Religion & Spirituality - 14 November 2006

Think about it, it really doesn't add up, God wants us to remember, worship and praise him for no apparent reason since God is everything and does everything. Why would God care about us loving him and worshipping him all day? Wouldn't God rather see us living out our lives on earth doing cool and new stuff, questioning his motives for amusement, and surprising him with unpredictable acts?

Think about it, God wants praise? Why? God knows what he's capable of....when people here on earth ask for praise, it's usually a sign of self-reassurance to feel good about who they are because these individuals are insecure on who they are.....If God needs praise for reassurance, doesn't that make God insecure? and if God is insecure, doesn't that kind of make you worry whats in store for the universe if the designer is paranoid needing reassurance constantly?

2006-11-14 03:31:59 · 43 answers · asked by systematic_touchdown 1

Before you answer, please think about what you're saying and try to understand what it would be like to be ripped apart alive.

2006-11-14 03:28:44 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

aren't you supposed to question stuff that doesn't seem 'right'?

and you can blame god for stuff, the bible god is cruel and insecure.

2006-11-14 03:27:51 · 19 answers · asked by systematic_touchdown 1

If you were christened as a catholic, and your father is catholic, but are not a member of a Catholic church, are you still legally considered Catholic?

2006-11-14 03:24:15 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

new testament literature?

2006-11-14 03:23:40 · 21 answers · asked by Mudcat 3

From there Elisha went up to Bethel. While he was on his way, some small boys came out of the city and jeered at him. "Go up baldhead," they shouted, "go up baldhead!" The prophet turned and saw them, and he cursed them in the name of the Lord. Then two shebears came out of the woods and tore forty two of the children to pieces. (2 Kings 2:23-24)

And, if it's only symbolic, why would any God use such a barbaric example?

2006-11-14 03:19:25 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

One is patronizing the other one is preachy!!!!! Do they think we do not know what they are up to?

2006-11-14 03:18:52 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

and to children no less.

And, if it's only symbolic, why would any God use such a barbaric example?

2006-11-14 03:16:21 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

...If the Bible is not your guidebook for life, how do you arrive at standards for right and wrong, moral standards, and sound doctrine?
...If you believe the Bible only contains the Word of God, how can you tell what is His word and what is not His word?

2006-11-14 03:16:13 · 11 answers · asked by carson123 6

how to surrender to God totally and completely so that I become one in him? Iam convinced that true happiness is found in God alone. What are the ways to do this?

2006-11-14 03:15:27 · 14 answers · asked by anthony sony 1

Is there anything that points his death place?

2006-11-14 03:14:23 · 7 answers · asked by Milos V 2

For us to treat our MOTHERS and SISTERS in our family with LOVE in order for us to prepare to LOVE our future wife correctly even if our MOTHER and SISTER don't give the RESPECT back to me. Is God waiting for me to perfect this, so he can bring me my helper?

2006-11-14 03:14:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

If we stopped deviating into no sense and stood out of confirmed stupidity, perhaps we could find the source of what radically affects our dimension and scope of comprehension......

2006-11-14 03:11:15 · 14 answers · asked by laquisha_blackstone 1

2006-11-14 03:10:26 · 27 answers · asked by fryedaddy 3

When you look through most of the questions on this forum that are about Christianity or the Bible, very few of the answers quote or reference the Bible. People just provide their opinions without Scriptural support. What's up with that?

2006-11-14 03:10:19 · 30 answers · asked by 5solas 3

it was based upon Napolean's failure to send Catholic priests as requested

2006-11-14 03:08:45 · 1 answers · asked by DON T 1

2006-11-14 03:07:28 · 21 answers · asked by jsjmlj 5

is there anything it contains that you would tell others about and yet you yourself fail to hold yourself to?

2006-11-14 03:05:58 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Preferably from a Buddhist standpoint but any will do. Lucid dreaming for spiritual purposes. THANKS!

2006-11-14 03:03:44 · 4 answers · asked by a_delphic_oracle 6

I sometimes get sleep paralysis and every single time I feel an evil presence.

2006-11-14 02:59:28 · 12 answers · asked by Yair S 1

why the 98% figure for same DNA monkey to man??? is it the new math???
chimps have 10% more DNA than humans
the tellemers are twice the length of humans
we count substitutions... but ??not?? insertions which are most of the differences... oyyy vey!!!!
new math gives me a headache... is this the stuff of careful scientific comparison... or trying to religously arrive at the conclusion you want without being confused by the facts?

2006-11-14 02:58:22 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

My fiance is catholic and I dont want to pick at his religion so is there anyone out there that can give me a good idea of the catholic religion?

2006-11-14 02:57:59 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Many people dislike the fact that religions have been killing each other over what god to believe in. I say, let them kill each other. Its survival of the fittest, the dumb ones die and the smart ones stay.

2006-11-14 02:56:25 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-14 02:55:41 · 37 answers · asked by the_1st_diggler 1

We are catholic. We dont attend church on a regular basis. Accualy we dont attend church on a basis at all. I had my son 3 weeks ago and never thought about baptizem. Last night I was talking to my parents and they brought it up. I told them I wasnt going to do it. They were really upset and told me that they would sneek my son to the church if I didnt do it. My boy friend is not religious at all, and I dont even know how to approch him with such a serious thing. I have never even known my boyfriend to walk into a church. I would emagine that both parents have to be presant at the time. Any thoughts opinions?

2006-11-14 02:53:38 · 38 answers · asked by BOOTS! 6

that CHURCH AFFILIATION DOES NOT GURANTEE SALVATION but ONE'S CONDUCT IN LIFE and HOW ONE TREATS OTHERS...
The belief regarding SALVATION and the means to RECEIVE IT vary enormously even among various CHRISTIAN-PROFESSING RELIGIONS...

2006-11-14 02:53:02 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Humans, apes, guinea pigs and some fruit bats all share a disability. They are all unable to biosynthesize ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). Other mammals can do this so why not us and these others? Lack of ascorbic acid results in an afliction called scurvy which causes you to bleed from the soft membranes in your mouth and *other* parts and ultimately results in death.

The gene to code the enzyme responsible (L-gulono-γ-lactone oxidase) for synthesis exists in humans and other primates, as it does in other mammals (except guinea pigs), but it is damaged or disabled so it specifically cannot do anything.

So why would God do this? Is it a result of original sin? Why did he specifically only give this disability to a select group of mammals?

2006-11-14 02:52:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

please be concise if possible, 1st thing that comes in your mind concerning:

1) buddhist
2) mormon
3) scientologist
4) hindus
5) jews

2006-11-14 02:51:46 · 5 answers · asked by BorgPet6of10 2

how did Rebekah suffer for aiding Jacob in deceiving Isaac (include Scripture references please)? thank you!

2006-11-14 02:50:40 · 7 answers · asked by roxanne 2

2006-11-14 02:47:58 · 24 answers · asked by v v 1