Religion & Spirituality - 25 August 2006

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Science doesn't give a rat's furry one if lay people believe or disbelieve in scientific theories. Lay people, frankly, aren't typically qualified to make an informed judgement anyway.

Science will progress with or without peoples' belief in evolution.

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Theologically, most christian sects accept the validity of evolution, and don't see a conflict between it and christianity (genesis is accepted as an analogy). Only a small minority of christians actually see evolution and christianity as being at odds (due to a literal translation of the bible)

So christianity doesn't require belief in one direction or the other. Christianity will continue with or without peoples' belief in evolution.

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So my question:

Isn't the whole evolution debate that occurs here everyday completely pointless?

2006-08-25 10:07:01 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-25 10:06:29 · 7 answers · asked by a_21 1

As the question reads: In Islam why is clubbing forebidden?

2006-08-25 10:06:10 · 22 answers · asked by jackfrost_y2k 2

What proof is there that there is a God? I'm an atheist that recentely has been wondering if there really is a higher power.

2006-08-25 10:05:51 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

He was a deceitful and a thief. He cheated his own brother. What is great about that?

2006-08-25 10:03:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Presumably when people suffer there is a reason. We are subject to moral laws, so our suffering is brought upon ourselves – going all the way back to original sin. Also, for those who have faith in God, finite suffering in this life becomes negligible in the context of immortal bliss in heaven. But how do animals fit into this picture? They are not subject to moral law, so they don’t deserve to suffer, and according to traditional Christian theology they are not on any spiritual path leading to communion with God, so suffering is not a necessary element in their spiritual path. So why do they suffer? Wouldn’t an all-powerful, loving God create creatures that simply go about their business without suffering? Whatever point there might be to human suffering seems to be lost on animals. Freewill prevents God from eliminating human suffering. What prevents God from eliminating animal suffering? (I’m going to reply to most answers, so I hope you will come back and continue the debate.)

2006-08-25 10:01:38 · 22 answers · asked by eroticohio 5

I am curious how regular freemasons feel about co-masonry, is co-masonry officially recognized or is it considered renegade? Do they have the same degrees? It seems that in todays day and age it should be more accepted...Is it?

2006-08-25 10:01:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-25 10:00:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I will teach you everything there is to know. I will answer all your questions. I will lead you to enlightenment. You are all wonderful, beautiful creations from our all powerful God, and I will see to it that you understand Him to the best of your limited human capability. Peace! Love and light await!

2006-08-25 10:00:17 · 10 answers · asked by Gina K 2

2006-08-25 09:59:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

why are religious people so hateful and want to kill other religions
as a atheists i have more understanding of other religions than, than belivers, does your god teach compassion

2006-08-25 09:56:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Google this subject if it interests you. Use key words like "Muslim - rage - sex". Much has been written about this subject and masny studies make it crystal clear.

Islam's unnatural separation of the sexes sends incest (family sex) rates skyrocketing and increases the proportion of homosexual activity. It is a fact that non-muslim governments often brief their diplomats/solidiers/emissaries about being sensitive to the homosexual norms of Islamic cultures so as not to offend.

Again, research the subject. Theres absolutely no question about it, Islamic separation of sexes has the most disasterous effect on a society and swells the male populus with pent up sexual rage.

Turn on the TV and see angry-muslim-guy raging somewhere...everywhere...now you get it...

2006-08-25 09:56:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-25 09:56:12 · 15 answers · asked by Sam 1

In a TV discussion, someone said "Oh, this is all, how many angels dance on the head of a pin. We are beyond that". Hell, I missed the resolution- How many was it?

2006-08-25 09:54:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have no issues of being out and proud, but I miss the religion that I grew up with. But the Mormon church is hypocritical. To say that Masturbation leads to Homosexualality is ludacris. I am not and will not rescind my sexuality, but I miss the church and have found nothing like it. where should I go to find an alternative?

2006-08-25 09:54:13 · 22 answers · asked by mjustice2049 1

That Israelis were living in the Land of canon since the beginning of time. They say that once a Muslim owns land, it will always be Muslim land.

Well, sorry to break it to ya buddy, but the Muslim religion was 'made up' in 600 'AD' After christ. It was the Israelis who had their land taken away from them constantly from invading forces such as the Crusaders, Romans, Muslims.

Now since Israel created the movement 'Zionism' and claimed what was theirs since the beginning, you call it occupation? Muslims are the one's who are the occupying force, not Israelis. Then, when you look at dying Palestinians, you blame Israelis. I think the blame should be soley on the Palestinians themselves. They grow up with no education, hearing stories about how its their land..etc and sending their children to throw rocks at soldiers and cry when their killed. Uhhh shouldnt your children be inside? Learn that not all the world feels sorry for you. I know history, the real history of the land!

2006-08-25 09:52:52 · 25 answers · asked by West 3

its driving me nuts. i was more accepting of it before, but listening to all the hateful closeminded negative things said on here its really wearing me down. I dont really want to ask anyone i know who is a christian because i dont want to insult them. Is it the same mentality that makes people want to join a cult? How is christianity or islam different then a cult? I dont understand. It seems like no one can give me an intelligent answer, cant they hear what they are saying? All i see in all of these things is ideology with armageddon for all of us built into it and zero logic. Why are you trying to kill us all? help.

2006-08-25 09:52:12 · 11 answers · asked by sssnole 4

Repeat after me, "I forgive Osama bin Laden for his war crimes, mass murder, and hatred."

2006-08-25 09:50:20 · 9 answers · asked by Tofu Jesus 5

MUSLIM men can have 4 wife's and Christian says that its not good that's is bad to have 4 wife's were as if u see in Christian NUN never get married coz they are married to GOD huh lucky GOD Han coz he is married to thousands of nun around the world so before u point on muslims check ur religion why do they point on others religion just to insult or what that is not good and also there are PREST they also never get married why are they also married to GOD or what my question is that why u guys INSULT each other religion cant u guys live in peace how can a man or a women cant marry think about it how can a person get married to GOD

2006-08-25 09:50:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

It doesn't matter what race you are, or what culture you live in, or what your religious beliefs are. EVERYONE will either go to Heaven or Hell when they die. There is ONLY ONE WAY TO HEAVEN. Have you ever told a lie, or stolen anything, or used God's name in vain, or disobeyed your parents? It's appointed to man once to die, then judgment. When you die God will judge you by His Moral Laws. If you stand guilty before God on judgment day, you will end up in Hell. The good news is that God is so kind, that He provided a way to be Forgiven and accepted into Heaven. Jesus Christ died on a cross and rose again to pay the debt for your sins. You must Repent, which means to turn away from your sins, ask God's Forgiveness, and put your complete Trust in Jesus Christ. Only then will you be forgiven and accepted into Heaven

2006-08-25 09:48:54 · 23 answers · asked by fishinforsouls 2

My List:
-Bible
-Quran
-Upanishads

2006-08-25 09:47:07 · 10 answers · asked by Tofu Jesus 5

2006-08-25 09:46:25 · 28 answers · asked by mjustice2049 1

2006-08-25 09:45:45 · 9 answers · asked by YAHWEH! 1

2006-08-25 09:44:16 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

are they?

2006-08-25 09:42:46 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-25 09:42:29 · 1 answers · asked by YAHWEH! 1

2006-08-25 09:40:25 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=297952

Not taking shots, but i figure most of the Religious Right will react like they did when Harry Potter sold more copies than the Bible and they yelled at me when i was trying to buy Chomsky (who's number 8, by the way...score) in the wrong place at the wrong time.

I also figure that Christians would be ok with Shakespeare being higher on the list. He was gay, but at least he wasn't a Communist, right guys?

2006-08-25 09:39:16 · 14 answers · asked by tridentoftime 3

The one where God asks Abraham to sacrifice his son, but then stops him, saying he didn't really want him to kill his son, just wanted proof of his total devotion.

This really strikes a negative chord with me; I can't imagine a god that could possibly want one of his believers to worship him so much that he would commit any murder, especially against one of his children, for him.

Do I have the wrong message here? Christians, can you let me know if you see a positive message here? I'm not trying to offend, just very curious, as I've never understood this story.

Respectful replies only, please. Thank you.

2006-08-25 09:38:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Greek material? While evolution is taught in science and geogrpahy department,

2006-08-25 09:34:30 · 11 answers · asked by J' K '06 1