Religion & Spirituality - 22 September 2006

Jains predate Christianity by about 1,000 years and have far better rules regarding moral behavior:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AgAeAkLuA_mMx3hzIllPjqDsy6IX?qid=20060922122302AAZMJ8B

Many of which appear to have been adopted by Christians.

So, where did Christians get the idea they invented morality?

2006-09-22 17:59:14 · 18 answers · asked by Left the building 7

RA, The Sun God is the one true god.
Don't you realize that by denying him, you run a great risk?
He casts unbelievers into the TOMB of 10,000 Snakes!

Isn't that reason enough? I mean COME ON!...YIKES! SNAKES!

2006-09-22 17:57:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

does it not say in the bible that prayers in public are not heard as well as when you go to your closet to pray? I think I remember reading that in the bible, but it has been a long time . do you know about that and were it would be in the bible? of course we should praise god in all we do.and live as an example to others,and not only in prayer . in private, with gods spirit,.

2006-09-22 17:55:31 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'd like to know how people have coped with losing someone they loved to suicide. If you're going to comment with some religious condemnation, please don't bother, I don't need to hear it and I don't agree. Intelligent responses only please.

2006-09-22 17:54:33 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-22 17:50:33 · 48 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean with all latest features which can reflect on modern values and hi tech stuff that we live in today. Its so boring to read the lives of people thousands of years old who had no idea what modern day world is all about

2006-09-22 17:50:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
bible: hebrews 11:6

2006-09-22 17:47:42 · 16 answers · asked by rapturefuture 7

2006-09-22 17:47:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-22 17:45:10 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-22 17:43:39 · 22 answers · asked by Shot At Sight 3

Like the ones for house arrest...Then we would know when they were molesting little boys and we could catch them in the act.Then maybe they would get the punishment they deserve.

2006-09-22 17:42:45 · 10 answers · asked by ... 6

why was jesus the only son of god , why not me and you ? i believe in him as prophit , but no god .

2006-09-22 17:42:35 · 24 answers · asked by cutlus 1

And you look up at the sky, what do you see?

Please, be insightful. Let's not everyone say stars.

2006-09-22 17:42:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

How many of you were "born in the church" (as in you follow the religion your parents follow)?

How many of you abandoned a previous faith for a new faith? How many faiths? And why?

What about atheists/agnostics, how did you come about?

Personally, I am an Atheist. My family was catholic and sent me to catholic school during my elementary years. My mom is catholic and my dad grew up catholic but has his own "extra" views on religion. As I grew up, we didn't attend church but still had a belief in god. At about the age of 17 my friend and I began attending a non-denominational church because his gf was Christian. At about that age I was "born-again" and recieved Christ into my life. I remained this way until I was 19 when I transfered to college. I grew apart from religion again by not attending church, and studying for my psychology classes I realized that the science world made "more sense" and progressively turned into an Atheist at 21. I am much happier now and feel free.

2006-09-22 17:42:27 · 5 answers · asked by Alucard 4

I wonder if people think I care about what they rate me? If someone gives me a thumbs down, they are giving themselves a thumbs down, and Jesus a thumbs down. Jesus is inside all of us and if we give someone a thumbs down we are giving Jesus a thumbs down.

If you looked at someone, hanging from a cross, would you give them a thumbs down?

Anyways, believe it or not, there will be people out there saying, yup, he is right, and I know this because my brothers are inside me and they guide me and I guide them.

2006-09-22 17:41:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are some reasons that you believe in god? I'm not trying to offend anyone, I'm simply curious.

And please don't say "how can i not???" I want real, logical reasons.

2006-09-22 17:40:37 · 14 answers · asked by Cayce A 2

2006-09-22 17:38:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

When people put their money into an offering plate, that money should be used for God right? Then what's the deal with these churches using the money to buy $10,000 red carpet, chandeliers, expensive sound systems, and other stuff that has nothing to do with God's work? Of course the church's bills have to be paid. It should look nice and clean. But it shouldn't look like the Ritz-Carlton! That money could be better spent feeding many many hungry people, spreading God's love, buying blankets for the homeless, and many other ways. THAT's God's work, not buying things to impress other churches, right?
We have one church here that owns an entire city block of buildings. They have TV ads saying they have a place for YOU, they're all doctors and lawyers, and rich people, and the pastor won't even speak to a person he knows if they're not "good" enough. This doesn't seem very Christian to me and it makes me sick the way people give money that should be used for God.It's too common.

2006-09-22 17:38:23 · 15 answers · asked by married_so_leave_me_alone1999 4

There are 2 things I know about Satan:

1. He wears a red Leotard.
2. He wants to cast my wretched soul into a lake of fire, where hellish screams and ghoulish demons torment me for all of eternity.

Question: What can I do to foil his Dastardly Plans?

Also, Sometimes I get the feeling that satan, gods, spirits, witches & hobgoblins are just "make believe". Is satan just playing a trick on me?

2006-09-22 17:38:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-22 17:37:26 · 9 answers · asked by Mash 6

I'm new to meditation, I do it every-so-often but I'm only successful some of the time, as I have trouble concentrating. What's some good advice for somebody like me who wants to get further into meditation? Thanks :-)

2006-09-22 17:33:36 · 12 answers · asked by Harsh Noise Wall 4

i am a strong beliver in god and jesus but i do believe i have a curse put on me. im not mentally ill so please dont suggest seeing a doctor. how can i find out for sure if it is a curse? if so how to get rid of it?

p.s. will some of you christians maybe say a prayer for me if you have a spare moment sometime?

2006-09-22 17:32:13 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why don't you stand up and really do something about the Christian extremists forcing their beliefs into US governance?

2006-09-22 17:31:13 · 11 answers · asked by Alex62 6

- a fish in a 3 x 3 feet aquarium thinks thats this is what world is till it sees the sea.

2006-09-22 17:27:45 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

I dont know why the muslims killed a nun and attacked churches in the middle east what abou the phrase that Pope benedict xvl said.. I dont know according all the things I've seen about Islam it seems to be dangerous.. nobody can speak something wrong cuz they will use the violence.. why the muslims dont say sorry about the killed of a nun? do you think Islam is dangerous?.. I know some people will say the mayority of muslims only want peace lol if they really wanna peace they dont stop the crazies muslims then?

2006-09-22 17:27:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

everyone knows mulums are terrorists, are cahtolic priests terrorists for molesting little boys?

2006-09-22 17:27:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Now its not Jesus Christ he was fathered by the Holy Spirit, so he was half-human...

2006-09-22 17:25:43 · 25 answers · asked by Caesar J. B. Squitti 1

that way you can let homosexuals live the way they prefer and share the same legal rights as the rest of us.

2006-09-22 17:25:40 · 19 answers · asked by tandypants 5

from answer of the question I just asked

Christians do you pray to god not to initiate book of revelation?

2006-09-22 17:25:21 · 9 answers · asked by man of ape 6

Ppl hav said time & again that the end of the world was coming i.e. Dark Ages, Napoleon's time, WW2, but Israel 1st had 2 b reborn as a nation. It happened May 14, 1948 at 4:32 pm. Jesus says in Luke 21:10,11 “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven." How many wars hav we had in this century? What about earthquakes? It has been estimated that 60,000,000 ppl a year die from starvation around the world. If u go 2 google and type in whirlpool galaxy core, you'll c something that is the basis of Christianity. In Ezekiel, the prophet speaks of Israel being at war w/ Ethiopia and Libya (Arab states) led by Gog and Magog (Russia and Moscow) and the world just watches including us b/c after the Bush administration, the next president WILL b Democratic, withdraw from the Mid-east vow 2 stay out of there in the future.

2006-09-22 17:23:55 · 24 answers · asked by Defender of Freedom 5