Religion & Spirituality - 27 October 2006

Say suddenly your spouse decides to change religions. Would you tell them you could no longer be with them because they don't believe in the same imaginary person as you? Sorry for the atheistic point of view, but that's really what it seems like. I love you, but my imaginary friend comes first.

2006-10-27 07:39:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

forcing them to believe? If you don't want to you have every right not to.

2006-10-27 07:39:35 · 12 answers · asked by CuriousGirl 4

Don't you think it is rather convenient that whole "Do not tempt the Lord." is written in the bible. It's like a backup. If ever you seek help from God, and nothing happens, Religious people simply say, "Oh well you tempted him, that is why!!"

It's like covering one's behind. Since God doesn't exist, praying for his help does nothing anyway, but believers think by praying something will happen. And since prays go unanswered, they can simply shrug their shoulders, flip open the bible and snap their fingers “OH! I must have tempted the Lord, that is why he didn’t answer my prayers!”

Come on! Prayers, daring God etc… it’s all the same. If nothing happens despite the waving a huge red flag, calling out to God,etc maybe it’s because you are wasting your time.

What do you think (And religious people, try to answer with something OTHER than, "god exists! he is all around us!" Try to broaden your horizons and don't use the knee jerk response.)

2006-10-27 07:39:12 · 12 answers · asked by ηιgнт ѕтαя 5

:) aside from a style of music.

Generally speaking, I consider it a being's non-physical energy that encompasses the totality of thought, emotion, morality, and interconnectedness with others. In other words, I believe all animals have one, I just make no assumptions about the degree to which it is determined by biology/chemistry/etc or whether it is limited to the length of one's physical life.

FYI, a christian just posted a Q implying that atheists either don't believe ppl have souls or don't have one of their own - which got me wondering how ya'll define the concept of soul.

2006-10-27 07:39:09 · 8 answers · asked by Alex62 6

2006-10-27 07:38:29 · 7 answers · asked by jaqui m 1

We are aware of Christianity, and how in that belief it has formed many sects, such as the methodists, baptists, so on and so on,which is to be atheist(to denie the current conception of the divine.) Jews and Christians although they have faith in god has been called atheists, because they denie the pagan notions of divinty, such as Marduk the creator of humanity. Paganism was known as the first, or true religion. It created the first holistic belief that man and god shared the same nature, and derived from the same divine substance(the primal wasteland) Of course this all changed when Moses liberated his people (Israelites) from the Egyptians in the name of the god Yahweh, in which was a brutal and partial god. Not at all like the god who shared a meal with Abraham as his friend. When Moses came up on the burning bush and asks his name, the rebuttle is "I am who I am". When the bible uses a phrase like they went where they went it means I havent the faintest idea where they went.

2006-10-27 07:37:14 · 15 answers · asked by fryedaddy 3

this isnt philip it's his daughter

2006-10-27 07:34:29 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-27 07:34:17 · 22 answers · asked by joeg 1

religion is based on heresay, common basic knowledge, friends, family exposure, remarks of few, OR actual self experienced or researched?

2006-10-27 07:33:53 · 19 answers · asked by maybe 3

2006-10-27 07:32:45 · 21 answers · asked by buffman316 2

I do

2006-10-27 07:32:00 · 23 answers · asked by ? 4

What happens to people when they acheive Nirvana? Can anyone acheieve Nirvana?

2006-10-27 07:31:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Jesus said: I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

2006-10-27 07:30:59 · 22 answers · asked by Moriahho 2

I understand that this is something out of Hamlet but I may have been misinformed.

2006-10-27 07:30:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Especially in the winter time wouldn't u think church would be a nice place to hang out, to get out of the could for a while.

2006-10-27 07:30:08 · 20 answers · asked by BrownMorristown 2

If you do, would you also celebrate Ramadan, Hannaka or some other non-christian festival if the Roman Catholic Church put a "Christian" spin on it?

2006-10-27 07:28:20 · 30 answers · asked by passerby 2

Why do chrsitians beat around the bush? I mean when you ask a question they give you an answer when you counter question their "first answer" they come around the other way. Why dont they give straight forward answers?

2006-10-27 07:25:26 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

How does his plan fit in to the concept of free will too? If he has a plan doesn't that mean it has to happen according to his plan? If it happens according to his plan isn't that HIS will taking control?

2006-10-27 07:24:05 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

There is no book like it. 66 books written over 1500 yrs by 40 different authors on 3 different continents but all books say the same about, our sin condition, God's holiness, God plan of salvation, hell, etc. Amazing consistency.
Do you agree?

2006-10-27 07:23:57 · 17 answers · asked by handsomeworshipper 4

That is why you see a more positive trend for Hindu and Buddhist thoughts in educated circles while Islam is popular in prisons across America.

2006-10-27 07:23:40 · 10 answers · asked by enlight100 3

People on here (Christians) when answering or asking questions sometimes live out letters when spelling God or Jesus. What does this do? Why do you do this? If you are ashamed of God or Jesus, or if you're trying not to offend someone aren't you not obeying God's word? Who are you trying to protect? Stand up for God and Jesus. Don't cover up. Speak up and out.

2006-10-27 07:20:09 · 14 answers · asked by CuriousGirl 4

1.Thou shall not take any
God other god, with the expetion of jesus

2.thoug shall not worship any idols, unless its jesus.


3.Thou shall not use
God's name in vain,unless your making speexh


4.Thou shall honor thy mother and father, unless their atheist.


5.Thou shall not steal, unless its through war.


6. Thou shall not lie or give false testimony unless you need to to start a war.


7. Thou shall not kill, unless through a premeptive strike or state sanctioned execution.


8. Thou shall not commit adultery, unless you have the money to pay for the divorce.


9. Thou shall not covet thy neighbors
wife or possessions, unless you think he's dangerouse or just don't like him.


10. Thou shall keep the Sabbath holy, unless you rather go golfing instead.

2006-10-27 07:18:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since most of the days of the week and the months of the year are named after various Germanic and Roman Gods, why did the Christians and Jews adopt the calendar and essentially bless it when Pope Gregory XIII decreed its use?

According to the the 10 commandments int he Old Testament, Christians and Jews are not supposed to worship or recognize the existence of any other God, but the One true God. By naming days and months after other Gods, is this not a form of idol worship by granting these Gods positions of honor in our society?

Can anyone offer a rational explanation for why religious leaders do not seem to hold themselves accountable to the same laws they impose on others?

2006-10-27 07:16:51 · 5 answers · asked by pws111 2

2006-10-27 07:16:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-27 07:15:50 · 29 answers · asked by dah19782003 1

then, people are your second choice?
my question is?

2006-10-27 07:14:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a witch. In my community some people seeking knowledge have started asking for my guidance and wisdom but I have tried to explain the answers I have found are good answers for me, not necessarily for any one else. But they just keep coming back asking me stuff like I am some sort of oracle or prophet. I’m not. What would you do?

2006-10-27 07:14:08 · 13 answers · asked by Zanahade 2

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Am6CuK_3NboTjY12XqxpzX3sy6IX?qid=20061027110300AAhUd5p

So I asked the above question and mostly people said YES God would save you if you asked...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13157554

Poor man, why did God ignore him? Was it because God was punishing his stupidity (and yes God punishes, that is why hell was created, you are punished for not believeng in him) or was it because God doesn't exist?

2006-10-27 07:12:00 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Bible clearly states in 1stCor.Ch 11-vs 5+ "For a woman however it is a sign of disrespect to her head , if she prays or prophesies unveiled; she might as well have her hair shaved off. In fact, a woman who will not wear a veil should have her hair shaved off.If a woman is ashamed to have her hair shaved off, she ought to wear a veil.
Also 1st Tim Ch 2 vs 11+ ; During instructions, a woman should be quiet and respectful.I am not giving women permission to teach or tell a man what to do.
Vs 15: Never the less, she will be saved by childbearing, provided she lives a modest lifeand is constant in faith and love and holiness.
That is from the Bible, not The Qu'ran.

2006-10-27 07:10:53 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Technically, it is the rape of human flesh, but guess what...humans rape anything they get their hands on, namely mother earth. Do you know what we do to cattle and chickens?

2006-10-27 07:10:35 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous