Religion & Spirituality - 16 August 2006

Like McDonald's, Burger King, Jack in the Box, Wendy's and Carl's Jr., are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam different franchises of a profitable business? In the case of the former, the business is selling burgers. In the case of the later, is the business selling influence? Do these religions enable ideological authorities in leadership positions sell their influence over communities of faithful believers to a mercenary plutocratic predatory few that prey upon the many of our global culture? Is selling influence for profit what these religions have in common? If you agree, then what do you propose should be done about this, if anything? Is it harmless or are communities of faithful believers lead by influence peddlers helping to lead the global culture as a whole to run a race to Armageddon orchestrated by a mercenary plutocratic predatory few that seek to generate greater profits from the sale and manufacture of the products and services of a beast of a military industrial complex?

2006-08-16 12:58:59 · 9 answers · asked by H.I. of the H.I. 4

Personally I think that Bible is the biggest load of garbage and codswallop ever written by man, and I’m sure it will go down in history as the greatest load of gobbledygook ever to inflict such traumatic mental and physical damage on humanity, but still today, some people sadly believe the Bible to be true. That’s very sad indeed. Very sad.

Take self-mutilation in the Bible, is this wrong or what?

Matthew 5:29 If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away; it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.
Matthew5:30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away; it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to go into hell.

Perhaps people can understand why so many religions are nothing more than savage cults, because this practise still goes on today. Even women get stoned to death in some countries for having an affair or fling with some sexy guy.

2006-08-16 12:58:38 · 12 answers · asked by Brenda's World 4

God is identified as being jealous to the point that he is named Jealous:
Ex 2:5: & Deu 5:6 "...for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God..."
Ex 34:14: "...for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God"
Deu32:16: "They provoked him to jealousy with strange gods..."

Yet, jealousy is identified as a sin in the bible:
Prov 6:16-18: "These six things doth the Lord hate... A proud look... an heart that deviseth wicked imaginations... and he that soweth discord among brethren."
Prov 6:34: "For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance..."
SoS 8:6: "...jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire..."
Job 5:2: "For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one."
Prov 14:30: "A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones."
There are many other references to envy & jealousy in the bible. Doesn't that make the Christian view of God that of a sinful being?

2006-08-16 12:57:19 · 16 answers · asked by Physh 4

It can't be because the holy spirit was in him be cause when we get the holy spirit we are still sinners.

I am not trying to disprove Jesus I am a christian, but I don't believe Jesus was exactly the same flesh we are.
so I am asking for biblical proof he was a dust made HUMAN

2006-08-16 12:57:09 · 12 answers · asked by smncoll 2

These are the words I prayed for so long, and still I do not know God the way in which I want to. I'm a christian, and there have been times where I feel God close to me - but why not now?

2006-08-16 12:56:12 · 20 answers · asked by Charles 1

Have you noticed that?

2006-08-16 12:55:38 · 5 answers · asked by ? 1

But then again that's christianity for you. Say no to jesus http://www.saynotojesus.tk

2006-08-16 12:55:29 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

And I mean both parts. Panties and bra.

2006-08-16 12:54:47 · 23 answers · asked by Tranny Jesus 1

2006-08-16 12:54:24 · 22 answers · asked by Julie 2

Wouldn't he just come down and give me a good thrashing?

2006-08-16 12:53:48 · 24 answers · asked by vomitsupermodel 2

http://www.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AlbhmtIoixtkyNZJmFz08QDsy6IX?qid=20060815201458AAoOGvD

So, what are some buzzwords you've heard? Personally I'm tired of hearing "persecute." Well, Christians have a persecution complex, the blacks were slaves, and athiests are despised in this country, but we all use the same word to mean different things that are ambiguous! What's your most reviled buzzword? Feel free to spout more than one.

If you luv buzz words, then by all means, say "I love buzzwords, using emotion and ambiguity in a rational arguement is for the win!" (or something less demeaning, if you'd prefer to not be silly)

P.S. This really isn't a religion question, it's more like philosophy, but oh well.

2006-08-16 12:53:37 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I always get most answers to questions in the "religion" category. I wonder, why. Don't think this is representative of the world at large.

2006-08-16 12:52:48 · 8 answers · asked by Ejsenstejn 2

2006-08-16 12:50:41 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can anyone help me explain its-
1.Countries of origin
2.Historical figures and events
3.Central Beliefs
4.Nature of God
5.Texts
6.Ritual and practices
7.Ethics and morality

2006-08-16 12:49:38 · 7 answers · asked by **LIBERTY** 1

Jesus said call no man your father upon the earth..Matthew 23:9
Aaron was married with children!

2006-08-16 12:49:37 · 11 answers · asked by syairasmom 2

that during his human stage, the Trinity became a Holy Duality?

2006-08-16 12:49:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can anyone help me explain its-
1.Countries of origin
2.Historical figures and events
3.Central Beliefs
4.Nature of God
5.Texts
6.Ritual and practices
7.Ethics and morality

2006-08-16 12:48:58 · 7 answers · asked by **LIBERTY** 1

2006-08-16 12:46:05 · 37 answers · asked by Joe 4

Both are written in vauge language open to interpretation and are divided into verses.

2006-08-16 12:44:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-16 12:42:36 · 29 answers · asked by Tranny Jesus 1

If I said his beard was a bit gay, would he come down and get all worked up? Or would he just laugh it off and burn me when I die?

2006-08-16 12:42:03 · 36 answers · asked by vomitsupermodel 2

Say no to jesus http://www.saynotojesus.tk

2006-08-16 12:41:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Other than praying.

2006-08-16 12:40:42 · 17 answers · asked by carl 4

"The Devil made me do it" "The Devil led me astray"

Did it ever occur to you that you might have did something dumb and crazy on your own free will?? I imagine the Devil is sitting in Hell, saying" I had nothing to do with you cheating on your wife!! Whatcha blaming me for!!!"

2006-08-16 12:39:33 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does that include me killing me, myself murdering myself, me killing myself, me murdering myself

2006-08-16 12:39:10 · 8 answers · asked by Jabaris H 2

What is the beliefe for afterlife for wiccans i was just wondering that i have been thinking about becomeing a wiccan!

2006-08-16 12:39:00 · 10 answers · asked by Alyssa H 2

2006-08-16 12:37:22 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

How does this effect how you see your place (and humanities) in the universe?

What is the problem with the view that is contrary to your point of view?

2006-08-16 12:36:15 · 6 answers · asked by Pablito 5

When it comes to ancient Egyptian, Greek or Roman gods no one believes in them anymore so everyone is atheist to those gods. And any god today that isn't from your region you don't believe in so that makes you an atheist to those gods too. So everyone is an atheist it’s just some of us go 1 god further. Why don't you?

2006-08-16 12:35:13 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-16 12:34:35 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous