Religion & Spirituality - 30 August 2006

Examples of attacks and aggression

* October 2, 2004- Christian terrorist group kills 44 Hindus, wounds 118 in Northeast India.[citation needed] [1]
* 2003- Preacher Michael Evans calls for a holy war and "cleansing" against non-Christians.[citation needed]
* January 16, 1997- Christian Identity terrorist Eric Robert Rudolph bombs nightclub. [citation needed]
* July 27, 1996- Christian Identity terrorist Eric Robert Rudolph bombs Centennial Olympic Park. Kills 1, wounds 111.
* 1983- Posse Comitatus militia member Gordon Kahl kills two Federal marshals in North Dakota. Three others were wounded.[citation needed]
* 1978- Christian cult "the Peoples' Temple" leader Jim Jones allegedly kills 913 people with cyanide-laced Kool Aid. People trying to escape the compound are shot.[citation needed]
* 1976- Nearly 300 people are killed in Ireland as a result of bombings between Catholics and Protestants.[citation needed]
* 1940s- Terrorist organization Christian Identity is formed on the West Coast of the United States. Followers believe Armageddon will take place as a race war between Aryans, the "pure" people, against Jews, Muslims, and non-whites.

2006-08-30 07:07:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

This goes in this section do to the often stated christian claim that atheists have no hope. (Just do a google search for atheist and hope.)

What the hell are they talking about? And any atheists here want to refute it?

2006-08-30 07:06:03 · 8 answers · asked by mikayla_starstuff 5

when he judges us,what will he say about the dead cows etc.?

2006-08-30 07:01:22 · 63 answers · asked by Anonymous

It helps me to stay focused on doing the right things and not follow my own selfish desires/wants.

2006-08-30 07:00:36 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

So is it relevant to say that Islamic extremists are jusr 'part' of the whole picture and they don't 'represent' the whole muslim population?

2006-08-30 07:00:21 · 22 answers · asked by BiCUBIC 2

2006-08-30 06:58:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have seen many questions and responses here that seem to show a misunderstanding of what free will is.

it is defined as: "freedom of humans to make choices that are not determined by prior causes or by divine intervention "

That means that if I choose to kill someone, I am free to make that choice - it does not mean that I will not face the consequences. I can choose to make racist remarks at work - but I'll get fired.

What about the choice of the victims? - the fact is that crime involves taking away the victim's choice. That is the essence of crime. How then could the Creator take away our free will?

Do you understand that being free to do an act does not mean you are free from the consequences of that act?

2006-08-30 06:57:50 · 19 answers · asked by bregweidd 6

being a sci-fi fan, to you thinks with omni-creative & omnipresent God, there maybe other worlds, planet, human, humanolds God has created out there? (taking into account in Revelation it mentioned 1 new Jerusalem & the 1 earth renewed). what do you reckon?

2006-08-30 06:57:34 · 8 answers · asked by ? 6

2006-08-30 06:57:32 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

If people want to call themselves tolerant and non-judgemental, why do these same people turn around and judge the actions of God? If we are finite beings with limited brain capacity, who are we to judge an immortal, infinite God who has an ETERNAL perspective on our life? Why do aethiests act like children, pouting that God can't exist simply because they don't agree with His actions?

2006-08-30 06:56:50 · 21 answers · asked by Lisa 6

if adam and eve had two son...(able and kane i think) then how did the rest of the people happen?

2006-08-30 06:56:42 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/5296728.stm

2006-08-30 06:56:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Theory of Evolution or Theory of Relativity = Highest standards of Science. Overwhelming majority of prominent scientists in the field accept (99.999%).

Learn: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/

2006-08-30 06:54:54 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think Jesus ate too much tacos and drank too much carona lastnight because he just jumped off his lawnmower, broke down my door and is currently fouling up my gold plated bathroom.

Why would Jesus eat so many tacos?


Super Duper Important Disclaimer:
Talking about Jesus Christo here - not Jesus Christ. Jesus Christo is my mexican gardener. But you all know that already, however Im sure that whenever Jerry Springer goes into commercials some of the crazies will come out and tell me Im going to hell. Lets wait and see, shall we?

2006-08-30 06:52:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-30 06:50:31 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

As a protestant, I'm just curious as to how it is that the idolization of mary isn't idol worship...I went to my cousin's (who is catholic) first communion, and at the end of the service, they placed a wreath of flowers on the head of a statue of Mary...how is this not the same idol worship that got the Hebrews kicked out of the promised land once Moses came down from the mountain with the 10 Commandments? Serious answers please.

2006-08-30 06:50:10 · 23 answers · asked by GLSigma3 6

I have my own set of beliefs - Mainly ATHEIST. I am not in the market for a new set of beliefs, and I'm not going to go around forcing my opinion on others.

2006-08-30 06:49:34 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Atheist I know many of you have deemed Christianity as being for weak minded, power hungry, controlling, greedy preachers, and for the poor, suffering, and uneducated, and for irrational idiots.
My proof is not in giving the several major flaws in evolution, or to prove the existence of God through his intricate and structurally designed universe, but my greatest proof is my testimony

“The truth will make you free"- Jesus
freedom cannot be found in false religion and beliefs, only in Christ. I know this because he has set me free from hatred, bitterness,anger,anxiety,sorrow,perversion,self mutilation, and a suicide mentality

I tried alcohol to cope, and physiologists and doctors would have tried to put me on antidepressants, but Jesus gave me peace when I sought him.
I Will never be able to rationalize it. God is far greater than human understanding. I hope you don't try to disprove what God has done and say it is was not God , but merely hypnosis by some preacher.

2006-08-30 06:47:54 · 45 answers · asked by message 1

Good afternoon. I have decided to worship the God of the Gaps. When I flush my toilet at work I don't know what happens. I have no curiousity about plumbing. God did it.

When a tree falls in the forrest and no one was there to chop it down, it was God.

I can't explain how the first cell of life started. I don't have a PhD in biology and a lab and several hundres of years of time to run expiriments to figure it out, so, it must be God that started life, since I can't ever recreate it in a lab.

It must be God how can you deny it? Will you worship with me, this God of the gaps,


or will you do what I would do in your shoes and call me an idiot and a moron?

2006-08-30 06:47:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

How is one big gap from first consciousness to infinity more acceptable than a couple gaps in the fossil record?

2006-08-30 06:47:37 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

The same way Bush does not represent the average Catholic (at least that's my impression) Osama bin Laden does not represent the average Muslim..

2006-08-30 06:44:23 · 18 answers · asked by G 6

Its the funniest thing.

Its like someone ignorant of how a car operates telling saying "why cant we just pour V8 in our 8 cyclinder and save money on gas? Didnt think of that did you Mr. Engineer guy!!"

Attention: Ignorant scared evolution-hating guy...read about it first, then you will be able to ask intelligent questions...honestly, I havent seen one informed intelligent question about evolution in here.

Learn -- http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/

2006-08-30 06:43:55 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-30 06:43:43 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ap.D5ydICCqqtFz0HIwFx7jzy6IX?qid=20060830102730AAd1XiY

Does anyone want to explain to this guy why such an argument is often considered to be an incredible INSULT to god?


if you need help, read:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_of_the_gaps

2006-08-30 06:42:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-30 06:42:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

One time I was able to turn down the volume of the radio just by thought.
I had someone at the door and could not find the remote controle. I stared at the radio thinking angrily shut up. Then the radio indeed shut up. After the person was gone I went to the radio thinking it is broken only to find out that the volume was turned down to minimum and put the volume up to normal again. It freaked me out as I was alone in the house.
Since then I am interested in thought transmission my question is did anyone have a similar experience or does anyone know more on that topic

2006-08-30 06:40:05 · 4 answers · asked by Silvia 2

2006-08-30 06:39:27 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is something that's always confused me. Is it just a reference to Jesus' humanity?

2006-08-30 06:37:17 · 28 answers · asked by Elle 6

'Cause your God hasn't been around for quite a while! Is he a bad dad?

2006-08-30 06:35:04 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Isn't this a bit like saying "America is a free country. You can drink whatever you want, but you better drink water or you're under arrest."

2006-08-30 06:34:34 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous