Religion & Spirituality - 11 November 2006

I was raised in a very conservative Church of Christ and have just discovered that there are other possibilites (for lack of better words). My parents will disown me if I quit. Which means my boys will lose their grandparents. I don't really agree with everything the COC says but I guess it wouldn't really kill me to go. Should I go for my kids to be able to have a relationship with my parents? Or is that sending them the message to just do what everyone else says?

2006-11-11 20:19:22 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since ancient times our concept or image of God has changed. You think it will change again? If yes, then to what?

2006-11-11 20:19:21 · 4 answers · asked by Aquamarine 4

If they were logical, wouldn’t you follow them?

2006-11-11 20:18:41 · 9 answers · asked by ICUD 3

2006-11-11 20:16:22 · 12 answers · asked by punk bitch piece of shit 3

And in using it, don't you think He would want us to modify our understanding of our relationship to both nature and God?

2006-11-11 20:16:09 · 4 answers · asked by OU812 5

Leading on from this question
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AlvCioMTjUwFXFDaeZYKzIjzy6IX?qid=20061112010737AAVn5PJ

Let's say you spent your whole life helping charities, never being mean or selfish - basically being Mother Teresa. Except, you live somewhere remote and have never heard of Jesus, whom you supposedly have to accept to get into Heaven. Would you go to Hell because people had failed to spread the word of Jesus, even if it wasn't your fault?

2006-11-11 20:15:16 · 19 answers · asked by Jethro 5

Is God something fabricated from the arrogant minds that actually believe that in this huge never ending universe and our mere insignificant size and intellect that He would actually make us the centre of his universe figuratively speaking...?

Why do some people think that He only see and helps them in particular?

2006-11-11 20:13:46 · 3 answers · asked by Aquamarine 4

I mean in the bible its very clear......we should look for "equally yolked" Some ministers have even said thats even pertaining to the denomination. I was told dont even think about dating a non believer from many people in my church. It makes sense but kinda stinks there arent that many compatible women in my church but I am friends with a lot of non-christian girls so what should I do?????? Thanks!

2006-11-11 20:12:53 · 12 answers · asked by chicsdig 1

Is the music in your church any different than the music your grandparent listened to? Has anything at all about your religion changed overtime?

2006-11-11 20:10:03 · 11 answers · asked by ? 5

To get things out, I'm Christian so yeah. . .anyways

1) A man who does not believe in God, but is honest, modest, nice, and an all around good person who never "sins"

2) A man who sins like there is no tomorrow, but worships Jesus and God and also practices his faith, he also repents on all those sins, but this guy is bad in his actions.

Which one should go to Heaven?

2006-11-11 20:07:37 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

well,India is a country known for mysticism and wisdom.These days its among one of the fastest growing economy in the world.This sun of east has seen light OF success everywhere but got eclipse for a very long time.She is once again coming back to illuminate not only this earth but heaven and beyond(its our culture to look beyond these mundane stuffs) ,,,so now the question is WHAT IN INDIA YOU KNOW ABOUT N WHATS YOUR FEELING ABOUT MY BELOVED SWEETHEART WHOM I CALL INDIA?

2006-11-11 20:01:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

In which "Holy Book" can one find the technical information needed to desalinate water? Which "Holy Person" gave instructions for building efficient refridgreation units for food? Where in the holy books can one read about how to generate and distribute electricity?

What's up with these "Holy Guys" ... didn't they see the need for spreading such simple technology? ... didn't they understasnd how useful this would be to the backward people of 2000 years ago?

Gosh... There isn't even a one word said about Colonial Sander's Secret Recipe, is there?

2006-11-11 20:00:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

GOD IS LOVE,GOD IS NOT JUST,GODIS THE CREATOR,GOD IS BEGINING

2006-11-11 19:58:56 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'll give you an example in a few minutes

2006-11-11 19:58:10 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

mary from the bible

2006-11-11 19:57:51 · 14 answers · asked by amofber 2

2006-11-11 19:55:23 · 5 answers · asked by ? 4

I did this just in case I'm wrong.

2006-11-11 19:54:50 · 11 answers · asked by OU812 5

He clearly must be... But we rebel against Him and His rules, or try to mold and shape Him to fit our lives, to justify the way we live. Do you ever wonder why you have recurring issues in life?? I can tell you why.

2006-11-11 19:53:55 · 32 answers · asked by lachocolatreine 2

Do you think that a believer is a better person than an atheist on the basis of faith?
If you think it does, does that apply to a fanatic believer and a family loving atheist?

2006-11-11 19:53:27 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Go to www.theranger.org. Go to archives left hand side. Pick the story Dated October 20 2006 the one told by the housekeeper. What could be done to put an end to this problem. I will also add that children attend this college in the summer and there is an elemtary school accross the street from this college. What do you think should be done?

2006-11-11 19:45:48 · 11 answers · asked by lucymart2006 2

2006-11-11 19:45:39 · 16 answers · asked by sammy 6

2006-11-11 19:45:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-11 19:44:28 · 18 answers · asked by injesu 3

..to repent? In the gospel of St Mathew (I think) when Jesus hung on the cross, he engaged in dialogue with a thief or common criminal who was there sentenced to die. What did Christ say to him? And does this say that it is never too late, and forgiveness will always be extended to those that truly repent..no matter their crimes upon this earth?

2006-11-11 19:39:30 · 18 answers · asked by troothskr 4

2006-11-11 19:37:40 · 7 answers · asked by injesu 3

For those who have a mixed belief in Creationism and Evolutionism, in example....

Monkeys did evolve into humans because (for one example) God's time relevance was different and "one day" took ages.

Since most Creationist and Evolutionists seem to believe animals don't have souls, while humans do...

Then either humans don't have souls or animals do have souls, at either end of the spectrum. In a mixed view, though, when would they have received a soul in that evolutionary progress?

Thanks for everyone being so nice while I ask my way out there questions!

2006-11-11 19:34:45 · 24 answers · asked by Kailee 3

Prayer to the Father


Oh, my Father, lend me thine hand
Shine thy love upon me
Look upon me with adoring eyes
Allow me to humbly sit at your feet.

Gracious, Heavenly Father reach into my heart
Fill it with your undying love.
Aid me in my wandering along these shores
Showing me the peace thereof.

Precious, Loving Father, let me approach thy throne
Forgive me, though an erring child
Claim my feeble soul as your own
Bestow upon me thy mercies mild

Dearest Father of Wonders, cast away my tears
Unworthy, I look upon you this day.
The love thou hast shown me knows no bounds.
And yet my fears thou hast carried away.

Holy Lamb of God, Father Above, thank you for loving me so.
Thy peace and understanding flow
Though undeserving, I have received thy love
And shall, as your child, begin to gro

2006-11-11 19:33:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-11 19:32:35 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

here it goes how about instead of finding fault and differences in each and everyones religions and beliefs, how bout we try to find out the goodness and what other religions and beliefs have in common. how bout trying to embrace each others beliefs. It may sound impossible but think about it. Any suggestions? tnx for the reply.

2006-11-11 19:32:17 · 8 answers · asked by arcturus pendragon 3

I am a born again Christian and some of what i see here really makes my heart heavy.

Please, I urge you brothers, sisters! Let us stop preaching and start practicing Love. God's will is to Love one another. He wasnt just talking about other Church people!

Non Believers do NOT want to be preached at I have found. So why do we preach at them?? This is not from the spirit of God but from the will of man and the religious system. Can we not show them Christianity practiced? Why just preaching??

What would Jesus think of how we speak to others here? These are God's children, speak in love!

Why do we judge others beliefs? Others lives? Jesus said "you should not judge"

It makes me very weak, brothers!

I beg of you, practice it, dont preach it! See how you feel for one week, if its worse, go back to your old ways! your spirit will awake!

Stay away from questions instigating fights. Let them squabble amongst themselves!

I BEG YOU, this is from my heart!

Love, Davi

2006-11-11 19:29:39 · 15 answers · asked by judge_smails_sir 3