Religion & Spirituality - 18 November 2006

why were the references to it in the bible so indirect. Instead of just stating that sodomy is a sin, various terms have been used and interpreted by people to mean homosexuality.

2006-11-18 20:19:48 · 10 answers · asked by Nemesis 7

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2006-11-18 20:19:47 · 2 answers · asked by JAMES 4

Why does the Bible have to explain exactly how life got started? And was St. Augustine wrong for disapproving strict creationism?

St. Augustine wrote that basically it is not possible to understand what was being described in Genesis. It was not intended as a science textbook. It was intended as a description of who God was, who we are and what our relationship is supposed to be with God. Augustine explicitly warns against a very narrow perspective that will put our faith at risk of looking ridiculous.

2006-11-18 20:14:26 · 13 answers · asked by Xo 1

Are they supposed to say. In the name of Jesus , Or Are they supposed to say , In the name of The father , The son And The holy spirit. Becauae I was told that they have to say, In the name of Jesus , Or you have not been baptized. Is this true ?

2006-11-18 20:12:45 · 13 answers · asked by myblueyesr2qt 2

why can't you just ignore this category instead of spreading such
negative views to those who believe....it's very offensive to those
who believe...

2006-11-18 20:12:44 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

with a Pagan answer, thumbs-downs abound?
It's quite funny really....
simply expressing one's faith, without trying to convert somehow seems to offend.

Are there people out there afraid of other religions? Does their mere presence offend?

Does anyone find this as curious as I?

2006-11-18 20:12:05 · 13 answers · asked by Deirdre H 7

I heard a lot of religious people say being gay is a sin, so I'm curious to read it in the bible. can someone tell me the scripture?

2006-11-18 20:08:33 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I converted to christianity ,Iam jewish..or I was... my family knew about this ..they will kill me...where I should go...help

2006-11-18 20:07:15 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

my uncle once checked-in at airport for a flight, then
a VIP group suddenly arrived and my uncle was requested to offer his seat. He was upset and went back home.
Soon, we read in TV that flight (plane) was crashed and all passengers died. How ?? My uncle died at 68 with normal sickness. Was it miracle for my uncle and set-ill-luck for those VIP?

2006-11-18 20:07:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-18 20:05:42 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do YOU think happens when you die??Like will you go to heven or will you go to hell and are you scared???Im very scared im 12 and a half and ive been through now 14 deaths and my grandma has just died so what do you think will happen when you die?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????i know i know anoth with the question marks already!

2006-11-18 20:03:47 · 26 answers · asked by natashajack7 3

just a survey

2006-11-18 20:00:13 · 15 answers · asked by tennisgurl 2

2006-11-18 19:59:00 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

then why do scientists absolutely refuse to acknowledge that God exists? Do they think that God doesn't exist and that the Bible is just a bunch of fairy tales solely because they care more about always trying to prove themselves right whether they are or not than they do about what is and isn't truthful?

2006-11-18 19:58:44 · 15 answers · asked by AngryAmerican82 3

This is for the Atheists only and should not be of any interest to anyone else.
I have currently started an atheist group in my community. I just wanted to know if anyone has any suggestions. I need ideas for getting the word out, I have not really done to much so far and the group is pretty small. Is this something any of you would even be interested in or have time for. I just want it to be a place for local atheists to go to meet people and have a good time, meet new people and network Offer support and do good things for the community. Basically take the good things that church does but with absolutely NO SPITITUALAITY WHAT SO EVER. Also NO corruption or child molestationLOL. Anyway just wanted some suggestions and help. Have any of you ever tried something like this? If so do you have any advice

2006-11-18 19:52:53 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have always believed in God. I will always believe in God. I want to try to go to church. But I had a bad experience at the last church I attended. A lot of the sermons really angered me, and I didn't believe them. Also I tried reading the Bible, but it bored me (sorry if that offends anyone, but I have to be blunt).

I want God to have a greater presence in my life. I believe in Jesus. I would even call myself a Christian. But do I have any right to align myself as a Christian if I said such a thing about the Bible? How can God become a bigger part of my life?

2006-11-18 19:52:04 · 10 answers · asked by fat l 1

Why is it your favorite?

2006-11-18 19:45:39 · 13 answers · asked by karrie 1

Every day or week or month or year?

2006-11-18 19:38:40 · 12 answers · asked by n_l_a2003 1

They say its all about seeing facial expressions while you are talking to them if so, then what do these people think about telephones and internet?
P.S there has been no terrorism attacks by women wearing the burqa recently or in the past.And that is why that is not the reason they give for the ban.

2006-11-18 19:36:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean, seriously people, God is an ancient myth and the Bible is a book of fables. Will society ever see organized religion for what it really is and stop being brainwashed by its ridiculousness? Or will we just keep killing each other to see whose God is the best?

2006-11-18 19:36:14 · 11 answers · asked by 12 November 3

I don't think many people would come so mine would be a small ceremony. The only songs I want played would be "Hallelujah" by Jeff Buckley and "Requiem" by Mozart.

If you are serious, go ahead and answer. Otherwise if you want to yell at me, you can email me. Thanks.

2006-11-18 19:35:13 · 11 answers · asked by fat l 1

Jehovah's Witnesses (JW’s) say no and quote Matthew 5:27-28 and Exodus 20:14 (the 7th-Commandment). Illogical? Yes, because the 7th-Commandment constitutes the rule of law against adultery. Moreover, the Seventh Commandment is separate from Matthew 5, which refers to the physical law of divorce. According to Deut. 24:1, divorce comes from a CODE of physical laws; whereas, the Ten Commandments are sole a spiritual law (Romans 7:14), which Deut. 6:5 summarizes in the first four commandments as love towards God. Sadly, JW’s fail to understand that Matthew 5:27-28 refers to the divorce part written by Moses, which Jehovah ordered be placed at the SIDE of the ark (Deut. 31:26). Whereas, Exodus 20:14 refers to Adultery written by the finger of God on two tables of stone, which Jehovah ordered to be placed IN the arc--not the side. (Deut. 10:2) The manner indicates a division of two parts; one written by man verse the other written by God. Question: do I speak the truth?

2006-11-18 19:32:18 · 5 answers · asked by spokesman_us 1

Have these infamous phenomenons been proven by scientists to be real or frauds?

Also, I was reading somewhere awhile back where some statues of Jesus had "blood" running down from the crucifixition wounds.

What is your personal opinions of these?

2006-11-18 19:31:16 · 7 answers · asked by Cinnamon 6

Hi there people ,I am new here and I am glad to join the community.Wish all very good time.I just want you to know that I STILL believe in God but I sometimes some questions in my mind keep me to lose my faith.so there is a question and I beg you for a very acceptable answer..Dont blame or dont make fun of it ,Just answer me in a way to be reasonable.Thank you!!If god knows about the future then why he created some people like
Murderer,criminals ,liars,atheists,killer and etc...Did he want to take revenge on people for Eve and Adam didnt listen to him?

2006-11-18 19:20:24 · 22 answers · asked by Rose R 1

2006-11-18 19:11:49 · 16 answers · asked by gold.panner 2

2006-11-18 19:11:39 · 5 answers · asked by joseph a 1

2006-11-18 19:08:28 · 12 answers · asked by OU812 5

...you want the jury to pray over the evidence to get to the truth?

I've asked this before, and you can't choose both!!
Nyah Nyah Nyah

2006-11-18 19:06:34 · 12 answers · asked by Yankee Jeebus 1

So is eating pork or shelled fish as heavy (or light, however you may look at it) a transgression as homosexuality?

2006-11-18 19:04:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

check google>egg+universe!

2006-11-18 19:02:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous