Religion & Spirituality - 11 October 2006

My grandfather passed away on Monday and I can't seem to get him off of my mind. He raised me and he was like a father to me. We were extremely close. He unexpectedly passed away in his sleep. I have had many people in my family pass away, unforunately, but none have affected me as much as his passing has. I feel like I'm the only one in the whole family who is feeling this way. Everyone else seems to be coping with the loss a lot better than me. I have prayed and prayed for him to be safe wherever he is. I honestly believe he is in heaven but it does not help me feel better. I feel that he was taken too early in life,he was 63.It might be because I didn't have a chance to say goodbye. Everytime I close my eyes I see him in a coffin, and we will be viewing the body tomorrow. I don't think I can go through with it. My family says it will be good because it will bring closure to the way I am feeling. Does anyone have any advice for that will help me be able to deal with this better?

2006-10-11 07:58:58 · 14 answers · asked by tashasenior2005 2

2006-10-11 07:58:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

for me, nothing yet. oh, wait, nope.

2006-10-11 07:58:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-11 07:57:51 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

as stated by a achieved physicst that in relation to a God existing, it is more likely that there is a toaster in orbit around jupiter with lifeforms attached, but because it is soo small you can't see it.
This is a more believable idea than a God existing to me and to be honest it's more probable.
What are your thoughts peeps.

2006-10-11 07:57:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-11 07:56:56 · 7 answers · asked by NEHEMIAH 1

2006-10-11 07:55:23 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-11 07:53:37 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I haven't heard of any other religions having to file bankruptcy to pay off all the children and grownups that were molested by the priests.

I guess the bible was right when it said the devil can take many forms. Is the Catholic church one of them?

2006-10-11 07:50:55 · 21 answers · asked by 8 In the corner 6

1. take everything out of a room in your house
2. turn off lights in this room
3. shut door
4. wait for something to evolve out of the void

Is this experiment successful?

2006-10-11 07:50:49 · 34 answers · asked by Nikki 5

I want to go punk but when I'm called goth I think of it as someone who worships Satan and I don't want people to see me that way. Is a true goth really like that?

2006-10-11 07:50:30 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do you think about it? Has anyone had experiences?

2006-10-11 07:50:18 · 6 answers · asked by Wednesday 3

pride, greed, envy, wrath, lust, glottony, and sloth


for me its got to be lust

2006-10-11 07:44:40 · 29 answers · asked by SweetKiti 3

Have we gotten so far that the best proof theists have is: "You cannot prove God doesn't exist". Well, I cannot prove Cinderella doesn't exist either. Does that mean she's real?

2006-10-11 07:44:39 · 20 answers · asked by who are you, who am I? 1

2006-10-11 07:43:47 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm planning on selling my rosaries next year, once I make enough. Just your opinion, would the Glow-in-the-dark beaded ones sell? I thought they'd be cute, but I'd hate to spend my time and money on making them if they won't sell.

2006-10-11 07:42:59 · 5 answers · asked by sister steph 6

what about .9999 etc. with infinite number of 9's
what if i mutiplied that by 10,
then what if i subtracted 9

is this the mathematical prove against infinity

(it is according to last months discover)

2006-10-11 07:42:51 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://www.biosurvey.ou.edu/oese/CreationistPeriodicTable_use.jpg

2006-10-11 07:42:38 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

The bishop of Rome is apparently considering overturning the doctrine of Limbo.
What will happen to the souls, for example the unbaptised dead, supposedly there?
I guess what I am really asking is does this not show how essentially daft theology can be? Are we expected to believe that such a place sprang into existence when the pontiff decreed it was a good idea, and will dissolve out of existence when his successor changes his mind?
Are we supposed to believe that in the interim, Limbo had a real, tangible existence? And if not, what was the point? What about all the prayers for people in limbo over the centuries? What about the folk in distress at the thought of their loved ones being in limbo, or fear of ending up there themselves? What was all that about?

2006-10-11 07:42:09 · 17 answers · asked by Avondrow 7

Sorry. I'm tired.

2006-10-11 07:41:21 · 15 answers · asked by XYZ 7

2006-10-11 07:39:41 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

a) smoking
b) drinking
c) the law

2006-10-11 07:39:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

And I mean REALLY. What is judaism? What is christianity? What is islam? What is wicca? What is buddhism? What is paganism?

Who or what is GOD? Who or what are you?

I know there are pros and cons for each. But not for the peace that exists within each. Only pros. I myself am islamic/hanif. But far from a fanatic. As much as we bash and critisize, what are these religions REALLY compared to the people who subscribe to them? It is not the religions that are bad, only given bad reputation by "some" people who subscribe to them. And if you are atheist or agnostic, "to each his own".

And if you are a spiritualist, much respect. It seems a lot of religions lost that great attribute.

2006-10-11 07:39:06 · 11 answers · asked by Mitchell B 4

Most by my last question insist that Christians, Jews, and Islam have the same god. How then can a christian be an infidel?? This would make Christianity a sect of Islam.
When Islam makes attacks against the infidels then they attack their own family.. Wouldn't these be cases of attacking someone to convert them from allah to allah? This doesn't make sense to me.. Please explain..
Nigeria: Student Eight Months in Hiding after Escape from Stoning
http://www.worthynews.com/christian/nigeria-student-eight-months-in-hiding-after-escape-from-stoning/
Egypt: Christian Girl Escapes Muslim Kidnappers
An Egyptian Christian teenager escaped her Muslim kidnappers last week hours after they had drugged her on a public bus. While holding her captive, they threatened to rape her and convert her to Islam if her family did not leave their Nile Delta city of El-Mahala el-Kobra.
http://www.worthynews.com/christian/egypt-christian-girl-escapes-muslim-kidnappers/

2006-10-11 07:38:49 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does God know every digit of pi?

This occured to me lately for who knows what reason, and I found it amusing and thought I'd share it with you all. Wether yes or no, please justify your answer (cause just yes or no is kinda boring.)

2006-10-11 07:37:53 · 23 answers · asked by Adam J 6

2006-10-11 07:37:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why would they forgive the killer if:

1. he killed their little girls
2. had planned to rape the girls (duct tape and vasoline were found in there)

A painful past is no excuse!!!!!


I just don't get it at all and I want the Religious perspective.

2006-10-11 07:35:18 · 29 answers · asked by SweetKiti 3

2006-10-11 07:33:59 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are you addicted to this, and is it costing anyone there job, their marriage, time spent with children, etc?

2006-10-11 07:33:01 · 16 answers · asked by Real Friend 6

Everytime we sing hymns he dances around the pulpit and lites it on fire.

During the sermon he bops up and down in the pues hunting for small animals. We still cant find Mrs. Henderson's seeing eye dog.

He camoflaged himself to look like our savior and jumped off the giant cross on the wall attacking the pastor.

We cant keep him out of the baptismal bath tub. He almost drowned one of the members being baptised because he thought he was an enemy the pastor was trying to drown.

Everyone is upset at him and keep yelling at him to go back to where he evolved from.

2006-10-11 07:32:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous