Religion & Spirituality - 7 October 2006

2006-10-07 15:05:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-07 15:04:30 · 6 answers · asked by forpetessake 1

On The Question Which Has No Answer
or
Not Knowing is Knowing

I do love a good mystery. I am particularly intrigued with questions that stump the masses and cause great thinkers to become better acquainted with their dear friend, insomnia. I am not alone. Eve too was a curious one desiring to know that which she did not know. She was so curious to know certain mysteries that ultimately she disobeyed God's commandment and ate of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, (Genesis 3:6).

In a moment's moment, no longer having faith that what God had already revealed to her was sufficient, she stepped outside of God's boundaries, thwarted His authority, ignored His many blessings and sought something more, something she alone determined needed discovering. Indeed her eyes were opened, (Genesis 3:7), and she would now live out the rest of her days most likely wishing she no longer knew that which she now knew.

God was not trying to deprive Eve of something she needed. He was not trying to cheat her out of something when He commanded her to not eat of this particular tree. He simply had certain boundaries in place for her protection. We know now that not knowing about evil and of course death was to Eve’s advantage, but her curiosity tugged and pulled until she had gone too far. To be content with ‘not knowing,’ is to be content with our God in heaven who chooses to reveal or not reveal certain mysteries.

Faith! It always comes to this. Does it not? Do I have faith that there is an answer to my question? Do I have faith that should I ever need that answer God will reveal it to me? Do I have faith that God is God? Do I have faith in God?

I am reminded in several verses that God reveals many a mystery on a need-to-know basis. (Colossians 1:26) "The mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but now has been revealed to His saints." (Romans 16:25,26) "...according to the mystery kept secret since the world began, but now has been made manifest." (Daniel 2:47) Concerning Nebuchadnezzar's dream; "The king answered Daniel and said; "Truly your God is a revealer of secrets since you could reveal this secret."

Clearly what God reveals to me is determined by Him and Him alone and has nothing to do with how hard I try to wrestle an answer out of Him. And in the case of Eve and the tree of knowledge, we see that sometimes it is more of a blessing to not know certain mysteries than it is to actually know them. This causes me to pause and wonder. How often is it that I praise God for what I do not know?

God has revealed many great and wonderful mysteries to us, mysteries which are as prolific as the garden of Eden must have been for Eve. Yet my head is often turned from those glorious mysteries revealed, to those that have not yet been revealed. For the sake of what is not, I often miss what is.

I Timothy 3:16 "And without controversy great is the mystery of Godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up in Glory."

What an amazing verse, I Timothy 3:16! How is it that I continue to miss the fullness of this mystery which God has made known, this truth which showers me with blessing after blessing, day after day, moment after moment? Woe to my soul that a single intrigue could ever turn my heart and head that I might miss the fullness of this glorious mystery revealed in Christ Jesus, that is Christ Jesus. May it never be so.

2006-10-07 15:04:07 · 9 answers · asked by NONAME 4

I quoted Chop Suey by "System of a Down" and got a violation notice. Reason: Not A Question or Answer.

How silly is that?

2006-10-07 15:03:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

People might wonder what kind of damage might or can actually be done in baptizing someone who is already dead.

Is there something more to the issue about which most people are unaware?

Is it the intrusion into the privacy of family members, dead or alive, that the Jewish people resent? Is it the fear of alteration of their records? Do they feel that in baptizing them after they are dead the Mormons are initiating them and thus are claiming them?

The whole ritual of baptism of the dead sounds like lunacy to me. I am sure that the dead people are not consenting to it.

I would like to hear answers from Jewish people themselves and not strictly a whole bunch of Mormons.

2006-10-07 15:02:56 · 10 answers · asked by spanner 6

Everything in this universe is "HOLOGRAPHIC ILLUSION",a great show whereby God is expressing his vision of himself.

2006-10-07 15:01:32 · 11 answers · asked by Weldon 5

2006-10-07 15:00:50 · 7 answers · asked by elizabethberkley284 2

If you play the stock market, then are you gambling, aren't you? Well my question is... ...What does the bible say about gambling? I want to play the market so that I may afford a small piece of land, and build a house on it. Will I be going against the bible if I do?

2006-10-07 14:56:33 · 21 answers · asked by Mr. Know it all 3

If the stock market falls today,
the Government will take over for 6 months,
Marshall law will come into effect.
The ID cards for the military,
get this is gold strip on the back,
the name of the card is Mark

(If you know someone who is in the Government office
, or service, check it out for yourself).
So we have been under the Mark for some time.
The pre order for the Government when they take over,

Government Soldiers will be
looking for guns in the home,
look for teariest and will remove all Bibles
look for the occult (anyone who is born again)

Offer the card,
you can not buy or sale with out it.
Arrest or kill anyone who resist the card.
This is our Government now,,,

Our Government has already Made
thorough out the USA,
Prisons from Old Army Base's.
Just for this.

So,,
Look out for the CARD with the Gold,
because its the ONE that can
be planted into the skin without any problems.
Our Government has this figured out Already.

2006-10-07 14:54:45 · 2 answers · asked by ? 4

I do see the idealism within your faith when I am inebriated. If only Mohammed's character hadn't been verified by the kiln of antiquity, I'd probably beleive you all. Just for the record, I see where you all are coming from with what you ideally beleive and profess. Ah, but it's just the sake talking. tomorrow on CNN, more Marines and soldiers and contractors will meet their maker at the hands of Islamic terrorists.

Well, time for another shot.

2006-10-07 14:54:43 · 7 answers · asked by Goddess of Nuts PBUH 4

(useing subjective reality) that i really exist? Or, can you prove to me that you really exist? If you have to, abandon logic, if it does not serve you, I want you to be creative and convincing.

2006-10-07 14:52:44 · 8 answers · asked by -skrowzdm- 4

What are your feelings, perspectives on this Question

2006-10-07 14:52:29 · 6 answers · asked by inteleyes 7

2006-10-07 14:49:48 · 22 answers · asked by elizabethberkley284 2

They are in my prayers, and have taught me I have much to learn about Faith, Love, and Forgiveness.

2006-10-07 14:47:09 · 19 answers · asked by Alisa K 1

Matthew 24:34
Mark 13:30
Luke 21:32
Isreal became a Nation in 1948----I Believe we are in that Generation where all these things shall come to Pass.
Get Ready to Go.
No, I am not setting a Date, but we will Know the Season.
I Believe that I was Born in the Generation that Jesus was Talking about.

2006-10-07 14:47:07 · 6 answers · asked by maguyver727 7

Do you that the boycott by Mulims of Pope Merchandise be effective?

For full story, see:

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/53595

2006-10-07 14:43:46 · 8 answers · asked by tonyend2001 3

Which one's correct?

2006-10-07 14:43:25 · 22 answers · asked by ccrider 7

2006-10-07 14:42:23 · 12 answers · asked by superdave 1

2006-10-07 14:40:22 · 11 answers · asked by july j 1

2006-10-07 14:37:35 · 12 answers · asked by farhan_134 1

2006-10-07 14:37:05 · 3 answers · asked by rena 1

Why do you think he says to the people who are shocked they wont be admitted into Heaven "Away from me you evil doers for I do not know you?"

2006-10-07 14:36:25 · 21 answers · asked by Midge 7

http://www.doesgodexist.org/Phamplets/Mansproof.html

please explain y this would be wrong if u can

2006-10-07 14:34:52 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-07 14:34:41 · 1 answers · asked by Brahmanda 7

Many people blame Eve in that she ate of the fruit and then gave it to Adam. If you will read closely, though, scripture says Eve ate of the apple and then gave it to the man "who was with her". If you understand that the role of a man is to be the spiritual leader of the family then very possibly the first sin committed by man was that Adam failed to be a spiritual leader to his wife. He stood there watching it all, listening to what satan had to say and he did NOTHING to stop it.

So before we all gang up on Eve let's all realize that Adam was just as respondible. I think this is an appropriate thought to bring up on the religion and SPIRITUALITY section. Christian men, it's time we all stand up and fulfill our responsibilities to spiritually lead our families.

2006-10-07 14:32:57 · 41 answers · asked by yagman 7

and from Jesus' dead (sleeping) body on the cross the spear point went into his side and the blood came out that made his bride the Church?

2006-10-07 14:31:13 · 9 answers · asked by Midge 7

For example: If Christianity did not exist, I would probably be leaning toward Judaism since it is somewhat similar to my religion than other possible religions. I am just asking a question, I do not want anyone to get upset in any way, if they should. Thanks. :)

2006-10-07 14:30:22 · 10 answers · asked by ImAssyrian 5

2006-10-07 14:29:38 · 24 answers · asked by mindy p.m. 2

Can you give a rational, scientistic answer to it? Or do you claim it is false?
http://www.livingmiracles.net/Incorrupt.html

2006-10-07 14:27:57 · 14 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

IT IS SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN THAT WOMEN CAN USE BOTH SIDES OF THEIR BRAINS TO FULL CAPACITY. MEN USE ONE PERCENT OF ONE SIDE.

2006-10-07 14:26:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous