Religion & Spirituality - 25 September 2006

Hypothetically speaking... Let's say I'm an athiest and you're a Christian, and you're trying convert me to your faith...
Do you think that I'm going to be thoroughly convinced when your only source of "proof" is the bible or texts written by modern Christians?

2006-09-25 07:11:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

and they really are not GOD messengers, just the noble men in their own time that wanted to preach their own way of living?

2006-09-25 07:08:36 · 20 answers · asked by Spookshow Baby 5

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached."
Pope was telling the truth and the fact that Muslims attacked churches (house of god) and killed people, only proves it.
Any comments from Muslims on how animalistic their behaviour has been????

2006-09-25 07:08:34 · 18 answers · asked by just42day 3

2006-09-25 07:08:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-25 07:06:29 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

1.) The First Law of Thermodynamics the total amount of matter and energy in the universe is constant.
2.) The Second Law of Thermodynamics says that entropy moves from a lower state to a higher state. (Things don't get more complex, they get simpler.) Entropy can decrease temporarily, but universally is decreasing
3.) Matter still exists.
4.) If the universe always existed then matter would not exist because it would have decayed into heat energy an eternity ago.
5.) If matter still exists, then the universe has not always existed.
6.) If the universe has not always existed, then it has an origin.
7.) Matter and energy didn't create the universe because matter and energy cannot create matter and energy.
8.) Matter and energy didn't come from nothing. Matter and energy are constant.
8.) Therefore, the universe was created by something external to the universe.

2006-09-25 07:06:22 · 10 answers · asked by The1andOnlyMule 2

Why does it seem that christians who claim to pride themselves on not judging, seem to judge the most? Why is it that christians are the ones telling everyone else they are wrong and are going to hell for not believing as they do (when some of us dont even believe in hell), yet i see the wiccans and muslims and so forth are much more accepting of other peoples beliefs?

2006-09-25 07:05:00 · 26 answers · asked by Autumn M 3

2006-09-25 07:03:56 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

We've debated the 'Theory' of evolution, and those who believe in it do not understand it.

When scientists do experiments under ideal lab conditions, they are trying to recreate what they GUESS was happening.

So, where is your proof that life evolved from non-life in the beginning?

2006-09-25 07:03:20 · 16 answers · asked by Born Again Christian 5

i wear eyeliner and mascara, but is it allowed? what about lipstick or lipbalm?

2006-09-25 07:02:19 · 9 answers · asked by sugarsweet 3

Think deeply and if all religions appear to preach the same thing ,then where has religion developed its faults.If religion is a tool to transform mans nature then why is the tool not effective

2006-09-25 07:00:47 · 20 answers · asked by nitin p 1

For example, the Holy Land Experience?

This article made me think of it.

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/breaking_news/15525794.htm

I'm interested in everyone's opinions.

2006-09-25 06:58:17 · 26 answers · asked by GreenEyedLilo 7

“When you know a thing, to recognize that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to recognize that you do not know it. That is knowledge”
- Confucius -

“Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance”
- Confucius -

“Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous”
- Confucius -

“He who knows others is learned. He who knows himself is wise”
- Lao Tzu -

“To know that you do not know is the best. To pretend to know when you do not know is disease”
- Lao Tzu -

“Don't imagine that you'll discover the truth by accumulating more knowledge. Knowledge creates doubt, and doubt makes you ravenous for more knowledge. You can't get full eating this way”
- Lao Tzu -

“Distortion upon distortion: the more one uses the mind, the more confused one becomes”
- Lao Tzu -

Sorry if that was a bit long. Your thoughts?

2006-09-25 06:56:17 · 20 answers · asked by Shinkirou Hasukage 6

As this person on this question answered?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtqQ7gRgnKJtsVxYsTqXrx_zy6IX?qid=20060925104145AAPv6ky

2006-09-25 06:55:41 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

More often i am told how humans have the ability to think ,modify , recall and manipulate their enviroment for their betterment or distruction as compared to other species like animals . with this obervation i am told we are much more intelligent than other species thus we appear to be much more superior .

Why then do we study birds and make fighter planes that mimic them . why then is our global communication system a product of birds studies in navigation . Are these birds unaware of their seemingly unique qualities that man wants to copy . why we just not innovate / invent things according to human needs without any form of reference to things we say are\ brainless , stupid and lacks a bigger brain .Why should be animals be expected to have bigger brains when they are of their own species . is it a case of comparing cats and dogs . Why should we not test ourself against the real Chief designer of the Human beings

2006-09-25 06:55:19 · 15 answers · asked by roy 1

what you think. Does historical evidence mean anything to you? By faith Christians believe, but there is evidence for those who doubt. Answer, comments and opinions welcome, please, keep it nice if you don't agree. I'm not being judgemental or mean, do the same for me.

http://www.raptureready.com/rr-bible.html

2006-09-25 06:55:09 · 20 answers · asked by Gardener for God(dmd) 7

My kid keeps lying to me and the only passage I can find for her is honor thy mother and father...I need help.

2006-09-25 06:54:46 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

One more quote then I will leave Religion and Spirituality for the day. :)

"Christian fundamentalism: the doctrine that there is an absolutely powerful, infinitely knowledgable, universe spanning entity that is deeply and personally concerned about my sex life." - Andrew Lias

Does anyone here besides me see absurdity in this idea? The idea itself being one of the underpinnings to the faith itself?

2006-09-25 06:52:54 · 35 answers · asked by gjstoryteller 5

What should they be asking?

2006-09-25 06:52:35 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

If we have children, do we really understand the cost to our children when we divorce?

2006-09-25 06:50:16 · 14 answers · asked by davidchristinelove 1

i like punk rock, have many tattoos and a couple piercings. i hear god doesn't like that stuff.......*winks* :-)

2006-09-25 06:49:12 · 17 answers · asked by tandypants 5

im con fuised abot all of this wiccan stuff could you help me ?

2006-09-25 06:48:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have seen this question quite a few times since I have been on here, and am intrigued. If you have any ideas/opinions on this, please feel free to say. Thanks

2006-09-25 06:48:37 · 26 answers · asked by neil 4

I read over 5,000 a day converting. Is it because skullcaps is cooler, or do they just want to eat matzoh balls? Or is it out of fear of the military might of the Israelis?

2006-09-25 06:48:25 · 6 answers · asked by cdrfish7 1

2006-09-25 06:46:47 · 12 answers · asked by Atheist Eye Candy 5

2006-09-25 06:45:38 · 37 answers · asked by Beauty 2

2006-09-25 06:45:36 · 18 answers · asked by Love Shepherd 6

2006-09-25 06:44:16 · 22 answers · asked by Tonya P 1

http://home.iae.nl/users/lightnet/world/mark.htm

2006-09-25 06:40:54 · 14 answers · asked by ? 3

2006-09-25 06:40:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous