Religion & Spirituality - 24 October 2006

I consider myself a modern pagan, but I have only once delved into the rituals and celebration of Samhain. My birthday is actually ON Halloween. Can you reccomend a general, practical, way to celebrate Samhain and the modern day Halloween together without too much confusion? I am open to all SERIOUS suggestions and references.

2006-10-24 10:31:05 · 4 answers · asked by jirstan2 4

do u think that god puts u in pain, and gives u problems so that u end up bowing to Him and begging for his mercy? is He seeking a sacrifice of ur ego??

i have seen ppl who r humble and meek and believing, and yet going thru misery. and i wonder y?

2006-10-24 10:29:58 · 15 answers · asked by slmanl 3

Well, I mean, the RIGHT spirit?
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=nYQ8Ia0lHiw

2006-10-24 10:29:48 · 2 answers · asked by TCFKAYM 4

I'm going over to Betty Wimberly's house for dinner and I promised to bring desert. Her boy is an scientist person who who wears a lab coat at the pharmaceutical pant. Well, he told Betty that he didn't believe in God anymore. I've never known anybody to say that, but I think if I fix the right desert it might change his mind. So what should I make?

2006-10-24 10:29:45 · 14 answers · asked by BABY 3

What are some of the miracles done by the apostles, as opposed to those done by Jesus?

2006-10-24 10:29:35 · 3 answers · asked by Peter C 1

Really think about this now and tell me wat u think bout dis question plz! $tart by saying "first you should...

2006-10-24 10:29:33 · 7 answers · asked by Child of God 2

2006-10-24 10:28:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-24 10:26:22 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

God says 10% of what you have should be returned to him. If so, do you offer on top of that? Do you think your church is using the money appropriately?

2006-10-24 10:26:11 · 23 answers · asked by ♫O Praise Him♫ 5

2006-10-24 10:20:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-24 10:20:15 · 47 answers · asked by peterhambelton 2

2006-10-24 10:18:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been invited to church for a memorial service by my brother for my mum Being pagan I don't go to church (only for hatch match and dispach) Ive been told go out of respect for my mother but do not wish to join in on the service.. My religious brother has said If I don't join in with the service then I'm being disrespectful . I asked him whether he would come to one of my meetings or join me in a circle casting his reply was never in a million years he didn't want to go to hell. How many of you find this hipocritical.

2006-10-24 10:17:24 · 41 answers · asked by akasha 3

adam and eve weren't in love..
i don't think love between a man and woman is mentioned in the bible.

i mean.. there HAS to be love. God loved us, right?
but why not b/t a man and woman. is romantic love not as important? Was it something just created? or is it something (hate to say it) that was just made for people to reproduce?

2006-10-24 10:16:09 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-24 10:14:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Look at the answers to the following question about Leviticus; the answers say that Leviticus represents Jewish law and not meant for Christians:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtoDk440GdQPRcPWVRmP7ZgjzKIX?qid=20061023190247AAlg6vF
And, we'd need to dismiss Paul's anti-gay statement in one of his letters to the Romans (included in the New Testament) because Paul's (Saul of Tarsus) anti-gay sentiment was based solely on his religious-cultural conditioning (based solely on Leviticus). Comments?

2006-10-24 10:14:06 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-24 10:13:52 · 15 answers · asked by Mr. 2

Two very nice JW's just left my doorstep...and when they turned to leave, one of them said to me in a snide voice "Nice pants"...but I wasn't wearing any pants...are they allowed to do that?

2006-10-24 10:13:19 · 6 answers · asked by gotalife 7

2006-10-24 10:11:47 · 9 answers · asked by satirecafe 3

2006-10-24 10:11:05 · 22 answers · asked by gotalife 7

No long speeches please! 10 points awarded for the most original, meaningful and maybe even funny one-liner, they're usually the best!

2006-10-24 10:09:14 · 51 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-24 10:08:57 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-24 10:07:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

do you really think prayer is neccessary? Besides giving thanks, isn't asking God for anything aginst what he wants for us? If we get sick, it is because GOD wants us sick, Right? God want us to be poor and lonely. God wants us to have war over religons. God wants millions of Africans to die of hunger and AIDS. Why ask him to change his mind. Isn't he the one who has a plan for all of us? Just a thought.

2006-10-24 10:07:26 · 21 answers · asked by Melissa G 3

2006-10-24 10:03:47 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am an atheist and I'm curious to understand how religious people would counter the Epicurean paradox of god.

Either God wants to abolish evil, and cannot; or he can, but does not want to. ... If he wants to, but cannot, he is impotent. If he can, but does not want to, he is wicked. ... If, as they say, God can abolish evil, and God really wants to do it, why is there evil in the world?" (Epicurus, as quoted in 2000 Years of Disbelief)

2006-10-24 10:03:06 · 19 answers · asked by Just Wondering 3

Before choosing any religion if you actually chose one have you done extensive studies ? I mean philosophical, historical ,scientific ....
or you just blindly follow what a book said that has never been proven to be the TRUTH?
BY THE WAY I BELIEVE IN the existance of GOD just do not profess any religion.

thanks

2006-10-24 10:02:24 · 4 answers · asked by peacelovepeacelove 1

2006-10-24 10:01:49 · 23 answers · asked by schmagum 4

Don't let this comment bias your answer.

I'm leaving England tomorrow. Going back to America and seeing life in America very differently now that I have had the opportunity to have been to 13 other countries since I've been gone. It seems like a entirely different place now that I have had several outside perspectives.

What a week I've had...so busy...very anxious, a little nervous, and the first time I will see my family in a few years.

What do you think.....of change?

2006-10-24 10:01:47 · 10 answers · asked by Corey 4

In the Bible Prophet Abraham (pbuh) builds a structure with his son. Muslims believe this is the Kabaa (which is my avatar). Abraham (pbuh) then prayed to God that this would be a place that people would come from all over to worship God. This is were millions of muslims make pilgrimage to in order to worship God. Also the spring that fed Hagars child is still near the Kabaa, called the spring of Zam Zam. Also the footsteps of Abraham are beside the Kabaa (God said he would leave it there as a sign for the believers)

I understand Christians dont believe Abraham built this, I was just wondering where they believe the structure he built is, and do people go there to worship God?

2006-10-24 10:00:14 · 14 answers · asked by abdulaziiz 3