Religion & Spirituality - 4 August 2006

I believe the world is perfect. The events in the world (and I mean absolutely everything without exception) is what you would expect to happen given any set of circumstances ('INGREDIENTS'), whether these events are the result of natural disaster or natural wonders, big or small, the ingredients must be perfect for any event to have the predicted outcome, otherwise these events would not have happened. Therfore everything must inherently be perfect.

2006-08-04 11:27:00 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

One of the greatest of humanity's heroes I believe, to have formed a foundation to bring people off the streets of India to find dignity in death for the homeless and dying, to feed the starving and to cloth the naked. Unless we have been to india or seen similar conditions, it is very hard to imagine the work needed. I once made a passing comment about her, and was told off by a Buddhist ( not even Christian! ) that if I want to joke or criticise her work, i should first roll up my sleeves and go hands on first before being a backseat driver... I totally shut up coz it was so true. sigh..**shame**

2006-08-04 11:23:38 · 15 answers · asked by Tiara 4

2006-08-04 11:23:30 · 20 answers · asked by g-day mate 5

1. Yahweh
2. Yeshua
3. Son of God
4. Angel of the Lord
5. Flameboy of the Fantastic Four
6. Abominable Asbestos Snowman
7. It was just as myth like the other miracles.

2006-08-04 11:21:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

The following is a recent quote from President Gordon B. Hinckley on the Mormon church's official stance on abortion:
"While we denounce it, we make allowance in such circumstances as when pregnancy is the result of incest or rape, when the life or health of the mother is judged by competent medical authority to be in serious jeopardy, or when the fetus is known by competent medical authority to have serious defects that will not allow the baby to survive beyond birth. But such instances are rare, and there is only a negligible probability of their occurring. In these circumstances those who face the question are asked to consult with their local ecclesiastical leaders and to pray in great earnestness, receiving a confirmation through prayer before proceeding." (The Ensign Nov.1998 pg.71)
But the God of the Bible, (Psalm 139: 13-14)
You created my inmost self,
knit me together in my mother's womb.
For so many marvels I thank you;
a wonder am I, and all your works are wonders.'

2006-08-04 11:20:59 · 23 answers · asked by melissa s 4

This is a link to the CIA World Factbook's entry about the Holy See:

https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/vt.html

Shouldn't Catholics be reclassified as citizens of the Holy See rather than members of a religious group?

2006-08-04 11:20:52 · 13 answers · asked by Left the building 7

its been over 2000 year and counting and no god today. if one was to look at all side and think about what they call a god they would stop talking god. more humans killd and more wars in the name of your god the you card to know but we never look at that do we....

2006-08-04 11:20:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

baptism is also used to identify the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus was still alive when John was Baptizing people. So the point of baptizing was only for the remission of sins during John's tenure? Jesus himself was Baptized by John to show obedience "NOT" because Jesus himself was sinful. (Even though Jesus was fully human and fully God.) I guess what I'm asking is that John must have known through divine revelation that Jesus' death was iminent and that could be the reason why he Baptized people not only for the remission of sins, but also as a symbol of the future death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ?

2006-08-04 11:19:56 · 5 answers · asked by Kooties 5

2006-08-04 11:18:43 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-04 11:18:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hmmm...evidence of a not-so omnipotent God...maybe...

2006-08-04 11:17:57 · 19 answers · asked by bc_munkee 5

2006-08-04 11:17:51 · 26 answers · asked by mountaingirl88 3

My mom's boyfriend is uber religous (and I thought I was in touch with God) and he says that backwards writing is satanistic or some crap like that. Any thoughts?

2006-08-04 11:17:06 · 48 answers · asked by fluffyd13 2

ok, i just divorced after 7 years of marriage to "the one". she had an affair long story short. i am 32 years old, male, and i have 2 kids with her. my question is do you think God knew this would happen, well i know He knows, but as far as me moving on does God put people in our lives only when He thinks we are ready? i live in a small town and i am kinda stuck here for a long time, but i think i am ready to meet a "friend"but i never can seem to find anyone. they either are married or have friends already. i feel i am a descent looking guy but maybe my self esteem is kinda low and it shows, i dont know. Anyway i want to know your opinion if God places certain people in our lives at just the right time or is it all just circumstance? how will i trust again? do i need to look for someone or will it just "happen"? i am really confused, so honest opinions only please, thank you

2006-08-04 11:16:44 · 10 answers · asked by olzap 1

Well, I came home today and found a few messgaes on my email and blogs. I am accused of being scantly dressed, sexy and being friends with the evil arch enemy the atheists ....I was told that I am rather worldly and have degraded the Lord....by my Victoria secret looking pics... ( dang...why cant I shake those vicki girls off me ? )...heres your chance guys...am I a slutty christian and a friend of those " sinners " ...those evil atheists ? I forgot ur supposed to hate all those icky " sinners "..and not be with them or " eat with them " ( hint hint...scripture quiz ) .anyway...I am asking...so please let me know...I think my belly button got me in trouble....AGAIN.........Ohhhh! And my " kissing Jesus " has made Him " not holy "...somehow...( dang. I got some hot lips dont I ? ) SHEEEEESSSHHHH...help me Lord !

2006-08-04 11:15:53 · 19 answers · asked by ? 2

What the hell kind of proof is that. I want an answer, not some mystical hippy mumbo jumbo.

2006-08-04 11:15:23 · 12 answers · asked by bc_munkee 5

it seems like the word god is just another word for everyone now. if it was not for him no one would be on earth now. THAT IS SOMETHING EVERYONE NEEDS TO THINK ABOUT WHAT EVER YOUR RELIGION MAYBE. THATS JUST THINGS I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT THAT SOME PEOPLE MAY NOT I'M NOT JUDGING BY NO MEANS EVERONE HAS THERE OWN OPINION. THANKS WRITE BACK WITH YOUR OPINION

2006-08-04 11:15:03 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

it seems like the word god is just another word for everyone now. if it was not for him no one would be on earth now. THAT IS SOMETHING EVERYONE NEEDS TO THINK ABOUT WHAT EVER YOUR RELIGION MAYBE. THATS JUST THINGS I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT THAT SOME PEOPLE MAY NOT I'M NOT JUDGING BY NO MEANS EVERONE HAS THERE OWN OPINION. THANKS WRITE BACK WITH YOUR OPINION

2006-08-04 11:13:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the difference between old and new testament? Do they not follow anything in the old now? is the new one completely different from the old? is the new one just a modernization? fill me in, i know nothing...

2006-08-04 11:13:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The bible evidence which accompanies Christian's colorful descriptions and stories of Lucifer, hell and Satan aren't very convincing.

If anyone has some Satan stories they have committed to memory they would like to share, go ahead, and can you please support this with evidence or reference to where you got it from?

2006-08-04 11:13:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does Christianity provide a way for people to still feel like the center of the universe, even though we now know how insignificant Earth is in the grand scheme of the universe?

2006-08-04 11:13:31 · 2 answers · asked by bc_munkee 5

At least the ones that grow on trees. You wouldn't want to land at the pearly gates only to be told, "Hey, I told you not to eat that stuff, didn't I? I never said it was a metaphor for knowledge, did I? I said fruit, didn't I, dummy?".

2006-08-04 11:09:43 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was reading a random trivia book, and I found some interesting facts about his parenting skill.

1. He abondoned his son to lead his revolution
2. His son converted to Islam
3. He condemned the conversion publically

Does this change your views on The Mahatma?
I assure you it's true, I'm just trying to see if others have similar reactions to my own.

2006-08-04 11:05:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Revelation 7:4 says that 144,000 people will go to heaven. This means that most christians are not going to make it!!!

Probably because they are all hypocrits.

Anyway do you think that you are good enough to make it??

I know I'm not going to make it!

2006-08-04 11:05:04 · 32 answers · asked by Wilson Kipketer 2

I personally wouldn't think eating fruit off a tree would make me think about the fact that my dork is hanging out, I understand shame for eating the fruit God told me not to. But my stuff was floping around everyday up til then so why suddenly care. Could eating of the tree of knowlege possibly be oral sex, that would explain covering my stuff up out of shame. Also when God came looking for them and saw them covering theirselves. He explained about having the knowlege of God and the feeling of shame, then there was like a pause. He didn't kick them out right then, like he left and came back later. Then he kicked them out of the garden. It's like he learned about something else that happened. My thought is he found out Eve was pregnant with Cain. And the father was Satan, that would explain why God wouldn't take his offering which hasn't been understood as of yet. It has always seemed to me that God was unfair to Cain, like there was something the reader wasn't seeing.

2006-08-04 11:04:53 · 6 answers · asked by Sean 7

2006-08-04 11:04:28 · 4 answers · asked by 自由思想家 3

Do you think all Muslims in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kashmir or elsewhere are terrorists? if so, why?

2006-08-04 11:01:07 · 26 answers · asked by Valentino 3

Everyone has a purpose. No one is here by mistake, or by accident. God purposely created you for a Purpose, Promise, and Destiny. You can never experience it unless you answer to the call he has on your life. If you are curious or have been wondering. Here is a simple prayer to God the Father in Heaven. Say this prayer with me.

Dear God if you do exist, show me. I really want to know who you are. I am lost and I need guidance. God I want the truth. I need you to open my eyes. I've been bound by sin, and I need your help. I want my life to be better than the former. So will you please hear my cry and answer my prayer. You are my only hope. Thank you Father. In Jesus name. Amen.

If you just prayed that prayer and you feel different. Then pray this prayer.

Dear God, I know you sent your only son Jesus to die for my sins that I may have everlasting life. Forgive me for my sins. Jesus come into my heart. Amen.

Congrad! you are now free...
Go to a Bible, and get in the Word.

2006-08-04 11:01:03 · 15 answers · asked by Smartest 1 Here 2

If you are Christian, a Jew, or catholic? What is the difference between the religions, and how did those religions start? Convince me to join one of these religions?

2006-08-04 11:00:07 · 21 answers · asked by jack_freak101 1

Does God want me to stay alive and live out my life. I sometime worry that I am suppose to die. So am I suppose to be alive. Are you scared of death.

2006-08-04 10:58:02 · 35 answers · asked by Corey R 1