Religion & Spirituality - 1 November 2006

in other words for us to be good at doing things and have lots of skills and improve ourselves constantly?

Or just to devote ourselves to a life of worship?

Is there anywhere in the bible that says this?

2006-11-01 05:45:00 · 9 answers · asked by synchronised 1

2006-11-01 05:44:59 · 8 answers · asked by agueyvanapaty 1

And whoever says to his brother, 'Raca!' shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, 'You fool!' shall be in danger of hell fire" (verses 21-22).

2006-11-01 05:44:20 · 7 answers · asked by Andrea M 2

And whoever says to his brother, 'Raca!' shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, 'You fool!' shall be in danger of hell fire" (verses 21-22).

2006-11-01 05:43:43 · 4 answers · asked by Andrea M 2

What are your thoughts on this and can it be scientifically proven to be the case or not?

2006-11-01 05:42:20 · 17 answers · asked by Siu02rk 3

If you look at all the simularities between christianity and any occult, christianity ticks all the boxes an occult would ;ie mind control, feeling of guilt or wrong doing, worshiping a master, please let me hear your opinions on this matter.

2006-11-01 05:42:10 · 13 answers · asked by Arran B 1

Why should it matter what someone wears to church? After all, religion and spirituality are supposed to be about what's on the inside, not the outside.

2006-11-01 05:39:42 · 19 answers · asked by tangerine 7

his main events in his life. tell me anything about him.

2006-11-01 05:38:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was just wondering, since according to Christian teachings, you're not supposed to have sex outside of marriage.

2006-11-01 05:37:12 · 18 answers · asked by tangerine 7

If we don't ask questions then are we not just puppets and who pulls the strings.

2006-11-01 05:37:00 · 18 answers · asked by Steven W 3

2006-11-01 05:36:32 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-01 05:35:06 · 7 answers · asked by Faiz Younus R 1

i'm 15, and live with my stepmom and dad, my moma is dead as of 3 and a half years ago

2006-11-01 05:33:30 · 24 answers · asked by Mrs.Anna Cavanaugh 2

God is waiting for us to die, that is it. He doesn't have any times. He just waiting for us to leave our bodies and go on to heaven.

God is waiting for us don't you see?

He is waiting.

What do you think?

2006-11-01 05:31:33 · 19 answers · asked by D.J 5

Does Islam permit a person to will that his organ(s) be used through transplantation to others after his death? Is it permissable to a Muslim to use organs donated by others to save his own life or in expectation of improving his own chances of survival or improve his health and well being? Please provide references from the Quran or from authentic (Saheeh) Ahadees (Traditions of the Prophet, PBUH).

2006-11-01 05:30:34 · 8 answers · asked by Dilliwala 2

Check this website:www.mcremo.com/hidden

Here is an excerpt of its contents:

"This is a position that is close to my own heart; indeed it forms the basis of my book Fingerprints of the Gods. There, however, my focus was exclusively on the last 20,000 years and on the possibility that an advanced global civilization may have flourished more than 12,000 years ago only to be wiped out and forgotten in the great cataclysm that brought the last Ice Age to an end.
In The Hidden History of the Human Race Cremo and Thompson go much further, pushing back the horizons of our amnesia not just 12,000 or 20,000 years, but millions of years into the past, and showing that almost everything we have been taught to believe about the origins and evolution of our species rests on the shaky foundation of academic opinion, and on a highly selective sampling of research results..."

QUESTION: WHY HIGHLY SELECTIVE SAMPLING??

2006-11-01 05:27:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

The title quotation is part of an answer received on my previous question..."I'm an atheist in love with a Christian....advice?" Here's the link.http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Amvq5hZdwBOkMtv1LFJNOmbzy6IX?qid=20061101100442AAqW7HX

He's completely understanding of my beliefs...we met through this forum. He does have a relationship with God, and I respect him for that. I understand his reasons.

I'm curious about something though....Why would it be assumed that I should change my way of thinking to his?

I don't care to change, and I wouldn't want him any other way. Isn't acceptance, not judging others, a part of Christianity?

Why would it be suggested to me that I change?

2006-11-01 05:26:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

bible

2006-11-01 05:26:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

bible

2006-11-01 05:26:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-01 05:25:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Simple question, just wondered.

2006-11-01 05:24:42 · 9 answers · asked by Steven W 3

and do you think there is something that is more evil than man?

atheists wiccans and christians, lets see what you have to say.

2006-11-01 05:22:48 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

It would be like water world! everyone would live on boats, and the oil tankers could sore up on food b4 the 200 feet of water rise. And we would have kevin costner here and everything! why don't we endorse the oil companys to give us low fueled suvs and just let global warming happen?

2006-11-01 05:22:39 · 6 answers · asked by triumph the insult comic dog 1

favorite Christian music artist or Christian Rock band.
And do you know the name of this song and who sings it,
it has the words----->Im a drifter on a dead end road trying to find my way back to get to you Lord to get to you.
and then some more goes-----> ive been gone for way to long.............and i wish i knew more to this song because i really like can you help me please.

2006-11-01 05:20:50 · 4 answers · asked by jamnjims 5

In Ephesians 2:8-9 Paul writes: "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." In fact most of Ephesians 2 is dedicated to the concept summarized in these verses.

In James 2:17 and 2:20, James writes "Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone." and in 20: "But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? " James dedicates all of James 2 to explaining the role of works.

James and Paul seem to be saying different things. Are they at odds with each other theologically? Can they both be right? Any help for my Bible study is appreciated.

2006-11-01 05:20:13 · 22 answers · asked by Blessings 2

What is the difference between regular-ol' Christians, and born-again Christians, and why are BA's so against Halloween? It is not like the kids are in the woods conjuring up spells.

2006-11-01 05:20:08 · 9 answers · asked by geekgirl 4

2006-11-01 05:19:04 · 7 answers · asked by chosen_isaiah61 3

In all sincerity, what is it w/ you folks? You don't ever hear of Buddists or Jews or Muslims or ANY OTHER largely accepted religions but CHRISTIAN religions (all of them, Jehovahs, 7th Day's, Mormons etc, etc) and Moonies trying to convert people. Seriously! Why do you do that? Are you SO insecure about your beliefs that you feel if you don't propigate it that it'll die off? Please enlighten me b/c no other widely accepted religion but Christianity feels the need to convert the world so desperately as you guys do.

This is a serious question. No flame intended. I am asking....

2006-11-01 05:18:46 · 17 answers · asked by Dookiee 3

I'm Pentecostal...well..trying my best to be..lol. Do you wear pants? or cut your hair? wear make up? jewelry? Do you dress your little girls in skirts only? I'm having a hard time with the pants thing...its gets cold!!! lol My daughter is 17 mths...and she cant really play very well in skirts! I dont have a problem with my hair being long or anythnig..I havent cut it in 6 yrs! just how many girls outside my church follow those rules....or guidlines...however you see it!!

2006-11-01 05:18:46 · 8 answers · asked by ♥Reels O'Ribbon♥ 5

I see religious fundamentalism as a serious threat to human rights around the world. What are ways to weaken a fundamentalist's ability to convert people?
History has shown that people who are downtrodden have a greater tendency to convert to a fundamentalist view of a religion. While this may provide short term benefits to the convertee in making them happier, it has long term consequences in terms of close-mindedness and isolationism, which leads to more serious problems, usually including violations of human rights.
Do you think that fundamentalist conversions could be prevented by uplifting the downtrodden, and if so, how do you do that? (Yes, I know that is a tall order...)
Or do you think that there will always be people who are a combination of weak-minded and power-hungry enough that they will fall in with any teachings that give them an upper hand (even if its at the expense of others)?
This question is aimed at religions in general.

2006-11-01 05:16:39 · 14 answers · asked by Westward 2