Religion & Spirituality - 3 December 2006

2006-12-03 13:59:02 · 33 answers · asked by iamnoone 7

2006-12-03 13:57:36 · 17 answers · asked by anthony g 2

Why do Christians point to the Bible to prove to non believers they're right? If someone believed in the Bible, I'm pretty sure that they'd already believe in God. Isn't the Bible more of an instruction guide for those who already believe, and that God Himself is what brings people to Him?

2006-12-03 13:56:26 · 10 answers · asked by Gothic Shadow 3

2006-12-03 13:55:58 · 12 answers · asked by iamnoone 7

Give details and the Bible reference for this practice.

2006-12-03 13:53:14 · 12 answers · asked by ? 3

I read about those of you who berate Michael Richards and Mel Gibson for their racist comments. Then there are those of who tear up anyone who is even remotely against the homosexual life style, calling them homophobias etc. You can come to the aid of all sorts of different religions at a time when Christ's birth is celebrated. I find tolerance of everyone else's beliefs, no matter what that might be, and while the majority of the citizens of the United States claims Christianity as their chosen religion it is the most abused religion, group of people (along with the Jews) to walk the earth. Why is this?

2006-12-03 13:52:55 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

and - What three beliefs about Jesus Christ are essential to salvation?

2006-12-03 13:51:54 · 17 answers · asked by Lovin' Mary's Lamb 4

If so, who is Isa, Ahmadinezhad?

2006-12-03 13:51:48 · 3 answers · asked by Sheik Yerbouti 2

I personally believe is that the body is part of our soul but with the power of God it can be given immortality (so people can have adaptations and abilities like the angels). I don't believe that God intended that we should appropiate his life and power as if we cannot have it taken away if we abuse it. I believe it was taken way when the tree of life was taken away. I believe God will give eternal life to those who want it and will appreciate it. I believe we live onlt one life and that there is a resurrection after the grave, but between the grave and the resurrection is nothing. All our memories are asleep and when resurrection comes, the last thing you'll remember is the second before you died. Angels can masquerade as human beings (some people think angels have this obsession of appearing in the form of dead loved ones and speaking as them too.). Sure you may be felt being outside of your body, but that's only a projection of you mind which exists as long as your brain is functioning. I believe it's possible that the spirit world may give us visions of things around us and of other people's lives (not to be confused with "pastlife". Past life in my belief is an old attitude you left behind in the only life you have).

2006-12-03 13:51:24 · 9 answers · asked by Cyber 6

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2006-12-03 13:49:34 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-03 13:49:11 · 14 answers · asked by iamnoone 7

I thought the Hebrew hand had 2 thumbs..... hmmm?

pic of it : http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k62/morgothaod/2006_12030002.jpg

it was given to my great grandma who visited israel 30 years ago.

2006-12-03 13:48:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

What led you to your current disbelief?

2006-12-03 13:48:03 · 14 answers · asked by Kathryn™ 6

2006-12-03 13:47:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-03 13:46:59 · 15 answers · asked by iamnoone 7

2006-12-03 13:46:21 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

diaspora (Jews living away from Judea) to spread this new Judaism amongst the gentiles. He needed the Davids, Jesus's family to help him legitimise this attempt at reform, his own family history not being Jewish his Grandfather was a convert to Judaism.

His grand plan was to usurp the power of the Empire by eroding the traditional faiths of the Romans.

Do you think this has any bearing on the New Testement?
Could the early Christian Church have been doing Herods bidding then they had a falling out?

2006-12-03 13:45:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-03 13:44:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-03 13:43:14 · 19 answers · asked by iamnoone 7

2006-12-03 13:40:49 · 21 answers · asked by norhollywud 1

Okay, full disclosure, don't look if you don't want to. It's not excessively gory or unpleasant, just excessively sentimental. It shows Jesus weeping while holding a tiny aborted foetus in his hand. Here it is:

http://family.webshots.com/photo/1008239637021399146JqnZTUNGDp

This isn't asked to get opinions about either side of the abortion debate (though I don't suppose that will stop some of you). There have been plenty of posts about that and it's not going to get resolved here. I want to know reasons why anyone would want to indulge in such grotesque mawkishness. What is in it for you?

(And no, I'm not concealing my opinion of the picture, it's repellant.)
_

2006-12-03 13:36:50 · 10 answers · asked by Bad Liberal 7

Last weekend, I arrested 3 young men for running out of the liquor store with eight cases of beer. And the next morning, I watched as they lined up, on the church steps, to shake hands with the minister.
So my question is, is faith something that only lingers for a few hours, keeps us in check for a small amount of time before we can get on with our business of stealing and other assorted mischief? Can we wash it off, does it wear off like medication? Or is it all just a big show like I originally thought?

2006-12-03 13:36:46 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-03 13:36:45 · 11 answers · asked by iamnoone 7

I have to preech at church and have not idea of what to do.Can somebody please help!!!
Thank you for your answers

2006-12-03 13:36:10 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-03 13:36:04 · 16 answers · asked by iamnoone 7

I want to do it right now, so nothing that I have to go out and buy. If I need practice, thats fine. I`ll practice now, but I want to be able to do it by the end of tonight.

2006-12-03 13:34:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

How many billions of dinos have come and gone over the life of the Earth? I figure this may why small children love them so much... with one foot in the Otherworld they would have a better view of the fauna.

Please don't bother answering if you...

A. Don't believe in the afterlife
B. Don't believe that non-human animals get an afterlife
C. Don't believe in dinosaurs

That should exclude just about everyone :)

2006-12-03 13:33:18 · 9 answers · asked by Redcap the Druid 3

2006-12-03 13:32:29 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am having an extremely hard time accepting the role of women in the bible. Why would God make me a female and implant in me none of the the characteristics that are pleasing to Him?

(FYI-I am using my spouse's avatar)

2006-12-03 13:32:27 · 13 answers · asked by keepingGodfirst 2

2006-12-03 13:30:54 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2