Religion & Spirituality - 10 December 2006

is it just proportional to the amount of people who believe it?

no one really believes in zeus, so it's considered "myth".

a lot of people believe in "jesus" so worship of "jesus" is considered a "religion".

2006-12-10 07:24:27 · 6 answers · asked by General T 2

2006-12-10 07:22:27 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do christians believe the world has been around for 5,ooo years when all scientific evidence proves otherwise. I guess if you are a christain and you dont agree with him then you dont count- but is this an attempt do disprove evolution theory? Dinosaur bones are WAY older than the oldest human bones. (*shruggin shoulders*)

2006-12-10 07:19:55 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know they should not force you, and if you dont want to listen thats fine, its your choice. But you have to see it from the believer's point of view. They believe if you continue in your present state you will burn in hell, if you saw a car heading for the edge of a cliff would you not try and warn the driver?

'There is no compulsion in religion' (Qur'an 2:256)

2006-12-10 07:19:10 · 24 answers · asked by muslim 1

Christians believe so. So they invent the DEVIL, SIN, PUNISHMENT, BANISHMENT, EVERLASTING FIRE, REBUKE, FORGIVENESS, FEAR.

God is a loving God. When he created the world it was GOOD. God does not know evil, and he is a loving God not a punishing God. Humans (christians) have created a man made GOD and believe he is like them. Punishing and to be afraid of.

How can you fear someone and love them at the same time. When you choose love hate or fear no longer exist. LOVE ia all there is. LOVE has no opposites. There is nothing for God to forgive you for. What humans call sin is simply a choice given by God. Your decision what is correct becomes your choice and your truth, not mine. Dont make judgement on anyones action, it is their actions that takes them on their journey of truth and closer to discovering LOVE. or GOD

If the HOLY BIBLE was so correct as most suggest why is there not one accepted way or journey to God. Why this debate of who or what is correct.

2006-12-10 07:18:11 · 19 answers · asked by Carl A 1

I can't find one good reason. I'm trying, seriously. I've looked hard, I've read the book, I've tried to make myself believe the prophecies, but no matter how hard I try, I can't. Is there something I am missing?

2006-12-10 07:17:04 · 17 answers · asked by Poo 3

commercializing your homes for the Winter Solstice which we hijacked in the name of replacing Jesus' non known but probable September birthday? If so, do you care that it's borrowed? I don't. Any time is a good time to say thanks to God for giving me his son.

2006-12-10 07:14:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Luke 22:25:
25"There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea.

This week it's been reported that there is a "tsunami" on the Sun, and that there is water on Mars. Last month, it was discovered that there is a new star galaxy being born.

What about the sea? What are we seeing in the sea?

2006-12-10 07:13:25 · 14 answers · asked by frenzy-CIB- Jim's with Jesus 4

How do you know that everything Jesus said was the absolute truth?

How do you know that his friends and followers, who wrote the Gospel decades after Jesus' death, weren't exaggerating or outright lying?

I know it's called "faith" but when you look at it from outside the box you're just listening to some guy's story. Is that really worth all of sacrifice and devotion? There must be hundreds of other prophets and holy books. Why do you only believe Jesus' story?

2006-12-10 07:11:47 · 19 answers · asked by Jerse 3

meaning they have done no meaningful research about their faith or the origins of their faith.

2006-12-10 07:10:56 · 19 answers · asked by General T 2

Our choices are decided by our memories. I feel that if we can't choose what we remember then a choice is not really being decided by us but by our limitations and extenuating circumstances.

2006-12-10 07:08:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i'd like to learn more about the religions/mythologies that shaped the current mythologies of the world.

2006-12-10 07:08:56 · 4 answers · asked by General T 2

It says in the bible that God created man in his own image....well how do we know that?.First off No one has seen God.....Did God explain to Adam that "hey adam...You can't see me but you kinda look like me" So I made you in my Image or was it just an assumption that he did. Also if thats true...did he mean complete Image or just partial?

2006-12-10 07:08:11 · 11 answers · asked by Sarah D 3

know that if you cannot provide THESE THREE WORDS "I AM GOD" from Jesus' (pbuh) mouth, then "...... is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. 1st Corinthians 15:14"

2006-12-10 07:07:52 · 11 answers · asked by ohnoitsadel 2

2006-12-10 07:07:34 · 2 answers · asked by chris z 2

2006-12-10 07:07:13 · 28 answers · asked by Peanuts 2

in the gospel of thomas it says that Mary and Joseph never made it to bethlehem and that Jesus was born in a cave. that i know is false. but, it goes on to say that after Mary gave birth, Jesus looked up at mary and said, 'Hello, Mary. i am Jesus, the Son of God. i have come so that i'll die for the sins of all'. do you think that jesus spoke seconds after birth?

2006-12-10 07:05:50 · 8 answers · asked by Christ Follower 3

2006-12-10 07:05:34 · 15 answers · asked by Zifikos 5

ok i have a dear friend and he is muslim but we have both agreed to tell each other about our beliefs and faiths what bible verses do you recommend i share with him i know muslims dont belive Jesus died on the cross or that he is the Son of God i want so much to give him good information as he is doing the same for me sharing about Islam!

2006-12-10 07:04:13 · 12 answers · asked by sadeyez 3

This is the problem.
I have a friend in deep distress over the health of a brother-in-law. This person of ill health has been on the roller coaster concerning cancer. Tests done; no cancer. Then something else happens, back to the hospital they go. Wife at his side, family always present. I understand the stress the family is going through, and I have been asked to pray for him.
My problem is-how does one pray? If I pray for the best possible outcome, isn't that rather unnecessary since it's going to have an outcome one way or the other as it's it silly to think that what ever God I may believe in, or the patient believes in, would naturally do what is best since HE created all involved anyway? Does Mankind risk the audacity to demand God to heal anyone? This is difficult for me since I lean toward wiccan beliefs and have a natural avoidance of wishing to control the lives or fortunes of others. How do Wiccans treat prayers. Please.

2006-12-10 07:03:59 · 7 answers · asked by Pinky Pinkerton 2

then when someone has multiple personalities why is s/he considered psychotic? Shouldn't tht person be considerend more Godlike than the rest of us?

2006-12-10 07:01:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Myself and Other Christians are under the Law of LOVE, to share the Love of Jesus! HE FORGAVE OUR SINS, and we want you to Experience that Same FORGIVNENSS!

(1Corinthians 6:9-to-11) Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
(1Co 6:10) Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
(1Co 6:11) And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in The Name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.

(2Corinthinas 4:5) For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.

Thanks, RR

2006-12-10 07:00:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are we fighting for ?
They are fighting a holy war
But aren't we fighting for democracy?

If we don't know how can we ever win?

2006-12-10 06:58:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why isn't each of us also a 3-in-1package?

2006-12-10 06:58:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am an atheist. Will you pray for a change my soul by tomorrow? I'll let you know how it turns out.

2006-12-10 06:55:56 · 11 answers · asked by hot carl sagan: ninja for hire 5

What on earth makes Christians think the tree has ANYTHING to do with their religion? That's like saying a rabbit ran through galilee crying out "Jesus has arisen! Hide the eggs!" How DARE they keep posting nonsense on here about how athiests and "nonbelievers" don't have the right to have a christmas tree and gifts, when they have no claim on those old pagan customs?

2006-12-10 06:54:44 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

My feelings don't conflict with God's word. But does that mean it's Him?

2006-12-10 06:53:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Revelation 1:1

"A revelation by Jesus Christ, which God gave him, to show his slaves the things that must shortly take place. And he sent forth his angel and presented it in signs through him to his slave John,"

God gave Jesus a revelation? But Jesus is supposed to be God right? So how did God give himself a revelation to himself to give to John?
Did God personality No.1 give a revelation to God personality No.2 who would of not known as it was a revelation so that God personality No.2 could give it to the apostle John through an angel. And what was God personality No.3 the holy ghost doing all this time?

2006-12-10 06:53:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

them and it hurt their witness/testimony (for whatever reason)?

2006-12-10 06:52:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The following verses of Revelations refer to God as having seven spirits: 3:1, 4:5, 5:6. Why does God have seven spirits? Isn't God a trinity?

If you don't believe me, here are the aforementioned verses.

3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.

4:5 And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.

5:6 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.

2006-12-10 06:50:42 · 10 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6