Religion & Spirituality - 25 October 2006

2006-10-25 15:35:29 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

As an atheist (and one-time Christian), I've often wondered about this:

If you're religious, wouldn't you want to be a 'fundamentalist' and believe in the literal meaning of the holy book, rather than a 'moderate' who follows a 'watered-down' version (for lack of a better phrase).

And I know that Christians understand the Bible was written by men, after the event, so it could contain some errors. But what about the Quran, isn't that the direct word of God, so people should follow it to the letter or not bother?

I'm hoping for some interesting answers, not the usual 'you're going to Hell, don't criticise my religion' stuff.

2006-10-25 15:33:31 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have before, but I was wondering if there were others. I've heard some people have. What are your experiences/sightings?

2006-10-25 15:29:09 · 14 answers · asked by Agent Double EL 5

2006-10-25 15:28:42 · 19 answers · asked by bad b 1

What keeps you coming back here, day after day, with all the fighting that goes on??

Is it addiction? Do you feel you're making a difference? Some other reason?

I'd really like to know.

2006-10-25 15:28:02 · 38 answers · asked by . 5

For a supposedly benign religion with an all-loving God - why do christians think only they can go to Heaven. Surely it is about the goodness of the soul, not whether you believe in a book that was written hundreds of years ago?

2006-10-25 15:27:26 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-25 15:26:42 · 6 answers · asked by Paley Pale 5

2006-10-25 15:26:04 · 18 answers · asked by Mere Mortal 7

Eternal bliss for everyone or just a few that think like you do?

2006-10-25 15:25:56 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it Seraphim?

2006-10-25 15:25:35 · 6 answers · asked by John G 5

We need to find a medicine for Gay illness and stop it before it speards more through out the world
God does or will not stand for this

Do you agree

2006-10-25 15:24:33 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

according to ICor 13:8? There is no date given on it.

2006-10-25 15:23:11 · 13 answers · asked by Southern Apostolic 6

Human evolve from apes?

I don't belive in this because i believe in God and i never heard anything about apes etc in any religious Book.

Now the reason why i am asking this question is because of a friend who surprised me when he said men are from apes and he believes it so strongly. i try to convince him but before that i thought i should read something about this arguement that where did it begin.what's the history behind this , why are there apes pictures in the museum showing a monkey becoming a man,whats all that about?

I would appreciate it very much if someone answers it with religious point of view with any source of any religion.But also appreciate if its not without source or from religious point of view.

Thanks.

2006-10-25 15:19:45 · 25 answers · asked by sabia_321 1

I'm reading a book called "Under Banner of Heaven" that says the Mormons' founder claims that says Israelis immigrated to America. Supposably the reason their skin turned darker is explained by "some of them became evil" and killed off the lighter skinned ones.

Is this really what Mormons are taught?

2006-10-25 15:18:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, I used to go to church a long time ago. That was until some very bad things happened. A small percentage of it was self inflicted. But, all the time I was there I was mocked, lied about, you name it. These are so called "Christians" claimed to be children of God. I do not feel like God will let go of me. Its almost like he will not let us part ways. Cause I still think about how I would love to be as close to God as I once was. Now, I am a hater of the "church wars" I do not like it when one church claims to be better than this church so on and so forth. I believe it is totally wrong to say someone is "hell bound" just because they are a different religion than I am. If your Savior is Jesus Christ, then in a sense we are brothers or sisters. I am very sensitive for a man. I pay close attention to how others feel and am sensitive to their feelings as well. But I also tend to hold grudges. How can I escape this? I seem to be very weary spiritually. I will not turn down prayer! Thanks

2006-10-25 15:17:43 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you believe in fate or that we create our own present and future?

2006-10-25 15:17:21 · 5 answers · asked by Lisa 4

then why wouldn't become jaded. If all you feel is pain how can it feel bad. Without feeling good how can bad feel really bad. By the way i am religous but had an arguement that had good questions?

2006-10-25 15:16:02 · 18 answers · asked by BrownMorristown 2

This is my way of understanding everyone's spiritual level and understanding. Please give your answers some thought, and thank you for your time! May the Lord Bless You!!!

2006-10-25 15:15:02 · 17 answers · asked by lordsavedme 2

2006-10-25 15:14:48 · 11 answers · asked by ot4ayaniy 1

Prophecy Of Daniel

Chapter 13
The history of Susanna and the two elders. This history of Susanna, in all the ancient Greek and Latin Bibles, was placed in the beginning of the book of Daniel: till St. Jerome, in his translation, detached it from thence; because he did not find it in the Hebrew: which is also the case of the history of Bel and the Dragon. But both the one and the other are received by the Catholic Church: and were from the very beginning a part of the Christian Bible.
Chapter 14:
The history of Bel, and of the great serpent worshipped by the Babylonians.

2006-10-25 15:14:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

No doubt there lots of nuances - just give me the basics. Thanks

2006-10-25 15:13:59 · 2 answers · asked by rokdude5 4

The ones who wrestled control of flight 93 from the terrorists?
The firefighters who recued people from the trade centers?

If they didn't believe in Jesus, do you think they are in hell?

I don't, and I think people are as*holes for saying they are.
How do we know the will of God when god has NEVER given us any proof of his existence?

http://flushaholybook.com

2006-10-25 15:12:39 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ezekiel 18:20 "The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father."


Deuteronomy 24:16 "The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin."

2006-10-25 15:11:35 · 24 answers · asked by Just me 2

Do you just love to argue or do you think someone is going to respond with good logic that will change your beliefs?

2006-10-25 15:09:48 · 23 answers · asked by asleep 2

2006-10-25 15:09:02 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-25 15:08:25 · 20 answers · asked by asimplegmr 2

2006-10-25 15:08:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-25 15:08:07 · 6 answers · asked by Mere Mortal 7

2006-10-25 15:07:30 · 19 answers · asked by pdrfer 3

Do you suffer in silence, because YOU know the real truth.

2006-10-25 15:06:04 · 26 answers · asked by Kerilyn 7