Religion & Spirituality - 1 September 2006

I don't want a sexist God. Men and women should be equal.

God should not have a chosen people or he is showing favoritism.

Slavery is wrong. No excuses, period.

2006-09-01 02:15:55 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

He must be getting on a bit now, has anyone seen him lately?

2006-09-01 02:13:02 · 15 answers · asked by lightfoolstheway 2

A SUMMARY ON THE PROMINENCE OF ST. PETER THE APOSTLE:
Taken from Encyclopaedia Britannica

The Synoptic Gospels agree that Peter served as spokesman, the outstanding member of the group, and enjoyed a certain precedence over the other disciples. For example:
•Whenever the disciples are listed, Peter is mentioned first (Mt 10:2-4; Mk 3:16-19; Lk 6:14-16; Acts 1:13; cf. Only Gal 2:9).
•Those not belonging to the immediate followers of Jesus also recognized the authority of Peter, (Mt 17:24)
•Sought clarification from Jesus on behalf of the disciples (Mt 15:15)
•Peter is mentioned by name while others are indicated as merely accompanying him (Mk 1:36; Lk 8:45)
•Even when the three disciples closest to Jesus (the “pillars” -- Peter, James, and John) figure in a particular incident, it is frequently Peter alone who is named. When the three are named, Peter’s name appears first (Mt 17:1, 26:37).

2006-09-01 02:12:02 · 5 answers · asked by Search4truth 4

2006-09-01 02:08:10 · 34 answers · asked by Akimbo 4

I treat all people with respect. Why do people get so wrapped up in religion that they stop doing that? Why can you not all believe different things without having to discredit someome else? Why do you think you are right and they are wrong? I do not understand.

2006-09-01 02:02:56 · 25 answers · asked by davespnr 2

2006-09-01 02:00:57 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Let me quickly say that I pity a person who does not recognize God in life. I know some people have sociological conditions that robs them of this truth. I pray for those people.

St. Thomas Aquinas said: The truth of our faith becomes a matter of ridicule...if any Catholic, not gifted with the necessary scientific learning, presents as a dogma what scientific scrutiny show to be false.

AQUINAS CAME UP WITH 5 PROOFS OF THE EXISTENCE OF GOD:

Read St. Thomas Aquinas' 5 proofs of Gods' existence in the Great Books of the Western World that can be found in the reference section of any descent library. In short God was not created. Here is an abbreviated version of what Aquinas wrote:

1. Whatever is moved (subsequent mover) is moved by another. (One of Newton's laws of motion) But this cannot go on to infinity, because then there would be no first mover, and consequently, no other mover... Therefore it is necessary to arrive at a first mover which is moved by no other.

2006-09-01 02:00:46 · 24 answers · asked by Search4truth 4

Sometimes it is a struggle,
Just to bring ones self to rise.
And often climbing a gentle slope
Is harder than reaching to the skies.
This body is so frail,
It oft times cannot stand the test.
It refuses my demands,
And requests it's own rest.
And I sink in humiliation.
When I seek to be upright and strong.
I cannot do this all alone.
I am human, and this is wrong.
And then I remember,
What was once 'said' to me.
And I draw forth the strength,
That exists only in He.
I cannot do this unaided.
I was never meant to anyway.
So I admit my frailty, my weakness.
Drop to my knees and pray.
And I find Grace is sufficient.
That wonders never cease.
And I can finish all He sends me.
And in my soul find peace.

2006-09-01 02:00:01 · 11 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

Seems to me that through the thousands of years that religion has developed through human history, there are very few supportable facts (if any) that have emerged to explain existence.

Quantum physics has taken flight basically with Einstein's work a little over a half-century ago. More and more, this science presents amazing - and provable - information concerning the universe. And it is beginning to unravel the mysteries of existence.

Why, then, do people hesitate to embrace science? Why do people choose religion? Some of the basic tenets of religion were laid down well over 5,000 years ago. Humans were bereft of scientific knowledge compared to modern day. How can their ignorant opinions be so widely accepted as truth?

2006-09-01 01:58:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

It has been suggested to me that Micheal is in fact Jesus. Hogwash i say. Anybody done a study recently on this topic to help me with this person that is 100% believing Micheal to be Jesus. Scriptures to help would be good. Thanx.

2006-09-01 01:57:20 · 7 answers · asked by Ms CMP5260 3

2006-09-01 01:55:30 · 4 answers · asked by s21181 1

No one could describe god at all. How can we belive in something that has no description? Perhaps our sanity is in question here?

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmNKegwojUr7.BGV5.Ub1Jjsy6IX?qid=20060830132652AADIoU2

2006-09-01 01:52:39 · 8 answers · asked by Real Friend 6

http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/dutch-pedophiles-launch-political-party/2006/05/31/1148956379255.html

Read that - what on Earth is the world coming to....? This disgusts me and I have no idea how that is even POSSIBLE?!?!

["Other politicians only talk about us in a negative sense, as if we were criminals,"] YOU ARE CRIMINALS LOSERS

*takes a deep breath* Feel free to post your thoughts

2006-09-01 01:50:00 · 25 answers · asked by ηιgнт ѕтαя 5

2006-09-01 01:49:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

In which religion there is only One true God without dividing Him and in which religion God is the most valuable thing and it is the most sacred?

2006-09-01 01:43:40 · 18 answers · asked by Timurlenk C 2

This question is really in response to a question posed by Just Yak'n in which he states that there is no such thing as Palestinians - no seperate culture, language, etc - so the Jews have the right to the area and all the others should just leave.

If Jews have the right to land they held 2,000 years ago, then certainly Americans, who have no seperate culture or language and who are just immigrants, should go back to Europe and give the land back to the Native Americans nations which existed only a couple hundred years ago. Also, the Anglo Saxons, being Germanic, need to leave the UK and give it back to the Celts, who held the land 1,500 years ago. Shall I give more examples?

What do you all think?

2006-09-01 01:43:20 · 17 answers · asked by bregweidd 6

My black lab was recently killed by a car. We are responsible pet owners but he escaped and must have gotten lost. We spent hours searching and started making fliers. Tugger, who was walked, knew the area and had escaped in the past (bolting out the front door) and would return home with a knock on the door. He would go to the lake and creek and romp in the field.....this time Tugger headed for the highway and although we searched Animal Control picked him up as a DOA. We are truly devestated. We as a family were able to say goodbye and pet him one last time and tell him he was a GOOD DOG. He truly was a loyal, faithful, loving, patient companion to myself and family. He even allowed three kittens to come live with us when he was 11 years old. I'd like to know he's in heaven and will greet us. I am considering the psychic who communicates with animals to help us heal our broken hearts....just knowing he's with loved ones will ease our sorrow. He was such a good dog.....

2006-09-01 01:41:43 · 15 answers · asked by miatalise12560 6

I heard that some jewish religions have to have sex using a white sheet,
a hole is cut into a white sheet, and only the woman is allowed to see the mans penis, that the woman and man cant really see each other fully naked??

is this true??just curious. what is the significance of this , why , how, and when do they do this ???

i heard this twice from 2 different people so far.

i heard it in 7th grade from my frinds elementry school jewish teacher explained this to them,
then i heard it from my cousin couple years ago

2006-09-01 01:40:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since God (christian) is omnipotent and omniscient, he could easily stop every sin that has, is, or will be committed. Considering it is almost as bad to allow an evil act that you could prevent as to commit the act yourself, doesn't that make God himself the worst possible sinner, bearing partial responsibility for every sin, ever?

2006-09-01 01:40:19 · 11 answers · asked by juicy_wishun 6

2006-09-01 01:37:37 · 20 answers · asked by Sengaia 1

I was told that there is an article in Forbes, May Issue, that shows specifically that "Christians are Healthier and Happier". I have searched Forbes archives as well as www. keepmedia.com (which archives ALL magazine articles). Yet, when I do a complete, detailed search all I come up with is the Business side of religion (Of course, Forbes is a Business Magazine, mainly for Entreprenuers). But since this person seemed confident, I wanted to read the article myself. If anyone has any idea where I can find this, please e-mail me.

This is what I got when I did the search though... I thought it was rather amusing.

http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2006/08/13/ap2946514.html

2006-09-01 01:33:49 · 5 answers · asked by Kithy 6

i'm just trying to understand why everyone is so convinced the bible says we are going to heaven if we are good when we die. and here's my brief reasoning using three scriptures (though there are more). ecclesiastes 9:5 says the dead are conscious of nothing. john 5:28,29 says there is going to be a resurrection, and psalm 37:10,11 says the meek will inherit the earth. and just a thought, if we were supposed to go to heaven, why create adam and eve to live forever on earth if they weren't meant to be there?

2006-09-01 01:30:52 · 28 answers · asked by iamalsotim 3

It's always amazing to see the arguments about the land of Israel. The Palestinians say it belongs to them, yet there is no Palestinian people nor has there ever been. They are from Yemen, Saudi Arabi, Morrocco, Greece, Egypt. That's why you have never heard of a Paestinian language, there is no Palestinian culture..nothing. Yet they try to present to the world they they have some claim to Israel. Every time Israel is attacked by terrorist and Israel defends itself..ISRAEL is labeled as the terrorist. Most have never considered how tolerant Israel is by allowing the so-called Palestinian to even be in their country...if it was up to me I would deport them everytime they break a law...they MUST leave the country!

I'd love to hear your thought's...NO paste-ups please...no have to time to read that stuff!

2006-09-01 01:30:29 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-01 01:28:06 · 12 answers · asked by raju_win2004 1

Surely, men should also cover their flesh, so that women with no self control are not tempted to commit adultery and fornicate with loose men?

Who knows what shameful thoughts a man's rippling muscles and 'lunch-box' arouse in women he is not married to, and of course, it would be his fault if a woman then 'sinned' with him!

And shouldn't men also be saved from the sin of vanity in their appearance too? Just look at the way some of them swagger around in tight jeans... It's most ungodly!

So, shouldn't men cover their precious tempting flesh from head to toe in order to save women from lustful thoughts?

We all know that most women are weak-willed and have no self-control, so shouldn't we put all responsibility for female promiscuous behaviour on the men who tempted them?

2006-09-01 01:27:02 · 22 answers · asked by rose_lin_uk 1

2006-09-01 01:26:30 · 2 answers · asked by soncka_1999 1

2006-09-01 01:25:48 · 10 answers · asked by dolphin_enter 1

have so many muslims been killed by other muslims?

2006-09-01 01:24:07 · 22 answers · asked by cognito44 3

And if yes, are people born gay or become gay during their life?

2006-09-01 01:21:46 · 19 answers · asked by Stephanos 2

I see these guys like Pat Robertson or TD Jakes having huge profits from their followers. Doesn't it bother you how these people live off your money? The car they drive, the clothes they wear, the private schools their kids go to, their home, all funded by YOU. Heck, I have even seen one of these "pastor" dudes live in the same block as former president Bush in a 5 million dollar property. You'd think these guys are doing this preaching for god, but if that were true, they could hold a real job like the rest of us and put some chairs every sunday in their backyard and preach. If it gets too crowded, meet up at a park and have a picnic too. Why do they need these fancy places with flat screen tv's, powerpoint screens, colesiums, and all this other stuff in their church? Seems like a waste of money that could go to a hungry family or an orphan child.

Enough is enough. It is time to stop giving these opportunists your hard earned money.

2006-09-01 01:19:17 · 20 answers · asked by Alucard 4