Religion & Spirituality - 13 November 2006

*_Noah in 2006_*

In the year 2006, the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in the United States, and said, "Once again, the earth has become wicked and over-populated, and I see the end of all flesh before me. Build another Ark and save 2 of every living thing along with a few good humans. "He gave Noah the blueprints, saying, "You have 6 months to build the Ark before I will start the unending rain for 40 days and 40 nights."

Six months later, the Lord looked down and saw Noah weeping in his yard -but no Ark. "Noah!" He roared, "I'm about to start the rain! Where is the Ark ?"

"Forgive me, Lord," begged Noah, "but things have changed. -I needed a building permit. I've been arguing with the inspector about
the need for a sprinkler system.

-My neighbors claim that I've violated the neighborhood zoning laws by
building the Ark in my yard and exceeding the height limitations. We had
to go to the Development Appeal Board for a decision.

-Then the Department of Transportation demanded a bond be posted for the
future costs of moving power lines and other overhead obstructions, to
clear the passage for the Ark 's move to the sea. I told them that the sea would
be coming to us, but they would hear nothing of it.

-Getting the wood was another problem. There's a ban on cutting local
trees in order to save the spotted owl. I tried to convince the
environmentalists that I needed the wood to save the owls - but no go!

-When I started gathering the animals, an animal rights group sued me.
They insisted that I was confining wild animals against their will. They
argued the accommodation was too restrictive, and it was cruel and inhumane to put so many animals in a confined space.

-Then the EPA ruled that I couldn't build the Ark until they'd conducted
an environmental impact study on your proposed flood.

-I'm still trying to resolve a complaint with the Human Rights Commission
On how many minorities I'm supposed to hire for my building crew.
Immigration and Naturalization is checking the green-card status of most of the
people who want to work.

-The trades unions say I can't use my sons. They insist I have to hire
only Union workers with Ark-building experience.

-To make matters worse, the IRS seized all my assets, claiming I'm trying
to leave the country illegally with endangered species.

-So, forgive me, Lord, but it would take at least 10 years for me to
finish this Ark. "

Suddenly the skies cleared, the sun began to shine, and a rainbow
stretched across the sky.

Noah looked up in wonder and asked, "You mean you're not going to
destroy the world?"

"No," said the Lord. "The government beat me to it."

2006-11-13 02:32:08 · 11 answers · asked by Whatever 5

From the LATimes http://www.knoxnews.com/kns/national/article/0,1406,KNS_350_5100139,00.html
"Pete Pathfinder Davis has been fighting for nearly a decade to have the emblem of his faith engraved on the headstones of veterans buried in federal cemeteries. But the application he filed in 1997 with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for use of the pentacle - a five-pointed star surrounded by a circle - is still pending. Davis and other Wiccans, who sometimes describe themselves as pagans or witches, say it is time for the VA to recognize their religion, which worships nature and employs the practice of 'magick.'"

What's your opinion about this, and if you object to it -- why?

2006-11-13 02:29:50 · 20 answers · asked by Sweetchild Danielle 7

why in the bible they go into great detail describing hell but they dont say what heaven is like? i think they are both made up places

2006-11-13 02:29:33 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

You can take the religious, atheistic, reincarnation, or any other approach. I am interested in what you think happens after you die. Do you believe that you have a soul that lives on after the body dies, or do you believe everything ends when your body does? Do you believe in ghosts?

2006-11-13 02:27:59 · 20 answers · asked by Batman has left the building 3

Christians, lead me to believe that most of your beliefs are fear based

Why? Because they say it all the time

They say, "If i'm wrong, I have nothing to lose but if you're wrong, you burn in hell"

If you believed in your own intellect, you wouldn't be intimidated by the hell threat.

You're disregarging your own logic because of what MIGHT happen. You've surrendered yourself to a possible myth

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2006-11-13 02:26:59 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

do u have a personal testimonial to share. tks!

2006-11-13 02:26:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-13 02:24:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

John 3 "Except a person repent and be born again, they can not see the kingdom of heaven."

on this issue of persecution--and on a persons 360 this is an ongoing thing-people like Danielle from doofus answers and others -as I read and was inspired to do the opposite-say its not smart to do this-she is a spiritist who claims to be Jewish and fights to stop believers in Jesus from sharing the gospel-and one person was kicked out for this too-yet she calls those that stand for morality and Jesus as being not good? because of this many questions are being rejected and deleated too.

2006-11-13 02:22:26 · 21 answers · asked by ben 1

Like I keep hearing, there are millions of couples out there that want a child of their own but are incapable of conceiving. Since you are against "killing a baby" would you be okay with Mr & Mr Johnson adopting said baby instead?

2006-11-13 02:21:17 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

Muslims use to throw stones when they visit their pilgrimage at mina they use to throw stones at three pillars representing Satan question is if three pillar can represent Satan why a idol can not represent Allah do you think this is double standard?

2006-11-13 02:20:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

be specific .

2006-11-13 02:20:39 · 15 answers · asked by jsjmlj 5

I really need advice on this, I am confused and still hurt. But also happy to move on. My father was an elder there for at least ten years, then he stepped down, along with two other elders. It was his own choice, and my families to go somewhere else. But God made my decision for me. I am hurt from what went on in my "former" church, things that people did and I don't know what I should do. I feel like I am just running away, but I can't stay because I can't. I feel bad for leaving them, and all the people are hurt and crying and probably feel abanonded. I know. I think we all need to deal with things on our own. I mean I will still visit, I just need to find a new church right now. Its not stable and I need stable. Anyone just tell me what you think. Thanks.

2006-11-13 02:18:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the most important thing about judaism, how do you worship god? I would like proof. Also the orthodox jews, who are they? Did Moses show you how to worship god? how to live etc? Do you practise the 10 commandments?

2006-11-13 02:16:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been a very convinced evangelical Christian for 35 years and now have strong issues of conscience over the subjects of the exclusitivity of Christ (i.e. the Only Way to Heaven, etc.) and Hell (the eternal torment aspect of it). As I look at Buddhism, I see strong similarities to Christianity in the cultivation of the exact same virtues of love, joy and peace. Just very different concepts on the person and plan of God. Has anyone else out there made the same journey that I seem to be embarking on?

2006-11-13 02:16:32 · 8 answers · asked by Hesed 3

Is it for religious reasons or do you just have a conscience? From most of the questions on here I'm getting the idea that most people just act good so they can get into the good bit of the afterlife.

2006-11-13 02:15:04 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

First of, don't get me wrong, I dislike abortion, but I will not stand between a woman and her rights.

A lot of people say that the Unborn Child has rights too, but in our law system I am yet to find out what rights those are. A lot of people say life begins at conception, yet I have yet to see proof of this.

Now if an Unborn has rights, it's a human, and his individual life was created at conception. Then would Pro-Lifers be in support of making having these Unborn put down as dependants by their parents? If not, then why? After all, Life begins at conception, it is an individual human, and it has rights.

2006-11-13 02:14:30 · 17 answers · asked by Enterrador 4

can anyone help me, i lost someone who i loved dearly and was very very close to me three years ago and still find it hard to cope with, i have before now paid someone but not got a genuine reading ( fake ) so i thought i would ask if anyone knows of a reputable one i live in devon, UK.
SERIOUS RESPONCES ONLY PLEASE.

2006-11-13 02:12:21 · 9 answers · asked by no_barbiegirl 2

How do you win an argument against a Fundamentalist Christian supporting Evolution w/o totally offending them?

2006-11-13 02:11:29 · 22 answers · asked by Skippyrabbit 1

and dishonest to be on Y/A at work? Isn't it more productive not to be bored all the time?

2006-11-13 02:11:12 · 9 answers · asked by Olivia 4

I'm interested in this subject and wish to do research.

2006-11-13 02:09:24 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Also why does he "harden the Pharoh's heart" against Moses when he asks him to let his people go. Why not just make him say, "Okay" am I missing something? This is a serious question, I'm not trying to be sarcastic

2006-11-13 02:08:16 · 10 answers · asked by elfkin, attention whore 4

2006-11-13 02:03:15 · 13 answers · asked by funsy 1

does god turn away good people form his door becaus they did no belive in him or is he cool

2006-11-13 02:03:09 · 23 answers · asked by abz 1

show me an example

2006-11-13 01:59:41 · 1 answers · asked by pisces89 1

Peter and the two sons of Zebedee were with Jesus Christ before the elders of the people and the chief priests came to take him to crucify him. Jesus at this point talked to Peter and the two sons of Zebedee as in Matthew 26:38 "Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me." Then Jesus went a little further way from them and prayed to God.

Matthew 26:39 "And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, IF it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I(i repeat again >>"I"<<) will, BUT AS THOU WILT."

The ques is, at that moment of sorrow, is Jesus God? If he's God then who did he prayed to? Allahah?

2006-11-13 01:54:31 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-13 01:54:25 · 8 answers · asked by Mudcat 3

Before you answer, look at my previous 2 questions. I want proof from the bible ok.

2006-11-13 01:54:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Whether it be the radical Christians who killed many hundreds of tousands or the radical Muslims who are killing thousands now, as technology increases there will be even more chance for destruction. Is religion the most direct threat to human life on this planet?

2006-11-13 01:52:12 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-13 01:50:29 · 6 answers · asked by shahnaz s 1

2006-11-13 01:45:43 · 10 answers · asked by Renu A 1