Religion & Spirituality - 11 October 2006

During a funeral does that mean anything? I heard when it rains doing a funeral it means the person went to heaven..if it's HOT they went to HELL...

2006-10-11 06:54:55 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Personally, I believe some of it. I believe in Jesus, just like Muslims.

-A Christian

2006-10-11 06:54:41 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Guilt Concsoiusness, does that cut the link between God and Man. Did Jesus Christ tried to re-establish that link with the Divine by making people free of Guilt Concsiousness? What do you have to say?

2006-10-11 06:54:27 · 13 answers · asked by jayakrishnamenon 3

Yes I had people say the answers are all in the bible, but that's a pretty big book. And I am interested in looking into this "End Times" stuff, but would like to zero in on the subject. So any help would be appreciated.

2006-10-11 06:53:57 · 10 answers · asked by AnnG 1

Is it simply because people are more likely to riot if Islam is made fun of, even though Christians and Muslims worship the same god. When God is made fun of in the context of Christianity, it's considered normal and even encouraged. If moderate muslims want their religion to be known as peaceful, why not condemn the terrorists instead of justifying their actions as "standing up to the west" or as "retaliation" for insults to their religion, especially since most of the terrorists' victims in Iraq are defenseless Iraqis rather than U.S. soldiers. Being peaceful does not mean that you're only peaceful to people who don't offend you, because what does that prove.

2006-10-11 06:53:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2006-10-11 06:51:53 · 12 answers · asked by mina_perry 1

I've heard many people say it's a biproduct of evolutionary forces. They believe that morality is something that helps people to survive and thus easily explained within the realms of neo-darwinism.

Here's a logic experiment that has lead me to question this principle.

You are walking through a park when suddenly you hear a complete stranger's urgent cry for help. You have two options. You could run away and protect yourself, or you can towards the person to help them out. What would you consider to be the morally right thing to do? If neo-darwinism truely governs our morality, the answer would be that it is better to save yourself than to help the person out. Helping the person out could put two lives in danger instead of one so helping the person out in no way benifits the species or the individual.

Why then do we have the feeling that helping the person out is the right thing to do? Is self sacrifice something that seperates us from animals?

2006-10-11 06:50:34 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

And suddenly he rose from his death and became alive again, shouldn't he pretend he actaully died at the first place, as we know he is a son of God and God never dies. Did Jesus try to fool his followers?

2006-10-11 06:50:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

1. The amount of rain to cover all the land would be enough to sink an aircraft carrier let alone an ark.
2. There are 1830 species of fleas. 300,000 species of beetle, 70,000 which live off of animal dung.
3. the ecological environment that is needed to house all the insects and animals would be too difficult to maintain on an ark.
4. No animal would be alive after 1000 years because approximately 50 individuals of a single species are needed to sustain genetic health. Any small population is subject to extinction from disease, environmental changes and genetic risks. Today, species are considered endangered well before their numbers reach below 50.
5. Such an inundation would probably kill most of the plant life on earth, even if the water receded quickly the remaining salt deposits would not allow plants to grow for many years.
6. The numerous dead carcasses caused by the flood would cause an ecological disaster.

2006-10-11 06:47:47 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-11 06:47:35 · 5 answers · asked by proscunio 3

2006-10-11 06:47:16 · 4 answers · asked by enlight100 3

It is about Adam and Eve. I think it is about a grandmother sharing her faith with her grandchildren...

2006-10-11 06:44:56 · 3 answers · asked by clophad 2

the end? As a Christian I believe in Bible teachings that say it is coming. But that is not my question today, please leave the Bible out and state if you believe the end is near and what you see as the cause or causes that will bring us to that end. Nuclear War/accidents? An event like Krakatoa? A meteor? Other natural disasters? Or do you think that there will simply be a population adjustment. Such as happened with the black death, famines, spanish flu, etc.

2006-10-11 06:44:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a Christian.

2006-10-11 06:42:54 · 22 answers · asked by ? 6

Okay,calm down,before you start screaming "EVILNESS!" and "ETERNAL DAMNATION!" Listen what I have to say would ya? And for the devout religious people, you might as well leave now before spewing out verses for an exorcism. With THAT out of the way now...let me start off by saying, yes, I believe in God. I love God. But no, I do not believe in EVERYTHING the bible says. Religion is corrupt. And the Bible contradicts itself. I could go ON and ON about religious mumbo jumbo but this question is about the Ouija board. I take it seriously, respect it, and will ask for protection from God. I am not seeking to contact a lost loved one, I am seeking an answer to my biggest fear- Dying. I suffer insomnia from this fear, take therapy, but feel compelled to ask "them." I mean, they're THERE, maybe they will talk. What happens? Really, a friggin light shines down on you and beams you up to Heaven? If someone can relate to this, are there other forms of "communication" other than the Ouija?

2006-10-11 06:42:11 · 12 answers · asked by chickingirl19 2

...why is shells and clams found all over the world, petrefied and in the closed posision. A petrified clam in the close position? Remember that when clams die, they open, and doesnt it take millions of years for something to petrify? Or could a wordwide flood have caused this?

Please go check out www.evolutionfairytale.com

2006-10-11 06:42:00 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Considering all the suffering: torture, rape, famine, murder, etc.

2006-10-11 06:41:25 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

My opinion on this is God created humans in his image knowing just like we have kids and if they do not live by our morals do we have a right to kill them like God did in Sodom and Gomorah or the flood. If God did not want us to eat the forbiden fruit then why give us curiosity. If we ahve free will how free is it if we are given ulitimatums either live how god says or go to hell what kind of chioce is that its like asking would you like fries with that or do you want us to throw you in the boiling oil. hmmmm. Thats sounds like despotism not a loving God.

2006-10-11 06:39:39 · 25 answers · asked by ernestmisyuk 1

Why is it that people are brought up and told to beleive in something because thats the way its always been.
People of one country or religious faith are told to beleive that these other people are their enemy and that they should be hated or killed?
But yet they cannot explain why the people should be hated or killed, beyond the normal excuse of thats the way it has always been.

2006-10-11 06:38:49 · 18 answers · asked by creskin 4

This made a very real and powerful point to me just now.

http://atheism.about.com/b/a/211847.htm?nl=1

"[F]or many of the people I interviewed, witnessing is an essential part of their Christian faith. In order to understand that faith. I had to be willing persist in listening even when my salvation, beliefs, and life became the uncomfortable object of the conversation. I am using the word object here deliberately because, in many ways, I found witnessing to be an objectifying experience. No matter in what way I articulated or failed to articulate a reasonable position for myself, my lack of belief turned me into an object. In Martin Buber’s language, I often felt at these moments that I turned from a “Thou” in the conversation into an “It.”

If you evangelize, do you try to prevent that, and if so, how?

If you aren't Christian, do you feel objectified by evangelism? Why or why not?

2006-10-11 06:37:18 · 8 answers · asked by GreenEyedLilo 7

Why is religon important?
What historical facts do you use to prove that things really occurred or that people really existed?
I am not interested in taking your word for it.
I want historical facts and figures that can be proven to back up everything that someone has said.

2006-10-11 06:35:38 · 19 answers · asked by creskin 4

TY thank you-what has Jesus ever done against you-"Jesus saith the evil one cometh to decieve, destroy and kill, and is the father of lies." whom will you believe?

I believed our Jewish prophets that predicted Jesus-the Messiah-Micah 5 verses 1&2 says "Thou thou Bethlehem be small among Israel, yet out of thee will come forth one from eternity."

Isaiah said he would be born a sign a miracle to a virgin-and he would be God with us." Isaiah 7vs14

do you know the love of God? its a song too-do u know that one-Jesus has never let me down-ive let him down lots-his name is most precious to me-and when i sin and confess and forsake it-He is there to help me back to His peace and joy-what a wonderful savior is he!!

thanks and best day ever to thee!

2006-10-11 06:29:41 · 11 answers · asked by ? 5

How do you quit breaking a sin pattern. I know that my cursing is a sin. But, I cannot stop my self from doing it! I am a practicing Christian(goes to church regular, volunteers, spends daily time with God). But, I cant shake this !! Any suggestions ?

2006-10-11 06:29:30 · 19 answers · asked by lwagner1998 2

2006-10-11 06:27:47 · 26 answers · asked by Spadesboffin 3

Is it hypocritical if someone consistently insults other participants, whether explicitly or implicitly, and spams the question board with numerous mindless questions that may or may not be related to the category...and then that person reports someone else for insulting other participants, spam, and wrong category?

I wasn't sure...so I thought I'd get others' thoughts on it...

Please let me know how your religious beliefs (or lack thereof) led you to the conclusion regarding the hypocrisy of the above hypothetical example. Thanks!

2006-10-11 06:25:28 · 23 answers · asked by Open Heart Searchery 7

If Ragnarok has not happened why do some books discuss it as having happened or is that just Odin's ability to see the future that is written down? Also, if only 2 humans survive then couldn't we be the decendants of those 2 humans?

2006-10-11 06:23:36 · 3 answers · asked by d1jensen 2

The Koran Vs. The bible? Which is Accurate account of God?

Do you think there are human errors here!

Please submit proof (O stupid answers or you will be reported thanks)

2006-10-11 06:22:35 · 29 answers · asked by Marina 1

Are you guys cannabis friendly ? I think its hysterical when these people come on my questions and rant on and on about how wrong I am, They dont believe in ANYTHING..not even the toothfairy...and then say.. BTW " Im not an atheist ".........as if to say they are among the ranks of the believers and are revolting and reviling from within the faith... Is this another dark and super intelligent ploy to deceive me and others ? It was sooooooooo mysterious I almost missed it....BUT thank you Jesus I somehow caught it....I can just see you at your computer... " dang..we will get Annie with this one..lets act like we are believers and all those stupid atheists will think we are not atheists too "... I think they are smarter than that guys.... ( at least I hope they are ) LOL...dang ...you guys... put down the drugs.... its affecting your memory... BTW Did you guys know that smoking pot is still illegal ?

2006-10-11 06:22:27 · 25 answers · asked by ? 2

I just don't think every word of the Bible is accurate. I'm sorry...while I know that many parts have been true, well many have been proven to be inaccurate through science. My point is that I will never believe that someone has the choice of being homosexual or not. I will never believe that a woman "should be submissive" to her husband. I do believe that Jesus died for our sins though. My problem is that I can't go t church w/o being looked down on, etc. Also, I would believe the bible if there weren;t so many contradictions, but I just can't. How can I have a strong faith w/o being ignorant and blinded?

2006-10-11 06:20:13 · 43 answers · asked by klove28 1

I am interested in one of the ministers at my church. I think he is interested as well, but I am not sure if he knows I'm a single mom. My son goes to church with me, but he may not have made the connection, My son is 12. I am devoted to God, a good mom, educated (six-fugures), but obviously insecure. Do you think he wouldn't be interested because I have a child? The guys I dated in the past never cared, but he is a minister so it's different, I ask because I don't want to go down "that road" and be disappointed.

2006-10-11 06:20:12 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous