Religion & Spirituality - 4 December 2006

Can every one be explained as mental illness of the observer? Hallucinations? Coincidence? Opticle illusion? Natural events?

Has every person, thousands if not milllions, some very credible, who has seen a ghost, UFO, Bigfoot, experienced prayers or spells answered, telepathy, clairvoyance, just been hallucinating? Some of these things have been explained but in each case there are some that haven't.

Can everything be explained logically?

2006-12-04 06:08:41 · 25 answers · asked by Sage Bluestorm 6

One place I worked at had an actual legal issue with this, as they hired a white supremecist who wouldn't listen to his black, female boss, and threatened to sue if he was terminated for discrimination

2006-12-04 06:07:58 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I believe in Reform Judaism you are allowed to but not in the Orthodox thinking. If many Protestant sects of Christianity, a woman can become a Reverend or Minister, but I don't think this is true for Baptists. Why doesn't the Catholic Church allow women to become priests?

2006-12-04 06:05:20 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

A flash from the Lebanese memory.

Never shall I forget that day that began as any other. That day that turned my life into one long night. That instant when bombs pierced the sky and explosions flashed in the daylight, and my homeland was viciously pounded by the missiles of Israel.
I had to pinch my face. Was I still alive? Was I conscious? I couldn't believe it. But where was I? This was not my home. The rubble I lay under was not my bed. I strained to focus my eyes in the midst of the haze and smoke, and that’s when I began to hear the screaming. These were not cries of people for help, but for each other; fathers calling out for their daughters, sons for their mothers. Siblings for one another. And I was joining the voices.
I called out for my mother and father as any child would, not knowing what was wrong or what to expect. I moved quickly to push as much debris off of me as I could. I was battered and bruised, but the children surrounding me were much worse, their bodies mangled and broken. As I shouted and searched I saw a mother wailing as she clutched her limp child. It was obvious that the child was lifeless, but she held the infant as though a mother’s touch could indeed bring her child back.
Tears slid down my face as the scene came into focus around me. Buildings were torched and twisted; my school had no sign of life and the apartment building I had spent fourteen years of my life in was gone. Ten families had lived in my building. It was now an array of lifeless ruins.
I continued to search for my family, but with each turn I made any hope I had of finding them diminished. Still I searched, and I asked everyone alive if they knew where my family was; but no one had my relations on their mind– they were looking for their own. And then a voice called my name– "Zainab!". Over and over this voice called me and I realized it was that of my youngest brother, Mahdi. I wept and screamed because although I could hear Mahdi I could not find him. I called him, crying out his name until finally, beneath the wreckage, I found my brother. It was as though his bedroom had given way in the explosion and the ceiling had fallen in on him. I tried to remove the concrete but all my efforts were in vain.
I can not describe to you in words what he looked like, my poor brother– his normally glowing complexion masked by a mist of ash and pain. "Zainab, where’s Mama?" he whispered. To comfort him, I said that she was coming. I caressed his cheek and realized his face had been slashed by the shards of glass in the rubble. Mahdi asked for our mother and father over and over again, but all I could say was that they were coming for us both.

A few moments later Mahdi's breathing was much more strained and he struggled to speak. I stood up and began to scream for help; I cried out God’s name a million times and I pleaded and begged for someone to help us. I tried again to remove the rubble, but it was no use. I couldn’t move it and Mahdi couldn’t handle the pressure of the concrete on his small chest. "Zainab please get Mama, please Zainab!" My name was the last word his lips uttered. He moved no more and I was left alone to mourn my brother.
Though Mahdi was buried, I have yet to find my parents and my two other siblings.
A piece of me was stolen on that day in July, when Israel took from me my home and my family. Never shall I forget that day when all of Lebanon’s children cried for her and wept as they witnessed their motherland torn and shattered. We shall never forget.

2006-12-04 06:04:25 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-04 06:04:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

We were thinking of having a free-will offering pancake breakfast at our church as a fund raiser. And was thinking, perhaps I should gather the stats first from others who have done this in the past. Can you please share with us your experiences etc. Thanks!

2006-12-04 06:04:06 · 2 answers · asked by AnnG 1

2006-12-04 06:03:58 · 21 answers · asked by alice j 1

religion is basically the same belief what do you think?

2006-12-04 06:02:47 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

and doesn't it show life as meaningless? If everything rides on one belief how does our actions (and therefore our lives) mean anything?

2006-12-04 06:02:27 · 10 answers · asked by Quantrill 7

I hear people claim evolution goes against many scientific laws. Can anyone name which ones?

2006-12-04 06:02:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Mary Elizebeth Branddon was the author of the afore mentioned quote. I was reading a book this morning and came across it...curious as to how others here view grief..thanks for answering.

2006-12-04 06:01:26 · 20 answers · asked by herenthere 5

2006-12-04 06:01:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

If I have Top RAmen for lunch, will that be acceptable to the FSM? In otherwords, will the FSM still be pleased regardless of which denomination of pasta I eat? And lastly, if I eat Top RAmen, will that be a physical act of ending a prayer to the FSM? Will the FSM be angry if I offer no prayer except the ending?

2006-12-04 06:00:50 · 2 answers · asked by Guvo 4

when concepts like God and spirit come into question. how do you know you have the right interpretation of your belief system?

example-
when Jesus said ~I am the life and the way follow me-
to some it means to literally become his follower and make him your personal savior

to others it means simply, to follow his example if you want to achieve oneness with God

2006-12-04 06:00:22 · 2 answers · asked by zentrinity 4

2006-12-04 05:59:58 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I read that dreams about fainting could be a sign that you have blood circulation problems. I've had 3 dreams about it in the past 2 weeks, 2 of which were one night after another.

Has anyone had this ring true?

2006-12-04 05:58:36 · 3 answers · asked by Tiffany 2

The moon god. (Just like the "bedowin' (sp.) culture in that region still do today.) The word Allah simply means "The God."
Abraham (a Bible Prophet), left Ur (a city) of the Chaldeans to leave that type of worship and people whom worship that false diety! The God of Abraham has a name, it is Jehovah!
Question?
How could they have got it so wrong?
They are a beautiful, powerful and passionate people...
I think that is why the devil works so hard to confuse them.
I love muslims.
Jesus Christ is not a Prophet. He is the Messiah and Christ that the Prophets prophesied about. Jesus fulfilled the prophesies as Christ.
I love all of the Muslims enough to share the Truth with them...
What have you done to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ?
Do not start hating or get defensive, I do this kindly in love.
The Quaran even says in a surah "search for the Truth"
Jesus Christ of Nazereth is the Truth, the Light and the Way.
God bless you this Holy Season... XOXOX

2006-12-04 05:58:34 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Consider what Jesus said:
"Nevertheless I say to you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you." - Matthew 11:24

If it will be "more tolerable" for some than others, does this mean that some will suffer more anguish in hell?

2006-12-04 05:56:45 · 18 answers · asked by 5solas 3

I am doing astudy for my college class on hod the greek o\Orthodox celebrate Easter & Christmas An other holidays

2006-12-04 05:55:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-04 05:53:51 · 22 answers · asked by zentrinity 4

Are (free-will offering) spaghetti suppers profitable?

We were thinking of having a free-will offering spagetti supper at our church as a fund raiser. And was thinking, perhaps I should gather the stats first from others who have done this in the past. Can you please share with us your experiences etc. Thanks!

2006-12-04 05:53:26 · 5 answers · asked by AnnG 1

Im happy because im sure He knows better than me. What about you?

2006-12-04 05:53:09 · 15 answers · asked by Zifikos 5

http://www.mccchurch.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Sexuality_Spirituality&Template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=583#bibleandhomosexuality

2006-12-04 05:52:18 · 13 answers · asked by Byron A 3

I just found out about this research and theory and it is very interesting. Just do a google search with the key words "Jesus Born" and "september 11th". I always knew that Dec 25th was just a secular date for a holy thing, but never heard that it was Sep 11th. It would explain why the Terrorists would want to attack us. Muslim extremists hate anything Christian.

Let me know what ya'll have heard, Thanks!

2006-12-04 05:52:05 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-04 05:49:43 · 19 answers · asked by bc_munkee 5

2006-12-04 05:49:11 · 13 answers · asked by jeet 1

2006-12-04 05:48:42 · 14 answers · asked by firelily88 1

Have you ever noticed how atheists congregate in spiritual forums? Especially ones where christians hang out? Maybe I'm biased because I am a christian. I'm not sure but I suppose I have never really spent a great deal of time in forums of other faiths before. But I do find it interesting and it makes me wonder why they are here. I was thinking of some possible reasons...
1. They wish to understand.
2. They wish to enlighten.
3. They wish to collect information for a paper?
who knows. All 3 of these are negated when they mock and ridicule someone for having a belief they adhere to that differs from there own.
possible 4th...
They have egos hungry for validation that can only be filled by continually surrounding themselves by those they perseive as inferior. If they really wanted enlightenment, they'd go to a room of superiors and glean knowledge from those they perceive as superior in intellect. Just a thought. Any other possibilities?
*ducks and covers*

2006-12-04 05:48:37 · 17 answers · asked by sheepinarowboat 4

Perhaps you and your family have special traditions?
Are you making new traditions starting this year?

2006-12-04 05:45:56 · 10 answers · asked by lookn2cjc 6

He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. - Proverbs 28:9

Unless it is a prayer of repentance and turning to Jesus, wouldn't praying to God simply make their future punishment even worse for bringing Him and abomination?

What right do unbelievers have in coming before a holy God unless he is covered in the righteousness of Christ?

2006-12-04 05:45:28 · 8 answers · asked by 5solas 3