Religion & Spirituality - 3 September 2006

This may help you know who is here.

Please name the Religion or Belief or your Disbelief.

I will post results in 8 Minutes!!

Please JUST say the name..NO speeches it's harder to count.

Possible answers would be like: Jewish, Christian, Agnostic, Gnostic, Athiest, Wiccan etc.

PLEASE just one Word if you can!!!!

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2006-09-03 13:31:38 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous

people in this world have become materialistic. The more you have the better, which is contrary to the values of the God.

2006-09-03 13:30:58 · 4 answers · asked by Jeff 1

John 20:28 Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God!" 29 Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."

2006-09-03 13:30:39 · 14 answers · asked by Bimpster 4

You have not got the backbone to hold up a feather.


You just played into the wrongs hands,. gezzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Let me know great Bible Scholars, when you would like to discuss, defending atheists..or defending Christians.

Debra M....Is the most loving loving person I have seen on here. I may not agree with her, as far as , Doctrine goes. This is between God and her.

You can't take a stand and uphold a woman that is faithful?


You scriptually hurt........in a bad way.

Post your Christian Doctrine to me....please do...........

.hey.............Quote verses. This makes you Holy...huh?

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2006-09-03 13:28:23 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

this is a righteous one or camouflage of ill-feelings such as jealousy and envy?

Let me cite one case: A tele-evangelist was reportedly amassing huge wealth coming from donations for his personal life style.

Most of us would react strongly in anger and perceptively a righteous one. But have we made further inquiry in ourselves if the initial outburst was as it is or something else? Sometimes it is not easy to find out the truth especially if the truth hurts, isn't it?

2006-09-03 13:27:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Don't you think that Jesus, Mohammed, Moses and Buddha are just of somewhere beyond playing poker?

Maybe Jesus and Mohammed play ping-pong freguently, while Moses and Buddha entertain themselves with chess.

2006-09-03 13:26:00 · 12 answers · asked by ESKORBUTIN 4

--To prove that Koran promotes unjustified killing.??
I have read the Koran and I have read the Bible. There are verses
in the Koran--where God is telling Muslims to kill infidels. I admit that. But---what are the contexts of those verses. That is important.
Those people who quote those verses out of context have some agenda. And that agenda is insane. For thousands of years--the Muslim Exegetes explained those verses. Nobody intepreted them so as --that those verses were about killing INFIDELS just for they are INFIDELS. For example:
2:190 Fight in the way of Allah against those who fight against you, but begin not hostilities. Lo! Allah loveth not aggressors. "Fight in the way of Allah against those who fight against you."

"But begin not hostilities."
2:191 And slay them wherever ye find them, and drive them out of the places whence they drove you out, for persecution is worse than slaughter. And fight not with them at the Inviolable Place of Worship until they first attack you there, but if they attack you (there) then slay them. Such is the reward of disbelievers. (191-2)
Kill disbelievers wherever you find them. If they attack you, then kill them. Such is the reward of disbelievers. (But if they desist in their unbelief, then don't kill them.)
2:192 But if they desist, then lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
Is Allah kind and merciful?
2:193 And fight them until persecution is no more, and religion is for Allah. But if they desist, then let there be no hostility except against wrong-doers.
So, if you just quote "And slay them wherever ye find them,"
it will mean something else. In those verses God is ordering
The Prophet(PBUH) to fight against the Non-Muslims who were persecuting them at that time(and drive them out of the places whence they drove you out, for persecution is worse than slaughter).
What you will do if you are attacked and driven away from your country????
No, in no way Koran is a book of unjustified killing. Bible is.
You have just to read Genesis to Deuteronomy.

2006-09-03 13:25:15 · 9 answers · asked by whynotaskthemoron 1

Matt 28:9 Suddenly Jesus met them. "Greetings," he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him.

2006-09-03 13:23:05 · 36 answers · asked by Bimpster 4

What does faith mean to you and what does it entail?

2006-09-03 13:21:15 · 15 answers · asked by Corey 1

sum lyrics are..he's alive and i know it..he's alive and i know cause he rose again..theres pwer in his handsss......these's power in his handss

2006-09-03 13:20:41 · 3 answers · asked by daddygirlnunu 1

2006-09-03 13:19:19 · 29 answers · asked by danitaandandrew 2

Which better resembles the borg?

2006-09-03 13:18:01 · 9 answers · asked by 自由思想家 3

If his smooth talking landed him 3 dates with 3 women on the same night and he can't break any of them. 1 is the boss's daughter, 1 is a hot blonde, and 1 is a sweet old fashioned girl with a lovely laugh.

2006-09-03 13:15:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-03 13:15:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

What, in your opinion, will happen to people who have never heard of Jesus Christ and die daily in the remotest parts of the world? Since salvation is ONLY possible through Christ, will everyone end up in hell that doesn't know Him?

2006-09-03 13:13:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is it that when two people disagree with about religion it has to turn into a bash that persons belief war? I challenge ALL of you to try and be a little more understanding of things you may not understand or disagree with. lets try and really make and effort to this goal!

2006-09-03 13:13:18 · 11 answers · asked by fierce.tigress 2

An Open Letter From God
My dear children, and believe Me, that is all of you, I consider myself a pretty patient guy. I mean, look at the Grand Canyon. It took millions of years to get it right. And about evolution? Boy, nothing is slower than designing that whole Darwinian thing to take place cell by cell and gene by gene. And I have been patient through your fashions, your civilizations, wars and schemes, and the countless ways that you take Me for granted until you get yourselves into big trouble again and again. I want to let you know about some of the things that started ticking Me off.

First of all, your religious rivalries are driving Me up a wall. Enough already! Let's get one thing straight. These are your religions, not Mine. I'm the whole enchilada. I'm beyond 'em all. Every one of your religions claims that there's only one of Me, which, by the way, is absolutely true, but in the very next breath each religion claims that it's My favorite one. And each claims its bible was written personally by Me, and that all of the other bibles are man-made. Oh, Me. How do I ever begin to put a stop to such complicated nonsense? All right, listen up now. I am your Father and Mother, and I don't play favorites among My children.

Also, I hate to break it to you, but I don't write. My longhand is awful, and I've always been more of a doer anyway. So ALL of your books,including those bibles, were written by men and women. They were inspired men and women, they were remarkable people, but they also made mistakes here and there. And I made sure of that, so that you would never trust a written word rather than your own living heart. You see, one human being to Me -- even a bum on the street -- is worth more than all of the holy books in the world. That's just the kind of a guy I am. My spirit is not an historical thing. It's alive right now, right now, as fresh as your next breath. Holy books and religious rites are sacred and powerful, but they are not more so than the least of you. They were only meant to steer you in the right direction, not to keep you arguing with each other, and certainly not to keep you from trusting your own personal connection with Me. Which brings Me to My next point about your nonsense.

You act like I need you and your religions to stick up for Me or win souls for My sake. Please, don't do Me any favors. I can stand quite well on My own, thank you. I don't need you to defend Me, I don't need constant credit. I just want you to be good to each other. And another thing. I don't get all worked up over money or politics, so stop dragging My name into your dramas. For example, I swear to Me that I never threatened Oral Roberts. I never rode in any of Rajneesh's Rolls Royces and I never told Pat Robertson to run for president, and I have never had a conversation with Jim Bakker, Jerry Falwell or Jimmy Swaggart. Of course, come Judgement Day, I certainly intend to.

Now the thing is, I want you to stop thinking of religion as some sort of a loyalty pledge to Me. The true purpose of religion is so that YOU can become more aware of ME, not the other way around. Believe Me, I know you already. I know what's in each of your hearts, and I love you anyway with no strings attached. So, lighten up and enjoy Me. That's what religion's best for. What you seem to forget is how mysterious I am. You look at the petty differences in your scriptures and you say, "Well, if this is the truth, then that can't be." But instead of trying to figure out My paradoxes and unfathomable nature -- which, by the way, you never will -- why not open your hearts to the simple, common threads of every religion? You know what I'm talking about. Play nice with each other. Love and respect everyone. Be kind. Even when life is scary or confusing, take courage and be of good cheer, for I'm always with you.

And learn how to be quiet, so that you can hear My still, small voice. I don't like to shout. Leave the world a better place by living your life with dignity and gracefulness, for you are My own child. Hold back nothing from life, for the parts of you that can die surely will, and the parts that can't, won't. So don't worry, be happy. (I stole that last line from Bobby McFerrin, but Who gave it to him in the first place?) Simple stuff now. Why do you keep making it so complicated? It's like you're always looking for an excuse to be upset. And I am very tired of being your main excuse.

Do you think whether you call Me God, or Yahweh, or Jehovah, Allah, Wakatonka, Brahma, Father, Mother, even the Void of Nirvana? Do you think I care which of My Special Children you feel closest to -- Jesus, Mary, Buddha, Krishna, Mohammed or any of the others? You can call Me and My Special Ones any names you choose, if only you will go about My business of loving one another as I love you. How can you keep neglecting something so simple? No, I am not telling you to abandon your religions. Enjoy your religions, honor them, learn from them, just as you should enjoy, honor, and learn from your parents. But do you walk around telling everyone that your parents are better than theirs? Your religion, like your parents, may always have the most special place in your heart. I don't mind that at all. And I don't want you to combine all of the great traditions into One big mess.

Each religion is unique for a reason. Each has a unique style so that people can find the best path for themselves. But My Special Children -- the ones that your religions revolve around -- all live in the same place in My heart, and they get along perfectly, I assure you. The clergy must stop creating a myth of sibling rivalry where there is none.

My blessed children of Earth, the world has grown too small for your pervasive religious bigotrys and confusion. The whole planet is now connected by air travel, satellite dishes, telephones, fax machines, rock concerts, diseases and mutual needs and concerns. Get with the program! If you really want to help me celebrate the birthday of My Son Jesus, then commit yourselves to figuring out how to feed your hungry and clothe your naked, and protect your abused and shelter your poor. And just as important, make your own everyday life a shining example of kindness and good humor.

I've given you all the resources you need, if only you abandon your fear of each other and begin living, and loving and laughing together. Now, I am not really ticked off. Not really. I just wanted to grab your attention because I hate to see you suffer. But I gave you free will, so what can I do now other than try to influence you through reason, persuasion, and a little old-fashioned guilt and manipulation? After all, you know I am the original Jewish Mother. I just want you to be happy, and I'll sit in the dark. I really am with you always. Always.

Trust in Me. Your One and Only,
God

(btw people I am not actually claiming this was written by God, I found it on the net!)

2006-09-03 13:12:35 · 11 answers · asked by lilly_godsoath 2

Growing up I believed I was the only one who had awareness and everyone else was living on instinct. I remember believing this since I was 4 years old(My first memory I have is 3 months old)
anyways-
It made sense.
I have imagination and can think but how do I know other's can also.
Well....Then I grew up mormon after..my dad got us into it and it seemed ok and I wanted to know the big 3 questions and I thought it was going somewhere but didn't.
Now I'm in the military trying to support a family and have a hard time with it. I just don't believe what we are doing is right..mainly because I don't know what we are trying to accomplish and I really ponder this everyday. I'm just saying..I'm a real guy looking for answers.
Well..
While deployed in Qatar, I was posted in a watchtower and fell asleep, I woke up and was paralysed and couldn't move, but the dream I had was me lifting out of my body. I learened about this and have done it one time since then. It wasn't evil though? Help?

2006-09-03 13:11:10 · 6 answers · asked by Corey 4

Or is that another false doctrine of the Church?

2006-09-03 13:09:35 · 18 answers · asked by 自由思想家 3

In the Gospel according to Mark 13:32 "But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father". (Mark 13:32)


God knew the time of the day of judgment, this was something that even Jesus did not know. This shows that by God knowing something that Jesus didn't, they did not share the same intellect. The knowledge of the unseen is divine qualities, and the one who does not know the unseen, obviously cannot be divine. Jesus was explicitly saying that understand I am a human, I do not know everything, only the creator knows.

2006-09-03 13:09:11 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://www.romancatholicism.org/popes-jews.htm

Read it.

Sad but true.

2006-09-03 13:09:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Between a Christian and a potato?
This is a serious zen inspired question not intended to insult anyone. I do not mean morphological differences rather I mean philosophical and theological differences.

2006-09-03 13:09:06 · 9 answers · asked by deviANT 1

If I have then I am genuinely sorry. Please accept my apology. Let me know what I have 'said' and I will try to phrase things better. And yes I do know that you can say "have a good day" and someone will take offense.
Peace Be With You,
Debra

2006-09-03 13:07:10 · 23 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

According to the major religions Satan tempted Adam and that's why we are on Earth. Why would god allow Satan to influence us, and then also send prophets to guide us, what's the point?! does it make sense?!

2006-09-03 13:07:06 · 24 answers · asked by Beerbuddy 1

Believers will tell you what atheists are like, but since the only common trait about most atheists is that they do their own thinking and don't succumb to superstitious prattle, they are all individualists and you cannot classify them as you can believers following some specific religious cult.

2006-09-03 13:04:48 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Matthew 2:1-2
1. After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2. and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him."

2006-09-03 13:01:48 · 15 answers · asked by Bimpster 4

Luke 5:8 When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus' knees and said, "Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!"

2006-09-03 12:59:32 · 18 answers · asked by Bimpster 4

always bash Islam? Does it make them feel better about their own religion? They always claim that Islam is a religion of hate, but i have never seen a post by a muslim bashing Christianity. If Islam is the religion of hate, and Christianity is the religion of love, why do christians always post hateful questions about Islam?

2006-09-03 12:58:36 · 30 answers · asked by funaholic 5

I believe as you do, that I have the truth. Iam not like my brothers and sisters, I do not believe we will be the only ones in heaven. All people are welcome to worship in our churches, but some say we are under bondage because we do not dress as the world and speak with other tongues, we are strong women how else could we stand your snickers when you see us in public.

2006-09-03 12:57:36 · 15 answers · asked by livlafluv 4

Untill when this war will end. Seems there is no peace overthere. Why not arab stop doing suicide and zionist stop killing civilliant?

Where is arab community. You leave your brother behind overthere. I think you busy with your oil only.

2006-09-03 12:55:28 · 11 answers · asked by Khairitz 2