Religion & Spirituality - 2 December 2006

It was amazing. I called Hinn Ministeries and told them that I was suffering from a condition that struck me suddenly after I had jogged with a friend for 5 miles last July. My mouth became very dry and I had trouble swallowing. The Hinn Ministeries put Benny on the phone and, after I pledged $500, he told me to fill a glass with the clear liquid that emerges from the kitchen faucet. He then said that I needed to drink this liquid and say a prayer to the Holy Spirit. The results? Miraculous! Almost immediately, my mouth was no longer dry! Don't tell ME that he's a phony!

2006-12-02 04:19:42 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-02 04:19:36 · 17 answers · asked by JOETHUNDER 1

Many talk about the second coming of Christ, but what would they expect Christ to look like, how would he arrive, and what would be the signs by which he may be recognised?

Would he wear a thorny crown and drag a wooden cross, in order for people to recognise him?

OR

Would he be an exceptional human being (whether man, or woman), of superior intelligence and wisdom, attempting to teach people with the view of enabling humanity to assimilate to the Spiritual Age, we recently entered?

All sensible replies will be appreciated.

Many thanks to all who offer their thoughts.

2006-12-02 04:19:34 · 14 answers · asked by ? 4

If so which of the following best describes you:

A)I went to Catholic school and I was then and am now a practicing Catholic. (By practicing I mean go to church, participate, receive sacraments, etc.)
B)I went to Catholic school and was a practicing Catholic then, and now I consider myself Catholic but I am not active in the church.
C)I went to Catholic school and I was Catholic then but I am not now.
D)I went to Catholic school and I was not Catholic then and I am not Catholic now.
E)I went to Catholic school and I was not Catholic then but I am Catholic now. (you converted)

2006-12-02 04:14:19 · 32 answers · asked by az 5

Atheists believe that the univers and everything that exists just came to be by accident...

Here is the problem...

The universe is full of Data, full of distinct pieces of information, "which all must be formatted in the same special way in order to fit together". But what is data: (facts, information, advice). And where did this Data come from?

How did a billion pieces of unorganized data manipulate 'itself' to create a collection of instructions necessary to build 1 organized super complex working cell?

By randomness? But even the act of randomness is a process of selection, and therefore randomness itself cannot take place without organized programmation. Randomness is a quality which requires action and therefore it requires instructions.

The only possible answer is creation by higher power. The universe started with a THOUGHT. Its a proven fact.

2006-12-02 04:13:41 · 35 answers · asked by sfumato1002 3

So if you fail in plan A, plan B is activated, fail in that Plan C, by fail I mean you didn't obey your call perhaps, or missed that opportunity. Or just one plan because God already knows the mistakes we will make(but this of course doesn't negate free-will)

2006-12-02 04:12:37 · 26 answers · asked by Dan 4

If they were the first human beings God created in the "beginning"....then where did the wives of Cain & Abel emerge from?

2006-12-02 04:10:03 · 20 answers · asked by Totally Confused 1

Christians are so stuck up they dont like their own people. Like a protestant does not like a catholic and a pentecost does not like protestant and so on......

2006-12-02 04:09:05 · 12 answers · asked by mamakumar 3

And what it means to you

2006-12-02 04:07:34 · 21 answers · asked by raistlinn55 2

Should they put out a sign that says, "Eat more p.uss.y?"

2006-12-02 04:07:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

IT'S LIKE WE HAVE A NEW 9/11 ATTACK EVERY 3 WEEKS. The greed of insurance and medical companies kills more people than Muslims.The World Health Organization ranks the United States 35th in health care. It is far behind the nations that have universal health care. Universal health care saves lives and money. USA only industrialized democracy not to have it.

2006-12-02 04:05:51 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Bible says that the Holy Spirit goes wherever He wishes (John 3:8) but from watching Benny Hinn on TV, it looks like the Holy Spirit goes wherever Benny wishes.

What's up?

2006-12-02 04:05:28 · 7 answers · asked by 5solas 3

Dont answer this unless you are smart enough to realize that god may not exsist

2006-12-02 04:05:04 · 19 answers · asked by behindthesmile22 2

2006-12-02 04:04:56 · 40 answers · asked by Dan 4

Who's attending the first service with me?

2006-12-02 04:03:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

someone told me that jesus was a prophet and what did he prophosize? the person who told me this said there will be rumors of wars and wars but so what any one could say that since the dawn of time man has fought each other over stupid stuff but that doesnt make him a prophet

2006-12-02 04:03:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

that hubbard dude was a (terrible) science fiction writer, and myths from scientology come from this dude? Please someone tell me why i shouldnt hate scientology (it got rid of chef on southpark!)

2006-12-02 04:02:49 · 4 answers · asked by its not gay if... 2

The Shari'a, or Islamic Law, asks for an absurdly high, nearly impossible to achieve and illogical test to prove rape cases. To make matters worse, the 'four witness' requirement came directly from Muhammad.

Riyadh, 28 Nov. (AKI) - In apparent recognition of rising rates of sexual violence in the Kingdom, Saudi Arabia has opened a specialised clinic to carry out tests on rape victims, Gulf News reports. The establishment of the clinic comes after a teenage gang rape case that has triggered debate. The Girl of Qatif, as she has been dubbed by the Saudi media, was sentenced to more lashes than one of her alleged rapists received...

2006-12-02 04:01:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

could some one be a christian and be a fan of black metal? if you dont know most black metal is blasphemous and satanic

2006-12-02 04:01:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-02 03:59:41 · 20 answers · asked by pkstn pride 1

2006-12-02 03:57:28 · 13 answers · asked by Alan I 1

2006-12-02 03:56:48 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Most Christian teenagers like to listen to rap lyrics about drugs/violence/sex/money

I know because I got their answers from this site.

I'm an Atheist rapper. A few of the "Christians" hated my music just by reading the titles.

1. Americans Are Overweight
2. She wants a Black Man ( A true story)
3. Loose Screws (making fun of religious hypocrites)
4. Ignorant (about rappers rapping about the same thing)
5. Dyke Chick (making fun of lesbians)
6. The truth Hurts (bashing catholic priest who molest children)
7. Believe (believe in yourself)
8. Treat You Right (making a good relationship)
9. Shut Up (nagging women)
10.Controlled by the Pu$$y (making fun of men being crazy for sex)

Listen to the songs here
http://www.listentocharlie.com

2006-12-02 03:55:34 · 16 answers · asked by Harsh truth 1

2006-12-02 03:54:44 · 16 answers · asked by KITTY CAT 1

whereas true knowlege of self (God) is higher thinking

2006-12-02 03:54:16 · 21 answers · asked by gasp 4

2006-12-02 03:53:50 · 16 answers · asked by pinky 1

Every human civilsation and race has religious beliefs since the very beginning.
So if spirituality is such a gimmick as atheists claim then you are attacking evolutionary enhancement as well. Evolution is the survival of the fittest so evolution has come up with religion for mankind as a favorable trait. So why attack it if we evolved to have spiritual hunger as a benefit?
Are not the those who believe in a deity doing what they are evolved to do?

This strengthens me that it was that God created humans because he made us and only us with the capacity of spirituality. Primates have no spirituality or other qualities that humans possess. Because we were made in the image of God.

2006-12-02 03:53:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

just a friendly debate-
i believe that there is more power in LOVE verses fear, and that's how i judge things. if i realize that i'm doing something motivated out of fear, that's how i know i am on the wrong track. fear is the greatest motivator, especially if you want to get people to do or behave like you want them to.

and yes, this is a follow up to the rapture question. is fear is the basis for your believing? I believe if anyone were truly in touch with God, or truly "excepted Jesus in your heart" (which could be a metaphor for achieveing Christ Consciousness) there would be no fear at all, and you would eminate peace and joy.

2006-12-02 03:49:57 · 11 answers · asked by zentrinity 4

2006-12-02 03:47:31 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-02 03:46:25 · 12 answers · asked by jsjmlj 5