Religion & Spirituality - 19 October 2006

how many levels are there and does it mean that if i die and go to a lower level than you that you are or were better than me? does god judge who gets to be better than the other in your heaven? and what things get you to the higher levels? and what scripture tells you that there are more than one level of heaven? my bibile does not tell me that i can be in a "higher level" and my bible is the bible.

2006-10-19 10:47:27 · 6 answers · asked by lpxerounderground 3

2006-10-19 10:46:24 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

does allah fill your heart with peace, and love?I mean really are you really just practicing religious chants and feel that it gives you importance? what is the real goal of islam,besides spreading the word?I`m listening,, why can`t I as a christian practice my religion in the heart of muslim countries,like saudi arabia,eygypt,jordan,syria, etc........why is christianity outlawed?american muslims can practice their religion freely and bash the authorities here,but i can`t do that in your muslim countries.show me the love here generally why i should follow allah.what can allah give me??? I want security and peace and true love,, can you show me this in allah? (american,born muslims need not apply to this statement, nor unbeleiving atheist nor americans,please don`t waste your time looking like a fool commenting this)

2006-10-19 10:45:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Lucifer of Cagliari,or Lucifer Calaritanus, a bishop who died in 371AD, seems to have a very similar story to the fallen angel. Choosing to argue with Emperor Constantius(god) , he wound up being exiled(cast out) along with all those who chose to follow him and continued to speak his mind and oppose the Emperor even while in exile--for the whole complete story, click here http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09410b.htm, I'm writing a question, not a book.

Considering the similarities, is it not pretty clear that the stories in the bible were trying to depict this guys life story, along with the moral that you can't fight those in power, rather than warning us of some god of evil, who the god of good created? That the story was mistranslated or embellished into something it was not intended to be? Or do fundamentalists need the devil to threaten people with and blame, so badly that they will completely deny historical facts in favor of keeping the boogyman alive?

2006-10-19 10:45:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

This quote is from another question about gay marriage, one of the answers: "Only when that party of 2 can procreate, without outside influence. That is the intent of marriage."

So what if a heterosexual couple gets married but has fertility problems? What if they choose not to have children? What if they adopt instead? If adoption is OK for heterosexual couples, what about gay couples who adopt?

2006-10-19 10:44:51 · 12 answers · asked by angk 6

2006-10-19 10:44:40 · 20 answers · asked by baptsm_by_fire 1

A bris is a Jewish ceremony performed to circumsize a baby boy

2006-10-19 10:43:53 · 2 answers · asked by teachyourkids 1

need sources (articles, long explanations, etc.) by those who oppose Buddhist faith.. to contradict popular belief of Buddhism.

2006-10-19 10:43:04 · 5 answers · asked by ash 2

Actually reads the answers to their questions? This is my second attempt in asking this since I did not see it posted the first time.....

2006-10-19 10:42:12 · 20 answers · asked by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6

I read that wiccan's claim that their religion is ancient, but it is only 50 years old. What is your opinion or argument for/against this?

2006-10-19 10:39:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently asked a question addressed to "Jews" (as well as identical questions addressed to Christians and Muslims) and was accused by 2 people of making a "racial slur". Well, I apologise, but please tell me what you want to be called in future so I do not repeat the error.

2006-10-19 10:38:35 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

God did not mean for it to be Eve and Sally or Adam and John so do you believe

2006-10-19 10:36:30 · 47 answers · asked by gods gift 1

2006-10-19 10:36:07 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please only answer if you know the answer.
No negative comments.
And no offensive but don't answer unless you are a Christain.
I don't want answers from people who don't have a clue what they are talking about.
Infact I would prefer only answers from apostolic or pentecostals

2006-10-19 10:32:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My close friend joined this buddhist sect from Seattle WA sometime ago and ever since she joined she's been acting really weird. She would chant her master (Grand Master Sheng-Yen Lu)'s mantra WHENEVER there's any problems. The problem is IT NEVER WORKS! For example she's really into the stock market and just a couple days ago she had a stock that was dropping like mad and she just sits there chanting her master's mantra hoping it would come back up! I was so fed up with her weirdness I decided to do some research on my own about True Buddha School. What I found out was truly mindboggling. It turns out her master was accused of rape by his disciples. Please see this link and make your own judgements: http://www.shcstory.com/mystory.html Apparently Sheng-Yen Lu is from Taiwan and a self-proclaimed reincarnated LIVING BUDDHA! However no Rinpoche from any of the REAL tibetan tantric buddhist sects acknowledges him. Someone please help me talk some sense to my friend.

2006-10-19 10:30:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

There is no theory of evolution. Just a list of animals Chuck Norris allows to live.

Do you agree?

2006-10-19 10:28:54 · 12 answers · asked by codex 3

When the Plains Indians first saw a locomotive "run" thru the plains, they called it a IRON HORSE, why? Because they had no other word for it and they described it using their idiomology.
Elijah was taken up in a "Chariot of Fire" and Elisha witnessed it and cried out and then saw it no more, [2kings 2:11-12]. It was called a Chariot of Fire, what was it really?...Hmmm
Yes I know, I asked about 2 hours ago,,no answers,,so there,

2006-10-19 10:28:50 · 12 answers · asked by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7

I know Halloween is all in good fun, but some costumes can be offensive to others. I know that real wiccans are not like the Wicked Witch and do not ride around on brooms. That's why I wonder: Are wiccans offended by the stereotypical "witch" costume (black pointy hat, robes) or by the shows on TV like Disney's "Halloweentown", where characters attend "Witch University"?

2006-10-19 10:26:33 · 22 answers · asked by Soul Kitten 2

2006-10-19 10:25:15 · 7 answers · asked by ranchyboo2002 1

i would like to know what most people consider hell to be and what happens there in a bit of detail this is just an opinion question

2006-10-19 10:23:42 · 37 answers · asked by kenshiro 2

2006-10-19 10:23:31 · 15 answers · asked by a sock 3

It makes me sick. This belief is the source of so much hatred, and hatred is against religions' morals. People should just me more excepting and stop imposing their beliefs on others.

2006-10-19 10:21:51 · 19 answers · asked by anonymous 2

originally one of John the Baptist's followers. Does anyone have any info. on this?

2006-10-19 10:21:27 · 24 answers · asked by strpenta 7

How can I witness in my highschool?

2006-10-19 10:18:59 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-19 10:18:42 · 7 answers · asked by a sock 3

2006-10-19 10:17:17 · 14 answers · asked by MUSLIM 2

2006-10-19 10:17:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Women...If you were in a religion(say Mormonism) where you were treated as slaves and you couldn't go to heaven because you're a woman or something stupid, men brainwashed you about rediculous things that God hated you ect......you hate me

Or you've been abused so many times by men and you hate men

or you just hate men no matter what........

Would you still accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior or would you not because he's a guy?

Just curious. I mean if I was one of those women I'd still worship him.

2006-10-19 10:16:29 · 18 answers · asked by Snorty 1

age......say in their 20's....30's....40...and so on
What about male or female? can't go by avatar picture
And even if they answer one way can you really say you know them in their own environment they may be very different. On here you can be anyone you choose you control without boundries or accountabilites.......I guess this question went on and on....he-he (sorry)

2006-10-19 10:16:20 · 5 answers · asked by ? 5

2006-10-19 10:15:37 · 14 answers · asked by a sock 3