Religion & Spirituality - 30 November 2006

Ego is our self perception against the world. And so to protect our image, we tend to commit all evil!

Isn't it a simple truth?

2006-11-30 04:20:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

There is a heaven and a hell.I am told.Is heaven up and hell down?

2006-11-30 04:19:58 · 36 answers · asked by herbertboudreaux 1

We have a form to fill in at work to ensure there is no discrimination and one of the questions this year is religion. I realise that this can be an emotive issue, so please respect the following points when you answer:

I am in UK - religious freedom and tolerance is not an issue.
I am not here to debate the existence of a god.
I am not here to "rubbish" any belief system and would appreciate it if you did not do the same.

I have always considered myself an athiest. I do not believe a a supreme creator with His reward system, but I do believe that there is an energy in the world which keeps things going and I think that as a race, Humanity has lost touch with its natural place in the world and that we need to respect our environment and the natural cycle. Does that make me a Pagan? I am not sure what the difference is between Wicca and Pagan; I assume one is an offshoot of the other, but I do not do rituals as such so I don't think Wicca really applies in this case.

2006-11-30 04:19:17 · 19 answers · asked by kingofclubs_uk 4

Ok, here goes. I'm a christian. I know I am. I know what the bible says of the topic but can't help it. I wonder how it feels to be with a man being a man myself. I feel torn inside, I feel guilt but cannot help the feelings I have. The church states it's wrong (man with man) and the bible states it as well. I don't want to burn in Hell. I look at other guys at church and wonder if they've had the same feelings. I'm stepping out there to "experiment" but I'm scared. Have you been in this position? How did you overcome? I pray, I pray hard. God continues to bless me. I'm so confused. Any and all comments welcome.

jessallop@yahoo.com
dfw area

2006-11-30 04:18:14 · 10 answers · asked by JLO 1

2006-11-30 04:17:45 · 17 answers · asked by mouthbreather77 1

To you personally:

1. What is Hell?

2. Who is Going There?

3. Is it Eternal Punishment?

4. Is it torture 24/7 for eternally?

5. I just the book "Divine Revelations of Hell" what do you think of this book?

2006-11-30 04:17:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please respect my request, serious answers only, go online, search Scripture, do your homework so I can choose a really good 'best answer'

2006-11-30 04:17:28 · 12 answers · asked by vjatigerrr 2

Ignorant Christians misinterpret LOVE. To punish is not an act opposite to love, even justified killing is an act of love.
When Jesus destroyed the Homos in Sodom and Gommorah
it was not not because he hated them. When Jesus flooded the world it was also an act of chastisement.
Today we are crippled by this misinterpretation of Love.
Let our heart be strong and let us be ready to fight the infidels to death--not because we hate them but because we love God.
And to love God is to follow his chastisement and commandments.

Hebrews 12:6
For whom the LORD loves He chastens,And scourges every son whom He receives.”

2006-11-30 04:16:35 · 7 answers · asked by jesus_loves_u1972 1

really, what makes an evangelical any different from any other christian. and why do they think we're mostly going to hell?

2006-11-30 04:16:31 · 6 answers · asked by implosion13 4

I got this as a response:

"We are what we choose to be...If you choose to be christian you choose to condemn all those acts that christianity condemns..."

How is that possible, when Christianity has no real rule?. Religions does, such as Catholicism, Baptists, Methodist, etc. They are Christ based religions, but they are all different in their practices and doctrine. The definition of Christian, is a follower of Christ, no religious doctrine or dogma.

Does that statement make sense to anyone? Why should I have to condemn all the things religious Christian doctrine condems to be a Christian. By definition, to be a Christian is just to follow Christ, right?

(BTW, Not concerned in the least about my faith, Im just asking because the statement didnt make sense to me, not looking for guidance for my faith.)

2006-11-30 04:15:54 · 12 answers · asked by sweetie_baby 6

Christianity is the answer.

Every religious and philosophical system has its own path to "ultimate fulfillment." In order to reach a "higher level," one must discipline their thoughts and actions in such a way as to reach this goal, or "salvation."

For example:

* Buddhists strive for their goal through chanting and prayer.
* Muslims strive for their goal by submitting to the will of Allah.
* Anarchists strive for their goal by rebelling against society.
* Hedonists strive for their goal by seeking pleasure.
* Catholics strive for their goal by keeping the sacraments.
* Many others who consider themselves "Christian" strive for their goal through regular church attendance, and doing good things.
* Mystics and occultists strive for their by seeking supernatural experiences.
* Atheists strive for their goal by disproving the existence of God.

I could go on, but you probably get the idea by now.

In the face of all these human religions and philosophies, biblical Christianity teaches something completely opposite:

"It is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God -- not by works, so that no one can boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9)

No matter how hard you try, you can't save yourself. Still, to receive the gift, there is something you need to do, right here, right now:


* Put your full trust and faith in Jesus Christ -- Not only that He exists, that He is the Son of God, that He died, was buried, and brought back to life, but also that He is your only hope for salvation, and that He is your highest authority.

2006-11-30 04:14:48 · 25 answers · asked by jesus_loves_u1972 1

2006-11-30 04:14:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Readily "God" can be diagnosed with megalomania and a unique disorder of tri-polarism.

Could medication possibly help this obviously non-omnipotent entity?

2006-11-30 04:13:32 · 14 answers · asked by Truyer 5

If the penalty for all your sins has been paid, then can you consider yourself sinless even though you're a habitual sinner?definitely. Jesus paid for all your sins(past,present and future)--you just need to admit that that is you need to be a Christian. You can be a habitual sinner but as a Christian all your sins will be paid for. It's like pouring water into a jar with a hole in it's bottom. Your sins are the water, the jar is you and the hole is created in the jar by Jesus--the moment you accepted his sacrifice. So, what is the meaning of repentance for sins? You already repented for all your past,present and future sins the moment you accepted Christ. Why Jesus told the woman-"Go and sin no more". It's because Jesus was still uncrucified at the time.Some Christians are wrong in saying that we need to ask forgiveness. no--it's not a master or servant relationship that we have with Jesus--such that we have to ask for his mercy everytime we sin. if somebody ask forgiveness for any sin--it implies that he have deep in his heart real doubt that all his future sins were forgiven as well. so, sin boldly.If you are a preacher of mercy, do not preach an imaginary but the true mercy. If the mercy is true, you must therefore bear the true, not an imaginary sin. God does not save those who are only imaginary sinners. Be a sinner, and let your sins be strong (sin boldly), but let your trust in Christ be stronger, and rejoice in Christ who is the victor over sin, death, and the world. We will commit sins while we are here, for this life is not a place where justice resides. We, however, says Peter (2. Peter 3:13) are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth where justice will reign.

2006-11-30 04:13:08 · 9 answers · asked by jesus_loves_u1972 1

2006-11-30 04:13:05 · 3 answers · asked by e-m-z-2k6-e-m-z 1

of a website of anything that would help me on a report i'm doing about christianity and people that had an impact on it in the 1970's? plz anything will help

2006-11-30 04:12:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Also marries at Bealtane, gets concieved midsummer and the god dies at Samhain

2006-11-30 04:12:16 · 4 answers · asked by dcxfuky 1

I have just finished reading "Price of Honor" by Jan Goodwin and I must admit my opinon about Islam changed considerably.

I concluded that peaceful Muslims do not dare to demonstrate or speak against fundamentalists out of fear, because these groups (Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood) threaten with death anyone who dares to criticize them.

Do you agree or disagree with me?

Additional Details

An American friend of mine says that if peaceful Muslim spoke out/demonstrated against radicals, the opinion of the West about Islam would improve... hence the question.

2006-11-30 04:12:06 · 11 answers · asked by G 6

the bible acknowledges Mary, his mother, and his brother, but not his father.

2006-11-30 04:11:52 · 11 answers · asked by PR_DR 2

Why did it take Ferdinand Magellan to prove it was a sphere if God already knew it?

2006-11-30 04:07:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-30 04:06:32 · 17 answers · asked by simplicity 2

My Muslim friends have always told me that prophet Muhammed was very peacful. However, I found a story in his biography that tells that prophet Muhammed tortured a jewish man (with the name of Kenana Ibn Al Rabie) to tell the muslims about a treasure he had hidden when Muslims invaded his tribe. The story continues until it tells that when Kenana refused to tell prophet Muhammed about that treasure, he was finally KILLED (after being tortured).

Is that story true?

2006-11-30 04:05:10 · 15 answers · asked by Bionimetiket 2

My cat woke up and got off my bible and now the page is wet where her face was?
Was it a baptism or cat drool? OR baptism IN cat drool?

2006-11-30 04:04:06 · 13 answers · asked by Mav here! 4

Morals seem natural. You slap someone they are likely to slap you back, you a kind to someone they tend to be kind back. Little childern understand this.

2006-11-30 04:03:53 · 21 answers · asked by Lawrence Turner 1

then it follows logic to say that God created both the good and the bad, the duality of life itself.

2006-11-30 04:00:53 · 24 answers · asked by zentrinity 4

honestly, how many times does a christian read the bible(s)? and how deep the christian believers understand all the bibles? do they really practise all the teachings in the bibles?

2006-11-30 04:00:14 · 39 answers · asked by hanafi 1

2006-11-30 03:59:42 · 9 answers · asked by Little anionyx 3

My family been seeing white shadows in the kitchen closet. Match stick or clothes pin figure with black eyes, long red hair and short bangs. Black shadow going into the walls. Black shadow in the mirrors. Light spots in the pictures. I heard someone call my name. Can anyone tell me what going on?

2006-11-30 03:58:21 · 13 answers · asked by Kelly 3

2006-11-30 03:57:06 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

when our body is finished then can our mind think..yes or no..critical answer please

2006-11-30 03:56:36 · 12 answers · asked by muzzam 1