Religion & Spirituality - 27 August 2006

2006-08-27 09:15:12 · 41 answers · asked by celeste a 2

For something that is supposed to be so "peaceful", I can't believe how many people have been killed because of differing religions. Sigh.....

2006-08-27 09:14:09 · 21 answers · asked by Left Footed 5

2006-08-27 09:13:02 · 6 answers · asked by green eyed monster 2

I visited my fiancees church today mainly because he had been telling his staff about me. Initially, I felt like I was going to be on display, like everyone was going to be watching everything I said and did - and it happened! After church, the worship leader who is my fiancees best man, asked me if "they had made me mad" and commented that I even appeared to be angry in service because I didnt sing or wave my hands when everyone else did. I come from the Black Gospel experience so for one, the music at that church didn't move me AT ALL! Not ALL Black Gospel music moves me. I asked "T" the worship leader why he was so worried about how or what I was doing in service when he should have been focused on leading worship rather than what I was doing. I left the church feeling like I never wanted to visit that church again since it was obvious I had been talked about as well as the way I do or do not worhip. Comments on what I should do next? I do have a church that I am very active in.

2006-08-27 09:11:20 · 10 answers · asked by femmenoire@sbcglobal.net 4

Imagine there's this pandemic. This horribly crippling disease that torments the host for their entire life untill they die. But wait you're the only one that can see that it's this disease that's causing all the discomfort and suffering. The people infected don't even beleive they are sick. Not only that but you've discoved the cure! You'ved saved you're own life and clearly see the disease for what it is on everyone else. Desperately you try to convince everyone they have this disease. You plead with them telling them that you're trying to save their life if only they'd simply take the cure. No one will beleive you and what's more they hate you for even suggesting their might be something desperately wrong in their lives. You're only trying to help and you feel obligated to because you hold the knowledge of the cure. Such is the tragedy of being a Christian. Why hate those that are only trying to help you?

2006-08-27 09:08:34 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is your concept of having just one person to be in charge of your spiritual needs no matter what denomination you are from Christianity to Judaism to Islam to Hindu to Buddhism to Pagan beliefs?

Would you consider him as a person able to cleanse your soul/spirit before you die to prevent damnation or whatever negative belief there might be?

This is his job to be A Priest of Every Religion

Why or Why not do you agree?

2006-08-27 09:07:15 · 9 answers · asked by ancient_wolf_13 3

"And get two witnesses out of your own men, and if there are not two men, then a man and two women such as ye choose, for witness..." Surah 2:282

2006-08-27 09:03:44 · 21 answers · asked by A.M.D.G 6

2006-08-27 09:03:16 · 38 answers · asked by BigDanEaglesFan 2

2006-08-27 09:01:41 · 5 answers · asked by SINOHE 1

just say what # u aree.. im curious..

1. very devoted christian
2. trying to get closer to God but havent quite yet
3. goes to church but isnt interested
4. hates christianity
5. devil worshipper? :o(
6. other religion besides christian
7. other (and please name)

thannkk youu
:o)

2006-08-27 09:01:22 · 34 answers · asked by ♥Emily♥ 2

2006-08-27 09:01:13 · 7 answers · asked by The G Man 1

In book of Genisis God gives Moses and his followers permission to destroy the Arab villages and take them for their own. God also says you can rape the women and take them for their's, kill the babies and men and whatever else they felt like doing.

This doesnt sound like this all loving God you Christians brag about.

2006-08-27 08:57:04 · 25 answers · asked by realthinkertinker 1

2006-08-27 08:54:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

What's the strangest otherworldly, supernatural, or spiritual thing that has happened to you or someone else?

*I know of a girl who was shot in her head and she was nearly dead by the time the ambulance arrived, but while she was fading away she saw her recently deceased mother standing over her and comforting her until the ambulance arrived and she was revived

*my mom's friend nearly drowned as a child and he didn't die because even tho he was unconscious he saw two muscle-y men with wings carrying him out above the water and above the pool....this is before he was revived

*i saw a perfect angel in the clouds this summer, i was on the computer and something told me to look out this one window and I saw an angel sitting there w/ hands up in prayer staring down - it freaked me out i was really rattled by it - and i'm not crazy at all

Your turn...plz only true stories lol

2006-08-27 08:53:53 · 11 answers · asked by newyorkrose9 3

I recently started working at this gym/ raquet club. There are a lot of retirees & older Jewish ladies (I know because they tell me).

They keep telling me about their relatives & what college they went to & the awards they received. I think they are trying to set me up? I told them I am not Jewish but they don't seem to believe me.

So: anyone Jewish, do you ever NOT believe someone when they tell you they are NOT Jewish? No, I don't "look it" or have any distinctive nasal features or curly hair or dark skin. (I don't believe in these stereotypes anyway).

Also, wouldn't they be mad if I went out w/ their relatives & they found out I really wasn't Jewish?

I know next to nothing about the Jewish religion, but they keep telling me (2 ladies in particular) that they feel my Jewish "vibe" and they can see my "Jewish eyes" and "Jewish blood."

It's kind of funny but I don't want to insult them either... what should I do?

2006-08-27 08:53:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

This would stop all the killing and bloodshed, the deaths of innocent children and women and would put a stop to the war. All I can figure is that God loves war and loves wathcing innocent people die and families suffer and/or there is no God.

A simple "Sorry guys, but this is the Jews land, I'm sorry if it inconveniences you but I hook you guys up with something nice, cuz I' m God" would do just fine.

Instead he's up there enjoying the death and destruction.

2006-08-27 08:53:45 · 10 answers · asked by realthinkertinker 1

I am thinking of converting to Buddhism, it seems like such an awesome religion. What exactly are their beliefs? Are they vegetarians?

Christians, please do not answer this question with your Jesus talk.

2006-08-27 08:51:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

i think the original copy from the bible said in it there will be onther prophet(not son) after jesus..........what if i have the original copy from bible would you christians people believe that jesus is not the son of god?

2006-08-27 08:50:42 · 16 answers · asked by moulan23 1

do you believe that small children, mentally handicapped people, etc. (who are unable to understand) go to heaven when they die? if that is possible, then there must be an intelligence quotient that allows one to be bad and still reach heaven. if a person cannot fully understand the concept of god, yet still gets angry enough to kill, how can any gods punish that person? why would any gods punish any people that don't believe? perhaps that person doesn't possess the knowledge it takes to get to heaven? if you believe that god is going to punish a stupid person for simply being stupid then that is strange. a person can be intelligent enough to function yet still not understand gods and devils.

2006-08-27 08:50:02 · 12 answers · asked by bill loomer 4

I don't.

2006-08-27 08:46:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

and why do i have to believe in a supreme being?? are you sure i cant be one just because i'm atheist?

2006-08-27 08:44:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have heard so many Christians debate over this issue and I have heard "its a sin to drink and Christians should not partake in it" but on the other hand I have heard "its not a sin as long as you dont get drunk". When I use the scripture Ephesians 5:18 when it says "and be not drunk with wine wherein is excess, but be filled with the Holy Spirit, I get a response like "it said wine not beer and liquor". So I just wanted to hear from you guys because you all answered the other question so nicely.

2006-08-27 08:44:05 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-27 08:43:31 · 11 answers · asked by Tim S 1

why do catholic pray to mary . the bible says that she had more childern , and is she in heaven body and soul ?

2006-08-27 08:42:54 · 35 answers · asked by heart beat 1

those under 18? If you choose a religion, that's freedom of religion. If you don't want to do something that's your right.
But if you are under 18 and you don't do what they want you are rebellious and disobedient and need to be punished by loseing priviledges? Why is civil rights only for adults?

2006-08-27 08:42:48 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

My brother-in-law just bought a house where there was a room that said witchkwaft (yes, spelled this way) on the door, weird symbols on an old wooden bed backboard and under the floor, pennies put all around the room in every room. Being Wiccan, I've never heard of such a thing. Is this just some stupid joke or something being played, or is it perhaps a real spell???? Thanks Serious answers only please!!!!

2006-08-27 08:40:23 · 19 answers · asked by trinitarianwiccan 2

There are so many things in this world that are solid and unquestioning. 2+2 will always equal 4 and the Cubs will never when the world series. But in all seriousness I think the lack of faith in solid truth is disturbing in society today. I hear so often that truth is a relative term: that what might be true for one person isn't true for another. I can see this leading to choas and a lack of faith in all things seen and unseen. So my question for you is do you beleive that there is solid truth out there or is everything relative?

2006-08-27 08:40:02 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

who was the first leader of christians


and who made the decisions as to what books would go into the FIRST bible

2006-08-27 08:39:07 · 7 answers · asked by diamond c 1

2006-08-27 08:38:58 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-27 08:38:33 · 24 answers · asked by bc_munkee 5