Religion & Spirituality - 21 October 2006

"Yes." They are subject to the same laws of our country. They have a sense of right and wrong. They must work with people and being unethical in society would not serve them well. However, an Atheists' morals are not absolute. They do not have a set of moral laws from an absolute God by which right and wrong are judged. Christianity teaches love, patience, and seeking the welfare of others even when it might harm the Christian; In contrast, the atheists' presuppositions must be evolutionary. Since evolution teaches that life is the product of nature - survival of the fittest, natural selection, and equating humans to animals as a species are the ontological basis for our existence. With this the value of man is lowered. It is a very high calling to treat people properly who also are made in the image of God. To an atheist, ethics must be variable and evolving. This could be good or bad. But, given human nature being what it is, I'll opt for the moral absolutes based on Gods Law.

2006-10-21 19:23:38 · 25 answers · asked by iamwhoiam 5

to reitterate if a person only becomes a preist to succure his place in heaven is this not a display of his greed of wanting more than he would need in a afterlife? For what man truely diserves heaven?

2006-10-21 19:20:39 · 11 answers · asked by Timothy C 5

One thing must be said ASAP: Anyone going for that crap about male circumcision being same as female is clueless. If it's the same why is it that a circumcised male can still HAVE ORGASMS and ENJOY SEX but a "circumcised" female will NEVER experience orgasm?! Maybe b/c they remove her entire clitoris? Anyway, the question: Imam Mufti Ebrahim Desaiat said at an ask an Imam type of website that "female circumcision pleases Allah and increases her husband's sexual pleasure" (?!). Last year I was asked to take my then fiancé’s daughter to a doctor's appt....they are Muslim and from West Africa. The Doc and I talked alone after the exam and she carefully informed me this beautiful,11 yo girl's clitoris and labia had obviously been removed. I slid down a wall and cried hysterically (he's my ex now of course). I knew they were'nt the most pro-woman group on the planet but damnnn! Is this barbaric, woman-hating practice officially encouraged by ISLAM?! Is it in the Quran?! Someone tell me pls?

2006-10-21 19:19:31 · 29 answers · asked by blackpurringkat 1

I just know the first lyric it's like this..

In humble adoration...bla..bla...in brokeness i seek your face o Lord...bla...bla
come and make me home...


Breath on me ...bla..bla...came and save me

2006-10-21 19:17:36 · 2 answers · asked by Edelweiss 1

Part one

1. what thoughts would you think to help you not denounce it?

2.or would you denounce it even if you didn't mean it to avoid the torture?

Also answer part two

1. if you didn't denounce it, could you keep doing so if they increased the torture and pain?

2. if you denounced it earlier and they then killed you anyway would God forgive you if the torture was too horrific to bear?

2006-10-21 19:16:33 · 16 answers · asked by healthnut 2

Tonight, I am firey red, burning with a passion for life. Woo hoo!!

and still that strange mood stalks me

2006-10-21 19:15:47 · 29 answers · asked by . 5

2006-10-21 19:15:00 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-21 19:14:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I work in a restaurant in a small town preparing greasy fried nasties and tasty gravy for local inbred, redneck types. If I am helping to hasten their death by promoting premature dietary related illnesses caused by unhealthy eating, can I consider myself as one who is doing God's work?

2006-10-21 19:11:15 · 7 answers · asked by paganvegan 3

2006-10-21 19:09:55 · 16 answers · asked by Whatever 5

http://www.ilga.org/news_results.asp?LanguageID=1&FileID=675&FileCategory=1

2006-10-21 19:07:59 · 10 answers · asked by Dick Dawkins 1

I don't understand anything about Scientology, but they claimed that they're Christian. If they're Christian, what make them call themselves Scientologist and not Christian? What make them to be different? Are they even the same as Christian?
Are they the same as Anglican, Uniting Church, Orthodox etc ?

2006-10-21 19:07:05 · 13 answers · asked by coolio 1

Your headstone...

2006-10-21 19:03:38 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please. I don't wish to see any bashing or hate messages ok? And please read my whole post before answering.
The Bible says that man lying with man is wrong am I not right? It's stated in the bible so no one can really argue with that.
However if you understand homosexuals, I am one by the way, you will know that they have same sex attractions due to some genetic stuff and is not of choice.
Homosexuals face condemnation from other Christians on a daily basis and I don't know anyone who would want to put up with that. You don't know how much I wish to be straight and it's really sad actually.
Homosexuals who are religious, such as myself, read many passages quoted from the Bible saying how they are not welcome to the kingdom of God. It's really hard to put up with the Bible contradicting your thinking. I can't help but have those same sex attractions as much as I would like to change but can't.


Try putting yourself into the shoes of a homosexual and imagine how you would think.

2006-10-21 19:00:39 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

Has anyone ever had to explain this to an atheist? If anyone can recommend a link explaining the birth narrative I would so appreciate it Thank you.

2006-10-21 19:00:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

From what I hear of Christian faith, a faitful will go to heaven and live an eternal life. The rest will go to hell which I think best described as an eternal life without God. When I die, I want to die completely and nothing left of me, not even a soul nor eternal life of any kind. Is there something in the Bible that can help me accomplish that? Thanks!

2006-10-21 18:59:53 · 15 answers · asked by oskeewow13 3

2006-10-21 18:58:55 · 10 answers · asked by cjt 1

Please don't post answers debating Mormonism on this post. I am looking for answers from people who know several Mormons and have suggestions on what they can do better to be more inclusive. Do you want them to be very open about their relgious beliefs or would you prefer them to not talk about it? This is a pretty open ended question, so feel free to share what you think. I repeat this post ISN'T here to debate who's right and who's wrong. I'm sure there's other posts for that.

2006-10-21 18:57:58 · 4 answers · asked by nsspunk84 1

Women are treated so poorly?? Why are they forbiddon to vote? Why must they cover their faces? Are they ugly? Why do their husbands work them like slaves?----while the hubby does nothing but relax. Why must they ask their husbands 'permission' to do *any*thing? I see these women on the news everyday. They have no voice, they're not permitted one.

This doesn't sound nor look like a God who likes women very much,...........now just WHY would I want to convert and become one of them???

2006-10-21 18:54:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Was it bad experience? Did the example of bad Christians/muslims/jews ect affect you? Just curious

State reasons

2006-10-21 18:51:50 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-21 18:51:12 · 35 answers · asked by amberc01 1

I heard it was "Sparkles" but I think that may be a "My little pony!" trademark; and I know God wouldn't violate that; it would be wrong! Does anyone know the correct name?

2006-10-21 18:47:07 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why would you risk the chance that you might go to hell? What if there is a gnashing of teeth, extreme agony, pain, cold, like eternal Hell? Would you want to risk being haunted of the horrible things that happened to you and what you did to others? Would you want to hear screams and cries, gnashing of teeth, freezing(the bible explains it better) and experience the most horrible pain forever?

State your reasons.

2006-10-21 18:46:39 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-21 18:45:01 · 15 answers · asked by Dean L 1

Why don't we just write a few enticing sentences and post a link. If the person wants to read more, they can. I'd like to read more of what Muslims here have to say, but it seems thrown in my face. I'd rather be intrigued. As far as Christian posts, that stuff is my culture so it is much easier for me to ignore it. I really don't even pay attention. They too should take a hint. No one reads that stuff either.

2006-10-21 18:43:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there already a universal standard? What is it and who gets to decide how we are doing in living the standard?

2006-10-21 18:43:50 · 4 answers · asked by t w 1

WHYy?

2006-10-21 18:42:31 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I kneel before Mr. Garrison.

Oooh! Oh, oh Jesus C*****

2006-10-21 18:41:48 · 7 answers · asked by Mr Slave 1

2006-10-21 18:41:46 · 12 answers · asked by Cody B 1

Do you think you have any choice in the matter?

2006-10-21 18:41:28 · 15 answers · asked by Whatever 5