Religion & Spirituality - 13 November 2006

I do not understand how any Christians can judge another's sexuality/religion/atheism/preferences. Surely, if you truly are a Christian, it is up to God to judge? To take God's role or say 'what you're doing is wrong' or 'you're going to hell' is blaspheming, or at the very least, not nice and going against 'love thy neighbour...'

Everyone needs to express their views but 'I don't approve of that, sorry' is I'm sure enough - using words like 'wrong' or 'hell' are bound to upset people, which, as Christians, you should not be trying to do.

2006-11-13 09:13:22 · 11 answers · asked by lady_s_hazy 3

2006-11-13 09:12:06 · 2 answers · asked by Tombstone 1

Where is it written in the Bible or elsewhere that she and Joseph remained married and had more children?

2006-11-13 09:08:45 · 23 answers · asked by Cinnamon 6

if you believe in evolution, how was life made on earth? and dont say it all started from a volcano (volcano's cause devesation), dont say it came from bacteria, because where would the bacteria come from.

2006-11-13 09:08:38 · 28 answers · asked by raelynn 3

If you say no, please explain. The disciples went to their death in order to claim this. No person would die just to purposely and knowingly perpetuate a lie.
Josh McDowell wrote that there are only three ways to look at it when we consider Jesus' many claims of diety. He would either be "Lord, Liar or Lunatic". If he was a liar, this puts a dent in the argument that He was just a good man- good men don't lie and spiritually mislead people on purpose. There is nothing in the Bible nor any other historical texts to suggest that Jesus was insane either. His body was NEVER found, if it had been, his many opponents would surely have made it known and save the proof.

My questions are these:

Where is the proof that God does not exist?
Where is the proof that Christ is not Lord?

I want real proof like what is expected from us Christians when we are asked to prove the other way, no half-logical arguments and assumptions.

2006-11-13 09:08:36 · 13 answers · asked by chuck3011 3

2006-11-13 09:07:39 · 4 answers · asked by roisindu2 2

I heard that one can pray for finding the right boyfriend/partner. Is there a saint that you can pray to or isnt there for this?

2006-11-13 09:07:37 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Someone just mention the phrase "Gods words"... Wisdom in bible ...what not ...can't imagine people think that god can talk...What a fool in the making

2006-11-13 09:07:19 · 3 answers · asked by 100Hertz 2

What is the difference between Lady of Guadalupe and Virgin Mary?! The myths that run around me are the Lady of Guadalupe is the protector of children and the Virgin Mary is the one who gave birth to Jesus...

2006-11-13 09:05:53 · 3 answers · asked by Gales Baby Boo 2

I've been wondering how some people KNOW without a doubt they've heard from God. (the God I'm talking about is the God Christians pray to).

I've been getting frustrated in my prayers lately because I ask God if there is a hindrance to me hearing from Him but all I get is silence. I do completely believe that God is real and that he hears me but I feel very discouraged that I can't get clear direction from Him concerinng my life and what He wants me to do. If there is a reason that keeps me from hearing Him speak, I've asked Him to reveal to me what the reasons are but still, nothing.

What has your experience been with praying and seeking to know his specific will for your lives?

2006-11-13 09:05:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do people in the R&S section ask for only people of a certain group to answer? Don't you think that that's just going to attract the people they want to keep out?

2006-11-13 09:05:27 · 15 answers · asked by moonfreak♦ 5

I am just wondering what percentage you tithe, based on religion. pretax or after? reportedly southern Baptist give the most, Catholic the least...how bout you?

2006-11-13 09:01:24 · 28 answers · asked by askmee 2

2006-11-13 08:58:37 · 24 answers · asked by tallica1331 1

"It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in MAN"
Psalm 118:8

"As it is written, There is NONE righteous, NO NOT ONE:"
Romans 3:10

2006-11-13 08:56:02 · 15 answers · asked by Larry Karolinsky 1

Sin is know as guilties.. and between the omission and commission... how is this quote meaning?

2006-11-13 08:55:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

but if you see it is still the most powerful book - written in almost every language and native languages..

there is no other book like the Bible - God has preserve it from the ancients times to present..

Why people still doubt?

that's why the bible says - "That the World will pass but he's word will remain forever!! "

2006-11-13 08:55:30 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-13 08:55:26 · 16 answers · asked by I'm a HBIC 1

I often see religious folks ranting on about homosexuality, which is harmless and morally neutral, instead of condemning horrific human abuses like child molestation, rape, murder etc. Can anyone explain this theistic obsession with homosexuality, to the exclusion of these terrible crimes with real victims and real suffering? What leads to such a morally skewed worldview?

2006-11-13 08:54:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-13 08:52:29 · 10 answers · asked by concerned c 1

OK, first off, I'm not trying to be smart or cute with this quesiton, and I'm not trying to offend anyone. I recently attended a religious function and there were people of all faiths there. It was pretty cool. I was introduced to a Rabbi, really nice guy. I introduced him to my lady friend, and he wouldn't shake her hand, saying Rabbis only touch their wives. I think that is beautiful, what dedication! Now my question is, can they hug their wives moms or her sisters? What about other close friends and family? That's the only thing I don't understand.

2006-11-13 08:50:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-13 08:50:06 · 3 answers · asked by atheist 3

2006-11-13 08:49:53 · 30 answers · asked by concerned c 1

2006-11-13 08:49:29 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

A friend that I work with Dad passed away...He is Jewish, when I mentioned that I would be attending the services, he indicated to me that the temple would be packed and instead it would do him better to stop by the shivah at his brothers house. This is all good by me, BUT I am catholic and not sure what to do when I get there...Do I stop in breifly? Is it true you cant say hello or good bye? Do I bring a food platter??? Please help....We are partners...I dont want to do the wrong thing or make a fool myself. If it helps.. they are only sitting Shivah two days....

2006-11-13 08:47:34 · 8 answers · asked by Kitty 2

That the askers only pick the answers that they agree with? Not even caring if someone else's opinion is right? All my best answers are like that. I hate it, don't you?

2006-11-13 08:46:22 · 23 answers · asked by kclr16 3

2006-11-13 08:45:51 · 18 answers · asked by Thyroid 2

Neil sat in the car. It was dark and his glasses were misty. He took them off and rubbed them on his sleeve. Outside, the drizzle was stopping. It looked like the night would be clear, even if it was unbearably cold. He opened the glove compartment. There was a Lion Bar and a can of Coke. He took a bite of the Lion Bar and then rewrapped it and closed the glove compartment.

The car park was nearly empty. At the other end from him there was a white transit van. It was filthy and someone had written "Clean Me" in dust on the bonnet. There was also a Renault Megane parked near him. Every five minutes it's alarm went off, which annoyed him. It was like a fitful sleeper who rouses in the middle of the night, angry and confused.



He knew that the car park would soon fill up. He'd been here before. He knew what would happen. He liked to arrive at the car park early and get a good spot. That was half the fun, for him; the build-up, the anticipation. The knowledge that he was sitting alone in a north London car park as dusk approached. His friends were in pubs, talking about football, or lying in bed with their girlfriends, talking about holiday plans and mortgages. But he was here, with his can of coke and his Lion Bar, waiting for it all to happen. He felt a chill in his stomach that had nothing to do with the cold outside.

He twirled the knob of the radio. It was all dance music and ragga from local pirate stations. Then he hit the news. They were talking about the death of some statesman. But what did any of it have to do with him? Then he hit the light-hearted banter of a radio phone-in. An angry man was saying that no-one understood the sacrifices that America was making to ensure global safety. The radio host was half-heartedly playing Devil's Advocate. My God, thought Neil, people are idiots.



Another car arrived at the carpark and parked almost opposite from him. It was a Nissan Micra, green or grey, he couldn't tell. The headlights dazzled him and then died. He listened to the radio and waited. But nothing happened. No-one emerged from the Micra and both cars sat in solitude, like strangers waiting for a train.

This was Neil's fourth time. The first time had been in a car park in Brixton; he had enjoyed it, but it had taken him nearly two hours to drive home afterwards. So he searched the internet for a location closer to him; somewhere in north London. And he had stumbled upon the car park, just five minutes away from his flat. He liked the strange incongruity of it: it was a drab, dull location he had passed a thousand times, and it had never occurred to him that it was anything other than an ordinary car park. But then, he had spent so much of his life with his eyes closed to such things. It was only in recent months that he had opened his eyes and seen the world anew. He felt as though he had been handed a key that gave him access to a whole new world; a world that sat alongside the normal world of men, but was always hidden to those who could not see it.



Now the carpark was filling up. A red Ford Cortina parked next to him. He wondered if it would be Sandra. He hadn't been last month, but he had seen her twice in November. He liked her. He liked that fact that she talked to him as though he were an equal; without real affection but without contempt or false friendship. He was tempted to wind down the window and take a closer look to see if it was her, but he knew it would be better to wait.

He looked down at the pile of papers that sat on the passenger seat. He has printed them all up from information on the internet. If it was Sandra in the Cortina, he would give her the papers. She would be impressed, he hoped. He had certainly done his research. He switched on the overhead light and re-read the sheet on the top of the pile. The information was broken down into a series of Frequently Asked Questions:



"What is Godding?
The term godding refers to either having or observing a religious experience in a public or semi-public place, usually outdoors. Sometimes the voyeurs join in with the religious experience, but usually they just watch from a nearby location.

How did Godding start?
Godding has been getting a lot of attention lately, but people have been doing it for many years. Recently, with the advent of the internet, mobile phones, and messaging, it is easier for Godders to find one another and arrange meetings.

Why is Godding so popular?
It's fun and it's forbidden. People love to watch and be watched having religious experiences. There's also an element of challenge and adventure to finding a good godding spot and seeking out an exciting encounter.

What kind of people go Godding?
Couples into religion are usually in their 30s to 50s, though some may be older or younger. Observers are usually single men, often disenchanted priests or rabbis. Most godders are middle class, and most lead quite average lives apart from their unusual "hobby".

Where are the best places for Godding?
Godders mostly choose open air, somewhat out of the way places, often in or near country parks. Car parks are also quite common congregating spots, and occasionally cinema halls. The best locations are hidden away from the public, but still easily accessible

I don't have a car. Can I still go Godding?
Many godding activities revolve around cars, as couples do like to discuss religion in cars and also some locations are somewhat remote. However, it's quite possible there is godding activity in your area that is accessible by public transport. Check godding sites and godding groups for info.

Why has religion been driven underground? Why can't I just talk about religion in public?
You are free to discuss religion where and when you want, but it comes with a certain risk. Belief and faith are no longer considered polite subjects for conversation in most communities. Godding is popular because it allows the anonymous observance and discussion of religious experiences without fear of judgement. Most godders would never discuss religion with friends or family, but crave some secret spiritual fulfillment."



Neil put the papers down and looked outside. It was raining harder now, and he switched on the windscreen wipers. There car park was nearly full. There were about 20 cars. Some had their headlights on and some had their engines running, but most were silent and static statues. The drivers sat in darkness, waiting for it all to kick off. He could feel the tension and excitement rising in his stomach.

He looked over at the Cortina. It was definitely Sandra, but Philip wasn't with her. She was alone in the car. Good. Maybe later he would continue his discussion of the Holy Trinity with her. The guys at work would laugh at him if they could see him now. But they weren't here now. He was. And he felt alive.


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2006-11-13 08:38:18 · 4 answers · asked by rabbit0102030 3

Please state your religion too!

My religion is Wicca. My favorite part about it is how close with nature it is. My least favorite part of Wicca is the bad reputation it has.

Your turn!

2006-11-13 08:37:15 · 28 answers · asked by Seeker 3

I know growing up I was never told anything possitive about religion in any history class I ever took. I was wondering if anyone knew of anything good religion has done for the world?

Keep in mind I'm not looking for intrinsic value here. So please don't respond with "it gives people a false since of security."

"saved me from sin" is a good answer but I'm still looking for something that you might find in a history class.

2006-11-13 08:32:21 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

Be obedient, no matter how much the Master's plan doesn't make sense to you. Love your neighbor as yourself. Give to those less fortunate. Be generous Don't be afraid. He said He would never leave us or forsake us!
Take time to rest and enjoy the company of friends. Value, honor and enjoy your family, no matter how strange they seem to you. Whatever your lot in life, remember God is in control. Remember, you were divinely created with a purpose! A friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart and love jesus with all your heart

2006-11-13 08:31:00 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous