Religion & Spirituality - 14 October 2006

My friend has joined a "church".. but ALL SIGNS lead it being a cult, my friend is very naive, she thinks he has found jesus and is oblivious to what my friends and I think of this group she has joined. The majority of people i speak to think it's a cult and some have just said to leave her there because it makes her happy, but she has made a 180 degree flip in the last 2 weeks! she used to be into anachy and gothic sort of stuff and now she claims to live for jesus. this all doesnt happen over night, it doesnt sound right. opinions please?

2006-10-14 21:54:07 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I found it interesting that the Pope announced that the Christian concept of Limbo no longer exists. I know some who have accepted Limbo as an actual reality from God, so how is it that Christians are now to believe a man decided limbo no longer exists?

Here's the story I read: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,13509-1897480,00.html

I'm interested in hearing what Christians have to say about this.

2006-10-14 21:50:15 · 13 answers · asked by GrayTheory 4

Does your definition of sexual misconduct, with regards to the Four Noble Truths, include fornication and homosexuality? If not, then what does it generally mean?

I kinda need it for this research I'm making. Thanks.

2006-10-14 21:48:51 · 5 answers · asked by Nicky 2

2006-10-14 21:48:12 · 20 answers · asked by Steph :-) 3

2006-10-14 21:48:04 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-14 21:48:00 · 5 answers · asked by anonymoususer987876 3

I do know of several people relating near death experiences of out of body feelings and visiting a bright city or coming across known deceased persons who drove them back to life.

2006-10-14 21:44:10 · 33 answers · asked by Ebony 2

2006-10-14 21:41:54 · 13 answers · asked by anonymoususer987876 3

how to believe in god ? when he is not seen, miracles are not seen - if god exists where does he stays ? he doesn't have brain how can he make judgements ?

Criss Angel and David copperfield are magicians and even if they fly how do they fly ? why we who are poor people cannot fly ? both magicians says they create illusions and its only magic - now whom to believe in criss angel/david copperfield (they fly, they walk on water...) or god (who is never seen - hidden everywhere, we just know him/her by name) ?

Please reply only if you know answer.

2006-10-14 21:37:13 · 11 answers · asked by Abbas 1

are they real, fakes, aliens what? well im psychic so does that make me one?

2006-10-14 21:36:37 · 8 answers · asked by nikbaker.gnikg 2

There is this man I met and we liked each other. I have 2 pictures he gave me of him. I want to get him to be interested in me again. Any good recepies?

2006-10-14 21:32:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

way to get into heaven was to kill someone, therefore worsening humanity and life on earth, would you do it?
(PLEASE DO NOT REPOND BY SAYING GOD WOULDN"T DO THAT)

2006-10-14 21:32:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Dear friends, you always clam here that the bible was changed, can anybody give me when did that happen? before islam or after? and what is your profe?
If you would say before, then why did Quran asks you to refer to it when you are not certain about understanding something.
Wama arsalna min qablika illa rijalan noohee ilayhim faisaloo ahla alththikri in kuntum la taAAlamoona

16:43 And before thee also the apostles We sent were but men, to whom We granted inspiration: if ye realise this not, ask of those who possess the Message.

Wama arsalna qablaka illa rijalan noohee ilayhim faisaloo ahla alththikri in kuntum la taAAlamoona

21:7 Before thee, also, the apostles We sent were but men, to whom We granted inspiration: If ye realise this not, ask of those who possess the Message."
Why would he ask you to refer to something wrong??

and if after, what prove you have, for the original texts already exists match what we have today (and they are much older than Islam) ?

2006-10-14 21:31:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

hey guys,I mixed up, Does committing adultery is only about relationship between married persons? is masturbating sin? can i have sex when i'm not married or it's sin?

2006-10-14 21:24:48 · 11 answers · asked by p_s_y_c_h_o_n_e_u_r_o_t_i_c 2

I am Muslim and I don't think it is required. It may be an Arab custom just like Rajput hindu women who still cover their face. in the contrary, there are rules in Islam that say women should not cover their face during hajj, an event where there is large gathering of men and women. Also, face should not be covered while praying daily five times prayer. In prophet's time women used to stand behind the rows of males and this proves that muslim women did'nt cover face during that time.

2006-10-14 21:23:19 · 12 answers · asked by inin 6

" Develop firm faith that Swami is always with you, in you, and around you. Do not at all worry about these sorrows and difficulties. These are all like passing clouds. None of them can shadow the blazing sun. It is only during the rainy season that the clouds come in the way of the sun's rays. Similarly, only when your mind is wavering and disturbed do you suffer from sorrows and difficulties. When your mind is steady and firm, no "clouds" can disturb you. Hence, keep your mind pure and steady. Develop courage and fortitude."

that's a quote from Sathya Sai Baba, Can we say there is a way for not knowing external pains, internally? Can we say Constant Contemplation on the Godhood is a much better medicine, bearing much better fruits than ordinary morphine tablets, which give way to lot more unwanted side effects?

2006-10-14 21:23:09 · 1 answers · asked by jayakrishnamenon 3

my oppinion, any church that is NOT orthodox (catholic, apostolic, and greek orthodox) has not the right to call themselves christian .. because they in one or another way change the bible and interpret it according to their needs .. and in the bible it clearly says that this is a BIG sin ! also, it clearly says that it is better for you to find a big stone, hand on your neck and drawn yourself into a sea than to be a sectant (sorry my english mistakes on this one, if any)

now i guess i'm gonna get a lot of "bad" ratings for this post, but i don't care .. i'm more than sure that i'm right !

Now let's count the "bad" and "good" ratings to see where the world goes ..

2006-10-14 21:20:44 · 6 answers · asked by Zettag 2

2006-10-14 21:19:25 · 12 answers · asked by g_o_d_a_233 1

2006-10-14 21:18:56 · 20 answers · asked by Groundsman 1

Mohamud married 13 women and helped 7concubines,out of all Women only one Sauda was in menupause stage.He produced 3 girls from Khajeda and only one boy(Abraeem)from concubine,Marrythe Copt.Did he planned a small family orthis just happened.In many Hadith it is claimed that Mohamud had sex of 30 men.

2006-10-14 21:18:02 · 7 answers · asked by nostalgia786 1

2006-10-14 21:17:18 · 16 answers · asked by michael b 5

why do all people think they are going to heaven when they die when the bible says only 144,000 will enter the heavens and the rest remain on earth? god did not destroy the earth man did because of satin. gods plan was for us to be on earth thats why he created adam and eve on earth and not in heaven - just wondering for my religion and not saying people who do believe in heaven is wrong i am just wondering for me

2006-10-14 21:14:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

my site
http://www.freewebs.com/crusade_4_god

Is not the darkside of Christianity

Is not going against the message of Christ

Every point of veiw I give is coming directly from the Bible,
Im not joking or seeking humor for a responce.

What I say is true,

#1 there is no purpose to life lest it be for the will of God

#2 Christ didnt do away with the old testament (Matthew 5:17)

so quit trying to change its purpose its to Unite all Christians

2006-10-14 21:11:30 · 5 answers · asked by king_of_crusade 1

Am I supposed to give up my properties including my land, car & jewellery to my Mother-in-law after the wedding ?? She says tht's the custom in TamilNadu...all of the girl's property belongs to them...and not to her. I don't want to give it up...my hubby says he can't take any sides. I feel totally alone in the house...and donno what to do. Can anyone tell me wht this custom is and tell me wht to do with this situation ??

2006-10-14 21:11:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do religious people have such strong views towards atheists? I am an atheist and cosider myself an ethical, moral person who can see things from many points of view. God has not taught me my moral values, i have learnt them from society. In Britain, where i live there are actually many atheists and very few strict Christians!

2006-10-14 21:08:22 · 15 answers · asked by _-*Lucy*-_ 1

2006-10-14 21:06:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-14 21:05:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

1: I always wonder where this so called advanced
world is going.
2: I always wonder how people get time to hate some one who is like themselves.

3: I always wonder how one gets so selfish n ignore other''s needs?

4: I always wonder how people change as if they are weather.

5: I always wonder how people come close to us n left alone when needed utmost.

6: Why we have forgotten the reason of our being?

7: Why we like roses only n not their thorns?

8: Why we aren''t going towards that point for which we are here?

9: Why only non-existing world looks beautiful and not the forever existing reality?

10: Why we are just thinking of how to take or make money?

If u know more replies to my questions then please let me know?

In my view it''s just because of devil the world''s most worst existence it''s just because devil makes us feel that ego looks more attractive then
compromise. . I just want to tell this world that it is just because of some good people there is still peace in the world.. We should awake before it''s
too late
Take care
Allah Hafiz

2006-10-14 21:03:41 · 8 answers · asked by Dentonic 1

Chistianity, right?

2006-10-14 21:01:28 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-14 21:00:26 · 20 answers · asked by Mere Mortal 7