Religion & Spirituality - 10 August 2006

I was born Christian, and I strongly believe in Christ, however, the dictionary meaning for agnostic is: one who holds that God or absolute truth can not be known. Now I completely believe that this must be 100% correct, while we have reasons to believe in God's Kingdom, it simply isn't possible to KNOW it. So while I wear a cross hung from my neck, I still believe I must be somewhat agnostic. Do you think this is a fair and realistic statement?
And while Im on the subject of the afterlife, where does the Christian religion stand on ghosts? I believe in ghosts and spirits, as I have had experiences through a wiegy (not sure on spelling) board, and many unexplainable feelings of presents, and know many people that have also experienced such things.
Thank you in advance.

2006-08-10 02:50:54 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-10 02:49:29 · 20 answers · asked by beverly 1

I think we need to encourage each other to Pray, in families, in churches, in schools, everything. Catholics have a great blessing to pray The Holy Rosary. Do you know more about the HolY Rosary... try here for more info http://www.santorosario.net/english/index.htm

2006-08-10 02:49:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-10 02:46:06 · 17 answers · asked by d_f_cornish 2

(Voltaire)

Your thoughts on the subject?

2006-08-10 02:45:52 · 6 answers · asked by ARTiculate 2

Is is a sin to drink wine in church because of thirst?

2006-08-10 02:44:12 · 20 answers · asked by phillip c 1

Apart from Prayer, and listening/reading the word of God (Holy Bible).

2006-08-10 02:44:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-10 02:43:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

if you study the bible, there is a big gap when Jesus seems to dissapear for half of his life, then he shows up as an adult and gets cricified.
I think he was appearing in other places around the world, perhaps as Budda, or Krishna or other historical religious figures. what do you think?

2006-08-10 02:41:58 · 33 answers · asked by flyingdove 4

It is common today to drop the word theory when reading or discussing evolution. To an evolutionist, can you admit it is a theory? Science stands seperate from evolution because it is fact. Evolution is not fact, it is one of many theorys(like intelligent design). Can you simply acknowledge that it is an attempt to explain our origins? I realize you might say God believers should do the same, but evolution is not a religion, right?

2006-08-10 02:41:27 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Mother of all Terrorists
To Be Taken Quite Literally!
For those of you who want "FACTS" and "FIGURES" and have the intellect to judge 'GOOD' from 'EVIL' and the courage to know and say out the TRUTH....for the rest you should stop here!

Ever since the United States Army massacred 300 Lakotas in 1890, American forces have intervened elsewhere around the globe 100 times. Indeed the United States has sent troops abroad or militarily struck other countries' territory 216 times since independence from Britain. Since 1945 the United States has intervened in more than 20 countries throughout the world.

2006-08-10 02:41:19 · 6 answers · asked by Biomimetik 3

2006-08-10 02:40:57 · 2 answers · asked by googlywotsit 5

when i read things like the nostrademus predictions,the past world war and the comming world war i can only wonder is it just me thinking this way.the middle east why these problems.

2006-08-10 02:40:25 · 10 answers · asked by Obino 10-10 3

Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.

If you compare yourself to others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the the world is full of trickery. But let not this blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore, be at peace with God, whatever you conceive him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all it's sham drudgery and broken dreams; it is still a beautiful world.

Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

-- Max Ehrmann

2006-08-10 02:37:26 · 10 answers · asked by digilook 2

2006-08-10 02:35:35 · 16 answers · asked by Gamvit 2

The modern denominations of the protestant church are a result of the reformation. IOW, they split from the Catholic Church. That said, why do most protestants deny that Catholics are Christian and why if they have such disdain for Catholics were they so pleased with passion by Gibson? Let us see how long it takes them to remove this question.

2006-08-10 02:35:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you were to see a soul without a body (ghost) would that make you believe a little more in an afterlife? Would you tell others what you have seen or would you deny it? If you could see/speak to a loved one that has gone would you want to? When you leave your body, if you could speak or be seen by living souls would you want to?
Love & Light
Sharon
One Planet = One People

2006-08-10 02:32:45 · 19 answers · asked by Soul 5

Or give them advice based on your specific religion?

2006-08-10 02:31:33 · 26 answers · asked by Fiesty Redhead 2

Just an agnostic here, not trying to convert anyone, couple related questions,

1. Instead of atheists and agnostics telling religious people "there is no god" what if they said "I love you; I don't believe in God; I live a happy fulfilling life, thanks"?

2. Instead of religious people asking atheists and agnostics to prove that God doesn't exist, or that to explain the big bang and how something came from nothing, what if they worked on an essay explaining how God is something, and how God came into existence from nothing, since something can't come from nothing?

Peace and Love,
And I await to see a day of atheists and agnostics telling religious people how they love all mankind even thou they don't believe in God,
and I await to see wonderful intelligent explainations from religious people about how God exists as a something who came from nothing, even thou something coming from nothing is impossible.

2006-08-10 02:31:32 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is it that Mel Gibson's movie's are not allowed to be played? I seriously doubt, if there is a hateful message towards Jews, that it would be so blunt and out there ( I say that cause hollywood would not allow it). So I am guessing it would be a bit of the part of a movie. Now to my other point. If they don't allow any bad things to be said against jews, than why, not in all movies, but a lot of movies's the christian is the bad guy, or is so radical, like The Last Supper.. That is totally against right wing christians. I might not be republlican, but my friends are and they are not even close to being that radical. I am not saying it is right so ever to insult anyone, but it happens, and it happens alot with christians

2006-08-10 02:28:23 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I met him once, you know, at an AIDS fund-raiser in Berkely. I got a picture with him and everything.

The first thing that struck me was how very tall he was. The man was at least 6'4 when he unfurled himself. And those warm, loving eyes that twinkled merrily whenever the subject came round to Michele Pfeiffer. He had Dangerous Minds on Beta, VHS, and DVD.

The subject of Jews did come up, as I knew it must, in the shape of one pregnant word: Seinfeld.

"Seinfeld...." the Pontiff began, and then he seemed to lose himself. "Seinfeld......." he said again, and then collapsed in laughter.

After the reception we had tea and hamantashen. It was a good time.

2006-08-10 02:27:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hey, I'm no Rocket Scientist, so have Mercy, just a thought that popped into my mind. Be neat, wouldn't it?

2006-08-10 02:26:20 · 10 answers · asked by maguyver727 7

2006-08-10 02:25:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a Jehovah's witness and hopefully will be able to answer all of your questions.

2006-08-10 02:24:29 · 13 answers · asked by jw 3

Please no atheist answers, I mean like an event to bring alot of kid's in. One that is just alot of fun where you can create relationships with the kids and thier parents?

2006-08-10 02:24:25 · 2 answers · asked by Hafeman 5000 4

2006-08-10 02:24:23 · 47 answers · asked by BOBCHANZ 2

2006-08-10 02:22:12 · 17 answers · asked by Gamvit 2

2006-08-10 02:20:38 · 17 answers · asked by Phantom of the Opera 4

2006-08-10 02:20:35 · 20 answers · asked by abdulaziiz 3

2006-08-10 02:18:57 · 4 answers · asked by Moksha 1