Religion & Spirituality - 2 December 2006

Mithra of Persia

--Mithra was born of a virgin on December 25 in a cave, and his birth was attended by shepherds bearing gifts.
--He was considered a great traveling teacher and master.
--He had 12 companions or disciples.
--Mithra’s followers were promised immortality.
--He performed miracles.
--As the “great bull of the Sun,” Mithra sacrificed himself for world peace.
--He was buried in atomb and after three days rose again.
--His resurrection was celebrated every year.
--He was called “the Good Shepherd” and identified with both the Lamb and the Lion.
--He was considered the “Way, the Truth and the Light,” and the “Logos,” [Word] “Redeemer,” “Savior” and “Messiah.”
--His sacred day was Sunday, the “Lord’s Day,” hundreds of years before the appearance of Christ.
--Mithra had his principal festival on what was later to become Easter.

2006-12-02 07:38:17 · 8 answers · asked by This Virus Called Language 1

2006-12-02 07:37:55 · 6 answers · asked by Twin momma as of 11/11 6

Do you know who any of the people where.

2006-12-02 07:37:03 · 7 answers · asked by Kerilyn 7

How do Christians know that it wasn't just written by men who said it was the word of God? Obviously God doesn't pop into everyone's living room and talk. It's just ministers or priests telling people that it's the word of God. And people believe that.

So, Bible Believers, where is your proof that the Bible really is the word of God? And don't tell me that you're right JUST BECAUSE, or that I'm stupid for not believeing in the Bible, because that will only prove that you're insecure and really don't know how to respond to my question.

2006-12-02 07:35:51 · 32 answers · asked by Tim 1

Savvy S asked "Why Don't The Ignorant Heathens Accept Jesus (Praise His Name) As Their Personal Lord And Savior?? You Heathens Are Going To Spend Eternity In Hell When You Die. Accept Jesus As Your Personal Lord And Savior Now Before It's Too Late."

So I guess I need to post my question then. Why can't people just be happy and let those who choose to not follow Christianity do as they wish? What's with all the personal attacks on non-Christian faiths? All it does is upset people. Unfortunately, Christianity is not the only religion in the world, it never had been. Accept and Respect people for what they believe in, you'll make friends faster. I'm a Druid, proud to be one, and won't ever change. Why can't people like Savvy S here just accept that and move on with their life? Are they so unhappy with their own religion, so they feel they must take it out on others? Or are they simply victims of religious close-mindedness?

2006-12-02 07:34:51 · 9 answers · asked by lavos1412 3

"They were all filled with awe and praised God, "A great Prophet has appeared among us," they said. "God has come to help his people." This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country."

Luke 7:16-7

However, it is interesting to note that the term "son of God" is used in other parts of the Bible to refer to Adam (Bible: Luke 3:38), Israel (Bible: Exodus 4:22) and David (Bible: Psalms 2:7) as well. The creatures of God are usually referred to in the Bible as children of God.
according to bible you should believe in 3 son's of God ,
the Christian's tell's us because Jesus had no father that's why he is the son of God ,,,, than my answer is Adam should be a greater son of God than Jesus because he had no father and no mother,

So please he was not the geneticly son of God ,does not make sense

2006-12-02 07:33:54 · 22 answers · asked by boshhhhhhhhhh 2

2006-12-02 07:32:06 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you celebrate christmas you do not understand the bible.

Dan 12:10 Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.

2006-12-02 07:31:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

It seems that all these religious people on this site answer all the questions with quotes from thier ancient religious books. What about using your brain?

2006-12-02 07:30:38 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-02 07:30:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

There are many feelings we have...I just think it's interesting when feeling something good we cry...

2006-12-02 07:29:20 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Quran told us about many many things will hapen in the future till doomday,have you read any thing of that in any bible which are available in your hands which are diffrent than each others?

2006-12-02 07:27:11 · 24 answers · asked by lostship 4

If you do not believe in Jesus as the living God, who was with God in the beginning, and that he was the one who paid for our sins on calvary, I would like to know why.

2006-12-02 07:26:18 · 57 answers · asked by kyle w 1

In Judges 1:19 It is told that Judah could not defeat the armies in the valley even with the help of god simply because they were using chariots of iron. A Sherman Tank would make short work of an iron chariot... does that mean it's stronger than god?

2006-12-02 07:25:56 · 15 answers · asked by ChooseRealityPLEASE 6

please answer these questions, they do have revelence, just answer them truthfully please...

1. how many names do you have?
2. if someone called you son or daughter would you consider that your name?
3. if someone called you girl or boy would you consider that your name?
4. if someone called you person with the curly/straight/frizzy/wavy... hair would you consider that your name?
5. would you answer to any of the "names" in questions 2-4 even if you didnt consider them your name?


this is just a little research im doing because of something someone said to me... you'll find out in a few min what its all about, for now just answer the questions please, the more people that answer the better. thanks

2006-12-02 07:22:12 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-02 07:20:17 · 28 answers · asked by stone 3

I have multiple questions about christianity and the Bible but just to name 1 of them. why didnt the Bible speak of dinosaurs (we all know they exsisted at one time).

2006-12-02 07:19:50 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

i dont believe in god but what if after death i suddenly see myself sitting face to face with him what am i suppose to say to him...would an OOPS do?

2006-12-02 07:17:51 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

….the old argument, by the church, that the earth is the center of the universe and their current one about creation?

At least they can’t kill people anymore for telling the truth instead of supporting their myths.

2006-12-02 07:17:36 · 10 answers · asked by thewolfskoll 5

in my state, we just has a big snow and ice storm, i drove almost an hour on horrible roads to check on my friend who lives in the country because they wouldnt answer the phone and i was worried. they didnt even seem grateful for it, is it bad to just not want to help them again if they are just using my family?

2006-12-02 07:17:04 · 4 answers · asked by sr.07_who_loves_her_4x4 2

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BODY is like a HARDWARE
SOUL is like a HARDDISK
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VIRUS are L UST;ANGER,GREED, ATACHMENT,EGO
VIRUS-REMOVER is THE PURITY
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2006-12-02 07:16:44 · 2 answers · asked by agni 4

A Hinduism
B Judaism
C Islam
D Buddhism

2006-12-02 07:15:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I not a christian but a Muslim
I feel sorry for christians because I think they are confused
I know some christians
We were just talking abt religion and she said Jesus is god
the I was talking to another christian and she said Jesus is the son of God
Christians are you confused on who Jesus is?
I personally think that Mohammed is the messenger of God all Muslims agree on that and not confused.
I am not trying to be rude in anyway but are you guys confused

2006-12-02 07:15:34 · 31 answers · asked by ? 3

2006-12-02 07:14:58 · 1 answers · asked by devotionalservice 4

Without having to look for fairies at the bottom of it

2006-12-02 07:14:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I read an article on the Spanish Martyrs who were killed for their belief in Jesus.
They all forgave their murderers.
This happened not long ago, in the late 30's in Spain.

2006-12-02 07:14:20 · 10 answers · asked by carl 4

My grandfather once told me that GOD would simply not have the room to fit all those souls in 1 place. The more i think about it the more it does make sence. Of all the millions and millions of people dying each year and all the people that have died threw the existence of mankind would GOD really have the room to fit all those souls in 1 place? wiether its heaven or hell(think about it). Give me your thoughts and opionions.

2006-12-02 07:13:32 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

can you name one of them?

2006-12-02 07:13:24 · 4 answers · asked by Kerilyn 7

2006-12-02 07:12:05 · 5 answers · asked by t a m i l 6

2006-12-02 07:12:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous