Religion & Spirituality - 6 August 2006

When people started to question what happened to babies that died before baptism they created this "Limbo" concept, but now they are saying that the babies go straight to heaven.

http://www.religioustolerance.org/limbo2.htm
http://www.religioustolerance.org/limbo3.htm

2006-08-06 10:01:18 · 15 answers · asked by CaptWags 4

If you created Life In now day and age does it give you the rights to call your self GOD ?

If not why do all people say he is a GOD ? what gives him the rights ?

and theres another case...people have said GOD is his name ? <--- could be true

whats yours views?

2006-08-06 10:01:14 · 18 answers · asked by blitzfreeeze 2

2006-08-06 10:00:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Almost every theistic, religious system of morality is founded upon the premise that a god has created morality and has issued moral commands to humanity. Real morality, however, cannot be mere obedience. A truly moral choice cannot be dependent upon a desire to avoid punishment. Moreover, eternal punishment for temporal crimes, however awful, is itself immoral because it is so disproportionate. The death penalty for stealing an apple would be less unjust. If a person does things merely for a reward, their choice is based upon selfishness, not moral values. The absence of intellectual values that would encourage reasoning about our choices is consistent with the countervailing emphasis on obedience to authority.
As a matter of fact, it can be argued that many of the problems we face can be traced to an over-reliance on religious moral systems which seriously suffer from the above flaws

2006-08-06 09:59:54 · 14 answers · asked by GobleyGook 3

I am working on a project that helps us discover or re-discover our purpose...I have found that living on purpose to mean many different things...what does living on purpose mean to you! Are you living on purpose? how does it effect your daily life..if not ...why arent you ...or do you know your purpose? and if you dont would you be open to learing more about living on purpose.?

2006-08-06 09:59:41 · 22 answers · asked by jnik 1

Two people have already told me that here. I know pentecostal people in real life but I have never asked them about what they have to do to be saved?

If you don't speak in tongues, what happens?

I am a Christian and I have never spoke in tongues.

2006-08-06 09:58:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

it couldnt have appeared from no where...

2006-08-06 09:55:13 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

i really want to get involved with a church and get my kids into it but seriously i can't find one where their is actually good christians, is this in all churches or am i just looking in the wrong faith

2006-08-06 09:52:28 · 42 answers · asked by emily w 1

push their point of view on others here? and while asking/bashing other religious groups they put holes in their logic?

i just saw prime example: guy asks why atheists chill with christians. in the details, he implied that christians never messed up. he also bashed atheists and told them to leave.....funny but why do some christians act like that?


not condeming you just wondering.......


P.S. i am catholic and i try hard to avoid religious topics but just this once i won't

2006-08-06 09:52:10 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-06 09:52:02 · 10 answers · asked by Mandy 1

i did something terrible to my mom (yea go ahead and judge)!! My mom and i never get along and recenty i hit it i totally regret it i feel soo terrible (and yes i should) i have never hit her before in my life and recently i just did it w/out thinking....and now i feel awful i no that when the day comes when god will take her i will always remember what i did to her and it scares me....somebody please help me i feel that iff i dont get help i might just go crazy and hit her again..........i love her but i think i have some anger problem...and i fear god is very anger w/ me!!! help me please?!

2006-08-06 09:50:38 · 12 answers · asked by N!cky 5

To whom does one owe the pleasure of living
This collection of cells and bit of soul stuff
Random circumstance, in a universe unforgiving
Coalesced to make me, oddly enough

To whom do I pray, who owns my allegiance
Who is responsible, who’s in control
Who do I speak with, when I have a grievance
Who do I bow to, who’s virtues extol

Who do I blame for my continuing senescence
Who is accountable for the weight of my soul
Who will I see, when I discharge my essence
Who eviscerates me, while leaving me whole

Some may think these are rhetorical questions
That the answers are something I’ll never know
For those of that mind I have a suggestion
Only in the seeking, can wisdom bestow

2006-08-06 09:49:30 · 8 answers · asked by ? 4

peace:you christians always praying jesus oh jesus oh saviour.... who do you think saved jesus.....who do you think he prayed to....where did he get all the info in the bible from?..........who did he depend on?..........

2006-08-06 09:45:57 · 43 answers · asked by ~~elmoro4lyfe~~ 2

Besides God, my grandmother.

2006-08-06 09:45:52 · 16 answers · asked by Mana 5

of their crimes, wouldn't it be morally right to contact the police or would they keep quiet for church rules? Follow rules or let a killer continue? How does the church decide? How can a priest have this on their conscience?

2006-08-06 09:44:22 · 26 answers · asked by ? 3

What differences it from the other churches?

2006-08-06 09:43:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

rise again?

2006-08-06 09:43:04 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

He Said In The Bible That He Will Return One Day..

2006-08-06 09:42:34 · 14 answers · asked by Angel_Anton 6

The original meaning of the word hell was a place where people stored food for the winter. The word was translated from Hebrew to the closest meaning of the word in English. So hell is like a grave. It is never said that you would go to heaven right after you die, but all will go to hell (the grave), where one day; the day of Judgment you will be resurrected. There is no thought or experience in the grave so being in hell would not be suffering; it would just be nothing at all. The Bible never says that people have an immortal soul. It says that we must be resurrected first to go to heaven. The only one believed to have an immortal soul was Jesus, and as we all know from the text he was resurrected. It actually means that on Judgment day; those who are judged to be not worthy of heaven will return to hell, the grave back to dust cease to exist, not suffer for all eternity, just cease to exist. Where did all the brimstone and fire come from, who started that whole fantasy and when?

2006-08-06 09:41:58 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

G W Bush has labelled North Korea, Syria and Iran as the “Axis of Evil” obviously offending those countries enormously. GW admits he’s a religious man, reads the Bible, prays to God, and seeks God’s advice. In fact, GW stated that God told him to invade Iraq (Google ‘Bush God Iraq Invade’ for details).

G W Bush will probably seek advice from the Bible and God on how best to handle these Evil countries. Perhaps biblical scholars could describe how the Bible describes Evil and how this Evil should be handled. This might give people an insight into GW’s mental acumen (or lack of it) and what might be in store for the North Korean, Syrian and Iranian people.

G W Bush according to opinion polls, is the second most unpopular president in US history, and is likely to go down as the most unpopular president ever. I doubt GW’s ego will allow that, and perhaps he has a surprise up his sleeve regarding the “Axis of Evil” and wishes to leave a distracting legacy for the world.

2006-08-06 09:40:46 · 7 answers · asked by Brenda's World 4

the bible says different (Matthew 46-49,1John 7-11 these are just a couple of examples) it is in your actions,speech and heartthat shows if you are a child of GOD. Look at what JESUS says in Revelations 15 I know your works, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that youwere hot or cold. 16 So, because you are lukewarm , and neither hot nor cold, I am going to vomit you out of My mouth.

2006-08-06 09:39:42 · 16 answers · asked by working4jc1 2

In the 10-12th century christians in europe burned scientists or murdered them for hearsay yet there future couterparts use the very technology that there previous generations fought against.

Again religion is a contriditory in terms changing it's values to try and cling onto it's lessening influence.

Christianity seems very adept at completely altering it's stance to suit the times over the ages.

So which word of the lord is the correct one the
10th centuary
11th
12th
etc
20th
Because each one has a different teaching

Answer that then!

2006-08-06 09:38:59 · 19 answers · asked by ? 5

2006-08-06 09:38:08 · 25 answers · asked by yosoyelponiente 2

I mean, be honest, no matter how great it is, after a trillion years, don't you think it would get a little old? To say nothing of "eternity." Maybe I just lack enough imagination, but I can't think of anything that would sustain me for eternity. Can you?

2006-08-06 09:37:11 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

tell me why in some religious beliefs god is a man,...like in christianity they say the FATHER,son,and the holy ghost...why all messengers were men,...why most religious rights r in favor of men?!!!!!!!!why some say the man was created first and for him god made the woman?!!!!!!why was it eve that made a mistake and not adam??????

2006-08-06 09:37:08 · 14 answers · asked by doc. 2

I think it's hilarious! They type in all caps, tell me I spell Moehhammad wrong, and paste huge chunks of garbage from the Koaron which have nothing to do with the question. Could this be irrefutable proof that Muslims are insane?

2006-08-06 09:36:56 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

The concept is so stupit. Why would God creat man, most with the deck stacked against them, and place him in hell for eternity if he did not perform adequately? If you went to heaven and your spouse, mother, father and siblings were in hell, would that truly be heaven for you? Just think about it, the whole idea is to manipulate you. Reject the idea, worry about something important.

2006-08-06 09:36:21 · 9 answers · asked by Ned 3

1. Thou shall not stop being curious
2. Thou will find a passion and learn all you can about it
3. Thou shall contribute in thy community and see it as a unified group
4. Thou shall surround yourself with people that understand you and respect them
5. Thou shall understand each other and find out why they have a difference in opinion.
6. Thou shall live life with the fullest and have great adventures.
7. Thou shall be empathetic to other's and see them as you would see yorself
8. Thou shall use thy imigination and help me get ideas for new world to explore
10. Thou shall never sell out to an idea because you are afraid to be responsible for your actions

OBEY these commandments and peace will come
Disobey and we will continue to support you and help you see a better day tomorrow

2006-08-06 09:35:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

This aplies to jews, christians, muslims, hindus, and even the atheists(though it is not a religion, it is a belief)

2006-08-06 09:35:21 · 9 answers · asked by Mitchell B 4

...when creationists quote first-year biology text books to talk about some complex part of the animal kingdom just to say 'can evolution explain that?'

like

1) anybody who isn't a creationist ought to have an advanced knowledge of biology

and

2) 'God did it' is somehow supposed to be the assumed, and perfectly reasonable, alternative.

2006-08-06 09:34:47 · 17 answers · asked by XYZ 7