Religion & Spirituality - 13 October 2006

I am a Christian because I wish to follow God and I believe that Jesus was God's son and Messiah. But I don't understand Christians who put a tremendous emphasis on Heaven and Hell. When we are children, we may try to behave so we will be rewarded and not punished. When we are older, hopefully we will have enough moral sense to do what is right even if we are punished for doing the right thing. I would try to follow the Word of God even if the 'reward' for doing so was to be tossed into Hell. I think when Christians try to evangelize primarily by using the Heaven / Hell argument, it sounds juvenile, like "you better believe or God's gonna spank ya". I think it creates an impression of the religion which actually discourages many moral, intelligent people from searching deeper into Christ. I know I became a Christian in spite of this form of evangelism, not because of it. I'm not arguing the existence of Heaven or Hell, just how we emphasize it. Comments?

2006-10-13 09:18:01 · 12 answers · asked by z 3

2006-10-13 09:14:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

That was the biggest lie in history .. but alhamdulellah it was exposed

What do you think?

2006-10-13 09:14:52 · 14 answers · asked by Kimo 4

Just curious. I know people here are of all beleifs, religions and persuasions, so I will get a balance of responses (hopefully). I personally am not out to bash anyone because I really feel it's the option of that woman to do what she feels is appropriate in her condition being that it is medically considered "high risk" ie: life threatening.

Personally, I have borderline hypertension. It went up considerably in the second trimester of my pregnancy with my baby. Doctors scared me into thinking I would get pre-eclampsia, a low birthweight baby and strokes and yada yada, but deep inside, I knew all would be well, so I didn't listen and all was normal and well, and I delivered a perfectly healthy 8.5 lb baby girl at 39 weeks. Never so much as a speck of protein in my urine or even a contraction before delivery.

Technically, and medically, my life was in danger. I would not do this again, so I and hubby are getting fixed but, I don't feel a woman would be a bad person for aborting.

2006-10-13 09:14:14 · 23 answers · asked by Goddess of Nuts PBUH 4

I ,...ahhh crap, a t-rex just ate my pylons

2006-10-13 09:12:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've heard people say that hell is spending eternity without God. Isn't God everywhere though? Isn't He even with people who don't want Him to be with them? Since God is the source of all things, what does it mean to say that God is not somewhere or with someone? Isn't God's attention necessary for things to exist? Is hell just non-existance then, or do the immortal souls of evil people continue to exist in a "place"?

2006-10-13 09:12:27 · 6 answers · asked by Link 5

2006-10-13 09:11:06 · 25 answers · asked by ღ 4

2006-10-13 09:10:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-13 09:10:34 · 12 answers · asked by shane d 1

Something like an Atheist Nun?, Coz I think nun's are cool but I don't believe in god.

2006-10-13 09:09:38 · 17 answers · asked by Atheist Eye Candy 5

This human is not listed in the Order of Sleestack Chronicles

2006-10-13 09:09:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am trying to understand what makes religions so unique? Why should people follow your religion or belief?

2006-10-13 09:03:43 · 34 answers · asked by felicitydarkcloudsa 2

this is a slap on the backhead of every liar, hate monger who say that Muslims aren`t peacful

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20061013/bs_afp/nobelpeace_061013160046

for those who say that Islam was spread by the sword & that it`s a terrorist religion, I would say IN YOUR FACE (3 times) & TAKE THAT (5 times)

P.S. (he isn`t the 1st Muslim to win it by the way but he is the latest & he won`t be the last, BONE HEADS)

2006-10-13 09:02:41 · 19 answers · asked by ahmed_mo2nis 4

2006-10-13 09:02:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have heard many so called opinions but i would like to know who mary really was and the background of her story

2006-10-13 09:01:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-13 09:00:51 · 8 answers · asked by snowy dragon 1

2006-10-13 09:00:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-13 09:00:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

a lot of grls i see never let loose theyre always worried about breakin a nail and hoW they look WHAT DORKS! y do a lot of grls act like that??? onyl grls answer PLZ

2006-10-13 08:59:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

The translators of the KJV Bible issued a statement to the readers of the newly released version. What was it?

2006-10-13 08:59:37 · 1 answers · asked by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7

I mean theyre Knighting rock stars now. Who cares anymore? Where are the miracles needed to be canonized? Have you heard of any?

2006-10-13 08:57:18 · 3 answers · asked by Theandysullivan 3

I suppose that will come down to peoples interpretation of the word 'religion'... whether it means only having ones life dictated by a novel, or wether it means having the ability to think for oneself!.
(Actually it could mean a myriad of things rather than the either/or scenario - I got carried away and thought I was preaching for a minute !. (Preachers give you two options rather than let you think for yourself)

2006-10-13 08:56:57 · 15 answers · asked by Jon H 3

okay, why is it that Christian men are really no different than secular men when it comes to choosing their wives. They too want the most slender beautiful women. In fact, I've found more worldly men to be less selective when it comes to their girlfriends and wives. Aren't we supposed to pick our spouses based on their character?

2006-10-13 08:56:51 · 13 answers · asked by flashypsw 4

Since Jesus died for our sins and payed the penalty, what is the significance of his resurection?

2006-10-13 08:55:54 · 14 answers · asked by Link 5

I know that this may just be the introduction to the book of Revelation, do you think there is any hidden meanings? Have you any insight to these (only 1:1-1:3) passages that you would like to share?

I want everyone's thoughts, please be respectful, I do care what you have to say, no matter the beliefs that you may or may not have.


-For Reference-
Prologue
1The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2who testifies to everything he saw—that is, the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. 3Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.
(BibleGateway.com)

2006-10-13 08:55:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you consider your Atheism a religion or a lack of religion? Do you try to evangelize others to convince them to be Atheists? If you argue in favor of Atheism, is it to defend your own beliefs or to convert others to Atheism? If you ARE trying to get others to be Atheists, what are the benefits to them if they do in fact become Atheists?

2006-10-13 08:55:15 · 10 answers · asked by z 3

..after he got here and then died? Wasn't half of 'god's word' summarily discarded? And, wouldn't that make ALL of it worthless, seing as how it can be so easily discarded???

2006-10-13 08:54:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is that not a doubt of Almighty God?

2006-10-13 08:54:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

If not, what is?

2006-10-13 08:51:55 · 17 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

the cross is supposed to remind you of the excution of your "god"..then when do u like it?99% just following blindly...no evidence at all..even a there s no use of the brain

2006-10-13 08:51:14 · 16 answers · asked by mahboub T 1