Religion & Spirituality - 20 August 2006

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmJkk4lAdosBXqc7RAxKMK3py6IX?qid=20060820145353AACHRqz

That thread spurred my thoughts.

The posters tend to mass accept that occult, is the same as cult.

How does one go about educating the masses that their definitions of what they are confused about are creating negativity, pain, and suffering in life?

2006-08-20 11:10:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since most christians only regard the books in the canonized bible (as decided upon in 370a.d.) as scritpure; Should there be a new council where newly discovered text's from many different cultures and continents can be considered and examined and eventually be accepted as scripture. For example maybe a re-examination of the Gnostic Gosples (with an open mind, and not in a combative spirit) would, or would not prove useful.

2006-08-20 11:07:43 · 13 answers · asked by jiggliemon 2

2006-08-20 11:06:43 · 7 answers · asked by jayaah18 1

Do you think it’s possible that human intelligence as we understand it to be, is in fact intelligence controlled by a higher intelligence in another dimension, and everything we think and believe to be true is in fact virtual?

2006-08-20 11:04:41 · 25 answers · asked by Brenda's World 4

It seems like the most dominant religions these days are Christianity, Islam and Judaeism, why have these religions survived thousands of years and these other ancient Religions based on Egyption and Greek Mythology have died out?

2006-08-20 11:03:36 · 19 answers · asked by Jonas M 1

I have accepted Christ as my savior. I mean, God did the "accepting" of us because of the actions of Jesus Christ. Maybe that's where people misunderstand us, and think we believe we are better when nothing could be further from the truth.

So.........if someone says to a Christian, "You seem different, what's up with you?" should they say, "God accepted me."...??

Nah, that doesn't sound right either. Floundering here...what do you guys think?

2006-08-20 11:03:03 · 10 answers · asked by nancy jo 5

I am not christian I'm a wiccan but have always wanted to know the answer to this question.. and no I'm not discriminating or making fun of this faith I just really want to know.

2006-08-20 11:00:06 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Wouldn't God rather we spend any extra money we have on feeding the hungry, curing disease, etc.????

Yet many religious LEADERS lead jetsetting lives of greed and style. Huh.

2006-08-20 10:58:50 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

We muslims believe in ONE god ALLAH who has no SON and no ASSOCIATES. We believe in peace and killing of another human being is a SIN and purnishable by HELL FIRE. Often the western media project Islam image by associating it with terrorism. This is the picture imposed on the minds of their audience. Islam has a proven record of tolerance throughout its history. Islam coexisted peacefully with Judism and Christianity in its proximity. Like any other community on earth, Muslims are allowed to defend themselves if attacked. If you think we Muslims are sinful by practising our religion and way of life on earth - Why don't you let your god purnish us in heaven / dooms day. Is your god weak to do so? Why do you take unjustified initiative to attack us and our ways/culture? Why do you think we should drink alcohol, practice sex outside wedlocks, get rid of our head covers (hijabs), expose our women faces (even undesirably by a woman by her self), etc - To demonstrate freedom? We say NO NO.

2006-08-20 10:55:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the United States its obvious that the religious wrong is constantly manipulated for political gain.

All one has to do is give a little lip service to the Christ Cultists community, perhaps throw a little cash their way and you have an instant voter base. Sure they're idiots, but they're idiots who vote. Its no surprise that the masters of corruption (the GOP) are masters at this, not that the democrats are any different but they seem to have some semblance of whats right and wrong.

Then you have the actual religious leaders who run around with whores (not that theres anything wrong with that) and use their religious organizations as tax shelters for diamond mines in oppressive third world nations or ask for money because they claim their god will kill them if they dont meet some quota.

And sure enough they eat it up.

So whats the deal, are you stupid? Who am I kidding, sure you are.

2006-08-20 10:55:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can you explain without making a reference to satan?
Are the mysteries forever going to be unknowable to you?and me.
Regardless it seems they know what they want and are doing a better job than most if not all.
There are some reneagde dreamers out there though.

2006-08-20 10:53:53 · 22 answers · asked by Corey 4

What is Hell and who goes there? How Does one keep from going to Hell?

2006-08-20 10:53:27 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

What necessarily makes the Bible "God's Word" over any other book? Does groups of Christians saying the Bible is God's Word make it so?

2006-08-20 10:46:55 · 27 answers · asked by Nowhere Man 6

unless the question is directed toward them cuz I sure as hell dont. They swear like we care what they think.

2006-08-20 10:46:47 · 28 answers · asked by chained6002 1

2006-08-20 10:44:03 · 44 answers · asked by september_serenade 1

This question is for everyone, religious believers and non-believers. What are your thoughts, hopes, and beliefs about the universe we live in? For instance, do you think scientists will discover that the universe had a beginning, or discover that it was created, or discover that God exists, or discover .... what are your thoughts?”

2006-08-20 10:43:55 · 11 answers · asked by Brenda's World 4

Consider these two aya's (verses) in the Quran:

Carrot >

Quran 4:74 "Let those fight in the cause of Allah Who sell the life of this world for the hereafter. To him who fighteth in the cause of Allah,- whether he is slain or gets victory - Soon shall We give him a reward of great (value)." http://cwis.usc.edu/dept/msa/quran/004.q...

Stick -

Quran 2:216 "FIGHTING IS PRESCRIBED FOR YOU (muslims), and ye dislike it. But it is possible that ye dislike a thing which is good for you, and that ye love a thing which is bad for you. But Allah knoweth, and ye know not." http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/quran/002.qmt.html#002.216

In the first aya, Allah is promising Muslims a "reward of great value" if they "fight" and are "slain or victorious". This is the simple carrot-approach that you might use with your child.

In the second aya, Allah insists that "fighting is prescribed" for you, so even if it feels wrong, you must murder for him otherwise you defy his will.

2006-08-20 10:42:55 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

You see the movie "the ten commandments" Pharoah calls them Hebrews.The Hebrews were part of the 12 tribes{I guess}but most of the 12 tribes were not Hebrews[?]When the ten tribes of the northern confederacy were exiled, did not the hebrews stay in Judah?If this be the case,the Hebrews are Israelites but not all israelites are Hebrews.The history books I always read call all Israelites "Hebrews".What's the deal.?

2006-08-20 10:41:02 · 9 answers · asked by TontoGoldstein 1

This question is for those who say that Islam is the cause of terrorism, and for those wise people who want to know about it so the can judge it correctly.

2006-08-20 10:39:51 · 18 answers · asked by Resonance 3

defined means: Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence.

Why should I, a rational person, want anything to do with "faith"?

Why would you ever want faith? How can you honestly have faith in something like the Bible when we know for a fact it isn't true?

Faith=ignorance. Religous faith=killing and other bad things.

And yall walk around like its some badge of honor. Ever wonder why we're always laughing at you and not taking a word of your's seriosuly.

Ever wonder why intelligent people in history like Galileo, Da Vinci, Franklin, MAgellanm Newton, and Darwin wanted nothing to do with "faith"?

Faith is the surrender of the mind. It is pathetic and weak. Nothing to be proud of.

2006-08-20 10:39:36 · 17 answers · asked by JokerBlitz 1

did Isaiah lie when he said 700 years ago-"Unto us a child is born, a Son is given, and he will be the prince of peace (sar shalom), God the father, the almighty God, and the wonderful counselor."

ok so i believe Isaiah -r the ones that claim they reject Isaiah -evidently to them he isnt Jewish -can they do that and still be Jewish -please help -they keep saying lol im not Jewish cause i believe in the Jewish Messiah Jesus. one said it doesnt matter even if Jesus is our Jewish messiah i wont believe in him-hello -who has the problem on this one-do u have a good answer -please!!!!

2006-08-20 10:36:49 · 15 answers · asked by ? 5

In his sermon on the mount, Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the Children of God. So now I am asking whether you think you are a peacemaker and why you feel that way, or if not, whom among the world leaders fills that role and why. I invite all people of all political persuasions, whether conservative, liberal, Republican or Democrat, Christian, Muslim, even Agnostic or Atheist to give me your thoughts on this. The only thing I ask is that you show respect for each other and that there is no bashing of another's viewspoint.

2006-08-20 10:34:51 · 19 answers · asked by Sicilian Godmother 7

If so, can you pinpoint why this is?

2006-08-20 10:32:47 · 28 answers · asked by ... 4

2006-08-20 10:32:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Christ became a martyr after his crucifixion, thus spawning Christianity. What if he only got a few years in prison instead?

2006-08-20 10:27:44 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

mine just did.

2006-08-20 10:25:39 · 18 answers · asked by Krish 5

Answer his questions and ask questions about him.
Enough people are picking at each other's beliefs in this section. He is a breath of fresh laughters!

2006-08-20 10:24:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

accepted or been saved by Jesus?
Doesn't it say in your own Book that you are to Judge not lest ye be Judged?
You and no one else knows where I am going when I die so I would be very careful how much you spout in this life about anyone but yourselves. Since I don't know and you don't know then I'd say we are on an even playing field. Not one of us has an edge, and don't call Jesus an edge since you really don't have absolute proof that he existed either. And I don't have proof that he didn't. So come up with you own argument for a change, not the one drilled into you by some religion.
Who agrees or disagrees and why?

2006-08-20 10:21:56 · 64 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im Argentine, and althoug this question might sound silly to some of you, I really want to know.

2006-08-20 10:20:49 · 24 answers · asked by davecz4 2

2006-08-20 10:19:53 · 16 answers · asked by danhowell_diana 2