Religion & Spirituality - 26 August 2006

I'm not talking about requests for information, like "What are the stations of the cross?" I am referring to these endless bickering matches about whose God is the real God, why are people stupid enough to believe in God, how did God make the universe and with what ingredients, could Allah beat up the Christian God, where do you think the Garden of Eden was located, does Jesus really love us, ad nauseum.

Someone's faith is deeply personal, and it takes knowledge and quiet consideration - even prayer - to come to any meanngful answers. Atheism deserves respect too, it profoundly impacts one's life and is not based on snap decisions.

Also, some of the religious questions are just thinly veiled hate speech. Do they think they understand they are trivializing their own beliefs?

Some of this is coming from kids. I'm talking about the grown-ups, so called.

What's up with this?

2006-08-26 06:08:51 · 19 answers · asked by KALEL 4

I heard this someplace, and can't imagine it's true...but, I thought I'd ask if anyone knows for a fact.

2006-08-26 06:05:27 · 14 answers · asked by silvercomet 6

Also, has anyone seen the turnip truck I fell out of?

2006-08-26 06:04:52 · 8 answers · asked by Nerdly Stud 5

things will cease. But it doesn't say when. How can you justify putting a time limit on God? Shouldn't all Christians be open to speaking in tongues ? Also, Jesus never spoke in tongues so how can other Christians teach that it's required?

2006-08-26 06:04:49 · 12 answers · asked by imdumm2 2

Timmy is handicap in South Park Colorado. He can only say his name, Timmy. He can not confess with his mouth that Jesus is the risen Lord. He can not confess with his mouth his sins. If asked if he wants to believe and be baptised, his only response would be Timmy. Will he be eligible for Christian heaven?

9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Philippians 2:9-11 (New King James Version)

2006-08-26 06:04:04 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

For "His glory shone throughout the universe"??

2006-08-26 06:03:47 · 4 answers · asked by lilokiegurl 2

For the believers: How can you love a God who is all powerful, all knowing and creates a world where millions of innocent babies and children have died from starvation and disease, in tsunamis and hurricanes?

How can you love a mass murderer (even if you say he didn't kill them, he's guilty of complicity for being all powerful and not stopping it).

2006-08-26 06:03:14 · 9 answers · asked by the last ninja 6

As a Christian believer I sometimes wonder why atheists are so opposed to my beliefs. If any atheists would please explain it to me?

2006-08-26 06:00:26 · 19 answers · asked by kruiskryger 2

2006-08-26 05:58:29 · 43 answers · asked by Wayne S 3

I will refuse to take the mark and maybe even die because I won't or be imprisoned or persecuted but I am going to stand strong in my faith.

2006-08-26 05:57:56 · 38 answers · asked by Calamity Jane 3

i was thinking what would the world be like if we were all the same.
same race same opinions same religion would it be better or worse
best answer gets the points

2006-08-26 05:55:21 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

Has any one ever gotten advise or answers about a loved ones death from a physic or medium? And were they correct or helpful?Or if you contacted them through the physic?

2006-08-26 05:54:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Look under my name and you will see the question Medical Mystery this is my proplem, I do not think the docs will heal me but I do believe God will, pray for me put me on your lists at church, I need all of you, God bless us all - signed mlprgp2002@yahoo.com

2006-08-26 05:54:47 · 9 answers · asked by livlafluv 4

i'm a god. not THE god. just one of many. and a confused one at that. are there any other gods out there that can help me find my way?

2006-08-26 05:53:15 · 12 answers · asked by Orion 2

2006-08-26 05:52:19 · 25 answers · asked by ? 1

2006-08-26 05:52:08 · 11 answers · asked by Libra 2

Did you give your heart to Wayne Brady yet? Don't you know he's knocking wont you let him in?

2006-08-26 05:51:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hurricanes, floods, volcanic eruptions, creating pedophiles and mass murders, famine, disease.

If I believed God existed, I don't think I'd forgive him even for allowing all this even if he repented.

2006-08-26 05:49:06 · 30 answers · asked by the last ninja 6

I've asked questions for the purpose of getting a consensus and have been blasted by people who assume what position I am taking.

2006-08-26 05:45:03 · 19 answers · asked by imdumm2 2

What Would Wayne Brady Do?
or
What Would Jesus Do?

2006-08-26 05:41:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

"I asked them whether they were Christians, and if they confessed, I asked them a second and third time with threats of punishment. If they kept to it, I ordered them for execution;" Pliny c.112, a Roman Govener and Historian.


Would you die for a lie?

2006-08-26 05:40:09 · 21 answers · asked by daniel 2

I want info about other "holy men" who existed at the time of Jesus Christ,or just after His time.Can you help me?Was Simon Magus the only guy like this?What were the names of the others?Where is the evidence on these guys?...Anyone else seen the National Geo documentary about Magus?

2006-08-26 05:39:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please i want an honest answer i have been addicted by PORN for almost 4 months, its getting really BAD i have been looking at all kind of PORN ON NET, i mean the EXTREME PORN where there is no censoring. when I Started watching porn later only i found out that i could manstrubate with it. SO now I HAVE TWO ADDICTION MANSTRUBATION and PORN last WEEK i read about effects of PORN and MANSTRUBATION on your SEXUAL LIFE and I HAVE decided to STOP it!! its now been a week and I WILL NEVER WATCH ANY PORN OR MASTRUBATE , never. SO i just wondering HOW long will it take for me to forget all these images before i became normal again (person who has not been exposed to extreme porn) . I have no girlfriend but i want to get one when i get 18,by the way no one knows that this is happening its only me. I have been doing all these stuff secretly i wouldnt even tell my friend about it. Every one thinks i am the last person in the world to look porn and all that stuff ,Fact is I am not. Im 16yrs old

2006-08-26 05:37:06 · 13 answers · asked by New User 1

When will the other 67% accept Jesus Christ as Their Savior before His 2nd coming?

Christianity: 2.1 billion 33%
Islam: 1.3 billion21%
Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist: 1.1 billion 16%
Hinduism: 900 million 14%
Chinese traditional religion: 394 million 6%
Buddhism: 376 million 6%
primal-indigenous: 300 million
African Traditional & Diasporic: 100 million
Sikhism: 23 million
Juche: 19 million
Spiritism: 15 million
Judaism: 14 million
Baha'i: 7 million
Jainism: 4.2 million
Shinto: 4 million
Cao Dai: 4 million
Zoroastrianism: 2.6 million
Tenrikyo: 2 million
Neo-Paganism: 1 million
Unitarian-Universalism: 800 thousand
Rastafarianism: 600 thousand
Scientology: 500 thousand

2006-08-26 05:36:39 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm just wanting to know the significance of the olive tree or olive branch or symbol of it in the Bible. Why do you think God uses the Olive tree as opposed to say...an apple tree?

2006-08-26 05:36:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why has God not performed any new miracles.
Surely if God produced a few now and then, he might convince the likes of me that he exists?

2006-08-26 05:36:13 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

Eternity in Paradise or complete and absolute nonexistence?

2006-08-26 05:35:29 · 12 answers · asked by Jedi Baptist 4

I certainly don't mean to. Jesus taught a simple message of Love. Unfortunately it got dressed up in religion by those who failed to understand his message, and here we are with Christian soldiers killing people around the world, while Christians polluting the planet till it will no longer sustain life.

I am sincerely, seriously trying to figure out what went wrong. What is it in the human psyche that has to pervert a simple message of Love till it looks a lot more like Global Domination and Wreckage.

I appreciate feedback (and best answer to the one who teaches me the most on this topic).

Thanks.

2006-08-26 05:32:55 · 16 answers · asked by bobkgin 3

I mean how come? Or Jewish folks also? (not that it would change this agnostic) Just wondering, what if i lived in a big city, would that make a difference?

2006-08-26 05:32:01 · 5 answers · asked by meta-morph-in-oz 3

2006-08-26 05:31:25 · 16 answers · asked by ? 4