Religion & Spirituality - 14 August 2006

I can see why someone would be against abortion. I don't particularly think it's a great thing myself. But why be against contraceptives too?
Do religious fundamentalists honestly think that discouraging contraceptive use is going to reduce the number of abortions? Do they really think that people are suddenly going to stop having sex outside of marriage?
To preempt the obvious answer from the right wing nuts - I'm not asking whether you THINK people should be having 'premarital sex'. I'm asking whether you think people WILL have it. And if that's the case and you are against abortion, wouldn't the moral thing for you to do to be to support contraception?

2006-08-14 16:47:59 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-14 16:47:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i think of the word 'evil' and i feel very sorry for these messed up individuals. i dont even want to Read whats on the site, but i saw on the discovery channel that everything these people stand for is made to mock christianity and God.
http://www.churchofsatan.com/

2006-08-14 16:47:24 · 7 answers · asked by Nikki 5

How are all for certain that the bible is the one and only holy book? There are many different holy books out there. Who is to judge which one is right, and which one is wrong?

2006-08-14 16:47:17 · 7 answers · asked by lavos1412 3

I want a boyfriend...Im praying for one... he has to be very mystical and not hyper hormonal.....not a gorilla muscle boy.....fit but a little soft to the touch when he hugs me....kinda skinny maybe....doesnt have to be though..... a little goth looking maybe...and has a high tolerance rate for atheists... not one thats climbing trees and dragging me around by the hair....but has to love to go with me on long midnite walks and sit in cabarets or cafes...sipping exotic teas and talking and laughing way way into the night..Will you guys pray with me for this ????

2006-08-14 16:45:42 · 17 answers · asked by ? 2

i have been to seveal catholic church festivals all the ones i have been to involve lots of food lots of beer and 99% of the games there are games of chance(gambling) how is this ok in the eyes of the lord?

2006-08-14 16:44:08 · 10 answers · asked by specal k 5

I am wiccan, what do you say that I am? Curious because when I tell people they think I worship the devil and faries which are not true, but curious abut your oppinion of wicca.

2006-08-14 16:43:22 · 21 answers · asked by Magica! Star 4

2006-08-14 16:43:19 · 13 answers · asked by Perhaps P 1

2006-08-14 16:42:50 · 10 answers · asked by Perhaps P 1

you can answer then read this and change your answer if neccesary. but i want you to read this

Some people have tattoos of bible verses, hypothetically, if you were to get such a tattoo what would it say? (This question is extended to muslims, jews, etc. for your holy books and etc.)

Some religions consider tattoo destruction of the body (and i disagree) so in that case what is your favorite line or verse.

For the record i believe tattoo is art and conveys a feeling or an ideal, practiced as the earliest known art form. I don't know people's personal views on tattoo so it's: what is your favorite or what could represent you, if you had to keep it all your life?

I choose Matthew 7:1

Judge not, so that you may not be judged.

please keep this a hate free zone.

2006-08-14 16:42:05 · 8 answers · asked by Michael J with wings 3

4.)Expound the concept of Providence as provided by the bible dictionary. How does this affect the fact that we have freedom and exercises your self will

2006-08-14 16:41:33 · 1 answers · asked by Perhaps P 1

2.) How do we apply the concept of stewardship over your life?

3.)TOday abortion and euthanasia are practiced at alarming rates? As a nurse, do you look at this as a convenient solution to terminally ill patients?
What is your stand?

2006-08-14 16:40:51 · 5 answers · asked by Perhaps P 1

I ordered a necklace with the Holy Cross attached to it. Somebody told me that it might not suit with my current hair-style(close-clippered buzz). What do you suggest? What about--an undercut,chelsea or horse-shoe flattop hairstyle? Serious answers plz.
About me:
Saved 5 years ago by our Lord Jesus. Blessed by his love. A loving single mom of 4 children--Andy(4 years), Sam(3 years),Jane(3 years) and Lindi(1 week). I was in need of money and Lord provided it. I am now a regular organizer of "Christadelfian Bible Society"
and propreitor of "Westborough Christian Women's Haircutting Salon".

2006-08-14 16:40:27 · 11 answers · asked by christian_wondergirl 1

2006-08-14 16:40:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

One could consider everything in the Bible to be stories like the stories of fiction of nowadays which always have a degree of truth to them. All the miracles or miraculous events that are mentioned violate the rules of Nature and for anyone who does not believe in fairy tales these miracles are quite unnecessary for belief in a supernatural power. But the stories are there to signal the power of the Divine to those who can comprehend it in only such a way. And most believers seem to need this mode of comprehension. Which is fine.

On the other hand even if one does not believe that Jesus existed Christianity offers a framework (church, services, homily, etc) for cultivating a relationship with the divine. It would be something like a Hindu who thinks that Krishna is simply a character from ancient stories.

2006-08-14 16:39:56 · 70 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-14 16:36:00 · 24 answers · asked by sun rays 1

2006-08-14 16:34:15 · 40 answers · asked by sun rays 1

What is the term for the argument that it's best to believe in god so that even if you're wrong you are safe from hell? It's called someone's wager.

2006-08-14 16:30:20 · 16 answers · asked by John S 4

2006-08-14 16:29:26 · 16 answers · asked by CEM 5

2006-08-14 16:29:21 · 11 answers · asked by Naim 2

2006-08-14 16:28:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think that by posting questions about religion on here that you are honestly going to sway someone to beleive what you want them to? What is your opinion about people who try to "sway" you thier way? Oh, and if you don't mind, could you please tell me what you believe in? I'm personally Christian, but don't beleive in coming on here and trying to "convert" someone in my faith. I think it's fine whatever you believe. I'm not here to try and "convert" you, I just want you opinion on people who try to...

2006-08-14 16:28:22 · 26 answers · asked by Autumn_Anne 5

2006-08-14 16:28:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you don't pray in my schools I won't think in your church, how about that?

2006-08-14 16:28:08 · 10 answers · asked by John S 4

In a recent article in Time, scientists have seen evidence of what they call a "God" gene. They monitored several priests, monks and nuns over several days. Whenever they were having a "religious" moment, there was a chemical reaction in their brains. There was a release of chemicals that gave them a sense of emphoria and peace.

Now is this gene a direct result of evolution. Maybe several thousand years ago, we started this thought to give people hope. That over the thousands of years, these beliefs were passed down and even incorporated in their genetic code, much like some races of humans are built for warm weather and cold weather.

So the majority of people on this planet now have this genetic code, which allows them to "feel" that they are having a religious experience. When in reality, it is only in their head. Or could this gene be the actual work of God. The proof of his creation...nah.

2006-08-14 16:27:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why does it seem that about 99% of the time, the people on here(be it Atheist, agnostic, or just those that plain don't believe) who have rude, nasty, hateful, ignorant rantings, and immature comments, don't want to show their contact information? It seems to me, that if you have a nasty comment to make to someone or if it makes you feel bigger to curse at someone or insult them, then you should be big enough to accept the backlash of your statements. Even if I don't agree with the opinion of a non-believer, at least they don't seem to want to give their opinion and then not be willing to accept others opinions or comments back to them. Anyone else agree, that if you can dish out the hateful comments, then you should be an adult and take them?

2006-08-14 16:26:46 · 45 answers · asked by LittleMermaid 5

u have no idea abt

2006-08-14 16:25:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

A: a paper weight

2006-08-14 16:25:32 · 14 answers · asked by SN 1

2006-08-14 16:25:26 · 4 answers · asked by BigPappa 5

I have a friend in Canada, who keeps me filled in on what is going on just over the river. Supposedly their anti-hate crime laws now muzzle ministers in their own churches, speaking to their own congregations. If a minister so much as reads from the Bible that homosexuality is a sin, he can be arrested for a hate crime! Even if he is not promoting violence or hatred!

Can anybody confirm this? What would you think about such a situation?

2006-08-14 16:25:04 · 8 answers · asked by MamaBear 6