Religion & Spirituality - 1 September 2006

2006-09-01 10:52:54 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean look no offense to the Christian religion. (all my friends are Christain) What religion was Hitler what religion was Timothy McVade I'm not saying that all Christians are terrorist I'm just saying before anyone says that all muslims are terrorist they should look at those people and more.

2006-09-01 10:50:37 · 24 answers · asked by starof94 2

What about all the people in far countries that never heard of Jesus and the Gospel? will they be saved

Have you ever really considered that statement seeing that the americas were actually the LAST to receive the Gospel of Jesus

Jesus is coming soon better be ready

2006-09-01 10:49:31 · 17 answers · asked by holyghost130 3

Being aware of the spectacular mysteries of the universe, I have been led to a firm belief in the existence of a higher power. I cannot envision this whole universe coming into being with all its precise laws and so forth without something like divine will. As I see it, science and religion, properly understood, are not antagonistic pursuits. It is indeed quite logical that science, evolving through the ages, is merely giving us greater and greater insight into just how perfect and complex the creation of the universes truly is.

This leads to my question. Why is it that so many view science and religion as opposing viewpoints? I often wonder if it is the fault of the Bible, a book written by brilliant philosophers during a time when science could explain little. Followers of the Bible seem unwilling to accept that explanations given 2000 years ago could perhaps be limited by the limited knowledge and perception of those in that time. Is it time to update the Bible?

2006-09-01 10:48:49 · 21 answers · asked by Marcello 2

2006-09-01 10:48:17 · 8 answers · asked by overseas and broke 2

Night Star's question (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Au4G5UiqjL3FfobRT3.bHT7sy6IX?qid=20060901074214AA8k9Hx) made me think but I have no idea where this question came from {oh well}

Lets say we have twins that are seperated from birth, one becoming christian and the other pagan. Both very strong in their beliefs. If their roles were reversed- they would have different beliets. Anyway my question is this; do you think the way you are raised influences your beliefs? If you take a hard core religious person and had the "power" to see how they would grow up in a different setting - do you think they would still follow the same path? Or is everyone influenced by their surroundings?

I hope I'm saying this clearly.....?

2006-09-01 10:46:33 · 4 answers · asked by Morning Star 2

2006-09-01 10:46:07 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

That modern day religions are based on believable facts?

Are they better than old religions like the ones the ancient Greeks and Romans had?

Did every person that ever lived before Jebus/Allah/Whatever go to a supposed bad place like hell?

Do the majority of people in the world go to hell since there is no one religion that dominates the entire world? Would such a loving and understanding god let something like this happen?

Was religion initially created to explain the things people could not explain before technologies came along?

Are the Thundercats cool?

2006-09-01 10:45:55 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-01 10:44:43 · 3 answers · asked by svmoinesti 2

If I create a world cool enough to have people want to experience it after I die, would that make me a god? Are we learning how to create now, so we can build universes later?

2006-09-01 10:42:35 · 37 answers · asked by Corey 4

2006-09-01 10:42:29 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-01 10:41:55 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

we all believe or not believe in something. so many choices are available when choosing your personal belief system. aethiest, agnostic, buddhist, christian, jewish, pagan, other(so many to list) - which are you and why does it inspire you to believe and live your life according to the teachings of your chosen faith? does it mirror your personal philosophies and beliefs? does your belief invoke you to be happy?

i would like to convey a big thank you to all that cared enough to answer (or at least get 2 quick points).
please be totally yourself (you know that awesome person you keep hidden from the world? let them speak their mind) there are no wrong answers here. just lots of real people sharing fresh thoughts and ideas on a heavy subject.


who knows, i may have missed something along the way.

happy thoughts of love, peace and light to the universe!

2006-09-01 10:41:36 · 8 answers · asked by annie - rainbow goddess 4

Once and for all I am calling out god. If you exist, you will answer this question.

For all those non-thinkers out there - god will never respond - why?
Because god is lazy? - No. Because god doesn't concern godself with me and my question? - No.

It is because - get this... GOD DOESN'T EXIST!!!

And if you're human and answer this pretending to be god I will know because if god answered, god would answer in such a way, if god existed, that I would have to become a believer. So unless you are god and can sway me, don't go trying to. Also if you believe in god and impersonate god then you would consider that blasphemy and would think god would punish you for pretending to be god.

Put that in your pipe and smoke it!

2006-09-01 10:41:08 · 21 answers · asked by The One Line Review Guy 3

When I suggested the Christian Olympics, I said that it would be "Just like the Special Olympics, but without the athleticism"

TJMiller responded:


"So if you're a Christian, you can't be athletic? I have a degree in Health and Physical Education with a minor in Sports Medicine. I ran Cross Country and Track at the Indiana University. I play basketball better than most of the men I know. I am a volleyball player and a softball player - still - at age 43. I love to race my GT Mountain Bike on some of the most difficult courses in the area and I win often. Oh - and I'm a Christian. Most of the people who compete in the REAL Olympics believe in God."


I sincerely apologize. The comment about the athleticism was overboard.

Let me correct the above statement:

The Christian Olympics would be exactly like the Special Olympics.

Please accept my apology?

2006-09-01 10:40:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

just curious, whether budha said this statement.. as many people believe and worship budha as God.

2006-09-01 10:40:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I Believe

2006-09-01 10:39:52 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

do you believe only in "writing"

2006-09-01 10:39:15 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-01 10:35:09 · 63 answers · asked by Apollo 2

I posted this question a couple of days ago, yet I didnt really get any good responses....perhaps I didnt word it well... Im hoping some people wouldnt mind checking the link and responding to that question for me..... I beleive it to be a good questions. It can be found here: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AobwqGS1SbZ_kMqbFqCzNkvsy6IX?qid=20060828142903AAv6B2L

Please ignore the response from Julia Encarnacion - what she failed to mention is that I also corrected myself and provided her with four other examples she WASNT able to explain her way around, and this upset her.
Also, I apologize for my lame posting earlier about the Holy Spirit "filling me." A moment of weakness for a laugh. I apologize for any offense taken at that posting.....just having fun people....

THANKS EVERYONE!

2006-09-01 10:33:50 · 7 answers · asked by YDoncha_Blowme 6

Do you always wear it? How long have you had it? Who gave it to you? Why do you wear it always?

2006-09-01 10:33:38 · 11 answers · asked by reba 1

2006-09-01 10:32:23 · 19 answers · asked by overseas and broke 2

Hear now the words of the witches,
The secrets we hid in the night,
When dark was our destiny’s pathway,
That now we bring forth into light.

Mysterious water and fire,
The earth and the wide-ranging air,
By hidden quintessence we know them,
And will and keep silent and dare.

The birth and rebirth of all nature,
The passing of winter and spring,
We share with the life universal,
Rejoice in the magical ring.

Four times in the year the Great Sabbat
Returns, and witches are seen
At Lammas, and Candlemas dancing,
On May Eve and old Hallowe’en.

When day-time and night-time are equal,
When the sun is at greatest and least,
The four Lesser Sabbats are summoned,
Again witches gather in feast.

Thirteen silver moons in a year are,
Thirteen is the coven's array.
Thirteen times as Esbat make merry,
For each golden year and a day.

The power was passed down the ages,
Each time between woman and man,
Each century unto the other,
Ere time and the ages began.

When drawn is the magical circle,
By sword or athame or power,
Its compass between the two worlds lie,
In Land of the Shades for that hour.

This world has no right then to know it,
And world beyond will tell naught,
The oldest of Gods are invoked there,
The Great Work of magic is wrought.

For two are the mystical pillars,
That stand to at the gate of the shrine,
And two are the powers of nature,
The forms and the forces divine.

The dark and the light in succession,
The opposites each unto each,
Shown forth as a God and a Goddess,
Of this did our ancestors teach.

By night he’s the wild wind’s rider,
The Horn’d One, the Lord of the shades,
By day he’s the King of the Woodlands,
The dweller in green forest glades.

She is youthful or old as she pleases,

She sails the torn clouds in her barque,

The bright silver lady of midnight,

The crone who weaves spells in the dark.

The master and mistress of magic,
They dwell in the deeps of the mind,
Immortal and ever-renewing,
With power to free or to bind.

So drink the good wine to the Old Gods,
And dance and make love in their praise,
Til Elphame's fair land shall receive us,
In peace at the end of our days.

An Do What You Will be the challenge,
So be it in Love that harms none,
For this is the only commandment,
By Magick of old, be it done.

Eight words the Witches’ Creed fulfill:

If it harms none, do what you will.

2006-09-01 10:32:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have lots of muslims friends "boys and girls" they are sooooooooo nice and sweeeet they are also full of moral with
a large sense of humor they are coool
i love them so much i just don't understand why none muslim hate muslim

2006-09-01 10:31:22 · 21 answers · asked by don'task 4

Isn't body piercing abusing your body? And doesn't it say that abusers of the body shall not reach Heaven?

2006-09-01 10:30:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-01 10:30:04 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Who Created Evil?

The university professor challenged his students with this question: Did God create everything that exists?" A student bravely replied "Yes, he did!" God created everything? the professor asked. "Yes sir," the student replied.

The professor answered, "If God created everything, then God created evil since evil exists,and according to the principal that our works define who we are, then God is evil."

The professor was quite pleased with himself and boasted to the students that he had proven once more that the Christian faith was a myth.

Another student raised his hand and said, "Can I ask you a question professor?" Of course”, replied the professor. The student stood up and asked, "Professor, does cold exist?" The
professor replied "Of course it exists. Have you never been cold?" The students snickered at the young man's question.

The young man replied, "In fact sir, cold does not exist. According to the laws of physics, what we consider as cold is in reality the absence of heat. Every body or object is susceptible to study when it has or transmits energy, and heat is what makes a body, or matter, have or transmit energy. Absolute zero ( 460 degrees F) is the total absence of heat. Cold does not
exist. We have created this word to describe how we feel if we have no heat.

The student continued. "Professor, does darkness exist?" The professor responded, “Of course it does”. The student replied, “Once again you are wrong, sir. Darkness does not exist either. Darkness is in reality the absence of light. Light we can study, but not darkness. In fact, In fact we can use Newton's prism to break white light into many colors, and study the various wavelengths or each color. You cannot measure darkness. A simple ray of light can break into a world of darkness and illuminate it. How can you know how dark a certain space is? You measure the amount of light present. Isn”t this correct? Darkness is a term used by man to describe what happens when there is no light present.

Finally the young man asked the professor. "Sir, does evil exist?" Now uncertain the professor responded, “Of course, as I have already said. We see it every day. It is the daily example of man’s inhumanity to man. It is in the multitude of crime and violence everywhere in the world. These manifestations are nothing else but evil”. To this the student replied, "Evil does not exist sir, or at least it does not exist unto itself. Evil is simply the absence of God. It is just like darkness and cold, a word that man has created to describe the absence of God. God did not create evil. Evil is the result of what happens when man does not have God’s love present in his heart. It's like the cold that comes when there is no heat or the darkness that comes when there is no light.” The professor sat down.

The young man's name was reported to be Albert Einstein.

2006-09-01 10:30:02 · 18 answers · asked by YourAnswer... 4

2006-09-01 10:28:29 · 19 answers · asked by St. Anthony of Y!Answers 4

So this would be a competition where Catholics, Bapitsts, Episcopalians, Mormons, Lutherans.... etc would compete for supremecy.

It's sort of like the Special Olympics but without the athleticism.

What sort of events should they compete in?
Who would have the edge in a given event?

2006-09-01 10:27:29 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Not One by name!
I enquired: "According to you, are there not hundreds of prophecies regarding the coming of Jesus in the Old Testament." The dominee interjected: "Not hundreds, but thousands!" I said, "I am not going to dispute the 'thousand and one' prophecies in the Old Testament regarding the coming of Jesus Christ, because the whole Muslim-world has already accepted him without the testimony of any Biblical prophecy. We Muslims have accepted the de facto Jesus on the authority of Muhummed alone, and there are in the world today no less than 900,000,0001 followers of Muhummed who love, respect and revere this great Messenger of God -Jesus Christ- without having the Christians to convince them by means of their Biblical dialectics. Out of the 'thousands' of prophecies referred to, can you please give me just one single prophecy where Jesus is mentioned by name? The term 'Messiah', translated as 'Christ', is not a name but a title.

2006-09-01 10:27:16 · 12 answers · asked by Khalid 1