Religion & Spirituality - 2 September 2006

Have you ever actually sat down and read anything that Charles Darwin wrote? Have you ever taken the time to read anything from "On the Origin of Species" or "The Descent of Man?"

I'd also like to point out that I am caught somewhere in between Creationism and Evolution. I'm just asking a quesiton out of curiosity, because it seems that a lot of people who dump on Darwin have never actually looked at anything he did or wrote.

2006-09-02 05:23:37 · 7 answers · asked by I'm Still Here 5

A lot of people describe a point of being on drugs as a "religious experience".

Have you ever spoken to/seen evidence of god while on drugs? If so, what kind of drugs, and did it change your views on god?

2006-09-02 05:22:07 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I found a portion of a dead snake in the yard after a mowing, I guess, maybe it got cut up in mower blades, but we didnt notice it then...Later my dog was jumping & cowering to everything, and I checked him a bit later still, and he was very swollen on the snout & feeling low..Called a VET she said administer Benedryl & CalaDryl Lotion...He had the normal good reactions to it, so we knew it was Allergenic...felt better in morning2 :)
I went watering plants & found the source of the bites!!!!EEWWW!!! the snake, infested w/ yellow-jackets...they appeared to be eating it from the inside out , resembling a
Voodoo curse or something..very grotesque & a little frightening....Maybe they're Africanized Bee's, but appeared to be the smaller Yellow-Jackets.
NOT SURE OF WHAT CATAGORY I SHOULD POST IT UNDER....VOODOO!!?!! or SOMETHING LESS SINISTER..? IS THIS A COMMON OCCURENCE?
Health? or Mythology& Folklore? or other still?
all creeped out...LR 08/31/06 Magnolia, TX

2006-09-02 05:21:14 · 5 answers · asked by JL 1

If god knows what u & I are going to do then the creation looses its meaning IF he dose not know what we are going to do then he appears powerless, what is the truth? the entire creation appears meaningless if it has no logical conclusion apart from sending people to tha heaven & hell. God must be having better things to do.

2006-09-02 05:21:03 · 10 answers · asked by handful_01 2

And for God, is there only 2 choices to give to the human's soul? Existence in eternity with God, or Existence in eternity without God?

What other choice would there be?

I'm an agnostic, don't have any evidence for God but if she wants to contact me I'll listen.

Currently I believe my soul travels into orbit about the Moon and Earth after I die, and regardless of your belief, all my loved ones are there with me.

2006-09-02 05:20:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you get stuck with the same clothes you were buried in?

2006-09-02 05:20:37 · 35 answers · asked by Croeso 6

If you get to heaven by grace-alone, not by good works, but only by claiming you believe in the divinity of Christ, then how can you argue that good works matter?

If all you need is a confession of sin and a belief in Christ, what difference does it make to scripture god whether you are good or bad?

2006-09-02 05:19:11 · 5 answers · asked by bobkgin 3

Mary
[19:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

[19:1] K. H. Y. `A. S.* (Kaaf Haa Yaa `Ayn Saad)
Footnote

Zachariah

[19:2] A narration about your Lord's mercy towards His servant Zachariah.

[19:3] He called his Lord, a secret call.

[19:4] He said, "My Lord, the bones have turned brittle in my body, and my hair is aflame with gray. As I implore You, my Lord, I never despair.

[19:5] "I worry about my dependants after me, and my wife has been sterile. Grant me, from You, an heir.

[19:6] "Let him be my heir and the heir of Jacob's clan, and make him, my Lord, acceptable."

[19:7] "O Zachariah, we give you good news; a boy whose name shall be John (Yahya). We never created anyone like him before."

[19:8] He said, "My Lord, will I have a son despite my wife's sterility, and despite my old age?"

[19:9] He said, "Thus said your Lord: `It is easy for Me to do. I created you before that, and you were nothing.' "

[19:10] He said, "My Lord, give me a sign." He said, "Your sign is that you will not speak to the people for three consecutive nights."

[19:11] He came out to his family, from the sanctuary, and signaled to them: "Meditate (on God) day and night."

[19:12] "O John, you shall uphold the scripture, strongly." We endowed him with wisdom, even in his youth.

[19:13] And (we endowed him with) kindness from us and purity, for he was righteous.

[19:14] He honored his parents, and was never a disobedient tyrant.

[19:15] Peace be upon him the day he was born, the day he dies, and the day he is resurrected back to life.

Mary

[19:16] Mention in the scripture Mary. She isolated herself from her family, into an eastern location.

[19:17] While a barrier separated her from them, we sent to her our Spirit. He went to her in the form of a human being.

[19:18] She said, "I seek refuge in the Most Gracious, that you may be righteous."

[19:19] He said, "I am the messenger of your Lord, to grant you a pure son."

[19:20] She said, "How can I have a son, when no man has touched me; I have never been unchaste."

[19:21] He said, "Thus said your Lord, `It is easy for Me. We will render him a sign for the people, and mercy from us. This is a predestined matter.' "

The Birth of Jesus

[19:22] When she bore him, she isolated herself to a faraway place.

[19:23] The birth process came to her by the trunk of a palm tree. She said, "(I am so ashamed;) I wish I were dead before this happened, and completely forgotten."

[19:24] (The infant) called her from beneath her, saying, "Do not grieve. Your Lord has provided you with a stream.

[19:25] "If you shake the trunk of this palm tree, it will drop ripe dates for you.*
Footnote

[19:26] "Eat and drink, and be happy. When you see anyone, say, `I have made a vow of silence; I am not talking today to anyone.' "

[19:27] She came to her family, carrying him. They said, "O Mary, you have committed something that is totally unexpected.

[19:28] "O descendant of Aaron, your father was not a bad man, nor was your mother unchaste."

The Infant Makes a Statement

[19:29] She pointed to him. They said, "How can we talk with an infant in the crib?"

[19:30] (The infant spoke and) said, "I am a servant of GOD. He has given me the scripture, and has appointed me a prophet.

[19:31] "He made me blessed wherever I go, and enjoined me to observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and the obligatory charity (Zakat) for as long as I live.

[19:32] "I am to honor my mother; He did not make me a disobedient rebel.

[19:33] And peace be upon me the day I was born, the day I die, and the day I get resurrected."

The Proven Truth

[19:34] That was Jesus, the son of Mary, and this is the truth of this matter, about which they continue to doubt.

[19:35] It does not befit GOD that He begets a son, be He glorified. To have anything done, He simply says to it, "Be," and it is.

[19:36] He also proclaimed, "GOD is my Lord and your Lord; you shall worship Him alone. This is the right path."*
Footnote

[19:37] The various parties disputed among themselves (regarding the identity of Jesus). Therefore, woe to those who disbelieve from the sight of a terrible day.

[19:38] Wait till you hear them and see them when they come to face us. The transgressors on that day will be totally lost.

[19:39] Warn them about the day of remorse, when judgment will be issued. They are totally oblivious; they do not believe.

[19:40] We are the ones who inherit the earth and everyone on it; to us everyone will be returned.

Abraham

[19:41] Mention in the scripture Abraham; he was a saint, a prophet.

[19:42] He said to his father, "O my father, why do you worship what can neither hear, nor see, nor help you in any way?

[19:43] "O my father, I have received certain knowledge that you did not receive. Follow me, and I will guide you in a straight path.

[19:44] "O my father, do not worship the devil. The devil has rebelled against the Most Gracious.

[19:45] "O my father, I fear lest you incur retribution from the Most Gracious, then become an ally of the devil."

[19:46] He said, "Have you forsaken my gods, O Abraham? Unless you stop, I will stone you. Leave me alone."

[19:47] He said, "Peace be upon you. I will implore my Lord to forgive you; He has been Most Kind to me.

