Religion & Spirituality - 12 August 2006

by nearly every religious group that ever existed?

Because there have been so many, I am posting this link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unfulfilled_historical_predictions_by_Christians

It's not feasible to list all of them here.

If "prophecy" is so incoherent it can be so widely misinterpreted, how can you consider it prophecy?

2006-08-12 14:38:11 · 20 answers · asked by Left the building 7

don't get me wrong i'm a christian my self. But suicide didn't become a sin till after judas. and please don't try to use the commandmets as a reason because in hebrew it says thou shall not mudder. there are peeps that killed themselfs before judas why aren't they condemned. and they are SAMSON—JUDGES 16:28-31, SAUL -- 1 SAMUEL 31:1-6,AHITHOPHEL -- 2 SAMUEL 17:23,ZIMRI -- 1 KINGS 16:18

2006-08-12 14:37:50 · 28 answers · asked by ryan s 5

Why? Because their anti-Jewish bigotry prevents them from admitting even the most obvious historical facts .

In short they are in denial even about the obvious historical facts if those facts are contrary to their Muslim beliefs .
Is it any wonder they don't want women becoming educated? They may just find out the truth, and we certainly can't allow that can we?

Remember Arafat denying that the Holocost ever happened? What an ignoramous.

2006-08-12 14:37:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is this based on the assumption that gays spend all their time having sex and skipping down sidewalks blowing kisses?

Question for homosexuals- How does being gay affect your 'lifestyle' a lot, or not much at all?

2006-08-12 14:36:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I grew up in a very small, country town, in a Christian family. Until I was an adult, I never knew that there were such things as Atheists and non-believers. When I started getting onto this site, I was shocked to see that there were so many Atheists and non-believers. It is extremely hard for me to comprehend why someone would choose to be either, as I did not grow up around this lifestyle. Anyways, in my shock over the number of Atheists and non-believers on here, I called my father. He has studied the Bible for over 15 years and I personally believe that he has a very good grasp on the meaning of different scripture and any other aspect of the Christian religion. When I told him that I was amazed that this site seemed to be overrun with Atheists and non-believers and seemed to out number Christians, he said it just seems that way and that in actuality 90% of the US were Christians . Now, I did not ask him where he got that information, cause I am sure that it was in one of the many Christian magazines or study guides that he reads. This made me really want to see exactly how many Christians there were on here. If you are a Christian please let me know.

2006-08-12 14:36:11 · 31 answers · asked by LittleMermaid 5

I have a question for you. I don't mean to be disrespectful. But I do want to understand where your logic is on this issue.

I've heard many times that people don't believe that God answers prayers because he did not answer prayer for you.

My question is this: would you give someone something when they only come to you when they want something. Don't you get tired of getting asked for things and not having that person want to be around you? When you didn't get an answer to prayer, how was your relationship with God at that point? Could it be that he was treated as nothing more than a granter of your wishes instead of treating him with the respect that was due him?

Yes, God is a very loving God, but you have to know him to hear his voice.

2006-08-12 14:35:47 · 11 answers · asked by Searcher 7

Pat Robertson or Fidel Castro?

2006-08-12 14:34:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

OK - I am curious to know why people that don't believe in God spend time thinking of questions and asking questions that are about God. Is it that your really curious about it, or you just want to see the answers you can get?

I am not trying to get anyone upset, so please don't take it that way - I just want honest answers. If you are curious - there is nothing wrong with that. And if you just want to get people all upset, I guess that is your choice as well.

2006-08-12 14:31:52 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-12 14:30:14 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do you believe a just God would put his creation in a place filled with fire and brimstone to torment them for the rest of eternity?

2006-08-12 14:29:32 · 24 answers · asked by Brian 5

Just curious to know if other christians have had an experience like that because I was told not to reveal that you are a christian in a workplace because people can easily try to make you angry on purpose.

2006-08-12 14:27:27 · 19 answers · asked by Dreamyeyes 1

A creator of life?

That did not make the universe?
Why would'nt you, or why would you believe in a creator?

2006-08-12 14:25:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Seeing as how they have no genetalia how is this possible?
And why do we assume Tinky Winky is gay because he has a purse? For all we know that's very masculine Teletubby culture.

2006-08-12 14:23:33 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Dont you love that phrase "spritual warfare". Conversations like "brother, im having some serious spirtual warfare right now, at work and at home, pray for me or cast out demons".

You know, it really helps to spirtualize everything, that way you are sure not to understand whats really going on.

2006-08-12 14:18:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-12 14:15:15 · 20 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7

2006-08-12 14:14:55 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Answer: Yes.

2006-08-12 14:14:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

*I was told that perfection is not a sin. Yet the bible says that only God is perfect, and it is a sin to be like God. Am I wrong?
*I was told that humans make mistakes, that Satan created sin, but that contradicts God's perfection. How can God be perfect and all knowing if he did not himself intent for sin to exist? Either God is wicked or he made mistake. Either way, God isn't perfect.
*How can God hate sin, if hate is something which is not of Goodness?
*How can God be perfect, and make imperfect beings?
*How can God exist without ever being seen?
*How can God love and hate us at the same time?
*How can God be trusted?
*How can you believe a God written by the hands of man?
*How can Satan be to blamed, if God created Him?
*Can God be perfect, and imperfect at the same time?
*Is God human?
Am I right, am I wrong, am I both, am I neither? Does God not say this?

2006-08-12 14:13:30 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

First, because it is apostolic in origin and practice. (Acts 2:38; Acts 4:12; 14-18: Acts 19:1-6) It is agreed by Bible students that the apostles are the founders and the foundation of the Church; Jesus Christ being the chief corner stone. That is to say, their teachings and doctrines are the fundamental principles upon which the church is built. Jesus in the days of His flesh taught His disciples the plan of salvation, opening their understanding and making them to know the mysteries of the Kingdom. He said, Thus it behooved Christ to suffer and to rise, from the dead the third day; and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in HIS NAME. Thus the apostles obeyed the command of Jesus in Luke 24:46-47, where He said that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name, among all nations beginning at Jerusalem. Thus the apostles, in obedience to the command of Jesus, became the originators of baptizing in the name of Jesus Christ. Baptizing in the name of Jesus Christ is apostolic, not in origin only, but in practice, for no other mode of baptism is to be found in the New Testament. Upwards of one hundred years after Pentecost, believers were baptized only in the name Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins. All other modes and methods of baptism have arisen since and not in the days of apostles.

Second reason, Because we are exhorted to believe, to obey and follow the teachings of the apostles, Hebrews 2:1-5; Acts 2:38-43; Col. 2:3-9. Jesus told the apostles, that he rejecteth thee rejecteth me. Moreover, He prayed that we should believe in Him through their, the apostles’ words, St. John 17:20. Paul said in the second chapter of Hebrews, verses 1-5, that we should give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard lest at any time we should let them slip. The gospel that was preached by the apostles was according to the will of God, for God confirmed it with signs and wonders as if to say to us, Amen, follow as they have taught.

The saints on the day of Pentecost set us an example that we should follow in their steps. In the second chapter of Acts, verses 38-43 we read that they who gladly received his word, were baptized and they continued in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship; great fear came upon all the people and many wonders were done by the apostles. Jesus said unto Peter: "Upon this rock I will build My church and the very gates of hell shall not prevail against it"

Third reason- WE DO NOT BELIEVE THAT THE THREE COMMISSIONS CONTRADICT EACH OTHER, Matt 28:19; Luke 24:45-48; Mark 16:15-19. We hold that there is no discrepancy in God’s word, therefore we believe that the three commissions all mean the same thing and all meet their fulfillment in Acts 2:38, where Peter said "Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remissions of sins." All three commissions are given by the same person and all three mean the same thing. Matt 28:19 says, "Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost." Notice, He said not baptize them in the Father and Son and Holy Ghost, but in the name of the Father and of the Son and Holy Ghost. What is the name ? And again, He did not say names as if more than one (plural), but NAME of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost in Matt 28:19 and in MY NAME in Mark 16:15-18, and HIS NAME in Luke 24:47 all mean the same name JESUS CHRIST. "For neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved." Acts 4:12.

Fourth reason- BECAUSE TO PUT ON CHRIST WE MUST BE BAPTIZED IN HIS DEATH AND BURIAL, Romans 6:3-6; John 3:5; Acts 2:38. We are all children of God by faith in Christ Jesus, for as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Gal. 3:26-27. If the above Scripture is true, then the only way we can put on Christ is to be baptized into Him. Now the above has reference to the baptism of the Spirit which puts you into the spiritual Body of Christ, but pray, how shall we receive the baptism of the spirit? Peter beautifully answered that question on the day of Pentecost Acts 2:38, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus for the remission of sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost".

We identified ourselves with Christ in His death (Conversion), burial (Baptism -- 3 of water), resurrection (Baptism of the Holy Ghost), Hallelujah! Know ye not that so many of us were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into His death? Therefore we are buried by Baptism onto death. "For if we have been planted together in the likeness of His death we shall be in the likeness of His resurrection." Romans 6:3-6. The mode of sprinkling people for baptism was never the practice of the apostles and has no foundation in Holy Writ. Jesus said, "Except a man be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the Kingdom." Now to be born of things you must first be conceived, and that which is conceived is covered or hidden. Then to be born of water one must be conceived of water which cannot be unless one is immersed and then born from- Amen.

Fifth reason- BECAUSE WE ARE SAVE BY BELIEVING IN AND ON HIS NAME, I John 2:12; Proverbs 18:10; Acts 4:12. "The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runneth into it and are safe." I write unto you little children, because your sins are forgiven you for His name’s sake. We are saved not because of our righteousness nor praying or faith or works; these are conducive to salvation, but not because of these things we are saved, but for His Name’s sake. From time immemorial God proposed to make for Himself a mighty name. Isa. 64:12, and in our time He has made the name of Jesus high over all the earth, and the sea and sky, yea it is above every name. Today God wants us to exalt the mighty name of Jesus. Whatever we do in word or deed, do it in Jesus’ name.

Sixth reason- FATHER IS NOT A PROPER NAME, NOR SON, NOR HOLY GHOST. Father expresses a relationship, also Son; and the Holy Ghost means the Holy Spirit, but does not mean His name but his nature. Holy is an adjective, meaning more excellence, pure in heart, and Spirit is a noun but not a proper name. So that they who baptize in the formula by saying the following words: "I baptize you in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost, do not baptize in any name at all. There are many fathers and sons, but what father and son’s name do they baptize in, seeing they do not designate? For this reason the Lord Jesus told the apostles not to depart out of Jerusalem, but wait for the Spirit of Truth who would lead them into all truth, and bring all things to their remembrance whatsoever He had spoken to them. When the Holy Ghost came of the day of Pentecost He brought to the minds and hearts of the apostles what the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost was; and when the people asked, what shall we do? Peter answered, "Repent and be baptized everyone of you in the NAME OF JESUS CHRIST,", The Name Jesus Christ is the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Ghost.

2006-08-12 14:12:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I believe some things pointed out in the book are true because it's backed up by solid evidence. Like the Holy Grail...something people believed in for years...I'm not Christian but i also think it's dumb how it says that being gay is wrong. THe bible is old, people are more open minded now.

2006-08-12 14:12:02 · 9 answers · asked by wreckless_angel 2

...that as soon as your question scrolls off the first page the number of answers and ratings drop off dramatically?

Anyone want to take a shot explaining why?

2006-08-12 14:09:38 · 14 answers · asked by bobkgin 3

Every word is open to misinterpretation!

2006-08-12 14:08:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I satan has no say in your eternal hellfire torture, then he is just a slave of God and therefore God is your tormentor, or Satan if you will.

Satan needs so free will to get keep God's hands clean in the eternal hellfire torture rachet...right?

Ok, so then maybe we can cut a deal with satan...why not? Actually, if satan really wanted to be nasty and disrespectful to God, he could just not torture me in hell to defy God who assumed that I would be tortured when he sent me to hell...right?

If I wanted to cut a deal with satan, i would just propose that he let me make up another religion, maybe something just like Islam or another sect of it...how could he resist unless he just stole the idea and tortured me anyway.

2006-08-12 14:05:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

have you even spoken in tongues because of the holy spirit within you? if so, tell of that experience. I would appreciate it if this question were taken seriously and that immature non-believers would keep their rude comments to themselves.

2006-08-12 14:03:26 · 12 answers · asked by Kiwi 3

I'm a Christian and I believe that I've been saved. I have also recieved the Holy Ghost before and almost talked in tongues. There's just one problem I have though. I sin almost ever other day! I know the Bible says "We all fall sort of his glory..", but I hate when I keep sinning! Soon after I have sinned I get all upset and discouraged and ask the Lord to forgive me. A day later or so I sin the same sin again! I hate feeling that God is looking at me and is upset because I promised him I'd stop and I still do it anyway. Just today I've sinned and asked God sincerely to forgive and direct me. I'm still worried about sinning the same sin again though, what should I do?

2006-08-12 13:59:26 · 64 answers · asked by aesau_2004 2

Just yesterday i started remebering that my mom's exboyfriend had molested me a long time ago. And i dont know to tell or what to do and it hurts. I am only 13. My mother is a christain and she is married to another man with 2 kids (I love them to death) but i dont who to tell. It hurts really bad. I tried my mom about 2months after it happened but she just blamed it on me and continued dating for a year and a half then they broke up. My biological dad is dead(died when i was 1). I am christain girl but it hurts really bad.

2006-08-12 13:56:19 · 25 answers · asked by AfricasTLyric 1

2006-08-12 13:55:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ever see the movie 'True Romance'? Just like slaters character, I see Elvis when I need man advise, he says things to me and gives me wardrobe tips. I ask him if he thinks a girl is hot, and I can tell when he does cause I by whether or not she gives me a raging erection.

But also I have a relationship with God. Its the same as any other religious wacko who talks about their "relationship" with God, you know, the usual stuff. Like, when i need to make decisions about anything, i ask God and then look around to see if he gives me any little signs...like the chair out of place or a suddent Tornado...

Of course, i could make it easier on him by assigning values to die numbers and then roll dice.

Anyway, which relationship is more authentic cause i have the errie feeling im not right in the head about one of these.

2006-08-12 13:54:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-12 13:53:03 · 23 answers · asked by Whatev' Yo' 5

2006-08-12 13:50:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous