Religion & Spirituality - 11 October 2006

I grew up going to church (Presbyterian) --lived in a small town---never really heard the word lesbian or gay until I went out in the world and got a job at a large company---I became friends with a lot of different people--including gay people---I have admit -although I don't go to church like I did when I was younger--I have very strong beliefs in God and pray every night before I go to bed---there are so many different opinions about this ---most of them I don't like---I was raised by my parents and my preacher to love ---everybody--like God would---oh I have my moments--but I was taught to never "look down my nose" at anyone---anyone------I watch the news--I read the newspaper---internet etc........does anyone really have a professional opinion on this---?? A real one---not what they believe but what is really written in the Bible? Is it a sin to be gay?

2006-10-11 17:22:15 · 29 answers · asked by suepooh 2

Looks as though the people of yahoo support "COMING OUT DAY" . A day to be gay about being gay.Wow, im thinking this was a bad move.SO,now that there views on this were made for me to see ,i give you my views of "YAHOO" .i will not support gay,gay lovers, or lovers of gay lovers, by using any yahoo service. GOODBYE

2006-10-11 17:22:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

he was a son of god.and then decide to follow him after he tried to live the lie he was told, and was put through all the pain ? i think it was alot of quilt that maybe they were wrong. who stole his body from the tomb ?

2006-10-11 17:20:48 · 14 answers · asked by yubuggin? 2

Fasting in the month of Ramadan is done during the daylight hours. Moslems eat before sunrise and after sunset. So, what happens with Moslems living above the Arctic circle where it is 24 hrs night at this time of year. Are they expected to fast? What about those living below the Antarctic circle where it is 24Hrs light. Do they have to fast without eating for the entire month seeing that the sun never sets? It seems that the further south from the equator that a Moslem lives the more they are penalised during Ramadan as the nights get shorter and the days get longer.

2006-10-11 17:19:42 · 9 answers · asked by uselessadvice 4

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2006-10-11 17:19:41 · 11 answers · asked by thepaxilman 2

im dead serious the amhdi will come to conquer control the world for 7 years he will then he will be wounded terribly then braught back sound familiar

in revelation it said and one of his heads where wounded and then was healed and all worshiped the beast and his image
you thank thats crazy this is right here it is said he will have a follower named Jesus yes thats right some guy is gona claim hes jesus then suposably say to the world that he is not the son of god but christians left behind will beleive this and be decieved by this false christ
well get ready folks the mahdi is said to appear within this year thats why Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is calling for the destruction of Israel becuase he thanks it will quicken the return of the muslim messiah which sounds alout like are anti christ all i knowis world get ready the last days we are surley living in the roman empire has been revived and it wouldnt be nothing for muslims to get control over the european union

2006-10-11 17:19:21 · 4 answers · asked by LiLHuDNaLL18 2

2006-10-11 17:17:23 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

There is no god and YOU know it.

When will we end this preposterous charade?

(PREPOSTEROUS: so foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter)

2006-10-11 17:16:59 · 46 answers · asked by Anonymous

We all know the accepted (polite?) response is "thank you", but as an atheist, you probably find the entire notion silly. At the same time, it's kind of rude (or at least standoffish) to not acknowledge peoples kindness (however deluded.) So what do YOU do.

When I was much younger, I used to ignore people, but nowadays I figure giving them a quick "thanks" (while rediculous) helps grease the social wheels and keeps people happy... something theists and atheists alike can agree the world is sorely lacking.

2006-10-11 17:16:56 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-11 17:16:28 · 10 answers · asked by Godb4me 5

i m in high sch. my family is hindu. i have considered myself a free thinker(FT) 4 e past 14 mths or so.i plan 2 be e FT 4 e rest of my life. as far as i no,i m e only FT on earth (neva met nother FT b4) though i believe in myself i feel weird somtims.is there an offical group of FT? do they have an association or somthing? I even wonder wat is e definition of a FT somtime. pls help??!!

2006-10-11 17:15:11 · 11 answers · asked by fabu_hotchic 2

wolves paintings, figurines, and calendar and knick knacks in her home is that a form of pagan, occult , or supernatural worship. ANd the wolves look scary.

Anyone comment on this.

2006-10-11 17:12:53 · 16 answers · asked by Born Valentine's Day 5

I really wanna know the truth. Therefore, please answer my question in right earnest, OK?!?!?

I indulge in all sorts of nuisances like blasphemy, booze, notoriety, etc. So, am I doomed to suffer in Hell eternally (hehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehe)?

2006-10-11 17:09:18 · 8 answers · asked by The Maulvi Who Sold His Maruti 3

Listed in Alphabetical Order:

1) Astronomer/Biologist/Chemist/Physicist
2) Artist/Musician/Writer
3) Carpenter/Electrician/Plumber/Chef
4) Member of the Armed Forces
5) Minister/priest/nun
6) Physician/nurse/psychotherapist
7) Teacher/Coach/Child care worker

Why did you choose your ordering?

2006-10-11 17:08:21 · 9 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

2006-10-11 17:05:30 · 30 answers · asked by dudette 3

In most things, it's generally easy to know who is responsible for proving something. Religion is different. Burden of proof lies with the one making the extraordinary claim. To atheists, the theist makes an extraordinary claim by saying an omnipotent god exists yet cannot be seen. To the theist, the atheist makes the extraordinary claim by going against the long held belief that there is no god or gods. To me, it seems that in religion burden of proof and who it lies with depends on your stance. If you're theist, it lies with the atheist and vice versa. What do you guys think? Who has to prove to the other side that they are right with empirical evidence?

2006-10-11 17:03:57 · 16 answers · asked by whosyodaddy3030 2

Honestly judging people based on an f***ing avatar, thoughts please!

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Am0ysQQJf8sXXBuhwJ0.roWKBgx.?qid=20061011204456AAjLAVg

2006-10-11 17:02:57 · 21 answers · asked by A_Geologist 5

Have you accepted Jesus as your personal saviour, regularly read the Word of God (Bible of 66 books), and regularly go to church? If so, respond here :) I'm just curious about how many fellow believers visit and post on this site. Please, no flaming, but if you aren't a Christian and would still like to respond with a "no", feel free to do so.

2006-10-11 17:02:48 · 28 answers · asked by Crono 3

Please mention the serial number of your answer.
1 what is an abstract card in Masseilles tarot deck?
2 what is the use of a crystal piller and a crystal ball?
3 any site to get good portions?
4 what is the use of Indian ink?
5 where should the crystal be on the wand ,the edge or the handle?
6 can we travel from one country to another with a small knife used in the craft?
thank you.

2006-10-11 16:58:50 · 5 answers · asked by raoul 2

I remember as a kid in school we're taught that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was the founder of Islam and that Islam is the youngest of all religions.

But by and by, I'm begining to learn that Islam is a very old religion, and also the fact that Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) was the first propagator of Islam.

This is very very confusing to me. Conventional academic books portray Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) as the founder of Islam and devout Muslims claim that he's only one of the many prophets.

Therefore, if Islam is such an old religion then from where did Judaism and Christianity spring up?!?!

Also, if Prophet Jesus (pbuh) is a prophet of Islam as many Muslims claim then I'd like to know whether Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) celebrated Christmas and Jewish festivals?

2006-10-11 16:57:38 · 18 answers · asked by The Maulvi Who Sold His Maruti 3

My mother keeps telling me that she is a witch (meaning the true sense of the word) and talks often of spells that she got off the internet and says that she is a Wiccan - however, when asked about the Pentacle, and what the 5 points mean, she corrects me to pentagram and says that each point is for the wounds inflicted on christ's hands and feet and the crown of thorns.
She said she wanted me to explore Wicca, and gave me Bucklands guide to Wicca. I read the history in the front of the book which outlines the Wiccan version of Christian history. They seem to directly oppose one another. When questioning mom about it, we got into such a heated debate about it that I wasn't able to get any further in my explorations of the religion, but I must confess to being interested in learning more. Please help mom and me put this debate to rest. Sources would be VERY helpful too.

2006-10-11 16:56:21 · 17 answers · asked by Timberwolf 3

2006-10-11 16:54:50 · 8 answers · asked by starbright 2

http://www.gotquestions.org/way-of-salvation.html

2006-10-11 16:53:25 · 16 answers · asked by I give you the Glory Father ! 6

I had asked all here to offer a prayer for me a few weeks ago and I have just had the most awesome answer to those prayers. Now, anyone want to tell me God doesn't hear, care, answer??? Thank you so for believing and for praying. You are great!!!

2006-10-11 16:51:49 · 23 answers · asked by reformed 3

Some MF'ers picked a best answer that was BS so i'll rephrase... Truely knowledgeable people of science believe in a higher intelligence, how else could they continually search for new knowledge. Truely religous people believe there is a point to Life, and value no life over other life. My faith is in both of these and therefor my belief is that GOD is the Intelligence that was before Life as we know it and shall be there after. The Infinite Intelligence, if you will. What say you Athiest? What say you 'Christian? Ethical Fundamentalist? Do I have the Idea of GOD figured, can EVERYONE move on to something else? or would That call for too much faith?

2006-10-11 16:51:47 · 10 answers · asked by Snap J 2

http://www.gotquestions.org/blasphemy-Holy-Spirit.html

2006-10-11 16:51:41 · 14 answers · asked by I give you the Glory Father ! 6

What are some advantages of being Wiccan?

2006-10-11 16:50:07 · 16 answers · asked by blondie331209 2

2006-10-11 16:49:45 · 24 answers · asked by WhyNotAsk Holy Ghost 1

2006-10-11 16:49:31 · 6 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

that Jen ross question was a joke between friends relax ppl....Dam!

2006-10-11 16:49:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous