Religion & Spirituality - 2 December 2006

I am a Christian. I understand why I am teaching people what I think. My God has instructed me too.

Why do people who are not being prompted by any higher power feel that it is necessary to convert people from religion? What do they gain? or Is it just a power trip they want to take and your soul is just their next victim? ... I can understand why all religions proselytize, but I cannot understand why non-religious people do.... unless it is self justification... please answer or comment.

2006-12-02 05:57:00 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-02 05:54:14 · 24 answers · asked by Let there be JIMBO 4

2000 years ago people turned to their Bible to find answers. The Bible satisfied their search for knowledge about how we came to existence, they learned the world was only a few thousand years old and they could read the earth was flat. God was their Reason.

Over the last thousands of years we gained a lot of knowledge, a lot of Reason.

In current time God is all of a sudden 'beyond Reason'. He doesn't follow Reason anymore. It only takes 'Faith' to know Him, not Reason anymore.

When did the way religious people look at God turn in this enormous way? Is 'just have faith' simply another way of saying "well, God is still The Answer, but we hardly have any questions anymore" ?

2006-12-02 05:53:31 · 18 answers · asked by Thinx 5

This can be applied to spiritual and religious beliefs as well as to the rest of life...

Comments?

2006-12-02 05:52:54 · 10 answers · asked by a_delphic_oracle 6

He supplies them with his own blood so they can live. Do you think the little ones go "yech, that's nasty! That's cannibalism!! ech"? Did you know this is what Jesus does in Holy Communion?

2006-12-02 05:52:39 · 6 answers · asked by Midge 7

I realize that you believe in the "big bang" theory to explain how we got here....but what was before the big bang? Night? Light? dust? Molecules? If so, what makes up the dust or molecules, and so on, and so on? No one can explain except our GOD! NO ONE, I mean NO One will EVER be able to explain this question. I will give out $100 to the most logical answer. Good luck.

2006-12-02 05:51:52 · 16 answers · asked by Missy 2

Can any man make a tree from nothing, can he do anything that God has not seen fit to allow. There is a God.

2006-12-02 05:51:25 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've noticed fundamentalist and evangelical churches are using statues in their Nativity scenes and during different celebrations. Based on the all too common accusations against Catholics by the same groups isn't this also idolatry by there mere possession and existence?

2006-12-02 05:50:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-02 05:49:42 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Note this isn't advertisement I don't care if you go to the website I'm just trying to save us both some time.
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2006-12-02 05:49:17 · 23 answers · asked by Say no to jesus 2

Where do you see yourself with your relationship to God in his Kingdom?

2006-12-02 05:48:07 · 3 answers · asked by Midge 7

We all know that Jesus 'died for our sins', and I hope you all understand it, but let us think for a moment about the actual sacrifice in itself. The fact of the matter is that after Jesus died, he went to heaven (paradise). The fact that he goes to heaven completely devalues the actual sacrifice. There is something very wrong in a sacrifice without consequence. If Jesus had died forever, or even went to hell for all eternity, then maybe that would be apt. God never 'gave' his son. God 'leant' his son and got him back a little later. In my opinion, going through some human pain for a while, doesn't even slightly equate for ALL THE SINS OF MAN COMBINED.

2006-12-02 05:44:16 · 8 answers · asked by yoyoyaboms 1

this is very ignorant in my eyes to be fighting over whether or not there is a "God"..if u believe there is, then cool, if u beleiver there isnt the same goes for u; why create such hostility over teh internet over religious beliefs...honestly people that r christians, or believe in God, would God want u to fight and argue over his word? i dont know anything about the bible, but id say probably not...to judge someone who doesnt believe in God and say 'UR GOING TO HELL"...is not wha a christian is supossed to do...ur r supposed to tell people about God, yeah, but dont force it on them(im not saying christians on her force things on anyone)...im just saying in the real world, christians do do that, and maybe thats why some people will NEVER be converted into christianity...what i guess im trying to say is if someone doesnt believe in God, thats them...let them believe what they want and u do the same

2006-12-02 05:43:59 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sign me up for the next cruise on "Noah's Ark." I'm an animal lover. LOL

2006-12-02 05:43:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-02 05:42:01 · 2 answers · asked by leesam9999 1

Atheist are just bold and believe in their own logic enough to not worry

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2006-12-02 05:41:01 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Most atheists and agnostics were either raised in church or other institution, and many were highly involved with religion during large parts of their lives. Our atheism emerged in spite this early experience.

What would convince you that atheists are already well informed and reflective individuals who have no need to read the Bible through a 6th time?

2006-12-02 05:39:21 · 15 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

The Bible mentioned laws for food. Why don't you follow does laws based on the Bible????

2006-12-02 05:39:01 · 10 answers · asked by bless 2

Mark Gabriel earned a doctorate degree in Islamic history from Al-Azhar University.This book tells his life story as a muslim and how he found Christ and healed his hatred for Jews,Its one of the best books I've ever read.

2006-12-02 05:38:24 · 4 answers · asked by sasyone 5

Christian people go to church on Sunday. But the Bible talks about the Sabbath. Why do you go to church on Sunday and not on Saturday based on the Bible???

2006-12-02 05:37:39 · 19 answers · asked by bless 2

2006-12-02 05:36:43 · 37 answers · asked by stone 3

WHY DO MORE PEOPLE SAY "I AM BLESSED!!!!!" WHEN THEY GET A NEW CAR, OR WHEN THEY GET A NEW PURSE, OR A NEW HUGE DIAMOND RING ?? BUT NOT MANY SAY GOD BLESSED THEM BECAUSE HE WOKE THEM UP THIS MORINING, OR BECAUSE YOU HAVE FOOD ON THE TABLE, OR BECAUSE YOU HAVE YOUR GOOD HEALTH, OR EVEN BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAMILY THAT LOVES YOU? IT SEEMS LIKE THESE DAYS EVERYONE IS JUST NOTICING ALL THE MATERIAL THINGS IN LIFE.

SORRY IF I'M GETTING ON MANY OF YOU GUYS NERVES WITH THESE QUESTIONS IM JUST CURIOUS.

2006-12-02 05:35:34 · 17 answers · asked by Miss 21 5

Why women in church don't use the veil mentioned by Paul in Corinthians??? I know why people do it, but I want to know why people don't do it?

I'm non-denominational... I'm asking to learn...

2006-12-02 05:35:15 · 5 answers · asked by bless 2

“Non-violence is not a cover for cowardice, but it is the supreme virtue of the brave. Exercise of non-violence requires far greater bravery than that of swordsmanship. Cowardice is wholly inconsistent with non-violence. Translation from swordsmanship to non-violence is possible and, at times, even an easy stage. Non-violence, therefore, presupposes ability to strike. It is a conscious deliberate restraint put upon one's desire for vengeance. But vengeance is any day superior to passive, effeminate and helpless submission. Forgiveness is higher still. Vengeance too is weakness. The desire for vengeance comes out of fear of harm, imaginary or real. A dog barks and bites when he fears. A man who fears no one on earth would consider it too troublesome even to summon up anger against one who is vainly trying to injure him. The sun does not wreak vengeance upon little children who throw dust at him. They only harm themselves in the act”
- Mahatma Gandhi -

- Atmadeepo Bhava -

2006-12-02 05:35:12 · 6 answers · asked by Shinkirou Hasukage 6

Please excuse the abbreviations in the question, the 128 character limit was hard to get by!

The question is: Would you prefer to live in a country which has banned abortion completely but has very high abortion rates (for example: many South American countries) rather than live in a country in which abortion is completely legal but has very, very few women seeking abortions each year (for example, Belgium & Netherlands)?

2006-12-02 05:34:47 · 6 answers · asked by 99 ways to smile 4

Why dont you believe in God?

2006-12-02 05:33:58 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-02 05:33:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

This section is called "Religion and Spirituality" and since you don't have a religion and don't believe in spitituality...
Actually, they should have another section for you labeled "Nothing" since that's what you all believe in.

2006-12-02 05:32:26 · 36 answers · asked by ineptmarquado 2

I personally like them. It's the only one our notes that features one of our great scientists who revolutionised understanding in their field. But I think thy picked one of the best. Don't you?
Say no to jesus.

2006-12-02 05:32:00 · 10 answers · asked by Say no to jesus 2

Curious where did we go wrong?

2006-12-02 05:31:46 · 11 answers · asked by Victorio 2