Religion & Spirituality - 12 December 2006

Original sin. I say it's Adam & Eve getting it on, my bf says it's biting into the forbidden fruit.

So, what is the story?

2006-12-12 03:44:14 · 13 answers · asked by paul h 4

Are you scared of people who have sex with dead bodies? If so, then you are necrophobic and must be treated in tolerance camps.

2006-12-12 03:43:25 · 7 answers · asked by Al-Gore 1

In your own opinion, which Holy Day is more important, the Day of Our Lords' Birth, the Day He died, or the Day He rose from the dead? For the non-believers, please don't waste yours or my time by responding. Thank-you!

2006-12-12 03:42:38 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-12 03:42:38 · 9 answers · asked by Pervy_Pirate 1

2006-12-12 03:42:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

“What’s odd is that God would choose the Jews.”
My co-worker says it all the time and it really bugs me.

2006-12-12 03:40:44 · 20 answers · asked by dopeadevil23 4

So, you could really take Pascal's wager a step further: Just talk one of your gullible relatives into becoming "born again", and you've got a free ticket to heaven.
Opinions?

2006-12-12 03:40:29 · 15 answers · asked by Samurai Jack 6

Kierkegaard a very intelligent philosopher and a critic of modern Christianity had this to say about Christiniaty...

When Christianity entered the world it presupposed want, distress, the suffering of the anguished conscience, the hunger that cries out only for food – and then Christianity was the food. Nowadays we think that we have to offer appetizers before we can get people to enter into faith. We have changed Christianity from a radical cure into a minor precaution, like something used to prevent colds, toothaches, and the like. And strangely enough, although every inventor of drops, pills, and so on, "which do neither good nor harm," trumpets his medicine as a miracle balm, Christianity is proclaimed in very muted tones.

When we receive a package we unwrap it to get at the contents. Christianity is a gift from God, but instead of receiving the gift, we have undertaken to wrap it up, and each generation has furnished a new wrapping around the others.

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2006-12-12 03:40:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I keep seeing this in people's answers and, although I hesitate to squander 10 precious points on asking what will probably turn out to be a dumb question, it's driving me nuts!

2006-12-12 03:39:55 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-12 03:39:51 · 9 answers · asked by virgincloud 2

It is the worlds oldest religion, given birth to buddhism,sikhism,jainism. Is it because Hindus are peaceful or they do not convert others or Hindus do not highlight their religion as other do.

2006-12-12 03:38:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Who would you call (or go and see) and what would you say to them? Would you still hold those grudges and all that anger? Would you have any regrets??

2006-12-12 03:38:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Jesus: believed in the fatherhood of God and brotherhood of humanity
Christians: Spurn those who think differently.
J: The Golden Rule
C: Apostolic forces its nature on others
J: Non-traditionalist, in fact traditionally believed to be killed by the Orthodox Jews
C: Steeped in tradition and sacriment
J: Repayment of evil with good
C: Sept 11 th spurred two wars by a "christian" nation
J: Opponent of hypocracy.
C: The pious re-elected Bush due to his moral character (despite him killing tens of thousands and being publically caught in lies.
J: Love the sinner hate the sin.
C: Your opinion on homo-sexuals says enough.

I am sure that many of you may think slightly differently, however, I would say that this is true for at least 80% of you. I pick on christians today because it is you who claim that your founder was the "Son of God". Others adhere much more closey to their doctrine and are quick to point out that the Messiah has yet to come.

What is your response to this?

2006-12-12 03:38:08 · 20 answers · asked by gatewlkr 4

I keep seeing this in people's answers and, although I hesitate to squander 10 precious points on asking what will probably turn out to be a dumb question, it's driving me nuts!

2006-12-12 03:37:34 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Given that the Pope wears what looks a dress.....does anyone think he plays hopscotch or leapfrog??

2006-12-12 03:37:10 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-12 03:36:14 · 27 answers · asked by St. Tom Cruise 4

I'm from the US, and I've been reading a little about Hinduism lately. If I understand correctly, according to Hinduism, a person goes through a potentially endless cycle of rebirth until he attains enough good karma to reach moksha, or unity with Brahman. However, once you reach moksha, are you conscious of it? If not, then why would anyone want to reach moksha? After all, no one wants to die, and in that case, reincarnation doesn't sound like such a bad deal to me. Can anyone explain this to me?

2006-12-12 03:36:07 · 13 answers · asked by tangerine 7

Then why are people who are Christians saying that their faith is the only faith? Why aren't you Jewish like Jesus? You want to be like Jesus right? But you don't want to be the same religion as he was? I don't get it.

2006-12-12 03:35:56 · 19 answers · asked by musicpanther67 5

What is the Idea that The Western World have about Islamic Culture and Religion?

2006-12-12 03:30:03 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

wear symbols of your faith such as a pentacle in everyday life? If so, when people ask what it is/stands for, what do you tell them? Are you open about your beliefs when people ask or do you prefer to keep it to yourself?

2006-12-12 03:29:54 · 21 answers · asked by rhainnedroppe 3

Opinions?

2006-12-12 03:29:10 · 27 answers · asked by Samurai Jack 6

British Prime Minister Tony Blair raised the subject of reported harassment of Kazakh Hindus, including demolition of Hindu homes, with the Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev during a meeting here. According to Hindu groups based in Britain, 60 riot police and bull dozers assembled inside a Hindu temple in Kazakhstan and demolished five Hindu houses on Tuesday. The Kazakh government was also allegedly planning to bulldoze a Hindu temple on Wednesday in the Karasai district. Hindus in the Karasai district have had land, barns and cows confiscated, have been threatened with demolition of their houses, and denied the right to own land. Hindus who applied for ownership of their houses were asked to declare that they were not Hindus, while non-Hindus who made similar applications were immediately granted ownership rights. The Kazakh Supreme Court reviewed two cases regarding Hindu cottages and ruled against the Hindus without inviting the plaintiffs to the hearings.

Why are the Hindus treated like this in Kazakhastan?
Why should Mr Blair not support this cause, after all he wishes peaceful religious practices in the UK too?

2006-12-12 03:28:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I dont know too much about the origins of humans worshiping a deity/god whatever. I am wondering if all the mainstream religions (Christianity, Buddism, Hinduism, Muslim etc..) originally came from one religion. It always takes a seed to create a branch and it always takes a branch to make more branches. I will conduct my research soon when I have the time, but I would like a quick answer if possible. I am not anti-Christian but I am attempting to argue with this fundamentalist rightwinged Christian I work with. I in fact love what the man Jesus Christ stands for, but I am trying to point out that Christianity is not the answer of answers.

2006-12-12 03:26:23 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

When, why nd how...

2006-12-12 03:26:02 · 2 answers · asked by Reka 2

all the christians who celebrate christmas really celebrating a pagan holiday. they even use the same rituals.
anyone who says they are celebrating the birth of their savior isnt realizing that dec. 25th is not jesus's birthday it was a pagan holiday that the church made into christmas so everyone would celibrate a christian holiday instead of a pagan holiday. christmas is based on a lie and lying is a sin so how could christians follow this

2006-12-12 03:24:59 · 20 answers · asked by jesus is gay 1

Peace and Love

2006-12-12 03:24:06 · 5 answers · asked by digilook 2

If you are against stem cell research, are you also against in vitro fertilization?

Why or why not?

It seems to me that there is not nearly as much controversy over IV fertilization, but stem cell research is a hot issue. I fail to see the reasoning behind this.

2006-12-12 03:23:55 · 17 answers · asked by Snark 7

Would it offend you if he or she decided to use public funds to decorate the White House for Chanukah, but not Christmas?

Would it matter that Christmas is a federal holiday with secular aspects and Chanukah is not?

(Just curious. I personally would prefer that public funds not be used to celebrate any religious holiday, even if it is a federal holiday. Private, voluntary donations could be solicited to pay for such things.)

2006-12-12 03:23:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I'm clean living"
I'm whispering "I was lost,
Now I'm found and forgiven."

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
And need His strength to carry on.

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And need God to clean my mess.

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
But, God believes I am worth it.

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner
Who received God's good grace, somehow!

Maya Angelou

2006-12-12 03:22:50 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-12 03:20:51 · 15 answers · asked by Guillermo 1