Religion & Spirituality - 18 November 2006

The religious beliefs of incarcerated criminals in the U.S....

Catholic 29267 39.164%
Protestant 26162 35.008%
Muslim 5435 7.273%
American Indian 2408 3.222%
Nation 1734 2.320%
Rasta 1485 1.987%
Jewish 1325 1.773%
Church of Christ 1303 1.744%
Pentecostal 1093 1.463%
Moorish 1066 1.426%
Buddhist 882 1.180%
Jehovah Witness 665 0.890%
Adventist 621 0.831%
Orthodox 375 0.502%
Mormon 298 0.399%
Scientology 190 0.254%
Atheist 156 0.209%
Hindu 119 0.159%
Santeria 117 0.157%
Sikh 14 0.019%
Bahai 9 0.012%
Krishna 7 0.009%

(Appendix: 1997 Federal Bureau of Prisons)

2006-11-18 02:22:42 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

THE EARLIEST PAGANS DID HUMAN SACRIFICE TO THE EARTH, CHRISTIANS AND OTHERS SACRIFICED ANIMALS BUT YOU DONT SEE THAT TODAY, IF YOU DONT FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL RELIGION ARE YOU REALLY LIVING UP TO YOUR RELIGION

2006-11-18 02:20:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-18 02:11:09 · 41 answers · asked by JoJo 1

Jesus said he was sent to unify these sheeps!

All the scattered sheeps have been gathered / unified under the flag of Islam!

The Sheeps now believe in Prophet Muhammad for whom the Divine Words were recorded and sealed;

Isaiah 21:11 Read this – and he saith,” I cannot”, for it is sealed.
Isaiah 21:12 And the Book is delivered to him but is not learned, saying; Read this, I pray thee: and he saith,” I am not learned”.

Any one who has some knowledge of History may recognize them undoubtedly!

Any one who is still doubtful must listen what these tribes say about them and their ancestors – Abraham, Isaac, Yakoob (Israel). Their name and customs are still ancient!

They are mostly found in Pakistan,Afghanistan and India and are commonly called – Khan.

There are many traces of these Khans in India and Pakistan since they were the rulers of India.

These sheeps are strong believers of Islam!!!
If Jews want unification they have to accept their brothers as Muslim.

2006-11-18 02:05:07 · 18 answers · asked by aslam09221 6

Any other ideas or thoughts on this?

2006-11-18 02:04:15 · 11 answers · asked by John W 2

The original followers of Jesus of Nazareth , were Jews , no? So the first organised religion ,how did it come about? So many christians denominations, but are they ALL from the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth? The Baptists do they get their name from John the Baptist? I need answers ! thank yous.

2006-11-18 02:04:10 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are supposed to love and accept everyone, but wait, not homosexuals. Because loving someone with the same reproductive parts as you is really that bad? I'm not homosexual, but I don't understand how we can condemn those for loving another human.

2006-11-18 02:03:50 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-18 02:02:14 · 13 answers · asked by yummy bears 1

Or do they believe he is the same guy?

2006-11-18 02:01:47 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Me and my friend Mickey were messing around pretending we were Navy Seals and we climbed a tree and hid. We saw into my sisters bedroom and she was changing, after she finished we threw a rock at her window and waved, she got really mad and came down and hosed us, we both fell from the tree.

2006-11-18 02:01:19 · 9 answers · asked by Pimp of the Day 1

I need everyone to pray for me. I want to devote my life to God. I want to accecpt Jesus Christ as my savior. However, my burderns are plenty. Every obstacle that exists stops me, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, from making that final commitment. Why is that? My problems go from bad to worse. Its seems like there is no end in sight to all my problems. I get discouraged and sometimes frustrated. I almost feel that I am being punished. Please give me some insight. Why is it so hard to take that final step to being saved?

2006-11-18 02:01:07 · 20 answers · asked by Carlito RTP 1

2006-11-18 01:58:48 · 13 answers · asked by JDJ34 3

I personally believe this teaching is heretical(false). does anyone know who started this teaching and where......I dont mean what scripture is used to support it (i already know that) but rather who introduced it to the church. for example the " word faith" heresy began with EW Kenyon. feedback please

2006-11-18 01:52:31 · 3 answers · asked by here3 3

2006-11-18 01:51:15 · 18 answers · asked by yummy bears 1

2006-11-18 01:51:12 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2

In KJV of Revelation, John writes that Jesus tells the Church of Laodicea, to "buy of me gold tried in the fire that thou mayest be rich". Any ideas on what gold tried in the fire is?

2006-11-18 01:49:39 · 12 answers · asked by John W 2

Not asking if you would wish for that to happen, but asking if it happens, would you do something nasty to the convert, like ostracise, stone or even going as far as to kill the convert?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/crossing_continents/6150340.stm

2006-11-18 01:47:58 · 6 answers · asked by ali 6

place

2006-11-18 01:47:28 · 18 answers · asked by ? 2

I'm curious about a lot of religions. Scientology has me stumped. My question is, what will Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' marriage ceremony be like?

Answers only from Scientology believers who truly know, please.

2006-11-18 01:46:33 · 3 answers · asked by Kilowatt 2

As they don't believe in god, do they a soul?

2006-11-18 01:42:16 · 42 answers · asked by naughty boy 1

2006-11-18 01:40:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't do either, just a hypothetical question. ;)

2006-11-18 01:39:56 · 8 answers · asked by Hellsdiner 3

or should this be classed as religious hatred and be outlawed ?

2006-11-18 01:39:36 · 43 answers · asked by aurora03uk 1

I am currently living in a religeous country have been for the past four years. Since being hear a have read a lot about islam. I really do feel like it could be the right religeon for me. There are things in my life style that i would have to change one of them being alcohol and my social scene which is a big part of my life. To be honest for me to follow Islam truly i will need a complete change of life style and i dont know if i could do it. I know that if the religeon was right for me this shouldnt be a problem...but i do honestly believe in Islam i have read the Quran and believed every word...... But i just don't seem to have that feeling inside.. I want to but its just not there.. My head believes but my hearts not following when i really want it too. A friend of mine said that she gets the feeling through praying but shouldnt i have from the beginning?

2006-11-18 01:39:00 · 16 answers · asked by Shelly 2

2006-11-18 01:38:28 · 21 answers · asked by Barabas 5

God and an angel are discussing where god should go for vacation.

"Why don't you try Earth?" Suggests the angel.

God replies. "OH NO! I went there about 2 thousand years ago, I slept with some woman and they're still talking about it!"

2006-11-18 01:38:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-18 01:35:28 · 8 answers · asked by twisted2max 1

In Matthew 17:20 Jesus says:
For truly, I say to you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you.

In Matthew 21:21:
I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and it will be done. If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.

Mark 11:24:
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

So, since no one has actually proved that all their prayers were answered, and I think there would be a great deal of media attention were something like moving mountains to occur, is it safe to assume that
a) there are no true believers in Christ
or...
b) the bible is lying to all the faithful believers

Which is it?

2006-11-18 01:35:10 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Was it really used metaphorically to represent both Jesus' and the Buddha's enlightenment. Does It have absolutely nothing to do with a literal virgin birth at all? Was Mary just a cypher in a metaphor?

2006-11-18 01:33:06 · 8 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5

I want to know as I'm interested in this and I'd like to hear what those people who being from different cultures have experienced. Thank You

2006-11-18 01:30:23 · 12 answers · asked by Jim H 1