Religion & Spirituality - 17 August 2006

With all the statues and hail marys do you think they are idol worshippers?

2006-08-17 05:00:14 · 33 answers · asked by matt_zim2006 1

a vegetarian and an atheist were eating lunch. the atheist asks the vegetarian "what you got today?". the vegetarian replies, "i got no meat! why do you ask?". the atheist retorts, "see, that proves there is no god!"

this is just as logical as any argument the atheists uses to prove their argument

2006-08-17 04:59:32 · 19 answers · asked by bakbiter 3

There is a lady where I work who is a christian and found out that I'm a homosexual and an atheist. She has quite literally and openly stated that she considers it her personal calling from God to try to save me. I have tried to explain to her that this is unwelcome and unprofessional, rather politely. My bosses have told me to try to blow it off because where I live, being atheist and homosexual is valid grounds for termination (it is considered to contribute to a hostile work place to be so far from the norm). A lawyer I spoke with even told me that I should do my best to ignore it since we would not win in this state (the jury would be stacked against a homosexual atheist). Is there anything more that I can do POLITELY to get her off my case? Giving in is not an option, I am as certain of my beliefs as she is of hers, I've been a Christian before and I don't see myself going back anytime in the foreseeable future.

2006-08-17 04:58:52 · 64 answers · asked by Anonymous

Christian walks into a bar and says to the bartender "Gimmie a Virgin Mary." Bartender looks at christian and says "U don't look like a gay man, but there ain't no virgins here."

2006-08-17 04:58:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Let me further ask you . If there is a god then who made this god. If this part of the question is answerable then who made the entity that made the first god. And so into infinity the this question revolves in its never ending circle. Is it not time we just got on with the here and now and put aside the things that we know through history and present day happenings cause death and destruction.

2006-08-17 04:58:05 · 30 answers · asked by merlin 1

cinnamon swirl coffee cake?

2006-08-17 04:57:51 · 9 answers · asked by Atheist Eye Candy 5

I prayed for a man with a very small organ. But I kept on meeting men who had huge organs and long organs too. So I prayed and prayed and prayed. I said "Lord won't u P-l-e-a-s-e send me a tiny organed man, p-l-e-a-s-e. But it did not work, he kept sending me gigantic endowed guys. So I prayed some more. Nothing. Well finally I was chatting with a long time Christian and she said that sometimes the Lord does not give us what he wants. So I thought about it, and all those gigantic masculane organs, and I just said "Thank u Lord I will accept Your decision!!!!!!!!!"

2006-08-17 04:55:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-17 04:55:40 · 13 answers · asked by mike g 1

Which would be more appropriate to the season?

2006-08-17 04:55:37 · 12 answers · asked by gmonkai 4

I've known this guy for 40 years, suddenly he turns against me saying that I am not who I say. I am the Jinn come to trick him. How the Hell do you reason with this?

2006-08-17 04:54:27 · 11 answers · asked by Mr. Mojo Risin 3

The Catholic Church has had a long standing practice of parishioners confessing their shortcomings to a priest. What is your take on this?

Is it helpful to discuss (confess) your shortcomings with (to) another human being (not necessarily a priest)? Is this something you try to practice?

What about discussing the shortcomings of other people with a friend? Is this a helpful practice?

2006-08-17 04:54:04 · 11 answers · asked by Pablito 5

A bonding of bedfellows or a boding of soulmates?
Where doth the Bible say two men cannot LOVE?
Why doth ye judge?

Hath I not told ye to love all?
Marriage, I say unto ye, is a pact of trust and a union of love, not a contract for babymaking!

Why doth ye not love love, but only love sex?

2006-08-17 04:52:35 · 16 answers · asked by Tofu Jesus 5

2006-08-17 04:50:05 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

King James Version: Matthew 6:33. This is taken out of the Gospel of Matthew. I've read this verse, what? Like a billion or so times? I thought that I understood what Jesus was saying. Now a days, everyone has problems and situations in their lives. Big, small, doesn't matter we have them. If you're like me, the first thing you're going to ask God is, "Please God, take this problem away! The sooner the better!" Sometimes we're our own worst enemy. I am. I'm slowly beginning to understand what this verse means. It is my belief that God wants to hear our problems and issues. Big or small. It's also my honest belief that after reading Matt 6:33, that God wants all of "us" to seek His way, his will. Once we've done that, God promises to take care of the rest. Trust me, when I say that I've read this verse time after time and slowy but surely I'm beginning to understand it. Not just on an intellectual level but on a "heart" level. Comments? Thoughts?

2006-08-17 04:49:22 · 10 answers · asked by Kooties 5

Please share! and ya, only share what you have witnessed not what your brother, mother or your friend saw.


thank you

2006-08-17 04:48:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

If so. Then please advise me with what is bothering me

2006-08-17 04:48:18 · 13 answers · asked by kitty cat 3

In the original Omen film, David Warner says the following at Damien’s birthday party - “He's either the heir to the Thorn millions - or Jesus Christ himself”…

Note: As the Thorn’s baby had been killed, Damien was/is not the heir to the Thorn Millions – The above line was removed in new 2006 version.

In the new 2006 version, when Damien gets near the church he sees visions of the crucifixion and becomes terrified…

Is he experiencing past memories???

2006-08-17 04:48:06 · 10 answers · asked by John Trent 5

How can you have faith when you have proof? The two are total opposites. You can't have faith something exists when you have proof it does. Quit trying to say you have proof for God. If you did, you wouldn't be a believer, you would be a knower.

2006-08-17 04:47:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would you say that Baptists are protestent bacause they did't break from the Roman Church. What would non-baptist say?

2006-08-17 04:45:36 · 12 answers · asked by Lundy 2

Would you say that Baptists are protestent bacause they did't break from the Roman Church. What would non-baptist say?

2006-08-17 04:45:29 · 3 answers · asked by Lundy 2

I mean... it really doesn't make sense to put your belief into a system where you're instantly condemned as being unclean or somehow less than everyone else...

2006-08-17 04:43:14 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have seen many misunderstandings, half truths,and flat out lies about many faiths and beliefs. I have discovered much that I though about others faith was wrong as well. I am offering anyone and everyone a chance to dispel or correct un truths aout your faith.
Peace Be With You,
Debra

2006-08-17 04:41:02 · 22 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

2006-08-17 04:40:38 · 34 answers · asked by Mr. Mojo Risin 3

2006-08-17 04:40:36 · 19 answers · asked by jusaskin 2

I am seeking alternate points of view to aid me in teaching others. I have my own theories, but I find that teaching only one way is unfair, restricting, and unethical. My question is this. How does divination work? Is it external or internal? Please back up any answer with personal experience or other reference.

For clarification, I have heard the typical smoke and mirrors and Devilry responses and find it useless to my purpose unless it is backed up by personal experience or holy text reference (specific chapter, verse, section, whatever, etc.)

Any experience with any form of divination (Oneiromancy, Tarot, Ouija, black mirror, candle meditation, I Ching, Runology, etc.) will work for me. Thank you for your help in advance.

2006-08-17 04:40:21 · 10 answers · asked by steele_feher 2

Jesus told ye to be prepared, not stand and wait. Enjoy the gift that he hath bestowed upon ye, and know that salvation comes through death, not rapture. I promise the Raputre of only 144,000.

Study to show thyself approved unto God.

2006-08-17 04:39:59 · 28 answers · asked by Tofu Jesus 5

http://www.united-church.ca/marriage/resources/pdf/understanding.pdf

In the above link, the United Church of Canada, Canada's largest Protestant denomination, affirms their belief, based on Scripture, that marriages are holy and ordained by God regardless of the gender of the two individuals in question.

As Christians, they base this on the same book as other denominations use in condemning gay marriage and gay sexual activity.

My question is this: are they wrong? If you believe that they are, how can you be sure that your understanding of the Bible is superior to yours? Is it not possible that, from a Christian and Scriptural perspective, it is in fact you who is wrong?

2006-08-17 04:37:43 · 20 answers · asked by XYZ 7

After all, they may have asked the question, but your brain did the thinking and you came to the conclusion that there may be some doubt there. So why lash out against the person who made you think?

2006-08-17 04:37:29 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-17 04:36:14 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

He's god, isn't he? By definition, doesn't that mean he gets to do whatever he wants?

2006-08-17 04:36:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous