Religion & Spirituality - 31 October 2006

2006-10-31 01:29:59 · 9 answers · asked by elaeblue 7

This question came to me after viewing an ad for a cancer treatment center. They focused on children, and showed a mother and child, who were both scared that the child would die. This made me wonder - if I had a child who was diagnosed with any life-threatening disease, would I (as an atheist) feel compelled to lie to them about what happens after death? To comfort them, of course. Would I suddenly want to tell them that they'd go to heaven, or perhaps adopt another religion's belief such as reincarnation? Or would I feel that telling them the truth - whatever I believe that to be - would be best?

I suspect I'd lie. I doubt I'd go the christian heaven route, but I might adopt the reincarnation theory.

What do you think you would do?

(I apologize if this question is in any way insensitive or brings up any painful memories or situations).

2006-10-31 01:29:48 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-31 01:27:11 · 21 answers · asked by Oh Dee! 3

Lets say I want to have a sunday barbecue and want to pick up a 6-pack? Can anyone think of a logical argument for why this law is still upheld?

2006-10-31 01:26:49 · 12 answers · asked by Tyson 3

If so then why does he allow Genocide and famine?

Why are Children dying slow painful Deaths at St Judes?

Why are children allowed to be molested by pedophiles?

How can the same pedophiles later accept Christ and be forgiven for sexually harming children?

Why are disasters killing millions of people?

Why are Parents killing their Children?

Why are children allowed to go hungry?

Why do children go all winter without a coat?

How many innocent children did HE slaughter in his Great Flood?

Why is health care so expensive that poor children can not get medical care?

Yeah, He is a jealous GOD alright! Leave the kids out of your vengeance pal!!

Since you are all knowing you know who will burn in hell before they are born... So do you enjoy placing a soul on earth to watch it rot?

Don't Quote any BS Scripture!! If you can defend this then you are a sick sick sick person.....

That is why I hate Jehovah!!

2006-10-31 01:23:30 · 23 answers · asked by Agnostic Messiah 2

You know the evidence for Evolution is there. It's as plain as the nose on your face. But it goes against The Bible, so you outright reject it. Correct?

2006-10-31 01:21:29 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are your opinions on the teaching of evolution and/or creationism in High School??

2006-10-31 01:20:45 · 29 answers · asked by Reported for insulting my belief 5

2006-10-31 01:20:43 · 19 answers · asked by jackie j 2

2006-10-31 01:20:30 · 8 answers · asked by Beavis 1

I read hundreds of verses that teach violence, I read that the quran says muslims can lie to spread islam. 90% of the quran teaches violence and hate toward non muslims. Jesus NEVER taught hate toward others the quran does

it even says to drink urin
Drinking Urine
Bukhari:V7B71N590 The climate of Medina did not suit some people so the Prophet ordered them to drink camel urine as a medicine.
Bukhari:V7B71N673 Allah's Apostle said, ‘If a fly falls in your drink, dip all of it into the cup and then throw it away, for in one of its wings there is a disease and in the other there is healing, an antidote or treatment for that disease.'

2006-10-31 01:18:48 · 11 answers · asked by Robert M 1

My own experience has been that every time there is suffering, something positive will come out of it. Be it greater understanding, more compassion or a feeling of divine providence. Suffering has to be transcended.
The Buddhist viewpoint that everything is suffering and the only way to stop it is to get out of the circle of existence seems to me to be a sure way to perpetuate suffering.
I'm asking because so many people in the West are turning to Buddhism these days and I would really like to know how do you explain the "suffering" part to yourself. No disrespect is meant.

2006-10-31 01:17:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

which of these Taliban-like practices will the institute:

1. Public executions for adultery
2. Beating "inproperly" clothed women in the streets
3. Punishments for not attending prayers

?

2006-10-31 01:17:49 · 8 answers · asked by Brendan G 4

2006-10-31 01:16:58 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

The liger, mule and other such creatures prove the reproduction law, you cannot cross different SPECIES to get for ex:a snake that has eagle wings as a result of crossing a snake and an eagle. The liger is still a cat, just as a beagle crossed with a poodle is still a dog, you started with 2 dogs. Crossing within the horse family will get you a mule but it is still yet the result of matting within the horse family. All of the above support the law for reproducing, as found in the book of Genisis. God made this law and even though man has tried to prove it wrong, the law still stands! The Word of the Lord will stand forever! Taste and see that the Lord is good, blessed are those who take refuge in Him

2006-10-31 01:16:34 · 4 answers · asked by ? 3

like vision of a ghost, gin ...

2006-10-31 01:15:51 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2

The cd is a free offer to first time callers but the phone # they gave i could not get though. 180055grace

2006-10-31 01:13:18 · 7 answers · asked by johnny m 1

Which one is it?

2006-10-31 01:10:41 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am closing this account,,you will all be missed..Thanks for putting up with me..

2006-10-31 01:08:18 · 20 answers · asked by I give you the Glory Father ! 6

I had a dream, that it was my wedding and I did not want it. What could this mean?

2006-10-31 01:07:09 · 18 answers · asked by pretty1 2

are 98% genetically identical.

Did you ever stop to think that Creationists might actually be closer to 50%?

God bless.

2006-10-31 01:06:58 · 11 answers · asked by Wassana L 1

2006-10-31 01:02:58 · 44 answers · asked by arnok 2

any employer who advertised a job that included the words "no muslims" would be prosecuted - yet this is exactly wat faith schools do. They only allow children whose parents have a particular religion. Why do we let them get away with it?

2006-10-31 00:59:47 · 25 answers · asked by aurora03uk 1

just wondering if u have had any lately--maybe not a nightmare-- bu a disturbing dream?

2006-10-31 00:58:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-31 00:54:43 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-31 00:53:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-31 00:52:03 · 5 answers · asked by Steve W 2

This is my body, this is my blood?

2006-10-31 00:50:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-31 00:50:07 · 9 answers · asked by Big Daddy R 7

2006-10-31 00:45:36 · 12 answers · asked by jojounia 2

2006-10-31 00:44:21 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous