Religion & Spirituality - 1 October 2006

when there is quite a few of us that find it objectionable and tiresome to say the least? Why do we have to buy candies every year just to keep the status quo?

2006-10-01 04:52:33 · 17 answers · asked by ? 6

im going to fry like a little crispy critter?

2006-10-01 04:50:36 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

What about Optimus Prime

2006-10-01 04:50:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can you grow faith? Is there a limit to how much faith a person can have? Isn't faith limited by our will power, and isn't will power limited?

2006-10-01 04:47:09 · 6 answers · asked by lkraie 5

The pages of National Geographic frequently show tribal women in a topless state. I was doing some humanitarian work with Sesame Street one summer, and I decided to join them. My colleagues believed I was wrong in doing so. What do you think?

2006-10-01 04:46:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

You can all believe what you want, but I must say that this idea of Christians that God was not able to forgive their sins without the death of Jesus is quite strange. I found this Bible verse in the context of this theology of "atonement of human sins by the death of Jesus":

"In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." (Hebrews 9:22)

Christianity is the only present religion with this concept. Still Christians often speak as if they imagined God the most loving and forgiving and this made them better than other religions. Why?

2006-10-01 04:42:51 · 11 answers · asked by Elly 5

I know many Amish actually use their neighbors' modern appliances, but feel it is wrong to have one in their own homes. Why is it OK for your neighbor to break the rules & for your own convenience?

2006-10-01 04:41:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

How is it possible to completely rid yourself from attachments? Especially when it comes to people you like/love?

2006-10-01 04:41:47 · 8 answers · asked by atomic blue 1

2:191, And slay them wherever ye catch them

2:193, And fight them on until there is no more Tumult or oppression

2:216, Fighting is prescribed for you, and ye dislike it. But it is possible that ye dislike a thing which is good for you

(These were taken from the Qur'an and are about nonbelievers)

2006-10-01 04:41:31 · 15 answers · asked by anonymous 2

Do you think that if GOD wanted to he could make the sky yellow as opposed to blue? Do you think he could make an animal speak English? Do you think he has the ability to anything or does God have restrictions as all things.

2006-10-01 04:41:29 · 29 answers · asked by Siu02rk 3

They are In "persona Christa". Jesus was not a woman but, a man. The priest stands in for Jesus--A male sacrifice has always been THE atonement for sin not female.

2006-10-01 04:41:13 · 5 answers · asked by Midge 7

I am an atheist, I believe in science and evolution. I don't believe in the bible and or its ancient stories. I however have been exposed to church and Christian beliefs as a child and adult, I understand how the whole story of creation and god is written. I also understand that the bible is a rule book or guide book for morale living. I hate the assumption that all atheists are bad people, I am a good person. I have good healthy morals and I will help anyone when they are down, I love to learn and teach others. I respect what others believe, I try not to offend anyone in there views.

I honestly can’t fathom how someone can go to a zoo and look a Chimpanzee in the face and say their nothing like us. How can a true creationist say that the DNA test are wrong and that Chimps are nothing like us, and were nothing like them. Or not even go to a zoo looking at a picture of the chimpanzee. The problem is that people don’t understand evolution, or how its works. All they know is that it contradicts the beliefs they were taught, therefore they dismiss it all together.

I will say that science does not answer all the questions that we humans put forward. However, humans are still a very primitive species; we have only harnessed the power of the atom. We have yet to explore and harness the power of the oceans, and our weather systems, or the sun. Science is in its infancy, it will answer more questions then the bible will ever answer.

2006-10-01 04:41:04 · 7 answers · asked by uroplatis 1

When doing a ritual, *most* Pagans (eclectics) use each of the elements... Fire, Air, Water, Earth. Look at what the Catholics use:

Candles - Fire
Incense - Air
Holy Water - Water
Eucharist - Earth

Both do their "rituals" on an ALTAR, which is usually covered in an altar cloth.

The Catholic Mass (ritual) ends with giving thanks to God. Pagans end with giving thanks to the Gods, elementals, and directions. But, still, nonetheless, they both give thanks to their deities.

Before anybody claims Paganism is copying Catholicism, Paganism has been around since 10000 BCE (Before Common Era aka BC) while Monotheism came around in 5000 BCE. The Bible came around in 400 CE (Common Era, aka AD).

So, what do you think about the similarities? I know they are different religions, but, there ARE some similarities.

2006-10-01 04:40:31 · 14 answers · asked by Lady Myrkr 6

i'm curious...how many of us believe that the second coming of Christ is at hand? The bible points to this generation as the last before he comes. Is judgement near?

2006-10-01 04:38:36 · 9 answers · asked by coscho 1

to take in the unwanted children or finacially support them? i am personally uneasy with abortion, but would not like to impose my beliefs on people who feel the need to do it. should we register ourselves as willning to take these children or should the people opposed to abotion,(including me as one who is uneasy with it) tick a box saying we are willing to pay extra tax to support these children. after all we're willing to oppose the taking of their lives, shouldn't we be just as willing to make sure they have reasonable life free from poverty? i know this would not totally irradicate abortion, but wouldn't it make a big dent?

2006-10-01 04:37:56 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please tell me wjhat it mean instead of only giving me scripture with the phrase "seek the lord" in it.
Also, please only answer if you are a Christian living upright before the Lord.

2006-10-01 04:37:13 · 14 answers · asked by bouffe 3

Any truths in that? They are still testing the theory. Share with me from a evolutionist or a creationist point of view. Thanks!

2006-10-01 04:36:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

If not, why am I worrying about it?

2006-10-01 04:35:21 · 9 answers · asked by whynotaskprairiedawn 1

How much pain or illness? Would you accept dependancy on science for that chance? Would you find it more selfish to give up than to suffer for say your children who still need you? Me I choose willing 3 bad days a week so that I may have 4 good ones with which to spend raising my sons. Your choices are yours what would you choose?

2006-10-01 04:34:52 · 14 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

He's been with so many cheap motel hookers that I'm afraid I'll catch something from him. But he does claim to show the way to eternal bliss. Should I go?

2006-10-01 04:34:24 · 5 answers · asked by whynotaskprairiedawn 1

Someone I know well, says that he has a good balance in him
between the aspects of the Lifeforce. The masculine and
feminine.
Unfortunately, this shows on his physical body. He is a man, but
has a condition some men have, where they have extra fat cells
on their chest.
There aren't like a womans, but he has titties. And he says his
genitals are like a small childs. How many men would be angry
at God about that?
But he says God blessed him in this way. (Actually, they say
our spirits make these choices themselves, before they enter
this world). Because God has blessed him with so many other
things.
A good heart, mind, and spirit. He has lots of talent in writing
and music. And he thinks God cut him a little short in the physical
department to keep him humble. So he doesn't get the BIG HEAD,
thinking he's ALL THAT!
IT'S ALL IN HOW YOU LOOK AT THINGS.
Read Pauls words about how it's better to be single. Not worrying
about material needs, having time for your spirit.

2006-10-01 04:33:04 · 4 answers · asked by zenbuddhamaster 4

Heaven/hell? the question is about truth...
Once you have a set standard(absolute truth)
than the questions of heaven and hell can and are answered.
ARE YOU ABSOLUTELY SURE THERE ARE NO ABSOLUTES?
Rev 21:7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.


Rev 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
SOMETHING TO THINK ON, ETERNITY IS 4EVER. -LIVE4TRUTH

2006-10-01 04:32:54 · 10 answers · asked by LIVE4TRUTH 3

2006-10-01 04:32:48 · 4 answers · asked by Midge 7

2006-10-01 04:32:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should women wear makeup? I know the traditional teaching is no. But the opening line of the Muppet Show says, "It's time to put on makeup... its time to dress up right..." Am I sinning?

2006-10-01 04:31:33 · 5 answers · asked by whynotaskprairiedawn 1

I've heard many different versions, some claim a specific month of pregnancy some say that is a certain amount of weeks after the child is borne- what does the bible say of this matter, anyway?

2006-10-01 04:30:46 · 9 answers · asked by dane 4

I'm a little scared. He's wanting us to all call him the Messiah and move to a military compound out in Texas. Should I join his cult? What if they serve Kool Aid like Jim Jones?

2006-10-01 04:29:24 · 5 answers · asked by whynotaskprairiedawn 1

What could your children do that would make you want them to burn in hell for eternity?

Thats what I thought you would say.

Why is it that you are a more loving parent Than God?

2006-10-01 04:26:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I will spare you of all the interesting history on the pineal gland I do suggest researching it in modern times and back to the great philosophers etc.

1)You pineal gland is what allow you to dream.
2)In the growth of a baby in the womb for the first 50 days the pineal gland is most active.
4)Upon death your penal gland empties all that interesting fluid(DMT) out in your brain.

Now if you have any idea about the pineal gland and DMT or even not that should say something as an entry and exit point. What do you think?

2006-10-01 04:26:02 · 8 answers · asked by Labatt113 4

2006-10-01 04:24:43 · 11 answers · asked by Siu02rk 3