Religion & Spirituality - 21 August 2006

Regarding this question posted in the science category of yahoo answers: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Atltv_xbLJZcp8nSKZnseR_sy6IX?qid=20060821072527AAcZoqp
in which I asked if there is a scientific explanation for why snowflakes are all different, there are so far 3 answers. One person said God did it. Two persons have stated that snowflakes are the way they are as a result of natural forces.

Due to the scientific explanation many believe that natural forces took place on a water drop to turn it into a snowflake.
Some reject this scientific explanation and believe that it was the hand of God.

Is there a difference between these two groups. If so, what is that difference.

Are there any other things that science explains happen as a result of natural forces that some people would reject and say they were designed.

What causes someone to reject scientific explanations?

2006-08-21 03:50:58 · 45 answers · asked by Anonymous

and kirk franklin is NOT a gospel rapper he is a regular gospel singer

2006-08-21 03:50:45 · 19 answers · asked by tlwhack 2

anyone, preferable female... any places where I could go, any sites > im from leeds, just moved... email, or IM me..

2006-08-21 03:45:09 · 2 answers · asked by tariq k 4

Before the ranting starts, this is NOT meant to be inflamatory! I just want to see your opinions- we think differently, that's all.

2006-08-21 03:45:00 · 10 answers · asked by Marc B 3

Internal peace is an essential first step to achieving peace in the world. How do you cultivate it? It's very simple. In the first place by realizing clearly that all mankind is one, that human beings in every country are members of one and the same family.

-His Holiness the Dalai Lama

2006-08-21 03:43:05 · 10 answers · asked by cindy loo 6

what do you think it will be like!

2006-08-21 03:41:25 · 30 answers · asked by Little miss naughty 5

2006-08-21 03:39:48 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

And in other news, I am actually looking for high school english lesson plans. i am teaching it for the first time next week. If any teachers happen to see this question, could you please be kind enough to advise me of any lesson plans you have that might be helpful?

I am teaching 13-16 year olds, so there is quite an array of material that would be helpful.

There is a separate question that I just asked in the teaching area, or just put it here. Another really helpful thing would be advice on good websites that have such material...

In regards to the religious question, I think it was the snake, hands-down.
Also, if you have any

2006-08-21 03:36:50 · 25 answers · asked by Jeremy D 5

I use the word "church" to keep the question short, but I'm really asking whether your place of worship--be it a church, synagogue, temple, Islamic center, fellowship, etc.--works, or would work, with peoples of different faiths (or no faith) on community service projects. Tell us about some of the projects you've worked on. Were there any problems? What were the results? Would you do it again?

2006-08-21 03:35:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Short & sandals. Tank top
Blue jeans and T-shirt
slack & nice t-shirt/ suit

2006-08-21 03:34:26 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would also say jesus, but dont have time to debate that 1

2006-08-21 03:34:23 · 16 answers · asked by abdulaziiz 3

Why is it that some churches only do baptisms while others only do christenings?? And if you get baptised at a church...do you have to stay at that church or can you go to another church?? Just to let you know, I haven't been baptised yet...what does it feel like to be baptised??

2006-08-21 03:32:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm sorry, but I had to ask this again. Some people said that animals don't go to heaven because they lack souls. I don't feel that's right. If I have a soul, then I feel like my cat should have a soul as well.

The link to the first time it was asked:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/;_ylt=AvByeT95gu6Ojcigg975qkhIzKIX?qid=20060821054402AAsiRfV

2006-08-21 03:30:34 · 10 answers · asked by Southpaw 7

What the heck did God tell you? Why you?

2006-08-21 03:30:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

This day is just beginning
Who knows what it may hold.
I shall gather from it blessings,
Eternal wealth untold.
Each second is a diamond,
Each breath a work of art.
And all is mine to share.
And to treasure in my heart.
May I spend it wisely,
Loving all I can
Showing honor to my God,
And love to my fellow man.
This is all I ask Lord
May I this promise uphold.
Let me live this life with love
Until this life is old.
And then when I am done
And I draw my final breath,
I shall have no regrets
When I embrace my earthly death.

2006-08-21 03:24:11 · 17 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

Humans are indeed a selfish lot. They want the best for themselves when they are alive. They plunder Earth and cause mayhem to Mother Nature because of over-consumerism and power-grabbing (economic power, political power, military power & even religious-power) resulting in over-pollution, ozone-layer depletion and other man-made disasters like religious wars& terrorism.
After commiting all the above excesses/crimes they want to enjoy perpetual bliss when they are dead! (i.e. "heaven" for the theists).
Humans forget that they are not the only "intelligent" living-things on planet Earth. Do humans ever bother to reason that the animals they "murder" for food or religious sacrifices (viz, cows, pigs, sheep, dogs, deer, whales, dolphins,etc) are actually very intelligent animals? In fact research has shown that many of them are more intelligent than humans!

2006-08-21 03:22:47 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you had visible proof that there was a God, would you convert over to christianity? Why or why not?

2006-08-21 03:21:04 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I allow myself to experience my feelings fully, and then I listen to my inner silence, and then I wait patiently for inspiration or for an impulse. If I am able and willing to act on my inspirational thoughts or impulsive feelings, then I do so. Otherwise, I start again until I find an inspiration or an impulse that you are both able and willing to act on. Then I start the ball rolling in my new directions

The above directions give me access to the wisdom of my soul.

Martin Camden.

martincamden@hotmail.com.

2006-08-21 03:18:00 · 2 answers · asked by optimaxim 3

What are your great words of wisdom for the day?

2006-08-21 03:16:20 · 22 answers · asked by Red neck 7

Hello, and thanks in advance for praying for me. My assessment scores are low. I have taken Calculus and Biology and English honors at my High School. I will be seeing the counselor this morning to give me the opportunity to sign the drop slip and allow me to take advance courses. Please pray that I can be in these courses so I can peruse my education.

Thank you and God Bless you : )

2006-08-21 03:15:36 · 12 answers · asked by Curious 2

them in their wallets as reverence ? Aren't these graven images?
Isn't this condemned by the 1st commandment?

2006-08-21 03:14:18 · 18 answers · asked by carl 4

Indeed, while they may be saying "free will," they are fanatically following a book purportedly written by "God" that says,

"Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God." (Romans 13:17)

Does this sound even remotely to intelligent people that God gave anybody "free will?"

2006-08-21 03:13:52 · 12 answers · asked by ben s 1

I'm most afraid of the point in my life where I will lose my ability to tell those I love I do.

2006-08-21 03:13:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was just wondering how many people believe in both.

2006-08-21 03:12:31 · 26 answers · asked by bown 4

2006-08-21 03:10:27 · 17 answers · asked by FauxPas 2

Just share it.

2006-08-21 03:09:36 · 12 answers · asked by Ravi 3

I put this in the religious category because the focus of the question is about world view. Example might be: Someone named Barbara said a snowflake is complex but was created through random natural forces, and did not require a designer.

2006-08-21 03:09:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why or why not? Do you have an example?

2006-08-21 03:09:27 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-21 03:09:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

When we ask religious folks why people do such evil things, they often say that god had to give us free will and free will means the freedom to do evil things. So, does god have free will, and if so why doesn't he do evil things? If he has free will and doesn't do evil things, then why can't we be the same? If he doesn't have free will then how could he give us something that he doesn't have himself?

2006-08-21 03:08:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous