Religion & Spirituality - 5 December 2006

2006-12-05 04:57:08 · 24 answers · asked by nemo 1

Why would anyone go elsewhere and pay more for the same stuff?

2006-12-05 04:56:00 · 9 answers · asked by Merry CHRISTmas! 1

2006-12-05 04:54:07 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Romans 16:16, 1 Corinthians 16:20, 2 Corinthians 13:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:26 all command Christians to greet one another with a holy kiss.

Very few Christians do this today. Are they disobedient to the word of God?

If your answer is "that command does not apply because we live in a different time and culture, what prevents you from using that reasoning on any other command that you dislike? Doesn't that interpretation open the door to "pick and choose" theology?

2006-12-05 04:53:11 · 8 answers · asked by 5solas 3

2006-12-05 04:52:02 · 8 answers · asked by This Virus Called Language 1

I'm having difficulty understanding why some people are offended by, uncomfortable with, or unwilling to accept "Happy Holidays" being displayed at stores or offices.

2006-12-05 04:51:48 · 12 answers · asked by Eleventy 6

2006-12-05 04:50:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am German and actually, I do not really believe in God as I have not been grown up to believe in God. Anyway, I have many Indian friends and I am very interested in the Indian culture as well the religion, especially the Hinduism. I read al lot about it but still I am interested in you personal opinions. Would you mind telling me:

How would you explain your religion to someone who doesn't know anything about it.

What does it mean for you to be Hindu?

Thank you very much!

2006-12-05 04:50:16 · 16 answers · asked by The Reason 2

..prove that "he" was created by man.

At the time of the Bible, and still in many countries around the world today, Men are considered superior.

Now there's little debate that physically men are "superior" in the sense of strength etc (generally speaking) - however in life and the perpetuation of life it is in fact at least equal, if not edging towards the superiority of WOMEN, i.e. women bare the child and do most of the caring - in most species.. They are the most important, as Science is starting to show...with research on creating life without Men.

So, given that believers generally see God as a "he" - and "he" is referred to as "he" in the Bible - does this not reflect mans view that man is superior, when God is male - when in fact if there was a God surely it would be sexless..

Only a man would make God a man - and make man in "his" image...

2006-12-05 04:49:34 · 18 answers · asked by Im a killer 2

I believe in the existence of God and would most times find it strange that after seeing all that life entails I should still conclude that God does not exist.
Well I do know that some persons have gone through so much that they are like 'is it possible that this God should exist' I dont know to defend God but I do know there should be a reason for me to decide that He does not exist.

2006-12-05 04:49:05 · 33 answers · asked by lois o 1

2006-12-05 04:48:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-05 04:45:36 · 9 answers · asked by bc_munkee 5

i asked if it seems like people on here who do not believe in christaianty are considered aethist by MOST NOT ALL CHRISTIANS and i got all kinds of very defensive answers by self proclaimed chirstians. Now my question now is why, why bring in bible your beliefs and beliefs of others when the origanial question was on the numbers of titles given on one group is put on another? but one or two people answer correctly and i thank you.

2006-12-05 04:42:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

If a practice pagan is sharing a residence with another person, yet keeps their religion to themselves?

2006-12-05 04:41:56 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-05 04:40:37 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-05 04:40:36 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a Christian Professor, who I have seen wear a half moon necklace and a necklace with a circle and a trinagle in it. Being that I was once a Mormon for thirt-four years and then a Wiccan and now Christian, I am not familiar with this ccircle triangle. It could mean nothing. I am hoping that it does not mean she is Wicca/Christian, which is why I have not asked her myself. I do not think the two can coexist as one. Being that I was once Wiccan and I am now Christian. Does anyone know what a circle with a triangle mean. I know what a star with a circle means from Wicca, but not a triangle. Thank you.

2006-12-05 04:38:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

ie, if someone has a different belief, and tells you why, does that mean they are lying about your beliefs?
Thanks.

2006-12-05 04:37:17 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

A question from earlier today:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvsHmK4_Bk_x1oPUhj.d7gbsy6IX?qid=20061205043009AA30mKq&show=7#profile-info-dd2c538b6fd2f909718aa84004419ab0aa

2006-12-05 04:36:51 · 8 answers · asked by St. Tom Cruise 4

2006-12-05 04:36:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a friend who is Christian, but has an interest in many things that are pagan related. I always thought angels sent from a Christian God, were referred to as male in the Bible, and the only instance of a female angel mentioned in the Bible, had to do with a demonic angel who disguised himself to deceive others. At least I think that was the Bible.

Also, the raven usually presents magick or some forms of voodoo, mojos, charms, spells, and such. Aren't these more pagan related interests than christian? The strange part, is that she doesn't realize a lot of her interests are non-christian. But she keeps telling me I'm wrong. I think she is being manipulated by spirits, and slowly being pushed into black magick. I'm worried about her, because she seems confused about her spirituality, which means she may end up into anything. She also deals with a lot of depression, and talks a lot about manfesting good things in her life by positive thinking and sending love into the air.

2006-12-05 04:36:11 · 13 answers · asked by Zumi 1

MORE THAN 99.8% OF SCIENTISTS SAY YOU ARE WRONG AND EVOLUTION IS RIGHT!
"A panel of seventy-two Nobel Laureates, seventeen state academies of science, and seven other scientific organizations created an amicus curiae brief which they submitted to the Supreme Court (Edwards v. Aguillard 1986). This report clarified what makes science different from religion and why creationism is not science."

Here is the link if you do not believe me:
http://www.talkorigins.org/indexcc/CA/CA111.html

2006-12-05 04:34:25 · 32 answers · asked by nick h h 2

in the language and method that they are most comfortable with? is this the basic misunderstanding between different religions? Is it all the same stuff, just conveyed through different parables, stories, metaphor and deity.

2006-12-05 04:33:47 · 13 answers · asked by zentrinity 4

2006-12-05 04:32:07 · 20 answers · asked by 5solas 3

I'm paraphrasing this from a question elsewhere.

Scientists are making computer programed virtual humans. If cut, they will bleed, reproduce new cells and shed old ones. Almost exact copies of humans and could be useful in drug testing.

I have visions of sci/fi stories like The Matrix and Battlestar Galactica running around in my head on this concept with regards to what happens when these "children" start to outsmart us and think for themselves.

Curious what different the different religious and spiritual folk think of this project.

2006-12-05 04:31:57 · 2 answers · asked by Gwydyon 4

(I personally believe that if you believe in Jesus Christ as the son fo God and that he died for your sins...and you believe that...you are saved. All the other arguable things are secondary issues.)

2006-12-05 04:31:44 · 13 answers · asked by Aaron M 2

Explain your understanding of righteousness in your own words. What does it mean to be righteous? How is Jesus righteous?

2006-12-05 04:31:06 · 15 answers · asked by just me 2

How do you know when your feelings about a situation are from God, or your flesh? How do you know when it's God's will and not your own when you do something?

2006-12-05 04:31:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

While in meditation , head toward the computor to get on the web in search of the room God has prepared for you and for me.

2006-12-05 04:30:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 22 f india.

My parents and family is quite conservative. So, As soon as i finished studying, they started looking for a husband for me.

They have a few men in mind but they've not yet decided which man exactly they want me married to. That they'll decide after meeting the parents of the men.

is an arranged marriage - so I wont be able to find out how the man is or get to know hium before marriage. My parents are quite against that.

Since I'm not being given the choice, I need them to make the best choice possible. Please give me a prayer to guide them to make the right choice for me

2006-12-05 04:29:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous