Religion & Spirituality - 14 December 2006

I mean, come one. Why is everything and every question in this board directed to Christans? Why not Mormans, Catholics, Baptists, etc...???

What the heck, do you all think Christans have all the answers, or what????

2006-12-14 05:49:26 · 29 answers · asked by La Chula 2

I lead a small group ministry called Ignite, and we're about to finish a bible study series that we've been using for a couple months, and I don't know where to go from there. I'd like to find a book or DVD series that will lead us to conviction and growth in the Holy Spirit. I've looked into Rob Bell's Nooma videos and a few of Ray Vander Laan's books, but I wanted to see if anybody on yahoo had any suggestions.

2006-12-14 05:48:34 · 10 answers · asked by eleven4braves 1

such as jealousy, anger, etc...

and why do people believe that you can offend or hurt God?

2006-12-14 05:48:17 · 28 answers · asked by zentrinity 4

About eight years ago I was faced with an issue in a church as to whether or not to allow my children to sit on Santa's lap. I remember it like it was yesterday...I was told by my pastor that I was holding up the blessings of the church simply because I did not want my children to participate in the ritual of "Santa Claus". I explained to him that I felt as though it was first and foremost, lying and that secondly I don't trust my children sitting on no-ones lap. He insisted that I was over reacting and needed to loosin up and not deprive my kids of fun. I later had a quick vision or something of me as a child about to be placed on Santa's lap and I was and screaming. When I finally calmed down and complied I noticed that his hat grew horns out of it and his bag of goodies turned into a pitch fork. I told my pastor about it and he still insisted. I started thinking, Satan is the father of lies and Santa is a lie taking the attention off Jesus on His own birthday!
"THINK ABOUT IT!"

2006-12-14 05:47:13 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Let them have Christmas, as long as they rename it to "the holidays" like they have been trying to for so long.

We will move the day of Jesus' birth to the end of September, where there are no other holidays to interfere with it.

We can still give presents at "the holidays" and put up a "holiday" tree, but the new holiday will ONLY be to celebrate the birth of Jesus. No sales, no presents, no advertisements, no more controversy.

And I KNOW Jesus was probably born in April, but then the holiday to celebrate His birth would be around Easter, and I think we would like to keep those holidays separate.

WHAT DO YOU SAY????

2006-12-14 05:46:33 · 33 answers · asked by i hate hippies but love my Jesus 4

2006-12-14 05:46:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

According to this article, belief in a God damages a society.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-1798944,00.html

Countries like France, Japan and the Scandinavian countries have been the most successful in reducing murder rates, early mortality, sexually transmitted diseases and abortion.

The rates of gonorrhoea in adolescents in the US are up to 300 times higher than in less devout democratic countries. The US also suffered from “uniquely high” adolescent and adult syphilis infection rates, and adolescent abortion rates. The US is the world’s only prosperous democracy where murder rates were still high.

In countries like Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Holland, France, Japan and Belgium there are many atheists holding a public office. In some of these countries atheists are in fact the majority of the parliament.

Shouldn't we just ban religious people from holding a public office? For the love of our children and the love for the future of our planet?

2006-12-14 05:46:05 · 16 answers · asked by Thinx 5

Is there someone who actually estimated this? I guess you can exclude the Noah's Ark incident , unless we had an estimate on how many people were living before the flood.

2006-12-14 05:45:52 · 2 answers · asked by bob888 3

or are you okay with The Earth's beautiful living things dieing off since you'll either be dead before the feces really hits the fan or because you believe you'll be rewarded with a new Earth after this one has been thoroughly trashed by human shortsighted avarice?

personally, my heart is breaking. i can barely endure the losses and the impending losses of so many of "God's" varied and wondrous manifestations.

2006-12-14 05:44:54 · 12 answers · asked by nebtet 6

I'm watching Jerry springer, and everytime I watch this show and others similar, it's just more proof that there are people out there who need to know Jesus Christ. Now what is wrong with you non-believers such that you go way out of your way to supress the teachings word of God? Is it cause you're miserable that you wanna bring others down with you("misery loves company")? Or are you really just that illinformed about the love and salvation that Jesus Christ has offered us FOR FREE?

2006-12-14 05:43:56 · 22 answers · asked by Maurice H 6

...then when you desire to do what is considered "good" by religious standards are you sinning? What makes sin a sin?

2006-12-14 05:43:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've tried listening to music it kinda works but I want to see if there's any other way.

2006-12-14 05:42:31 · 13 answers · asked by hardrock_godsmack 1

I posted a similar question but it seems most people misunderstood it or did not read it carefully.


When we compare FREE developed nations, those that are more secular have the lowest rates of dysfunctionality. While those with hightst religiosity have the highest rates of dysfunctionality.

For this study’s purpose, “dysfunctionality” is defined by such indicators of poor societal health as homicide, suicide, low life expectancy, STD infection, abortion, early pregnancy, and high childhood mortality (under five-years old). Religiosity is measured by biblical literalism, frequency of prayer and service attendance, as well as absolute belief in a creator in terms of ardency, conservatism, and activities.

http://www.skeptic.com/the_magazine/featured_articles/v12n03_are_religious_societies_healthier.html


Also, as measured at the time of conviction, atheists are incarcarated at rates far below their representation in the population:
http://www.holysmoke.org/icr-pri.htm

2006-12-14 05:42:22 · 12 answers · asked by skeptic 6

if i was sitting on the fence as to which way to go on the matter of beliefs.... how would you try and convince me that your particular beliefs are the way to go? why should i choose yours in particular? and if i choose no faith.... am i wrong?

2006-12-14 05:40:46 · 12 answers · asked by heaven-sin-t 4

would you feel frightened or concerned? wy?

2006-12-14 05:40:21 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

As an Atheist, I see a lot of misunderstandings and myths propagated against Atheism. If you had a chance to rationally speak with an Atheist and ask them any question you wanted to, what would you ask?

2006-12-14 05:38:38 · 21 answers · asked by godlessinaz 3

Will they still go to heaven? Even if they are incapable of recognizing anything relating to their former faith, worshipping, attending church, praying?

Okay, I know that's an easy one for you, so here's my supplementary questions arising from it:

a) What is the status of their soul while in this state of derangement?

b) What is the status of the soul of someone born with that level of mental detachment who was never able to comprehend Christ in a way that s/he could receive him? Will they go to Heaven? Why or why not?

c) Is it required to have a fully functioning brain to have a soul?

Thanks all, as usual.
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2006-12-14 05:38:37 · 12 answers · asked by Bad Liberal 7

Is religion the cause of all wars and hatred in our world, and is it about time people realised it is fake ??

2006-12-14 05:36:48 · 29 answers · asked by Craig W 1

Give me the book, chapter, verse, and translation where the Bible specifically declares that for a woman to voluntarily terminate a pregnancy is forbidden.

Do not give me a round-about logical construct based on your personal interpretations of an ancient language and culture that you don't remotely understand. If you've got nothing, just admit that you oppose abortion because you personally don't like it, and stop pretending you've got a mandate from God.

2006-12-14 05:35:51 · 37 answers · asked by abram.kelly 4

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061214/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/haiti_children_kidnapped

Would you pray, or keep good thoughts for these people.?Also, there is a string of death and illness as the Dr.s there are on strike for their second week. This holiday, when we have so much, will you keep them, and all the other people suffering, be it in the States or in any foriegn countries, on your prayer list, or in your heart?

2006-12-14 05:35:47 · 7 answers · asked by sweetie_baby 6

A queen was divorced for disobeying her husband. what was her name?

2006-12-14 05:35:42 · 4 answers · asked by Thumbs down me now 6

which religion do you think is more right and why?

2006-12-14 05:35:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

in the conversion of the barbarians tribes

2006-12-14 05:35:03 · 1 answers · asked by halohead15 1

2006-12-14 05:33:33 · 7 answers · asked by Wrath of Sam 2

http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/12/13/bakker.brown.commentary/index.html

Does it hit the nail on the head? Does it make you uncomfortable? Do you disagree? I'd love to hear your opinions.

2006-12-14 05:32:35 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

when ever skeptic/atheists argue that christianity is a myth christians will try to argue with logic on the issue (evidence against evolution, i.e.) and then atheists say that the matter is just too contentious, too unclear, to argue that god quite logically exists

and when athiests say that, christians will then say that our logic doesn't matter. God isn't supposed to be understood with reason and the way you know that god is real is "spiritually" in your heart

I think when people say they "know" for a fact that god is real and have felt him in their heart get confused.
while standing up during the praise & worship portion of a church service, hands protuded in the air and tears welling up in their eyes, they don't realize that they are simply feeling a series of human emotions

so the question is
can you describe an instance in which you know you felt god in your heart. how did it feel and how did you know you were not mistaking it for human emotion?

2006-12-14 05:32:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Help me understand why you don't believe in God. If you do believe and He is real, you are rewarded, but if you don't believe, then you are done. What do you have to lose?

2006-12-14 05:32:23 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

the dead cant hear.

2006-12-14 05:31:31 · 19 answers · asked by god is dead 1

2006-12-14 05:28:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-14 05:27:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anger eating demon 5