Religion & Spirituality - 27 November 2006

My personal perspective of God has always been monotheistic and male, so I'm not looking for anyone to defend the traditional Christian/biblical self-disclosure of God in male terminology. I'm interested in composing a list (based on personal testimonies of people who conceive of God as female) of why you hold to this view. Thanks.

2006-11-27 16:26:43 · 16 answers · asked by chdoctor 5

2006-11-27 16:25:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the Latter Day Saint's religion, they believe that a celestial marriage is for eternity.

How do you explain Jesus saying in Matthew 22:22-33 that marriage is not in heaven? See Matthew 22:30: 30For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.

How is it then, that marriage can be for eternity if Jesus himself said this cannot happen.

2006-11-27 16:24:11 · 12 answers · asked by Searcher 7

Did ancient Egyptians worship their kings?

Dear all,
I want a historical answer supported with strong references.
(Note: religion books are not references)

I am asking about (Ptah, Re, Osiris.. ect), were they kings?
Or maybe kings were considered priests for the gods.?

Thanks.

2006-11-27 16:24:03 · 5 answers · asked by ParadoX 2

would anyone like me to say a prayer for them tonight? i would be happy to do so. thanks to all who want to say an intention.

2006-11-27 16:23:00 · 9 answers · asked by googoo 3

2006-11-27 16:22:20 · 5 answers · asked by Tina R 1

and how do you know when you're in love...jw

2006-11-27 16:21:26 · 9 answers · asked by santaz_lil_slacker 2

2006-11-27 16:20:08 · 3 answers · asked by Joaquin 1

2006-11-27 16:19:40 · 24 answers · asked by Chase 4

i feel truth can be sought by an individual through peaceful means. if a person involves in an argument, not a healthy debate, his reasoning capacity will diminish.his ego may be satisfied by choosing the path of confrontation but is he not robbed of mental peace and is he doing more harm to the religion or ideology in which he believes?

2006-11-27 16:18:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

And what of the other, less well-populated versions of Islam?

2006-11-27 16:17:55 · 7 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

I know that most answers will be gambling is a sin, but when ones financial need is great and prayer alone isn't helping, is it really so wrong to buy lottery tickets in hopes of helping out financially? I guess my faith may be a little
out of whack, right or wrong?

2006-11-27 16:16:53 · 19 answers · asked by frustrated 3

I should be able to go in a hotel room and open a drawer without seeing that in there, just knowing that its in the room and that some losers are trying to force there religion on me makes me sick and my skin crawl

2006-11-27 16:15:11 · 17 answers · asked by SN 1

I f Muslim "BELIEVER" try to please God by praying, fasting, giving charity, No adultery, no gambling, no alcohol, no drugs, no lie, no suicide, no killing, no usury, doing good, asking God for forgiveness, help the poor and needy.....
Also without forgetting the priests, bishops, ministers,.... who try their best to to please God ( but the differnce with muslims is that muslim worship God, but they worship Jesus the prophet of God)

can The other christians who just relax and do nothing but evil things, like gambling, drinking alcohol, using drugs, having sex with many people in their life, comitting suicide, kill other people, steal, lie, Have children outside of marriage, don't pray only when they get stocked, don't have God on their tongue, just bad words...and so on. can these people can be saved, just because they believe in the story of the cross and God in the flesh and God the son and ....While others will stay in the hell fire in eternity is this fair?

2006-11-27 16:13:57 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-27 16:10:07 · 21 answers · asked by jonas_tripps_79 2

Do you view Protestants and Catholics different? Acknowledging that you believe both groups have great theological errors, would you say that one group seems farther from the truth than the other?

2006-11-27 16:09:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Only a cruel parent would prevent or hinder their child from learning or achieveing beyond themselves. In fact, a good parent does everything in it's power to MAKE this happen. If you are a parent, you know this to be true.

So why does god not want people (supposedly his children) to become more than god? Why does god hinder scientific discovery by declaring we "cannot know god", or "understand his plan." What sane parent would do this to their child?

The only possible explanation is that we are not actually god's children, but are mearly god's playthings.

2006-11-27 16:09:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-27 16:08:39 · 17 answers · asked by jonas_tripps_79 2

I have observed with great interest the continuing debate between the disparate religious groups on here. To take one example:
The Christians and the Muslims. Mutual apostasy, blasphemy whatever you like to call it. The various arguments/threats from either camp seems incapable of placating or convincing the other. Surely this is an impossibly unbearable situation for both. I have read that in both your scriptures that it is valid, obligatory, (demanded even!) of you that you be prepared to literally fight and die to defend YOUR beliefs against unbelievers. Christianity has a long and honourable tradition of martyrdom and persecution in the name of its faith. Islam is no stranger to fighting holy wars in defense of the Prophet (PBUH) (past and present). The logical answer to this intolerable situation is obviously to stop hiding behind placards or dissing each other in chatrooms, and get out there and fight the good fight for the right! No doubt GOD will be on the winning side!

2006-11-27 16:08:37 · 9 answers · asked by troothskr 4

Only serious answers. If, You do not like the question please do not answer. Thank You.

2006-11-27 16:08:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hey everyone, my friend Jessica and I were just talking about our church that we go to and about the different headcoverings that women wear. Some wear a hat, others a bonnet, Jessica and I and some others wear what as known as a snood which covers our long hair. There are also women who wear a veiling over their hair and also there is two women who wear a veil over their head. Our church is against women wearing a female kippot or doily. Jessica and I wear these also sometimes when we are praying at home. Well, this lady came up to us in the assembly and said that we needed to cover our face as well. My husband says that as long as we cover our hair we are okay, but if we wanted to wear a complete veil we could. What should we do?

2006-11-27 16:07:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

if satan is prince of this world , who is his father the king of this world

2006-11-27 16:06:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-27 16:05:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I believe that animals go to heaven. The Noak's Ark is a prophetic picture with Noah's family and all the pairs of animals being saved from judgement that God will restore mankind and all his creation in the new heaven and new earth at the completion of the present age. God's Covenant with Noah is for mankind and all flesh that they will never suffer God's judgement for sins but be restored forever, The Ark is a picture of the body of Jesus in which all creation will be saved. John 3:16 says that God so love the world (the whole earth and not just mankind) that He sent His Son to save the world. The fact that 'world' is used and not a specific term referring to mankind alone shows that it is God's intention to save mankind and all his other creation, including animals. Love is an attribute of God that man has for God is love. If man can love animals would not God loves them more? I believe God loves us and all His creation which He has considered good and He will restore all..

2006-11-27 16:01:19 · 16 answers · asked by seekfind 6

Is it just me or is there an odd similarity between children believing in santa claus, and adults believing in a God? If you are good, santa will bring you presents (God will let you into heaven), if you are bad, you get coal in your stocking (you get sent to hell).
just a thought

2006-11-27 15:59:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-27 15:59:22 · 21 answers · asked by dwcofer 2

I understand that the ultimate place for an LDS marriage is in one of your temples. A relative of mine is LDS and when they got married, they had a ring ceremony in their regular church after getting sealed in the temple.

Why could they not have a regular ceremony at the church (after the temple sealing)

Why could they not say vows to one another?

Why are the ceremonies in the temple so secretive to those who are not part of the LDS faith?

2006-11-27 15:56:14 · 8 answers · asked by Searcher 7

Well there is this guy and I really care about him and I haven't seen him in a while but he is SICK(he might have cancer). He is not in the WILL OF GOD. I can't seem to hear God speaking to me about this topic. This guy won't really talk to me and I feel that he is shuting the door to God, I'm not sure of his salvation God might be trying to get his attention but then I am he is out of the Will of God and God might be punishing him. I get the idea that he doesn't want to hurt me anymore and he doesn't want me to know about his sickness and that he is afraid. I can't really focus on anything. What should I do? Leave it alone? If you can't think of anything then PLEASE just PRAYER for me and him. THANK YOU

2006-11-27 15:55:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I believe only the spirit lead by the Holy Ghost will know and understand this answer.

2006-11-27 15:55:09 · 12 answers · asked by CANDY_GIRL 1

Why is it that people are forced to sing god bless america or myth bless america as i call it since theres no god so anyway where was i oh yeah why do they force people to sing that song in a public place did they forget about separation of church and state if i wanted to stand like a retard and sing songs mindlessly i would be go to a church not to a stadium so i was watching one of the games on tv and you know that announcer came on and said everybody stand for whatever loser isnt doing this rendition of myth bless america and they actually all stood i thought to myself are they retarded just because that announcement was made your gonna stand up and sing it even if you dont believe it and for what cause you dont wanna cause a scene in public by sitting down and having some loser say why arent you standing dont you love jesus our precious myth savior who created everything for you and insert other loser comments here that they would probably

2006-11-27 15:54:14 · 13 answers · asked by SN 1