Religion & Spirituality - 22 November 2006

When we are the ones who are leaving.
The earth is in no danger.
We are
Better to say "SAVE YOURELVES"

2006-11-22 05:11:02 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

As if you have been fighting and fighting for Someone for so long and then they just knock you down? And you don't see a reason to get back up. Because life is empty without them. I used to be so religious but now I don't understand God. I don't see it anymore. Before a star symbolized the Heavens, a tree symbolized life. But now...a star is just a star. And a tree is but a tree. And I feel empty and alone. I've tried to rekindle my faith, but I can't. And yet, I despite the emptiness. but How do I beleive in something I don't see?

2006-11-22 05:10:23 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or is it just mysticism, for the bible says not to practice magick

2006-11-22 05:10:05 · 3 answers · asked by Luyanda M 1

2006-11-22 05:08:33 · 21 answers · asked by vehement_chemical 3

2006-11-22 05:07:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a Christian, and two of the reasons I believe that Jesus is the Son of God are the eyewitness accounts of His miracles and resurrection, and the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies through Him.

What do you have that is reason-based that makes you believe in the Prophet's words? I ask with the greatest respect, and I look forward to well thought-out answers. Thank you!

2006-11-22 05:07:13 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do theists realize that their comfy way of life was built mostly by people they think deserve to go to hell? Why do scientists continue to help humanity when most of the world is just a whiny, self-righteous, violent, drag on progress?

2006-11-22 05:06:41 · 23 answers · asked by vehement_chemical 3

A lot of you who are critics of God Havent even taken the time to carefully read and test the scriptures in the bible up against the things found in the universe.

So again; Why must God and science be separate

2006-11-22 05:05:58 · 25 answers · asked by Maurice H 6

Don't tell me why you disagree with this religion. I've already heard of many arguments against it. There are things I disagree with in all religions that I know of.

However, if I was to become Mormon, would my eternal salvation be at risk according to other Christians?

Many famous and non famous Mormons seem like really good people. Among the famous are Via Sikahema, Steve Young and Glenn Beck (who I agree with most of the time on most issues).

I realize we can't put our faith in people, because people let you down always. However, it appears that most Mormons attempt to hold themselves to a higher standard. Do the pros of Mormonism outweigh the cons? I am asking for your honest, respectful and kind thoughts. Tell me what you think and explain why.

Thank you

2006-11-22 05:05:18 · 24 answers · asked by I'm alive .. still 5

Since the definition of sin is transgression of divine law or a willful or deliberate violation of some religious principle

and

Since I am an atheist and don't subscribe to biblical law (but statute law)

I guess I am without sin...

2006-11-22 05:03:23 · 27 answers · asked by JerseyRick 6

Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance." ~ Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 18.

I want to hear your personel opinion Thank You!!!!

2006-11-22 05:01:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-22 05:01:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have heard people throw these two words around rather casually. The God that I understand is not to be feared, but to be loved. Please shed some light on this for me...

2006-11-22 04:59:26 · 26 answers · asked by Lou 2

I want to know,About Luiseno mission Indian Husbands and the power they have over their wives to submit to them totally,also I want to know if an Indians wife were to stray away from him and cheat,what kind of spiritual and physicall ailment could the indian place on her lover....In est couls that indian place a spell on her lover and make him unable to preform any sex buy impotence?

2006-11-22 04:59:15 · 2 answers · asked by DudeeE! 2

college hats.

Or do Wiccans evolve after college?(from those Connecticut kids?)

2006-11-22 04:58:28 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Canaan=Marijuana???
Wars fought over Holy Oils?

2006-11-22 04:57:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

To obtain the blessings the Lord has for you? Are you working toward getting them, or do you simply expect Him to give them to you if you only ask?

2006-11-22 04:55:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Let's face it, you wouldn't want to bump into one on a dark night. I'm considering dressing up as one next Hallowe'en.

2006-11-22 04:54:04 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it like the Roman gods religion, as one set of people might have a statue of one god in their town and focus on that one god, and have certain rituals and beliefs.

While in the opposite side of the Roman empire another village would worship another god and call other gods more often and focus on different rituals.

2006-11-22 04:53:57 · 3 answers · asked by LearningGuy 3

2006-11-22 04:53:30 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

if your stupid enough to belive in the fairy tale of the bible why not other imaginary creatures?

2006-11-22 04:53:06 · 33 answers · asked by Brystal 1

I saw an answer here by J.P., whom I respect a great deal, explaining by analogy why we do not have free will. Basically… if you exactly recreate the DNA, and the experiences, the human will react in exactly the same way. Since actions can be predicted, this means we have no free will. Consciousness is mechanistic and predictable.

But this seems to be a straw man analogy to get to the desired conclusion. For example, if you get into your time machine and go back in time to observe yourself, you will find that you will do everything the same, since everything is exactly the same. It is a self-evident tautology, and does not rule in or rule out free will.

The premise is that consciousness can be created by computational power. Ray Kurzweil predicts this in his book, The Age of Spiritual Machines based on, “prophesy”. Professor John Searle at UC Berkeley says this is absurd, for “computers just shuffle symbols”.

Do you think you have free will?
How can this be tested?

2006-11-22 04:52:17 · 15 answers · asked by Cogito Sum 4

Religion is like........

Finish the sentences, I just like to hear peoples perspectives!

2006-11-22 04:51:54 · 14 answers · asked by occ22 1

Im embarrased to admit this, but sometime when people answer questions they use intials, and for the life of me I cant figure it out. Here is one I know LOL- laughing out loud. Thank you for helping.

2006-11-22 04:51:33 · 8 answers · asked by pepsiolic 5

2006-11-22 04:51:01 · 13 answers · asked by Barabas 5

http://www.guardian.co.uk/religion/Story/0,,1946370,00.html

2006-11-22 04:50:52 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have noticed that whenever someone asks a question here about Jehovah's Witnesses, a few people answer that the asker should do research on our "Founder", Charles Russell.

Russell was simply a Bible Student (never even heard the name Jehovah's Witness because we weren't called that until after he died) who was just STARTING OUT as a Bible student when he met a group of other sincere Bible students and they would meet to discuss what they were learning (from a KING JAMES VERSION of the bible - he NEVER SAW a New World Translation because it came out after his death). He published the Watchtower because he had the funds to do so and simply published what they were learning at the outset of their bible study. Some of it has, indeed, been found inaccurate but at least the Watchtower Society admits its wrongs and makes corrections asap.

He died and his followers came to be called "Russellites" (still a few left in Eastern USA). Jehovah's Witnesses are something else

2006-11-22 04:50:01 · 9 answers · asked by krobin 2

I am 5'8 and weigh 180 pounds. I am looking to purchase a meditation cushion that will support my weight and elevate my lower-end above the floor. Right now I am sitting on a couple cotton pillows that are too weak and it feels like I'm sitting on the floor which isn't good for my spine. I don't want anymore homemade substitutes. What is a good brand and type to get?

2006-11-22 04:48:33 · 6 answers · asked by Todd M 1

2006-11-22 04:48:32 · 16 answers · asked by Barabas 5

2006-11-22 04:47:50 · 3 answers · asked by Tonya in TX - Duck 6