Religion & Spirituality - 7 September 2006

I keep seeing questions like "well if you're an atheist, then what's the purpose of life?". Aren't such questions a mirror into the mind of the person asking it? It's almost like they are trying to argue that atheism can't be right because they don't like the implications of what that means to them. Is that what it is?

Does reality have some obligation to placate our fears? If not, is it really better to pick a position simply because it appeals to you, or is it better to try to understand reality as it actually is, independent of the personaql philosophical implications?

2006-09-07 14:19:08 · 20 answers · asked by lenny 7

How many of us are equally willing to live for Him? Which do you think is more difficult? Why?

2006-09-07 14:18:44 · 24 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

... by the uptight, humor-less, self-righteous FUndies here?

2006-09-07 14:18:16 · 11 answers · asked by Kenny ♣ 5

2006-09-07 14:17:23 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

should we watch?

2006-09-07 14:16:39 · 5 answers · asked by kennma 3

I mean really... the sandals, the long hair, the peace and love....

2006-09-07 14:13:39 · 29 answers · asked by rabble rouser 6

2006-09-07 14:13:03 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is it that only men can become priests? If a woman feels the Holy Spirit is calling her to priesthood, why is she denied because of her sex? I hear constantly about a priest shortage crisis. Wouldn't it benefit the People of God for the Church to allow women into priesthood?

2006-09-07 14:11:24 · 26 answers · asked by Jerzey Daze 2

And you can not answer jesus, GOD, religion, or your parents. But answers like your spirituality are acceptable.

2006-09-07 14:11:03 · 25 answers · asked by Mitchell B 4

Christ gave His life for us, a fundamental Christian belief, would you be willing to live a life of suffering, physical or emotional, in order to help another?

2006-09-07 14:09:57 · 46 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

or one characterstic which is common in all the religions..which the people believe that their God possess this attribute.

NAME ONLY ONE PLZ

2006-09-07 14:07:54 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

He may have a drink problem, he may even have mental health problems but what can we make of his pseudo religio-political babble?

2006-09-07 14:05:48 · 21 answers · asked by Rabbi Yohanneh 3

I tried to study my bible and it was not so clear to read so I turned on a brighter light. That did not help so I cleaned my glasses but no better. I tried to change the glasses and used a magnifying glass and the same. So I went to eye doctor and he said the problem was with me and my eyes. He said he would fix it if I agreed to pay a lot, so I did. Maybe because I could be the one to decide and I could pay.

Now I try to understand what is written in the bible and I can not get it clear so I reread and reread it [clean my glasses]. Next I get another bible version to check it out also {turn on a brighter light]. I go to the dictionary to see different word definitions [change the glasses and use magnifying glass].This does not help so I go to My God and ask for help and He for free tells me the problem is with me. He can and will fix it if I just ask. Ha Ha I say NO God because then you are in control and if you fix it, I can not pay for it. With you its free and I like to pay.

2006-09-07 14:05:37 · 7 answers · asked by cjkeysjr 6

accepted by your religion until 1978? I have heard that many older mormons still believe that blacks do not have souls. This is pretty sick. How can you justify this?

2006-09-07 14:05:14 · 12 answers · asked by funaholic 5

i always wanted to know how could they tell you about your future when they can't even predict the lottery numbers.

2006-09-07 14:03:26 · 22 answers · asked by beautiful 1

2006-09-07 14:02:22 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I like it because it's a good place to meet people and be involved in helpful activities but I had voiced openly to my friends that I didn't believe in the stuff the priest said. One day I went as far to attend sunday school...while I was there woman came in and asked for me..I went with her and she led me to the preists office. The preist was looking through some papers with his glasses down at the tip of his nose 'Hi...' he said. I kind of knew that he knew I had told this to my friends and expected him to be angry but instead he was very kind... at first, but then i noticed a strange gleam in his eye when he looked up. '...Hi' I replied, a little frightened. He paused for a minute, then said in a strangely kind tone. 'Would you like some kool-aid?' ....I was about to refuse but then a noticed a small dagger sitting on his desk. 'Sure.' I replied, and pretended to drink down the small paper cup...really just storing it in my cheeks. As soon as I got out I spit it in the plant. HELP!

2006-09-07 14:02:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Isn't it sad that the proffessor has to give a full lecture (prior to the Evolution lecture) about not trying to confuse the symbolic metaphors of creation with the scientific facts that support the theory of evolution?
And why would he assume that all religions consider their creation stories to be fact?
Is he just putting the Christian students on ice before they get all fired up?

2006-09-07 14:02:02 · 7 answers · asked by Helzabet 6

2006-09-07 14:02:01 · 8 answers · asked by AZ 1

I read somewhere in the bible that if you say something agaisnt the holy spirit,you won't be forgiven.But this was an accident and I did not mean it.

2006-09-07 14:00:51 · 22 answers · asked by Boulos 1

so then truth turn man into men

2006-09-07 14:00:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I see so much hatred in these questions about religion, even coming from a few who claim to follow Jesus. I am a Christian, and because of that, I follow Jesus' example of how to treat others. He wasn't hateful toward those who hated Him. Generally people who look beyond personal beliefs and see another human being who deserves respect, are happier and able to communicate more effectively with others. Hate only closes doors to communication. If you have something worthwhile to say, why not say it without anger and insults?

2006-09-07 13:59:26 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-07 13:59:16 · 20 answers · asked by JistheRealDeal 5

2006-09-07 13:56:34 · 12 answers · asked by eleshiak 2

I don't want him spreading sexual deviancy and other evil around my company!

2006-09-07 13:56:19 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-07 13:55:59 · 29 answers · asked by safarlsun33 4

2006-09-07 13:55:27 · 22 answers · asked by Sir Nickle Barsteward 3

2006-09-07 13:55:16 · 20 answers · asked by coolienam 1

I have many Jewish friends & this is not racist, but somehow I get annoyed when asked if I am Jewish.
I don't know why because I don't get annoyed if I am asked if I am Irish, etc.
I think maybe it's because I consider Judaism a faith, and I still think it is rude or at least lacking in tact (even for Jewish people) to ask if you are Jewish based on looks (but I find mainly Jewish people do this).
I mean if you ask if I am part Irish, I am, so I say "yes." And someone can say "you look it." That may be true. But what if someone is an atheist? Isn't that rude to assume that person is religious?

please let me know. I am curious & didn't mean to be rude.

2006-09-07 13:54:56 · 11 answers · asked by Caroline E 1

2006-09-07 13:54:45 · 22 answers · asked by imlaura2006 1