Religion & Spirituality - 20 November 2006

If they don't go to church, don't belong to any denomination of faith,
live their lives according to their OWN word ......is that sinning in the eyes of christians?

2006-11-20 16:37:42 · 20 answers · asked by Not_a_toothless_pirate 4

I am a newly convert. I am do really love the acceptance and warmness they offer. I also love how people put their heads together to help one another our wait daily tasks. But the flip side is I feel many are pushy and harsh. So is it Jesus, I need to follow? Again, I recently have accepted him has my personal savior. I just have questions of those who worship other cources of god such as, Allah, Buddah, etc. Are they going to hell? Who's to say? I mean, for those people with good hearts, philantropy and altruism, humanity, meditation and respect for this earth at the fore front everyting they do. Will they go to hell if they don't accept Jesus? I want to cry this hurts so bad.. The not knowing ya know? I am really trying to find ansers. We just started going to a Christian church and am moved every time. But when they say Jesus is the only way, or you go to hell, it scares me and makes me feel guilty when I sometimes feel my worship is to God in general. If others who follow different faiths continue, will they go to hell?Then others talk of reincarnation, and past lives, does Jesus promote that way of thinking?? The guilt of not knowing.. thanks..

2006-11-20 16:36:02 · 9 answers · asked by Cheetah 1

I am a newly convert. I am do really love the acceptance and warmness they offer. I also love how people put their heads together to help one another our wait daily tasks. But the flip side is I feel many are pushy and harsh. So is it Jesus, I need to follow? Again, I recently have accepted him has my personal savior. I just have questions of those who worship other cources of god such as, Allah, Buddah, etc. Are they going to hell? Who's to say? I mean, for those people with good hearts, philantropy and altruism, humanity, meditation and respect for this earth at the fore front everyting they do. Will they go to hell if they don't accept Jesus? I want to cry this hurts so bad.. The not knowing ya know? I am really trying to find ansers. We just started going to a Christian church and am moved every time. But when they say Jesus is the only way, or you go to hell, it scares me and makes me feel guilty when I sometimes feel my worship is to God in general. If others who follow different faiths continue, will they go to hell?Then others talk of reincarnation, and past lives, does Jesus promote that way of thinking?? The guilt of not knowing.. thanks..

2006-11-20 16:35:19 · 15 answers · asked by Cheetah 1

It makes me think that there are alot of imposters,good people just led astray

2006-11-20 16:34:53 · 15 answers · asked by miamivc 1

I am trying to find out which religious saint a friend gave me? I don't know if it's Greek, Roman or anything else, all I see is a saint with a crown standing, he has three fingers of his right hand pointing upward (He looks like he's making a peace sighn but he has his thumb up as well) and in his left hand he has a circular object with a cross on it (sort of like what the queen was carring when she was crowned)

I know this isn't helpful. But I want to know who it is and the lady who gave it to me assumed that I knew who he was. So I went along with it an acted surprised and happy. Truth is I know nothing about saints.

Help I am seeing her tomorrow.

2006-11-20 16:29:50 · 6 answers · asked by Sirius Black 2

im catholic and i want to go to confession but i have not gone through communion. does that mean i cannot go to confession?

2006-11-20 16:27:00 · 9 answers · asked by spicysaucylatina 4

I have read a little bit about the collective heaven theory, and I don't understand how it's possible. In the post on here about 'debunking a collective heaven,' the author asks about pizza as an example. The best response I saw to this question was that everyone's favorite type of pizza would be served. This makes sense, of course...But, here is one point that I truly cannot understand. I smoke. I smoke like a damn chimney. If I go to heaven there will be smoking if I desire it, correct? Well, then what about all the people who DON'T want smoking in heaven? Do they go to heaven too? The bible doesn't say smoking is bad, but it does say heaven is perfect, so how would we all go to heaven? Would there be smoking? Correct me if I'm wrong...But doesn't this prove Christianity wrong? Do not complain to me about trying to fight your religion, I seek knowledge, not anti-christians...If you are offended by this post you should re-read it and realize that I am honestly curious.

razor

2006-11-20 16:26:25 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've read Wine is used and cannot find an answer on it .
So I thought I's use my ask the audience lifeline =)~

any god/jesus stuff written I'll be ignoring !

2006-11-20 16:20:14 · 15 answers · asked by Kara 2

I mean in terms that you've woken up Christmas morning and you actually did nothing because someone wouldn't let your family celebrate it?

Please tell me why the argument over words, just verbal greetings, used in stores and other places always seems to insinuate this.

2006-11-20 16:19:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Rev 17:5 And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.

Is it possible it could be America? What do you think?

2006-11-20 16:19:26 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the late 1700s some people wanted democratic rule. Conservative elements of the church pointed to the Bible and said it proved that the king ruled by God's will.

In the mid 1800s some people wanted to end slavery. Conservative elements of the church pointed to the Bible and said it proved that God approved of slavery.

In the early 1900s some people wanted to give women the vote. Conservative elements of the church pointed to the Bible and said it proved that God made women inferior to men.

In the mid 1900s some people wanted to end segregation. Conservative elements of the church pointed to the Bible and said it proved God wanted to keep the races separate.

When you look back at how your parents and grandparents dealt with these things, are you ashamed or proud?

Now some people want to allow gay marriage. Conservative elements of the church are pointing to the Bible and saying it proves God hates homosexuality.

http://www.jhuger.com

2006-11-20 16:19:08 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-20 16:18:46 · 4 answers · asked by don_steele54 6

Before anyone jumps up & down, I am not saying ALL religious people do. But why are psychics and anyone who has a gift of that nature hated and called devil worshipers?
Do christians believe that psychics get their information first hand from Satan or are they just scared they might hear something they don't like?

2006-11-20 16:18:29 · 18 answers · asked by Not_a_toothless_pirate 4

My ex said she will have a mansion in heaven.What is that about.She says read the bible and it promises that.Sounds like 93 virgins thinking to me.I will be with God and that will be enough. Would like imput on this thinking

2006-11-20 16:15:10 · 10 answers · asked by Cherokee 1

BETHLEHEM (AP) -- The death threat came on simple
white fliers blowing down the streets at dawn. A group calling
itself "Friends of Muhammad" accused a local Palestinian
Christian of selling mobile phones carrying offensive sketches of the
Muslim prophet.

The message went on to curse all Arab Christians and Pope
Benedict XVI, still struggling to calm Muslim outrage from his
remarks on Islam.

While neighbours defended the merchant -- saying the charges in
the flier were bogus -- the frightened phone dealer went into
hiding, feeling less than satisfied with authorities' conclusion
that the Oct. 19 note was probably a harmless rant.

Now the dealer is thinking of going abroad.

Call it part of a modern exodus, the steady flight of the tiny
Palestinian Christian minority that could lead, some predict, to
the faith being virtually extinct in its birthplace within
several generations -- a trend mirrored in many dwindling pockets of
Christianity across the Islamic world.

This is one of the major themes the pope is expected to carry to
Turkey for a four-day visit beginning Nov. 28 -- his first papal
visit to a predominantly Muslim nation. The Vatican calls it
"reciprocity:" Muslim demands for greater sensitivity from the
West must be accompanied by stronger protections and rights for
Christian minorities.

2006-11-20 16:11:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do you think Jesus died for you? Sure God is all loving and caring, but that doesn't change the fact that there is a lake of fire called hell where souls who rejected Jesus are now suffering forever. We should try to save people from that place rather than deny that it exists.

2006-11-20 16:09:37 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

What's your opinion?

2006-11-20 16:03:05 · 24 answers · asked by down2earthsmiles 3

If the universe is young and it takes millions of years for light to get to us from many stars, how can we see them? Did God create light in transit? Was the speed of light faster in the past? Does this have anything to do with the big bang? I'm a young-earth believer too, but I'm confused by that.

2006-11-20 15:56:30 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am buddhist and just wonder the reason.

2006-11-20 15:56:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was in this perfectly rectangular hole in the ground and I could see the sky above me, but I couldn't get to it. There was something slick and black like gasoline that coated that walls of the pit and it made me slip whenever I tried to climb out. The walls were also so incredibly smooth that I couldn't get out even if the slippery material wasn't on the walls. I was in the pit with 2 or 3 other people, so I knew this was only a small part of hell that I was trapped in, and there were flames burning up as high as my chest in there. Luckily, I didn't feel any pain or burns, but I still tried desperately to get out because something about the fire was soo terrible that my body seemed to fear it. Though I didn't suffer from the heat of the flames, the other people in the pit were screaming and passing through the flames at times, I saw their faces, with painful expressions. The shock of the burning temperature brought their bodies to the point of convulsions. This was real. No joke.

2006-11-20 15:53:09 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-20 15:52:27 · 8 answers · asked by swastik bishnoi 1

that the religious hypocrites from Biblical times did? I hear people all the time making claims that if only Jesus were to show Himself to them they would instantly beleive. There were swarms of people who were around to see Jesus back when He was alive and even most of them en including some who had been behind Him) ended up betraying him, so how much difference will there really be when He comes back?

2006-11-20 15:51:50 · 21 answers · asked by AngryAmerican82 3

Ive been interested in wicca for a very long time and i just dont know how to begin! Any suggestions?

2006-11-20 15:49:52 · 15 answers · asked by witchychick01 1

It seems to me both actions force individuals to adhere to some evangelistic Christian standard, regardless of their personal beliefs.

What do you guys think?

2006-11-20 15:48:00 · 10 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

It's a joke... let's see if anyone knows the answer.

2006-11-20 15:45:30 · 5 answers · asked by Zloar 4

IN my life i really need the lord jesus help my wife is about to have an baby an my money seem to look a little funny there is so much on my heart i,m falling apart just how can i get my prayer to heaven any faster yes in god we trust

2006-11-20 15:45:05 · 15 answers · asked by j56202 1

Does my child have the legal right to take his bible to school if no school rule states that he can't?

2006-11-20 15:42:28 · 23 answers · asked by baperone 2

Some assume that it was b/c Abel offered his "best'...but we don't really know that....do we? The bible isn't very clear about it.

2006-11-20 15:41:42 · 22 answers · asked by kissmybum 4

Seriously, Christmas has been around for CENTURIES...
It is even mentioned in the Aurthurian legends!
Long before any of us here were even thought of, people were celebrating Christmas.
Wars have stopped, cease fires have been called, in accordance with the angels' call for "Peace on earth, good will toward men"....
Now, all of a sudden, we have to change it to some generic greeting, to appease...who, exactly?
I do realize that there are other holidays celebrated during the winter season, so? Nobody is asking them to NOT to celebrate their holidays...
Honestly, some of you guys need to be visited by those three spirits....

Oh, and
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
May the love of Christ bless you richly this season, and all through the coming New Year!!

2006-11-20 15:38:30 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

In Isaiah 14:12 Lucifer is called the son of the morning and lucier means (according to Strong's Concordance) 1966 heylel hay-lale' from 1984 (in the sense of brightness); the morning-star:--lucifer.

But Jesus is referred to as both the day star and morning star.
2Pet.1
2Pet.1
[19] We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

Rev.22
[16] I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

What a contradiction.... right or wrong?

2006-11-20 15:37:30 · 17 answers · asked by Sand 2