Religion & Spirituality - 21 October 2006

I was raised in a Unitarian Universalist church. Now I am looking for a faith or church that is somewhat similar (liberal, accepting, doesn't take the bible literally) but that offers a little more of something spiritual or substantial. Any suggestions?

2006-10-21 13:48:58 · 8 answers · asked by grellenn 2

Next week is our "step up Sunday" at church and all the teens teach the Sunday school classes. I am teaching the 0-2 class. There are not many in this class. They are mostly around the age of 2. They love to do "hands on" things and love to be involved.

Just trying to get some ideas. I don't want to just keep them occupied. I want to teach them something, but I want them to have alot of FUN doing it! =) Any ideas would be appreciated! =) Thanks

2006-10-21 13:46:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think a Catholic is "bad" because they pray via Mary? As "bad" as a Hindu who worships a mother goddess?

NOTE: I don't think either one of them are bad.

2006-10-21 13:43:21 · 16 answers · asked by Developing Love 3

How can human reincarnate again? There were only a few human before, but now we have more and more? If we are reincarnate, where are we all coming from? Is it from another planet?

If we are all meant to reach enlightenment (by doing good deeds) and become "Buddha" ourself (become one with our creator), why do I want to do that?
I don't need to be held responsible for what I've done. I can just do many sins and reincarnate myself again and again for unlimited period and live on earth for eternity.
After I get bored, then I will try to do good deeds in my life.
As other Prophets and Jesus has met God and reach enlightenment, does that mean they are also "Buddha"?

Should there a previous life, why can't I remember it? Should there a previous life, does that what make twin brothers go to different life and have different characteristics? Isn't that because of their genes/ DNA which carry different attributes?

2006-10-21 13:42:50 · 6 answers · asked by coolio 1

some of us hate people for the way they act or the things they do...but have you realized later that you do or did the same things

2006-10-21 13:38:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think he is one to go with the majority religion. he is fooling people.he is evil. is what I think, he doesnt have any love. just hate.and every thing he does is for big buisness.

2006-10-21 13:35:07 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

would it upset you if your child chose one of these other faiths? Which would bother you the least? Which the most? Be honest.

2006-10-21 13:34:42 · 8 answers · asked by Developing Love 3

2006-10-21 13:34:42 · 20 answers · asked by owner4nothing 3

Okay, I've heard a million Christians telling people that have sinned that if they accept Jesus their sins will be forgiven. Also, when Christians sin they always mention that Jesus died for their sins so they will still go to heaven. So a Christian can kill, steal, rape, and maim yet if they accept Jesus as their savior and beg for his forgiveness everytime they sin, they are not going to go to hell? What about Christians that commit fornication? Every night after they do it, if they beg Jesus for forgiveness and accept him as their savior, will they be forgiven each time? Don't you Christians lie because I've heard many of you assuring people that they wouldn't go to hell for committing these sins if they accept Jesus.

Yet me, an unbeliever no matter how many sins I don't commit will burn in hell fur sure just for my disbelief?

2006-10-21 13:34:16 · 48 answers · asked by Anonymous

I went from Roman Catholicism to Fundamentalist Baptist about three years ago at age 20. I believe in JESUS, but i've lost faith in denominations. any advice........?

2006-10-21 13:34:12 · 14 answers · asked by hosebroom1212 3

2006-10-21 13:32:18 · 17 answers · asked by owner4nothing 3

Muhammad lead twenty-six battles. Think about that.Twenty-six campaigns of bloody slaughter.

Muslims claim he was only human so isnt it possible that, whatever reason he had for each slaughter, that for at least 1 or 2 of the 26 slaughters, he was wrong and it wasnt a righteous slaughtering?

It must be that if Muhammad was human, and not a God, then some of the 26 slaughtering he lead were unjust, unless murder of unbelievers, in Islam, is always just and never wrong.

MUHAMMAD'S BATTLES: http://www.islam.com/chronology.htm

1.WADDAN
2.SAFWAN
3.DUL-ASHIR
4.BADR
5.BANI SALIM
6.BANI QUAINUQA
7.SAWIQ
8.GHATFAN
9.BAHRAN
10.UHAD
11.HUMRA-UL-ASAD
12.BANU NUDAIR
13.DHATUR RIQA
14.BADRU-UKHRA
15.DUMATUL-JANDAL
16.BANU MUSTALEQ WITH HADRAT JAWRIYA
17.AHZAB
18.BANI QURAIZA
19.BANI LAHYAN
20.DHI QARD
21.KHAIBAR
22.WADIYUL-QURA AND TAIM
23.MECCA AND FALL OF MECCA
24.HUNAIN
25.GHAZWA
26.TABUK

2006-10-21 13:31:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-21 13:29:26 · 16 answers · asked by owner4nothing 3

Indeed they invented so many idols.

2006-10-21 13:28:30 · 5 answers · asked by ? 4

Ok so, if god put adam and eve on the Earth on the 7th day, and dinosaurs were before humans, does that mean dinosaurs were only living for 6 days? can someone explain this science over faith question? thanx

2006-10-21 13:25:53 · 13 answers · asked by nicole ♥ you 2

who believe differently?

And if you are judging others, are you not also defying the part of your religion that states it is only God's place to judge?

I'm trying to understand how an religious person who stands in judgment of another is not also a living example of hypocrisy. Can you help me understand in your own words, please.

2006-10-21 13:23:14 · 23 answers · asked by Alex62 6

the main topic and idea of it is tolerance and love...so why arent we doing it among each it? if that's what all religions have in common so why not practicce it the most? honestly i'm a Roman catholic na dnot forcing my religion on anyone but if that's all we have in common why not share it? and spread all the love nad tolerance possible? for we all know there isnt a true religion, but jus tvehicles to get to God?

2006-10-21 13:20:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I asked if God could exist as energy, rather than some unknown moving around in a different "dimension", and that energy is the essence of our souls and our intelligence and conscience. One person said that energy is not intelligent; energy travels in a straight line, unless acted upon by an outside influence. Well I submit to you that energy is not the thing that is traveling in that straight line. It is the object, the concrete object that travels in a straight line through energy.

We don't measure energy, we measure the difference of the results of energy being gathered in one place or another. E=mc^2 refers to the result of energy.

Where does the thought process, or the idea of "will" actually enter the neuron stream?

Why can't the overall energy of the universe, the energy that holds everything together, and infact IS everything, actually be connected as a collective intelligence that is the workings of God? Why can't our very souls be the different energy that God gave us?

2006-10-21 13:20:28 · 9 answers · asked by Rockstar 6

Especially his commandment to love one another as your would love yourself? Or vengence is mine says the lord. Only God can pass judgement on another human being.

2006-10-21 13:19:22 · 16 answers · asked by noice 3

Many and many more will follow, I am the true and only god all sheep and lemmies will bow

2006-10-21 13:17:04 · 11 answers · asked by IM THE GAY GOD ALL FEAR ME 5

2006-10-21 13:17:01 · 9 answers · asked by daisy322_98 5

I feel they take for granted they got their ticket to heaven just for being christians and dont even go to church anymore nor study the bible...Vegas and Cancun is full of christians and catholics...

2006-10-21 13:14:10 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

God is dead. Get over it.

2006-10-21 13:12:23 · 25 answers · asked by *~SoL~ * Pashaa del Ñuñcaa. 4

jesus said: I will ask the father, and he will give you another ( ), who will never leave you.
what word goes in the blank space.

2006-10-21 13:07:45 · 13 answers · asked by Maggie 2

Did you all go to the same Bible College, I don't know if I want such ignorant people worshiping me. Explain why I should let you be one of my followers, that's not an option little sheep

2006-10-21 13:07:34 · 13 answers · asked by IM THE GAY GOD ALL FEAR ME 5

2006-10-21 13:07:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-21 13:05:33 · 17 answers · asked by owner4nothing 3

It's almost Sunday. Let's sing a favorite hymn. I'll start and you chime in when you are ready, OK? " On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of .... and I love that old cross... I can't hear you!!! Have a blessed Sunday.

2006-10-21 13:04:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok i was having a discussion with my muslim friend about all religions...i was telling him that even tho i am a Roman Catholic i do agree that in the past the church did some stuff that were wrong, but as did other religion for example in Islam the word "Jihad" means eternal war as in was between good and evil within yourself, not war against other people. BUT the problem with relgions, when i say religions i mean ALL, is that the concept is wonderful [ it is there to discipline you and give you a better life] but it is man that ruin it. like the Jihad thing kings used it as a military tactic to kill non-muslims. so my thing is since we know that the concept is good and that we made mistakes in the past why dont we use that to better the futur of every single religon so we can get along more? isnt all we want is harmony among one another? what do you tihnk? thank you!

2006-10-21 13:04:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

This question is to all Muslim brothers and sisters: I would like to know: Are you very religious? I would also like your e-mails if you may please. Don't worry, I am a Muslim. AND to all those who are NOT Muslim, please do not answer this question, for I know you will NOT behave. I just want to see how many Muslim brothers and sisters there are. Oh, plus please include where your from. THANKS!

2006-10-21 13:04:15 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous