Religion & Spirituality - 2 August 2006

St. Matthew 6:24 says
24) No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
So what must we do to serve God. Give examples.

2006-08-02 13:19:26 · 29 answers · asked by Brother Marland H 3

2006-08-02 13:18:43 · 5 answers · asked by kim 2

Why is it that the West always portray Islam Muslims and Arabs bad when many famous muslims like Saladin and Akbar helped many non-muslims and co-existingly lived with them while the West is kind of ignorant and portray not only All muslims terrorists but Islam and its teaching itself?

2006-08-02 13:13:35 · 17 answers · asked by Suliman 3

Just a slob like one of us

2006-08-02 13:13:06 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay I am not trying to make anyone mad. I know religion makes people upset when questioned sometimes and I apologize incase I do upset anyone. Okay
Hell? Usually when we hear the word hell, we think burning toture and so on? Alot of agony for eternity right?
My question is when Armageddon the final battle between good an evil take place. God will the rid the world of satan and the demons right?
So, who is going to torture the people in hell after Armageddon takes place and there is no evil in the world if we are supposed to be totured for eternity?

2006-08-02 13:12:28 · 18 answers · asked by Scarlet 2

We had a raft of folks over for a Lammas feast the other night and we got into an interesting discussion. The question was...

What is the difference between erotic art and pornography?

In a weird sort of way this question belongs in religion and spirituality because it seems like ones religious persuasion will have an affect on ones answer.

Pax,
Pabs

2006-08-02 13:11:50 · 17 answers · asked by Pablito 5

In Luke 1:28, why did the archangel Gabriel greet Mary by the title "kecharitomene" which, translated from the Greek, literally means "one who has been made full of Grace" or "one who has always been full of grace"? This was BEFORE she was to be overshadowed by the Holy Spirit.

2006-08-02 13:11:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

For me, I belive that we are the ones who hold our destinies, but God is the one who see's the future a few seconds,hours and days faster than we will experiance. Personally, I do belivive that God watches us and if we sin its never too late to ask for forgiveness. When my mind is in trouble , worried, or afraid, I pray........I notice the "Youth" today don't go to church, pray or even talk about good things about the "Lord". Do you think in the Future that many will forget about God and just trying to live life as they please?

To all people who are not under Christianity, I respect your beilives and hoping whats your point of view too.

2006-08-02 13:10:05 · 54 answers · asked by ^__^ 2

I'm looking for sits that focus on being an Atheist.
I've already found Atheist.org and AmericanAtheist.com but I need more.

2006-08-02 13:09:07 · 9 answers · asked by Patient Paws 5

If so, how long did it take him to collect ALL of the non aquatic animals? How did he travel the ENTIRE WORLD to find ALL of them? Does it mean that all animals are inbred? And all people are too? First from Adam and Eve, then Noah? Why does Herculese and Thor seem more likely to have happened than that b.s.?

2006-08-02 13:06:02 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-02 13:05:54 · 3 answers · asked by meistermeister 1

2006-08-02 13:04:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

he says if god wuz real and perfect then y didnt he cre8 a perfect world, and y there is starving kids and familys in Africa. I mean my friend is athiest and my other friends are really religous, and then again i have my bro and my bf who r agnostic. I dont know wut to think about god. I feel bad for doubting him :( but i also feel like hes forsaken me :(

2006-08-02 13:03:06 · 25 answers · asked by =)) 3

I ask this because:

A) This response implies that I haven't read the Bible; or I have, I've just not done a very good job of it. So if I have read the Bible and I do have questions, am I not supposed to seek the guidance of others?

B) If I don't understand what I have read, does that just make me stupid? Is the Bible so simple, with all of its metaphors and parables, that anyone should clearly understand it?

C) Since I am a teacher, should I just tell a student "Try reading the book. The answer is in there." in response to a question regarding the readings/subject? (And if you have children, what would you do if I said just that?)

D) If all the answers regarding God are in the Bible, why is there such a person as a theologian? Aren't they rather unnecessary, if all of us can figure out the answers for ourselves?

Sorry if this appears to be ranting. I just find that such answers are not really answers at all, or if they are then they provide very little help.

2006-08-02 13:02:25 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

my friend thinks there is but i dont know (and dont really care lol)

2006-08-02 12:59:55 · 61 answers · asked by callum_collins 2

For me i would say scientologist. because they get my family through the mail. maybe twice a month we get something from these people.

When we moved a couple of years ago the best part was that we stopped getting mail from them. but then they found us. we don't even know how they got our address.

Only once in my life have i ever had a JW come knock at my door. at least the Mormons (at least that what i think they are) who have a booth at school, never bother people who are not interested.


P.S. I'm atheist, my brother is catholic, and i would call my mom a non church going non denominational christian.

So who is worst?

2006-08-02 12:56:22 · 24 answers · asked by Lexi 5

the lips of an adulteress drip honey
and her speech is smoother than oil;
but in the end she is bitter as gall,
sharp as a double-edged sword.
Her feet go down to death;
her steps lead straight to the grave.
She gives no thought to the way of life;
her paths are crooked, but she knows it not.
Now then, my sons, listen to me;
do not turn aside from what I say.
Keep to a path far from her,
do not go near the door of her house
lest you give your best strength to others
and your years to one who is cruel,
Do not lust in your heart after her beauty
or let her captivate you with her eyes,
for the prostitute reduces you to a loaf of bread,
and the adulteress preys upon your very life.
Can a man scoop fire into his lap
without his clothes being burned?
Can a man walk on hot coals
without his feet being scorched?
o is he who sleeps with another man's wife.
no one who touches her will go unpunished.
jealousy arouses a husband's fury,
and he will show no mercy when he takes revenge.

2006-08-02 12:55:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think they can *** back to life in form of a spirit, or do u think thats all paranoia. If a loved one dies and you never see their ghost what do you think that means.

2006-08-02 12:55:08 · 66 answers · asked by =)) 3

2006-08-02 12:52:30 · 16 answers · asked by Kelly R 1

Just want to see what people think.

2006-08-02 12:50:08 · 32 answers · asked by Indigo 7

You of course could do things for yourself but what would you do for someone else and who would it be and why?

2006-08-02 12:49:24 · 16 answers · asked by Theresa Rose 2

besides the devil what/ who do you think is/are evil
RULES
you must answer why you think it is evil
you may not say anything on the order of
. "because the bible say .....or because god say....

2006-08-02 12:49:01 · 29 answers · asked by specal k 5

This isn't for me...I strongly believe in the bible but my friend is batteling facts and miracles of God and she doesn't know which to choose. So I don't know if she can just mix the two. I don't know if it can fully work.

2006-08-02 12:48:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Atheists...I think we have the cuter belly buttons......?
Dont you think we creationists have the cuter belly buttons.? ...Since we are desendents of Adam and Eve our tummys are smoother...less hairy....although I think atheists have the more muscular...tighter and more six packie looking since they do all that Tarzan swinging thru the trees stuff....they are a lot more fit than we are since we do all that sitting in church....you know....all those chubby christians... we all rush to the restaurant after services...I was at Cracker Barrel the other day after church...whewwww!! Can you say exercise ?? Can you say low fat diet ?? Can you say " walk it off baby ? "...lol.....just kiddingggg.... see my 360 for much " deeper insight " into the belly button question....

2006-08-02 12:46:39 · 27 answers · asked by ? 2

2006-08-02 12:45:34 · 12 answers · asked by mexchick316 3

This is one of the many reasons I don't believe in God, if he's so all powerful he could destroy Satan right now, and nothing bad would happen again.

2006-08-02 12:45:02 · 73 answers · asked by guitarusa2001 1

There are millions of Gods...why not make things easier and give the Christian God a name?
How about Phill, or....Patrick or something.
It is so selfish of Christians to just say "God" because they are saying their God is the only God, not being respectful of other's beliefs.
Many people worship different Gods.
We need a name for the Christian God.
Any ideas?

2006-08-02 12:43:09 · 76 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have never understood what happened in history that caused this hatred. I guess the Mel Gibson comments brought this to my mind.

2006-08-02 12:40:53 · 30 answers · asked by sassybelle19 2

2006-08-02 12:40:22 · 26 answers · asked by A B 1

After months of fasting and fervent prayer. After singing the many songs of joy taught to me by GOD in my solitude. My praying and singing and yearning for the Light of The Almighty should bring forth an answer, should it not?

2006-08-02 12:39:44 · 18 answers · asked by ? 5