewish Religious Hatred of Gentiles: Published by Israel Shahak. Pluto Press (London, 1994).

http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=Israel+Shahak,+with+a+foreword+by+Gore+Vidal.+Published+by+Pluto+Press+(London,+1994).&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

2006-07-28 11:00:48 · 23 answers · asked by Biomimetik 3

A CULT Claims their leader is led by God, and God speaks to him and tells him what to do. Their leader talks to God.
A REAL RELIGION Claims their leader is led by God, and God speaks to him and tells him what to do. Their leader talks to God.
A CULT Makes miraculous claims about the importance of their leader.
A REAL RELIGION Makes miraculous claims about the importance of their leader ..,that he was born of a virgin ..could walk on water...could turn water into wine and feed thousands with two fish.
A CULT Thinks women are subservient to men and the male leader and should take orders from them, including sexual bondage.
A REAL RELIGION Thinks women are subservient to men: "Let the women keep
silent for it is not permitted for them to speak, they are commanded to be under
obedience." (1Cor. 14:34) "Man was not created for woman, but woman was created for man." (1Cor 11;13) "Let woman learn silence in all subjection. No woman shall have authority over a man." (1 Timothy 2:11)

2006-07-28 11:00:34 · 5 answers · asked by JP 1

2006-07-28 10:59:59 · 25 answers · asked by Pete Allison 6

I know it's not seasonal at all, but one of the other questions really rubbed me wrong. I mean, there are several religious and secular holidays between Thanksgiving and the Epiphany. So why does a Wal mart cashier's saying "Happy Holidays" instead of Merry Christmas" mean that we're losing the meaning of Christmas?

2006-07-28 10:59:46 · 16 answers · asked by Angela M 6

A CULT: Believes in heavenly signs such as comets and gateways to heaven and other mentally deranged ideas.
A REAL RELIGION Believes in heavenly signs such as stars in the East at their leaders birth ..and the "sun standing still" for an entire day (Joshua 10:12) and other mentally deranged ideas.
A CULT Believes they have found the truth while all others are deceived.
A REAL RELIGION Believes they have found the truth while all others are deceived.. "Salvation is only through Jesus"
A CULT The leader says "believe me and you will go to Heaven."
A REAL RELIGION The leader says "believe me and you will go to Heaven...don't believe me and you will go to someplace called 'hell"."
A CULT Has leaders, mostly men, often wearing fancy robes and promising you salvation and heaven if you will give them your money and property.
A REAL RELIGION Has leaders, mostly men, often wearing fancy robes and promising you salvation and heaven if you will give them your money and property.

2006-07-28 10:59:06 · 13 answers · asked by JP 1

Does anybody know the different types of vampires (butterfly, Lilith, classic, etc) and information on each?

2006-07-28 10:58:18 · 1 answers · asked by Cannibal Ox 4

Atheists and theists: just admit once and for all that none of us know anything about God or the lack there of, so that we can all move forward with humanity and put our efforts into larger endeavors.

2006-07-28 10:57:31 · 15 answers · asked by bc_munkee 5

Did you also that know that there are no upper or lower cases in Hebrew?
Hmm....
The Scriptures were written in Hebrew for those who don't know.
John 4:22 You worship that which you don't know.
1 Cor 10:20.

http://www.propheticword.com/MediaSite/Default.aspx

2006-07-28 10:57:24 · 5 answers · asked by YUHATEME 5

if this is the case, then why do some say that if I don't choose or accept (insert religion here) then (insert suffering here) will happen? It seems to be a contradiction.

Please - this is a sincere and honest question; this is what largely contributes to my confusion.

2006-07-28 10:56:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

...then, do you believe in conscience? Can conscience be proven or disproven anymore than the spiritual?

I'm not assuming any positions, I am truly enquiring.

Thank you.

2006-07-28 10:54:58 · 19 answers · asked by man_id_unknown 4

If you can show me where Jesus said "Worship me I am God" then I will worship Jesus but if you cant then you must stop spreading that lie and worship the God of Jesus only!

2006-07-28 10:54:49 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-28 10:54:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

what do you think of this excerpt from Kanye west's song "jesus walks"

They say you can rap about anything except for Jesus
That means guns, sex, lies, video tapes
But if I talk about God my record won't get played Huh?

2006-07-28 10:51:42 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

With All The News On TV About People Trying To Take Away Christ Out Of Christmas And Taking The Pledge Of Allegiance Out Of Public School, I've Been Wondering, Are There Any Christians Left Out There?

PLEASE SIGN YOUR NAME IF YOU ARE A CHRISTIAN!

2006-07-28 10:51:41 · 37 answers · asked by Under_the_sunset 2

I continue to see you telling Christians to think for themselves. The choice to serve God is a choice that we have made by thinking it. Our minds do not conclude that the universe came out of nowhere by itself, which is a scientific and mathmatical impossibility. We apply teachings that come from the bible and see the benefits of it, and after THINKING about it we come to the conclusion that it only makes logical sense that there must be a designer behind the gift of life. Since doing what He says is obviously working out well for us, and making us happy we continue in this path. True Christians do think for themselves by choosing not to ignore the abundant evidence that shows there is a Creator. Have you all never asked anyone else's opinion? Are you so haughty and proud of yourselves as to believe that you can never learn anything from another person? I think it's time that you all start doing some serious thinking, and stop flattering yourselves with your own ideas.

2006-07-28 10:51:13 · 21 answers · asked by Daniel L 2