Religion & Spirituality - 17 November 2006

off from that touch and assume their own interpertaion and are misguided because they did not apply the bible as their guideance?

2006-11-17 05:37:57 · 8 answers · asked by ? 5

First off let's assume that one religion has it nailed. There have literally been hundreds, maybe even thousands of differing religions in history. Strictly looking at the odds, how can you boldy come to the conclusion that your beliefs are right? I am a blackjack player, and I would never make a dime with odds like that.

BTW: This is why I choose Agnosticism...because who REALLY knows???

2006-11-17 05:36:58 · 18 answers · asked by bc_munkee 5

I've had some experiences with Christians that make me seriously doubt this...but this seems to be the rallying point for Christians. It makes your life better, etc etc...

It changes the way you think and feel.

If that's true, why did my ex-fiance, who refused to marry me until I converted, cheat on me with at least eight people, many of whom were my friends and one of whom was 15? He was very big on being a Christian and having his Bible study and time with God, and didn't want to marry me until I did the same. I opted out (partially because of that, my mind was made up the night he sent me to the hospital) and found out about the cheating about a month after. This was a few years back...but it always makes me think. If it's supposed to change your heart and mind, what do you do about people like that? It obviously doesn't do it for everyone--why would it do it for me?

2006-11-17 05:33:31 · 15 answers · asked by angk 6

Mav cannot believe this whole thing with OJ Simpson and that book. Even if you believe OJ didn't kill Nicole and Ron, what kind of *father* will write a book saying basically "I didn't kill your mom, but if I had, this is how I would do it."?

2006-11-17 05:33:25 · 18 answers · asked by Mav here! 4

For instance, I can't find two people who agree on who Lucifer, Satan, and the Devil really are or what really happened to him/them.

2006-11-17 05:32:50 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

have a view of the after life if so
what is it
please no dumb answers
i am doing a school project and really need to know

2006-11-17 05:30:51 · 8 answers · asked by ~♥ LilPink ♥~ 2

Without getting too descriptive, here's some basic info:

* I would prefer to live in peace with everyone, in that if they don't bother me, I won't bother them.

* I believe that everyone is entitled to their own beliefs, but should not force those beliefs on others.

* Help should be available to those who are down on their luck, but it should not be made available as a way of life.

* Though ultimately I believe that murder is wrong, it is highly likely that I would seek vengence against anyone that would intentionally harm my loved ones.

* I would rather help friends and family who are in need of financial assistance, rather than donating to charity organizations.

Ah, I guess that should do it.

2006-11-17 05:29:58 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

if we are to treat everything that god created as holy should we not revere and worship satan too.

2006-11-17 05:29:44 · 23 answers · asked by BERNON W 3

Can you explain Please

2006-11-17 05:27:30 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

People were shot, after refusing to give up their money to thugs, while standing in line to be the first to buy the new video game today .

We All know that the thugs were wrong. ... . .But how many of us recognize that the people in line were wrong too ?
BTW. The people in line had been there for days.

2006-11-17 05:25:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Jesus told the story of the men working in the field.
Some started early, and were to be paid $20.
A couple started later, and they were still to get $20.
And a few started late in the day, and still got $20!
Jesus said that's how the Kingdom is. Even some religious people don't like this. Like, I've been good all this time, and he just started being good. Why should he get the same?
GOT A PROBLEM WITH IT?
TUFF!

2006-11-17 05:25:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-17 05:25:27 · 19 answers · asked by ? 5

This eternal existence (Sky) which is one, is Supreme God .A prime & Supreme soul. A "Ishwar".


The total inert and conscious world (the universe) and the knowledge of its beginning to end is theme of spirituality. The improvement of the consciousness in the human being is possible through the spiritual knowledge only. The process of gaining spiritual knowledge is religion. Religion helps in the upliftment of human being from a mere living being to the divine stage. Knowing the truth and realizing it, is Wisdom.

God is prime element, which is converted into creation. In other words in the sky of infinity this infinitely existing, is called God, who is associated with all visible and invisible. God is an existence. We are part of it, like a molecule in a stone. The molecule of infinity as a whole is called a stone. Likewise a small existence of God in every molecule is a prime truth. Effect of creation is called nature and being self processed.

2006-11-17 05:25:15 · 5 answers · asked by ibkhandel 2

make any sense? Are you saying I'm so mean that Jesus doesn't want me as a believer? Are you blaming me for your incompentance? Do you have an idea now why some of us are atheists?

2006-11-17 05:25:10 · 13 answers · asked by Da Vinci's Code 3

or was that all just hype...

2006-11-17 05:24:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-17 05:24:07 · 26 answers · asked by savvy s 2

What system of education is best and why?

2006-11-17 05:23:40 · 8 answers · asked by 5solas 3

What if it's just something else? What if it got in early and it's always been that same feeling that you trust to be God? Even if everything it says lines up with the Bible...what if it's something else deceiving you? If demons are convincing liars, can't they be convincing enough to fake God--especially to a new believer who hasn't learned yet, and they continue to think that voice is God forever?

2006-11-17 05:22:27 · 22 answers · asked by angk 6

Not based on what we are told by human or a book, but looking around at the world, is God caring? playful? vengeful? apathetic?
Or is it useless to assign human emotions to God?

2006-11-17 05:21:47 · 9 answers · asked by Eleventy 6

Are there certain areas of the world and certain conditions that can result in people becoming possessed by evil spirits influencing them to commit horrific rape and murder crimes?

2006-11-17 05:20:41 · 23 answers · asked by devotionalservice 4

2006-11-17 05:20:20 · 13 answers · asked by hope 5

Matthew 16:24-26
24)Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25)For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. 26)What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?

What does this verse mean? “For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it.” What does it mean by lose life? How much do you have to lose and what do you have to lose? Jobs, relationships, possessions or life itself?

Things in my life right now seem very unsure as to where it is going and if I made wise decisions. I gave up some things in my life to take risks else where and now I am doubting everything. I am a christian but a weak one at that and haven't felt close to God lately.

Your help would be much appreciated. Thank You very much!

2006-11-17 05:17:55 · 16 answers · asked by janet_67_1998 2

If you have been married for ten years (unhappy marriage) w/children. Then you find your high school sweetheart that was taken from you by certain events. Do you stay in a unhealthty marriage or do you persue the sweetheart?

2006-11-17 05:17:26 · 16 answers · asked by BIG 1

2006-11-17 05:15:43 · 7 answers · asked by Antares 6

to change our ways and become a believer. You can't even explain some basic things rationally and in a convincing way - how can we be expected to stop thinking logically andbecome believers?
Don't give me smart-*** answers or call me the anti-christ and like that, give me an explaination that makes sense. Show me your wisdom and make me want to serve Jesus.

2006-11-17 05:15:39 · 13 answers · asked by Da Vinci's Code 3

They could just be someone else out to get money or even just attention. What's the test for a prophet? Have you ever met someone who claimed to be a prophet? Could you tell if they were lying or not? If so, how?

2006-11-17 05:15:00 · 13 answers · asked by angk 6

ideally, i'm looking for a charismatic, calvinist doctrine that teaches postmillenial eschatology.

2006-11-17 05:11:31 · 6 answers · asked by sabai2024 2

I've heard something that has been deemed a conspiracy theory that revolves around Christ being in France both before and after the crucifiction. Can anyone provide details on simply an informational basis? Thanks

2006-11-17 05:11:12 · 7 answers · asked by Gwydyon 4

You all know it's not real and just an idea of humans but you say, "Let's pretend it's real anyway"

2006-11-17 05:11:03 · 23 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5

Many Christians do believe in evolution. Also, many people who believe in evolution, who are not religious, also believe in a God and heaven.

So you believe humans go to heaven, and humans have also evolved (usually you would believe God created life and helped evolution along) from lesser species. Then do those lesser species also go to heaven? If not, then when was the first "human" to go to heaven? Like, did cavemen go to heaven? Did our common ancestor with apes go to heaven? Or was there one day when God said the this is the first human in evolution and is the first to go to heaven.

Only answer if you believe in heaven and evolution.

2006-11-17 05:10:47 · 6 answers · asked by Take it from Toby 7