[19:48] "I will abandon you and the gods you worship beside GOD. I will worship only my Lord. By imploring my Lord alone, I cannot go wrong."

[19:49] Because he abandoned them and the gods they worshiped beside GOD, we granted him Isaac and Jacob, and we made each of them a prophet.

[19:50] We showered them with our mercy, and we granted them an honorable position in history.

Moses

[19:51] Mention in the scripture Moses. He was devoted, and he was a messenger prophet.

[19:52] We called him from the right side of Mount Sinai. We brought him close, to confer with him.

[19:53] And we granted him, out of our mercy, his brother Aaron as a prophet.

[19:54] And mention in the scripture Ismail. He was truthful when he made a promise, and he was a messenger prophet.

[19:55] He used to enjoin his family to observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and the obligatory charity (Zakat); he was acceptable to his Lord.

[19:56] And mention in the scripture Idris. He was a saint, a prophet.

[19:57] We raised him to an honorable rank.

[19:58] These are some of the prophets whom GOD blessed. They were chosen from among the descendants of Adam, and the descendants of those whom we carried with Noah, and the descendants of Abraham and Israel, and from among those whom we guided and selected. When the revelations of the Most Gracious are recited to them, they fall prostrate, weeping.

Losing the Contact Prayers (Salat)

[19:59] After them, He substituted generations who lost the Contact Prayers (Salat), and pursued their lusts. They will suffer the consequences.

[19:60] Only those who repent, believe, and lead a righteous life will enter Paradise, without the least injustice.

[19:61] The gardens of Eden await them, as promised by the Most Gracious for those who worship Him, even in privacy. Certainly, His promise must come to pass.

[19:62] They will not hear any nonsense therein; only peace. They receive their provisions therein, day and night.

[19:63] Such is Paradise; we grant it to those among our servants who are righteous.

[19:64] We do not come down except by the command of your Lord. To Him belongs our past, our future, and everything between them. Your Lord is never forgetful.

[19:65] The Lord of the heavens and the earth, and everything between them; you shall worship Him and steadfastly persevere in worshiping Him. Do you know of anyone who equals Him?

[19:66] The human being asks, "After I die, do I come back to life?"

[19:67] Did the human being forget that we created him already, and he was nothing?

Special Warning to the Leaders

[19:68] By your Lord, we will certainly summon them, together with the devils, and will gather them around Hell, humiliated.

[19:69] Then we will pick out from each group the most ardent opponent of the Most Gracious.

[19:70] We know full well those who are most deserving of burning therein.

Everyone Sees Hell*

[19:71] Every single one of you must see it; this is an irrevocable decision of your Lord.
Footnote

[19:72] Then we rescue the righteous, and leave the transgressors in it, humiliated.

The Majority

[19:73] When our revelations are recited to them, clearly, those who disbelieve say to those who believe, "Which of us is more prosperous? Which of us is in the majority?"

[19:74] Many a generation have we annihilated before them; they were more powerful, and more prosperous.

[19:75] Say, "Those who choose to go astray, the Most Gracious will lead them on, until they see what is promised for them - either the retribution or the Hour. That is when they find out who really is worse off, and weaker in power."

[19:76] GOD augments the guidance of those who choose to be guided. For the good deeds are eternally rewarded by your Lord, and bring far better returns.

[19:77] Have you noted the one who rejected our revelations then said, "I will be given wealth and children"?!

[19:78] Has he seen the future? Has he taken such a pledge from the Most Gracious?

[19:79] Indeed, we will record what he utters, then commit him to ever-increasing retribution.

[19:80] Then we inherit everything he possessed, and he comes back to us all alone.

[19:81] They worship beside GOD other gods that (they think) may be of help to them.

The Idols Disown Their Worshipers

[19:82] On the contrary, they will reject their idolatry, and will be their enemies.

[19:83] Do you not see how we unleash the devils upon the disbelievers to stir them up?

[19:84] Do not be impatient; we are preparing for them some preparation.

[19:85] The day will come when we summon the righteous before the Most Gracious in a group.

[19:86] And we will herd the guilty to Hell, to be their eternal abode.

[19:87] No one will possess the power to intercede, except those who conform to the laws of the Most Gracious.

Gross Blasphemy

[19:88] They said, "The Most Gracious has begotten a son"!

[19:89] You have uttered a gross blasphemy.

[19:90] The heavens are about to shatter, the earth is about to tear asunder, and the mountains are about to crumble.

[19:91] Because they claim that the Most Gracious has begotten a son.

[19:92] It is not befitting the Most Gracious that He should beget a son.

[19:93] Every single one in the heavens and the earth is a servant of the Most Gracious.

[19:94] He has encompassed them, and has counted them one by one.

[19:95] All of them will come before Him on the Day of Resurrection as individuals.

[19:96] Surely, those who believe and lead a righteous life, the Most Gracious will shower them with love.

[19:97] We thus made this (Quran) elucidated in your tongue, in order to deliver good news to the righteous, and to warn with it the opponents.

[19:98] Many a generation before them we annihilated; can you perceive any of them, or hear from them any sound?

2006-09-02 05:18:07 · 9 answers · asked by Muse 4

GOD
EMPEROR
KING
LORD
DON
ANGEL
GENERAL
DEATH
HADES
GODDESS
QUEEN
LADY

And if each word was a command then technically i did what they commanded. cause I AM a TAED also Lare and I have cuts appearing IIII I . Which those words apparently tell Me to do. So I must be what Jesus called the Greatest. but also the least cause you think its foolish. i think its glorified and all things to glorify god so those words glorify My bloody (at one time) arm. So if only god is great is true then I must be GOD.

before i was 10 years old i saw god in the form of the burning bush looking like "^ as emerald." Cause the ^ is part of the fire. but "^ as emerald."=".I7 mixed up stitched together (ie ^) as emeralddot"=.seventeen mixed up stitched together as todd lare me (in reverse)=Stevens.n as Me Lare Todd

which equals the God in the form of the burning bush.

And they pronounce My name Lare Todd Stevenson and Me=IVI stitched together e(an arm)

and 1st commandment said Worship no God but Me.

so screw the rest TODD is the best.

Source(s):

Bible which said Gods Light was emerald just like My eyes.
And Adam saw God in the form of the LORD. print that word out in times new roman font and see My name TODD in the form(ie the way you form the word LORD) of the LORD.

so forget the rest and turn to the living God. And i shall heal you of worshipping a dead guy.

2006-09-02 05:17:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-02 05:16:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

You hath not kept the Lord's commandments. Therefore it is enough of it. You hath said too much, the Lord God doth NOT allow THIEVES, MURDERERS, BLASPHEMERS, LIARS, and ADULTERERS AT HEART. For you hath not kept the Lord's commandments. Whoever threatens to kill hath already MURDERED, therefore I wouldn't want you to spend your eternal life in the lake of fire being bruised forever, getting scars, being burnt from the fire. While ALL the christians are in heaven in paradise and just worshiping the Lord. Therefore hell is not paradise you won't have a home there, there won't be candy none of that nice things in hell. All it is, is torture and will miss all the candies you love the BIGGEST house you dreamt of having, O the things you want it is all in heaven, and they are allowed in heaven. THINK ABOUT IT.

2006-09-02 05:14:58 · 33 answers · asked by javiertrevino2221@sbcglobal.net 1

Do they all share the same awareness yet are seperate from one another? People tell me they are the same thing but then they tell me they are different.

Is Jesus like an avatar?

2006-09-02 05:14:08 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous

just because i try to help someone,do you think i don't need help,just because i try to give good advice,do you think i don't need good advice

2006-09-02 05:11:21 · 12 answers · asked by what is the good word? 4

The implication of superiority is implied. The rationalization that you have the right to, is implied. The justification through pride, is implied.

Peace and Love

2006-09-02 05:07:48 · 14 answers · asked by digilook 2

2006-09-02 05:06:36 · 13 answers · asked by ? 1

Would God and Jesus be comparable to a person with multiple personalities?

2006-09-02 05:04:59 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-02 05:02:50 · 9 answers · asked by 自由思想家 3

2006-09-02 05:02:43 · 4 answers · asked by tbear427119 2

My friend likes very much of anwering in 'yahoo answers'
Because of her anwering style, some people says bad words to her.
I want her to get rid of this. How should I say ?

2006-09-02 05:02:19 · 5 answers · asked by N O 2

when i was naive and ignorant life seemed to offer me more or was better ,is this bad karma or gods training camp? as ive lost friends , my partner, and gained mishaps more than good memories since listening to god, is this common?

2006-09-02 05:01:58 · 14 answers · asked by aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 1

as New World Translation of Holy Scriptures say Satan ruled the world as god. so what do you want of Me. Biblically i capitalize the Me cause pertaining to God you must Capitalize. thats why they said the word existed before GOD and the WORD became GOD cause in times new roman font WORD contains My name TODD.

2006-09-02 05:01:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ill try this one again . Its in a form of a quistion now. I had a lot of great answers so I hope the ones who answered before do so again.

Once I stood in the night with my head bowed low
In the darkness as black as the sea
And my heart was afraid and I cried,
Oh Lord, don't hide your face from me.

Hold my hand all the way, every hour, every day
From here to the great unknown
Take my hand, let me stand
Where no one stands alone.

Like a king, I may live in a palace so tall
With great riches to call my own
But I don't know a thing in this whole wide world
That's worse than being alone.

Hold my hand all the way, every hour, every day
From here to the great unknown
Take my hand, let me stand
Where no one stands alone.

Take my hand, let me stand
Where no one stands alone.


Written by I dont know who.

2006-09-02 05:01:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

It appears some people just can't handle the truth. Christians it is time to speak God's word boldly. I'm tired of so-called cookie crumb Christians telling us to watch we say so as not to push those living ungodly lifestyles further from the church.
When the truth of the matter is most of them can't get any further from the church then they already are. Biting are tongues and saying nothing sure won't get them closer. Christians who take the passive approach to spreading the problem are part of the problem, not the solution. If a person is not in church they our out. Simple as that. A person can stand right outside of a church door but if they never go in they may as well be a million miles away. It is important that we let God's word be heard. Whether the world likes it or not. Homosexuality, fornication and abortion just three of the most common areas of ungoldy living was wrong back in the good old days and it is still wrong today. It is time for us to make a stand for God. Peace

2006-09-02 05:01:21 · 12 answers · asked by cave man 6

What questions did you ask? Were the answers you got satisfactory?

2006-09-02 04:59:49 · 16 answers · asked by Kathryn™ 6

2006-09-02 04:57:50 · 47 answers · asked by Charley G 3

Is there a Version of the Bible that is in today's Language? I have the King James Version and I can't even pronounce most of the words and I don't know what most of the words mean.

2006-09-02 04:57:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-02 04:57:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

BIBLICAL EVIDENCE PLEASE. I personally loathe the very idea of anal or oral sex as I believe and am convinced that it is unclean and an unclean area of the body and my wife and I only engage in 'standard' and 'modest' activities and achieve the same intended results, but I was recently ask about this by a youth of my church. They sadly were not convinced and many other individuals over the years have had mixed opinions on this. What are your thoughts and can you provide more biblical evidence on this for me to add to my 'resources'?

2006-09-02 04:57:06 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

The CPT!! He says it's CAREER PLACEMENT TEST!!! Ha! Now we know your number buddy? OK how many people think this is IT?

2006-09-02 04:56:40 · 3 answers · asked by Makemeaspark 7

Apart from the name, the translation, one having more books, and jokes like 'one contains more **** than the other' and the 'price' etc

2006-09-02 04:55:07 · 8 answers · asked by true_searcher 2