Religion & Spirituality - 14 December 2006

Yes that expression was stolen by christians and the Pagans had it originally.

2006-12-14 04:10:56 · 18 answers · asked by badferret 3

10 points for the first person to complete this:

I am the lizard king and . . .





and - oh, yeh, Darwin was right.

2006-12-14 04:10:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

or are you supposed to serve people. love the unlovable, let a weaker christian tell you what you should be doing with the God, when he is just telling you to make himself feel better at the expense of you? do you just take it all, and refill up with JESUS?

2006-12-14 04:09:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

"Religious belief can cause damage to a society, contributing towards high murder rates, abortion, sexual promiscuity and suicide, according to research.

According to the study, belief in and worship of God are not only unnecessary for a healthy society but may actually contribute to social problems.

The study counters the view of believers that religion is necessary to provide the moral and ethical foundations of a healthy society."

The rest of the article can be read here:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-1798944,00.html

You thoughts?

2006-12-14 04:08:22 · 6 answers · asked by Thinx 5

The more detailed the answer you give with evidence will be chosen as the best.

2006-12-14 04:06:34 · 3 answers · asked by fire555 1

Some people are all up in arms about taking their religion out of the public. People WANT the ten commandments at court houses. People WANT stores to say "christ" when they walk in. But, then again, some people want to smoke on an airplane.... Is this an appropriate comparison?

2006-12-14 04:06:33 · 9 answers · asked by vehement_chemical 3

2006-12-14 04:06:22 · 13 answers · asked by Red Foreman 1

Is it true that they pray five times a day and what about the language? This question isn't mean or cruel.

2006-12-14 04:05:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

besides love your neighbor?

2006-12-14 04:03:51 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-14 04:02:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or, are we still wandering in the wilderness? To who, or what, do we turn to?

2006-12-14 04:01:40 · 14 answers · asked by ? 1

Many people think atheists are rebelling against God. Could someone clarify the subtle points of atheism that make this not quite correct?

2006-12-14 04:01:09 · 7 answers · asked by vehement_chemical 3

our sins? I have always considered myself a believer, but I also know that sin - or what most would consider sin - is always a prevelant factor in my life. I don't understand, why temptation is always running rampant through me and why I continue to sin. When sinning, I'm usually enjoying it (it's sexual and hurts no one else) and feel good about it until afterwards, then the guilt sits in. Why do I repeat it? What can I do? What if it really isn't sinful, but rather fabricated as so many people have suggested, as well?

2006-12-14 04:00:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-14 04:00:23 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

It seems socially that causes that liberals embrace and conservatives hate --- eventually come around to being right. Women getting the right to vote, housing standards, minimum wage, restrictions on children working, clean air act, Vietnam War, now the Iraq War...you get the idea.

My question is - can anyone think of a cause that was led by conservatives like this? Some general concern that the whole country eventually embraced, instead of the other way around.

2006-12-14 03:58:32 · 6 answers · asked by Laptop Jesus 4

In scripture how do you remind yourself that GOD fully loves and respects you, so that our self-worth doesn't rest on a peoples responses and attitude towards us.

2006-12-14 03:56:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have once. It was like watching a movie and someone said something as well. Weird.

2006-12-14 03:55:48 · 9 answers · asked by jayndee13 4

show love to others on this site?
What is your thought on how I should show respect to you.?
Without being nasty minded I might add..Thank you for answers.

2006-12-14 03:55:18 · 11 answers · asked by I give you the Glory Father ! 6

If not, why do so many Christians tell us we are to ignore the justifications of summary executions, slavery, genocide, etc. in the Old Testament?

2006-12-14 03:52:41 · 11 answers · asked by Brendan G 4

Was Ted Bundy a christian?...or athiest?

2006-12-14 03:51:10 · 17 answers · asked by Please! 3

did you know that the Sabbath day is saturday not sunday, also did you know that Jesus die in misty of the week. that is Wednesday not on friday, and did you know that Jesus birthday is unknown not December 25, in Jesus name Amen. peace

2006-12-14 03:50:39 · 10 answers · asked by T-MAC 2

A vast majority of the six million Jews killed by Hitler (raised a good Catholic) prayed very fervently for their Christian concentration camp guards not to kill them. God did nothing.

Christian families in Asian prayed for the survival of those lost in the 2004 tsunami. God did nothing.

Ted Haggard probably prayed not to be gay. God did nothing.

George Bush prays for victory in Iraq. God has done nothing.

So, what was that about the "power of prayer"?

2006-12-14 03:50:32 · 10 answers · asked by Brendan G 4

Atheists just cant figure us out? SOME of them continually tells us how wrong we are, question how we can possibly believe such "nonsense" as the Bible, cant understand how we could believe in a "sky daddy".

1 Corinthians 2:10, “But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God

Noone knows the things of God except the Spirit of God, the Holy Spirit wich we recieve. Is that why we get it, and they dont?

2006-12-14 03:48:55 · 18 answers · asked by sweetie_baby 6

I am more of a liberal Christian. I do not believe assigning vast generalizations and taking what Christ taught way out of context. In the mannor that I do not see how anyone could get the idea that any non-believer would be sent to Hell, this is not what Christ tought. I do not even know if I believe in a Hell. I do not like how many Christians judge others, this seems to be a trait of the more conservative brances. I believe in doing a life of good, letting my actions speak for me.

I am thinking methodist from what I have studied, but what do you guys think?


Also, what is the atmospheres at like in some of the denominations, that is also important to me. Which denominations have the most activities/summer camps for kids in general?

And please none of the "denominations are not necessary." That has nothing to d with my question, obviously religious denominations can do great things for the community and beyond, a way to strengthen faith.

Thank you.

2006-12-14 03:47:56 · 13 answers · asked by James 1

what is the story of the little "Jesus fish" we see on the back of cars?

2006-12-14 03:47:29 · 6 answers · asked by west17lake 2

2006-12-14 03:46:51 · 25 answers · asked by evangelist 1

2006-12-14 03:44:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-14 03:42:53 · 18 answers · asked by Barabas 5

2006-12-14 03:42:47 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-14 03:41:50 · 16 answers · asked by . 2