Religion & Spirituality - 10 November 2006

We are all sopposed to be the same? But yet we slaughter each other over religious beliefs. Why?

2006-11-10 03:58:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I understand the basic idea, that the shepherd leaves the flock who are all in safety and goes out after the missing one.
But how does Christ leave the flock to come after us? I think I'm just not wrapping my mind around the real meaning.

2006-11-10 03:55:55 · 9 answers · asked by cirque de lune 6

All the discussion these days is about outward observances: veils, bombings, etc. Will you wage an inward jihad to find the truth?

2006-11-10 03:52:32 · 6 answers · asked by mesun1408 6

2006-11-10 03:52:31 · 18 answers · asked by booellis 5

people say god gave us freewill and stuff like that but a baby gets born into a drug poor famly that is their choice??

2006-11-10 03:51:42 · 25 answers · asked by joe d 4

After reading his beliefs, I analyzed one belief that seems to be misleading. Elijah says:

"WE BELIEVE that we who declare ourselves to be righteous Muslims, should not participate in wars which take the lives of humans. We do not believe this nation should force us to take part in such wars, for we have nothing to gain from it unless America agrees to give us the necessary territory wherein we may have something to fight for."

Looking at the statement, "righteous Muslims"...should not participate in wars which take the lives of humans, it seems that his righteousness had limits. The statement "...unless America agrees to give us the necessary territory wherein we may have something to fight for", shows that Elijah, would have fought and killed in a war if given what he wanted.

So my question to the Nation of Islam is; "Do you think killing in war is justifiable as long as you get your land? Are you still considered righteous?

2006-11-10 03:50:44 · 3 answers · asked by osubuckeye 3

I don't believe there could ever be one philosophy or one work of literature that can explain the 'right thing to do' in every possible situation and in every human’s life (remember we are all unique and have unique lives).

There are always more than one side to every story. So, how do you decide what is the right thing to do, and why do you think it is 'right'?

2006-11-10 03:49:46 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

In James 2: 19-20 it says Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
I think they read John 3:16 and stop.READ PAST JOHN 3:16 to the end of the chapter.Please be reminded that even the devils believes.

2006-11-10 03:48:33 · 21 answers · asked by don_steele54 6

I have tried for yeasr to argument logically with him, and at times he has almost crossed the line and accept God, I think that he is actually angry at God because all the bad things he has gone trhough and he intellectualizes. Can you please recommend me a good book to give him as gift, a book that he can read and is not too "preachy" if you know whta I mean. Thanks.

2006-11-10 03:45:59 · 48 answers · asked by Dominicanus 4

name: Jake Benson
location: Austin, Texas
date of birth: May 4, 1958
profession: technical engineer

2006-11-10 03:43:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I ask this question because I posed a question to atheists about although they may not believe there to be a god that by living a good life, and using the moral system of do unto others that they indeed may not call it god, but that it is the nature of man to want to be good. some said that morals have nothing to do with god, then what does have to do with? Just wondering

2006-11-10 03:43:29 · 8 answers · asked by fryedaddy 3

when i pray , i tell god i love him, i just wonder if many others do the same , or do they just pray to ask god for things

2006-11-10 03:42:45 · 9 answers · asked by cc 4

I didnt know this. I also didnt know that the 144,000 number was a Jehova witness thing. I was getting scared for a minute because I defintely do not want to go to hell.

2006-11-10 03:41:59 · 11 answers · asked by . 6

First of all I'm Wiccan who doesn't believe in heaven or hell so I'm not being blasphemous. Second, I heard this from a comedien so it was a joke but it's actually a very interesting question. I welcome any and all responses. I just want to see who has a sense of humor. Oh and I've tried Christianity for 20 yrs. and it's not my thing so please don't try to convert me.

2006-11-10 03:40:54 · 9 answers · asked by Mollywobbles 4

2006-11-10 03:39:22 · 10 answers · asked by ZAKK 1

need to close ans speech Help!!!!

2006-11-10 03:37:07 · 7 answers · asked by fran G 1

2006-11-10 03:34:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I emailed a fellow yahoo answers person to ask about their answers.a Christian....
I suggested that their answers were just "cut and paste" because of the length of answers.
they emailed me back stating the answers were from their blog and invited me to view.

so I did

I am willing to see someone elses point of view honest
!
what happens?
I get bombarded with pop-ups and dodgy pages all over my screen.I had to re-boot to clear it all....

if you dont like my questions and answers dont read them
but trying to destroy my pc!!!

2006-11-10 03:31:27 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am not married, although I have been with my partner for 8 years I am legally not married, but we see ourselves as being married, and we call ourselves husband and wive. Many of our "married" friends dont seem to take their vows seriously and have cheated on one another. NOw although you dont believe in god or a higher source, and believe that you are the one who controls your world.
Does that mean that you dont believe in the principles which is much more important than the actual definition of god to the masses. And if so couldnt it be said that by living this example of the principles of god, is to know god? Please keep in mind that Im not saying there is a god or not. What I am saying is there is in all of us the desire to be good and have goodness around us. So would that not be to know god when you demonstrate this goodness? Just wondering

2006-11-10 03:31:05 · 13 answers · asked by fryedaddy 3

You can't keep me in line by saying someone is watching me, of course they are, who wouldn't?

2006-11-10 03:30:08 · 2 answers · asked by systematic_touchdown 1

What was his beliefs about the eschaton, his teachings about the nature and function of Christolgy, and his doctrine of justification by faith?

2006-11-10 03:27:38 · 9 answers · asked by Dana H 1

2006-11-10 03:27:06 · 34 answers · asked by 2 good 2 miss 6

2006-11-10 03:25:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

have seen probably 4 doctors and 2 dentists for the pain and swelling in and behind my ear....I am certain of the cause but they all say it's something else...None have helped! I am disappointed and tired of seeing doctors...I now am choosing to ask God to heal it...Do you think it can happen for me or is it a foolish to trust God for this?

2006-11-10 03:24:20 · 21 answers · asked by peace2all 3

It is said by monotheists that "there is NO God but God." Is it possible that's true, but misunderstood? That God is not a single entity, but a class of beings from another world that is advanced beyond our comprehension?

What are your thoughts?

2006-11-10 03:20:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-10 03:20:02 · 6 answers · asked by . 6

".....faith if it hath not works,is dead,being alone. Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works; shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. James 2: 17-18

2006-11-10 03:19:29 · 18 answers · asked by don_steele54 6

Every Christian believe that they should do good works, that they should follow the law of the Prophets. However they do not believe that a man can be justified by the good works.

“For all who rely on doing the works of the law are under a curse, because it is written, “Cursed is everyone who does not keep on doing everything written in the book of the law.” Now it is clear no one is justified before God by the law, because the righteous one will live by faith (On Jesus). But the law is not based on faith, but the one who does the works of the law will live by them. 3:13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us.”1

The above-mentioned teachings and belief of the Christians are based on Paul’s teachings and the New Testament, which are against the teachings of Old Testament.

In Old Testament, justification and forgiveness from God is possible without any faith in Christ and without any salvation through a blood
“If my people, who belong to me, humble themselves, pray, seek to please me, and repudiate their sinful practices, then I will respond from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.”2


This is also noted in the following:

“Seek the Lord while he makes himself available;
call to him while he is nearby!
The wicked need to abandon their lifestyle and sinful people their plans.
They should return to the Lord, and he will show mercy to them,
and to thier God, for he will freely forgive them.”3

It should also be noted that the New Testament also proves that the beliefs mentioned in the Old Testament were quite enough for justification.

“What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but does not have works? Can this kind of faith save him? you empty fellow, that faith without works is useless? Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? You see that his faith was working together with his works and his faith was perfected by works. And the scripture was fulfilled that says, Now Abraham believed God and it was counted to him for righteousness, and he was called God’s friend. 2:24 You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone. And similarly, was not Rahab the prostitute also justified by works when she welcomed the messengers and sent them out by another way? For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.”4

After the (alleged) crucifiction of Jesus (P), if there is still need of doing good works and good deeds for forgiving our sins, then the crucifixion of Jesus is without purpose, for there is already been the way of pardoning our sins, i.e. through good works as mentioned in the old testament. Or, if there is no need to do good works and good deeds after believing on the Jesus crucifiction. then it means Christians are free to do crimes and sins.

Therefore this is, in our opinion, a doctrinal paradox and thus if the Christian insists that mankind is saved by the blood of Jesus, we must therefore allege that there is a Bible contradiction.

2006-11-10 03:18:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

In other words is god and the devil testing me as seperate entitys outside myself, or is myself the reflection of what god and the devil are? How do you know, that god and the devil is the conflict of man stuggling to be good? Just wondering

2006-11-10 03:18:35 · 9 answers · asked by fryedaddy 3

it is by a young white lady.
it doesnt have a video - as far as i know
i heard it on a her album.
its a really professional cd and has the lyrics and pictures of her

the woman who sang it is called natlie/naomi or something. i know her name starts with an n.

the song is called meet the maker ( i think)
it goes:
....when the pigs will finally fly
you and i
we need to make the maker
oh yeahh

do you know it??? do you know a website where i can hear it?? do you know who sang it??

2006-11-10 03:16:12 · 3 answers · asked by Cynthia S 3