Religion & Spirituality - 30 September 2006

The rapture is in the Bible, but pre-trib is a cunninly devised fable made up by men who twist and bend the scriptures to make them seem to support pre-trib. If you want to know the real relationship of the rapture to the great tribulation, read Matthew 24:29-31... oh yeah, and key word? "After"

2006-09-30 20:37:28 · 8 answers · asked by skypiercer 4

2006-09-30 20:36:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Though I am not in favour of the death penalty, I just wonder.

2006-09-30 20:35:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-30 20:34:14 · 13 answers · asked by RM 2

According to the doctrine of original sin, any infant who dies before being baptised goes directly to hell for all eternity. Also children born out of wedlock or "bastards" are similarily condemned to hell for eternity and cannot atone for the sin because they did not commit it. THESE ARE FACTS If you do not agree that these are facts go read the bible or answer some other question. If you cannot say anything intelligent I don't want to hear from you.

2006-09-30 20:33:31 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-30 20:33:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Someone wrote this and i thought it was brilliant.
"Introduction to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

When Jesus Christ lived on the earth, He organized His Church so that all people could receive His gospel and return one day to live with God, our Heavenly Father. After Jesus Christ ascended to heaven, His Apostles continued to receive revelation from Him on how to direct the work of His Church. However, after they were killed, members changed the teachings of the Church that He had established. While many good people and some truth remained, this Apostasy, or general falling away from the truth, brought about the withdrawal of the Church from the earth. The Apostle Peter prophesied that Jesus would restore His Church before His Second Coming (Acts 3:19–21).
Jesus Christ began to restore His Church in its fulness to the earth through the Prophet Joseph Smith in 1820. It has grown to become a worldwide Church with over 12 million members. It has the same teachings"

2006-09-30 20:27:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Someone wrote this and i thought it was brilliant.
"Introduction to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

When Jesus Christ lived on the earth, He organized His Church so that all people could receive His gospel and return one day to live with God, our Heavenly Father. After Jesus Christ ascended to heaven, His Apostles continued to receive revelation from Him on how to direct the work of His Church. However, after they were killed, members changed the teachings of the Church that He had established. While many good people and some truth remained, this Apostasy, or general falling away from the truth, brought about the withdrawal of the Church from the earth. The Apostle Peter prophesied that Jesus would restore His Church before His Second Coming (Acts 3:19–21).
Jesus Christ began to restore His Church in its fulness to the earth through the Prophet Joseph Smith in 1820. It has grown to become a worldwide Church with over 12 million members. It has the same teachings"

2006-09-30 20:26:58 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I DO NOT WANT THIS TO BECOME A JEW-BASHING POST!

I’ve always wondered what the Star of David meant; I’ve heard a few different interpretations of the significance behind the symbol, I just kind of wanted a Jews’ clarification. I’ve heard it means many different things. I really am curious, but if you feel that it would be inappropriate to discuss something of a sacred nature on an open forum like this, just say that instead; I don’t want you to “cast your purls before swine”.

2006-09-30 20:23:46 · 8 answers · asked by icarus_imbued 3

2006-09-30 20:23:23 · 17 answers · asked by I give you the Glory Father ! 6

thoughts please

2006-09-30 20:23:21 · 6 answers · asked by owner4nothing 3

that since its inseption christianity has either directly or indirectly been responsible for more deaths then any other religion in the history of man kind.

2006-09-30 20:21:58 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

109 And I beheld his sword, and I drew it forth from the sheath thereof, and the hilt thereof was of pure gold, and the workmanship thereof was exceeding fine: and I saw that the blade thereof was of the most precious steel.
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Jesus sword is his doctrine and his miracles }

110 And it came to pass that I was constrained by the Spirit that I should kill Laban;
111 But I said in my heart, Never at any time have I shed the blood of man, and I shrunk and would that I might not slay him.
112 And the Spirit said unto me again, Behold the Lord hath delivered him into thy hands; yea, and I also knew that he had sought to take away mine own life; yea, and he would not hearken unto the commandments of the Lord; and he also had taken away our property.
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The spirit of his god tells him to kill Jesus. The spirit reminds Nephi that Jesus was wants to take his power and followers. }

113 And it came to pass that the Spirit said unto me again, Slay him, for the Lord hath delivered him into thy hands.
114 Behold the Lord slayeth the wicked to bring forth his righteous purposes.
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Nephi’s god will kill those who oppress and don’t obey his laws }

115 It is better that one man should perish, than that a nation should dwindle and perish in unbelief.
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Now, this is the famous statement that Caiphas said when the Pharasees were trying to figure out how to get rid of Jesus. Caiphas said, “it is expedient for us that one should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.” The interesting fact here is that the spirit of Nephi’s god has said this. Hence, we are dealing with an evil spirit and an evil god. }

116 And now, when I, Nephi, had heard these words, I remembered the words of the Lord which he spake unto me in the wilderness, saying, That inasmuch as thy seed shall keep my commandments, they shall prosper in the land of promise.
117 Yea, and I also thought that they could not keep the commandments of the Lord according to the law of Moses, save they should have the law.
118 And I also knew that the law was engraven upon the plates of brass.
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Nephi recalled the false prophesies and knew that the people were weak and with little faith. He also knew that if they let him alone the Romans would come and take away both their place and nation. }

119 And again, I knew that the Lord had delivered Laban into my hands for this cause, that I might obtain the records according to his commandments.
120 Therefore I did obey the voice of the Spirit, and took Laban by the hair of the head, and I smote off his head with his own sword.
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And this Caiaphas did spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation. }

121 And after I had smitten off his head with his own sword, I took the garments of Laban and put them upon mine own body; yea, even every whit; and I did gird on his armor about my loins.
122 And after I had done this, I went forth unto the treasury of Laban.
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Now that Jesus was dead, Nephi took the role of Jesus fooling even his own followers. }

123 And as I went forth towards the treasury of Laban, behold I saw the servant of Laban, who had the keys of the treasury.
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Nephi hides his true identity so that he can get close to Jesus closest and most loving disciple. When Jesus asked his disciples, “who do men say that I am? Peter replied that he was that son of the living God. You are the Messiah. Jesus then told him, “To you I will give the keys to the kingdom of Heaven.” }

124 And I commanded him in the voice of Laban, that he should go with me into the treasury; and he supposed me to be his master Laban, for he beheld the garments and also the sword girded about my loins.
125 And he spake unto me concerning the elders of the Jews, he knowing that his master Laban had been out by night among them.
126 And I spake unto him as if it had been Laban.
127 And I also spake unto him that I should carry the engravings which were upon the plates of brass, to my elder brethren, who were without the walls.
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Nephi fools Peter. Peter is fooled into thinking that Nephi is Jesus because he has his clothes and his doctrine. }

2006-09-30 20:20:19 · 7 answers · asked by lam_9 3

2006-09-30 20:18:25 · 36 answers · asked by chicken_plucker69 1

What would you do?

2006-09-30 20:13:39 · 19 answers · asked by I give you the Glory Father ! 6

If I drink holy water can I put a penis in my mouth and not be sinning? What if I douche with some; will a penis in my vagina be a sacred act? What if I administer an enema with holy water; will my boyfriend be able to insert his penis into my anus and not go to hell?

2006-09-30 20:11:24 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

In physics they say we are 99.9% ‘empty’ space. Not empty as far as ‘nothing’ is there, but empty as far as no existence of matter.

This is an extremely important concept to understand in Buddhism. There are meditations and contemplations on the topic. You cannot become enlightened, or have any clear understanding of the world, without understanding this ‘Void’.

What do your religious teachings say about this idea of ‘emptiness’?

2006-09-30 20:10:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://www.biblestudy.org/question/whysatan.html

2006-09-30 20:08:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im not sure who but she says that he tells you the way to pray. What is the real way to pray.. Example you have to pray through jesus for your prayer to get to God

2006-09-30 20:06:36 · 16 answers · asked by ? 4

go there and try to convert these beings if they didn't believe in god or jesus?

2006-09-30 20:00:21 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would Jesus forgive and bless me if I washed his penis off with my mouth?

2006-09-30 19:59:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-30 19:59:15 · 19 answers · asked by reza 1

2006-09-30 19:58:39 · 6 answers · asked by suraj k 1

2006-09-30 19:52:33 · 27 answers · asked by nawaki 1

2006-09-30 19:50:47 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want serious answers with some scriptural evidence and not some made up in your mind thing about there being some other heaven before or that there was a galactic starbucks where he created the heavens and the earth with his Apple computer.

2006-09-30 19:44:49 · 18 answers · asked by Alucard 4

2006-09-30 19:40:35 · 13 answers · asked by amara 1

We call our selves The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints
the reson we thin Joseph Smith was so cool is that he spoke to Jesus. We pray in the name of Jesus etc.......

2006-09-30 19:38:03 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

hey can anyone describe me exactly how it is and what it feels like?

2006-09-30 19:37:10 · 21 answers · asked by balanced112 2

I have an adult child with her very small child living with us the last two years. Adult child has been going to school and on a very limited income. My problem extreme uncleanliness, not picking up after self and child (dirty diaper - stool left in potty chair - food -dishes left in room - under beds). I am ready to state that it is time to leave, my husband states adult child will be moving in March and that I need to be more patient. He tells me Jesus would do the loving thing.

I am struggling to find something bibilical based that gives direction in this area. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

2006-09-30 19:33:41 · 9 answers · asked by freemansfox 4