Religion & Spirituality - 12 August 2006

If you haven't seen it I highly recommend it you can download it from these websites part 1: http://www.antonioedward.net/component/option,com_remository/Itemid,28/func,fileinfo/filecatid,50/parent,category Part 2: http://www.antonioedward.net/component/option,com_remository/Itemid,28/func,fileinfo/filecatid,49/parent,category
It's in 2 45min parts well worth it everything he says is true. I know the atheist point of view (being one) but I want to know what the theists make of it.

2006-08-12 11:35:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Matt. 8:22 ( Luke 9:60 )

Tell me your thoughts.

2006-08-12 11:34:15 · 13 answers · asked by SeeTheLight 7

I give this dictionary definition so we all start on the same page.

Faith: (1) : belief and trust in and loyalty to God (2) : belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion b (1) : firm belief in something for which there is no proof (2) : complete trust

Assume that Person “A” has a deep abiding faith in his/her belief system, (for the believe fill in the blank) _____________. Person “B” also has a deep abiding faith in his /her belief system, (for the believe fill in the blank) _____________.

For sake of example let’s say that person “A” believes in Christianity, and person “B” believes in any other religion. Both are totally convinced that their believe is the only true believe. They both believe so strongly that they would lay down their life for their believe. Person “A” and person “B” are totally interchangeable in this equation.

2006-08-12 11:32:30 · 14 answers · asked by Paul S 3

If u take a newborn child and raise that child his whole life to believe that a tomotoe is god and he has no other contact with any other religions who would his god be?

2006-08-12 11:32:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is Mother Angelica doing ok? She has not been on EWTN this week.

2006-08-12 11:30:43 · 4 answers · asked by toad4446 1

God may forgive, but you will never be like God. Only God is perfect. Only God doesn't sin.

2006-08-12 11:28:48 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is for all the intelligent wanna-be saints. If Faith is real, then why don't you prove it?

2006-08-12 11:26:47 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would he cheat to win?

2006-08-12 11:26:21 · 12 answers · asked by 自由思想家 3

Would a perfect being be able to feel negative qualities? If God swore he was perfect, but nothing he did ever came out right...would you be able to see it, or would you close your eyes? No one seems to want to admit this world is simple. Everything around us is imaginary. Nothing will last, nothing will be forever.

2006-08-12 11:23:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I thought I had a relationship with God seems He answered the smallest prayers. Two weeks ago something bad has happened and now my cat is dying. But I started praying with all my heart, body, mind and soul and with every tear for two weeks. Why doesn't He hear me and help me? I haven't done anything wrong I haven't sinned and I keep asking for gorgiveness in case I have done something. The desperation and pain in my heart is unbearable at times when I pray to Him. It feels like he has left me and I don't understand why.

2006-08-12 11:22:24 · 31 answers · asked by auntkarendjjb 6

Check it out and tell me if you think this is a coinincidence or not!

http://www.endtime.com/videos.asp

2006-08-12 11:21:03 · 13 answers · asked by Wayne S 3

2006-08-12 11:17:33 · 15 answers · asked by 自由思想家 3

If God is perfect, then he knew what he was creating, do you deny it? Why blame Satan? Does your God not accept respondsibility for his actions?

2006-08-12 11:17:13 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

cant get on a plane because you dont know if your fellow muslims going to blow it up. war is still going on because of muslims. let me say once and for all you lost already. you cant win. there is no place for terriost in this world. grow up. your reglion is a joke

2006-08-12 11:16:42 · 12 answers · asked by jackpack 3

Be HONEST plz. what is a Good experience you had with another person of different belief and Bad experience for the same type of belief. Has this effected your outlook on that certain religion/belief?

I liked the one person's question where he's agnostic and asking what atheist and religious ppl think of each other so i want to do that too. Except everyone can rate the answer's on this, not just me thanks :)

2006-08-12 11:15:50 · 14 answers · asked by Nikki 5

Once you are dead its too late right?

2006-08-12 11:15:42 · 17 answers · asked by isoar4jc 3

2006-08-12 11:14:23 · 15 answers · asked by Nina A 1

Rumi says in a poem:

Do not build much, for I intend to have you in ruins. If you build two hundred houses in a manner that the bees do; I shall make you as homeless as a fly. If you are the mount Qaf in stability. I shall make you whirl like a millstone.

WHAT is your idea ??

2006-08-12 11:14:06 · 10 answers · asked by Afshin A. 1

I was raised in the Netherlands, I live in Romania now.English is my fourth language.

Yahoo!Answers has no dutch or romanian section.So, i'm stuck to the english version of it. My english is not perfect, i'm very well aware of that.

My english dictionary tells me this:
Spell Check Nazi: A person on Yahoo!Answers who points out bad grammar, but forgets that we are not all native english speakers. Spell Check Nazis are the worst kind of human beings on earth.

Not my definition, it's from my dictionary.

I promissed myself that everytime a Spell Check Nazi crosses my path, and answers my questions with only a remark about spelling or grammar i would do this:

You, Spell Check Nazis are ignorant fools, who are too arogant to appreciate the trouble people take to try and speak english on a World Wide Web.

I would like to apologize for my last sentence, even if i am not even sorry. Will you accept my apology?

(i guess i have to do this many more times in the next weeks)

2006-08-12 11:14:04 · 11 answers · asked by Thinx 5

Matt10:34-36

Can you distinguish between the purpose of Christ's coming to earth and the result of it?

Tell me your thoughts.

2006-08-12 11:13:05 · 20 answers · asked by SeeTheLight 7

I think I have psychic powers and I want to know how do I advance this gift,or to make myself have more visions?I'm asking a serious question so please give a serious answer.

2006-08-12 11:11:23 · 12 answers · asked by charmed_ones_lover 4

We are all sinners according to the bible. So none can be like God. God does not make mistakes. We are all capable of being forgiven, so the bible doesn't prevent murder, rape, child abuse, etc... Then I ask, can you see how awful goodness is?

2006-08-12 11:10:47 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

There are 164 verses in the Quran about Jihad.

"The Quran, by the way, teaches that Muslims are never to initiate war. But, for example, Muslims are supposed to offer non-Muslims an opportunity to embrace Islam. If the non-Muslims refuse, the Muslim thinking is that they have commited aggression against Allah and Islam. Therefore, the Muslim is allowed to fight these aggressors against Allah and Islam until they become Muslims or are killed.

Perhaps the greatest proof that Islam is not a religion of peace is the interpretion of Quran 4:89 that says if anyone wants to leave Islam (turns renegade) he is to be put to death. This makes it the religion of fear, not peace." www.answering-islam.org

2006-08-12 11:10:16 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

first off I'm an agnostic, let's look at some of the good things religious people do like feed the poor, help people with drug problems, give people shelter, and give people clothing. Granted you don't have to be religious to do good deeds as I do alot of volunteer work myself, some religions really promote social problems. Can't we forgive them for pushing their ideas on us if they do alot to benefit humanity?

2006-08-12 11:10:06 · 13 answers · asked by pkingman1274 3

No matter what religion you follow how many truly loves god ,what i mean is when you pray or connect to universal energy you feel love for our creator thats overwhelming and complete, Do you trust that he is with us at every moment in this world and even if you dont understand why things are the way they are you know there is a plan bigger than we can understand .

2006-08-12 11:08:55 · 19 answers · asked by Treat 3

2006-08-12 11:08:04 · 18 answers · asked by Marina 2

is this true?
Have you ever thought -- Can a devout Muslim be an
> American patriot and a loyal citizen? Is Muslim-American really an
> oxymoron?
> >
> > I forwarded that question to a friend who worked in
> Saudi Arabia for 20 years. The following is his reply.
> >
> > Consider this:
> >
> > Theologically, no. Because his allegiance is to
Allah,
> the moon god of Arabia.
> >
> > Religiously, no. Because no other religion is
accepted
> by his Allah except Islam (Quran, 2:256)
> >
> > Scripturally, no. Because his allegiance is to the
five
> pillars of Islam and the Quran (Koran).
> >
> > Geographically, no. Because his allegiance is to
Mecca,
> to which he turns in prayer five times a day.
> >
> > Socially, no. Because his allegiance to Islam
forbids
> him to make friends with Christians or Jews.
> >
> > Politically, no. Because he must submit to the
mullah
> (spiritual leaders), who teach annihilation of Israel and destruction
of
> America, the great Satan.
> >
> > Domestically, no, because he is instructed to marry
four
> women and beat and scourge his wife when she disobeys him (Quran
4:34).
> >
> > Intellectually, no, because he cannot accept the
> American Constitution since it is based on Biblical principles and he
> believes the Bible to be corrupt.
> >
> > Philosophically, no, because Islam, Muhammad, and
the
> Quran do not allow freedom of religion and _expression. Democracy and
Islam
> cannot co-exist. Every Muslim government is either dictatorial or
> autocratic.
> >
> > Spiritually, no, because when we declare "one nation

> under God," the Christian's God is loving and kind, while Allah is
NEVER
> referred to as heavenly father, nor is he ever called love in the
Quran's
> 99 excellent names.
> >
> > Therefore after much study and deliberation....
Perhaps
> we should be very suspicious of ALL MUSLIMS in this country. They
> obviously cannot be both "good" Muslims and good Americans.
> >
> > Call it What you wish...it's still the truth.
> >
> > If you find yourself intellectually in agreement
with
> the above statements, perhaps you will share this with your friends.
The
> more who understand this, the better it will be for our country and
our
> > future.

2006-08-12 11:06:50 · 14 answers · asked by god 2

How many people have lived believing in this? How many people will continue to believe in this? When will it all have meaning? Especially, in a world without end.

2006-08-12 11:05:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would you like it if Bush referred to the Christians that blow up abortion clinics and shoot doctors as "Christian-fascist"? What if the news constantly referred to members of the KKK as "Christian-fascist"? Can you not see how the term "Islamofascist" is offensive to normal law abiding American Muslims? They deny that these terrorist represent their religion just like some Christians attempt to claim that the KKK doesn't represent theirs. Something to think about.

Peace, shalom, and salaam, out.

2006-08-12 11:03:46 · 21 answers · asked by 自由思想家 3

Ok, for example: I knew this guy who believed in God but he didn't really practice religion or attend services or anything. He was a drugatic and an alcoholic and got put into a rehab center by his parents (he was only 17) and the court that was a christian rehab center. But when he got there, they wanted him to give up everything that wasn't worshipping God, music for example. Now, he loved music more than anything...The Rolling Stones, The Doors, Tom Petty and so on. He played guitar and wrote lyrics all the time and flatly refused to give it up, which I don't blame him. So, he acted up and got sentenced to jail and 20 years later he died of a drug overdose. Do you think that maybe if these people weren't being so demanding this wouldn't have happened? I think so. I know many preachers who preach hellfire sermons and if you do anything ungodly (like listen to music that isn't like the Gaithers or whatever) you'll go to hell. I think this is the wrong way to go about it.......

2006-08-12 11:03:31 · 13 answers · asked by Led*Zep*Babe 5