Religion & Spirituality - 15 December 2006

Why is it that so many of you talk about the cross some Christians wear when you have things such at the CTR ring or the Joseph Smith ring that are worn by so many of you?

http://www.myldsmissionary.com/

2006-12-15 02:49:33 · 11 answers · asked by Mav here! 4

2006-12-15 02:48:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think Jesus was god like man, a good man, gentle man, and kindhearted man. And he was tortured very cruel manner but as Jesus was kindhearted God like man he prayed to God, as he was devotee of God to forgive that sinner even if they are torturing him. It proves that how Jesus was God like man and how he was kind hearted man. And it proves that how that people were cruel that they hang Jesus by so cruel manner. And I think God the father of Jesus will never forgive that people who tortured his son so badly. Body of Jesus is dead but his soul his spirit must be alive. I am not Christian but a Hindu who respect of the Son of God Jesus.

2006-12-15 02:48:14 · 17 answers · asked by lover of beauty 2

The kippah you use says much about you...
"In Israel wearing a kippah also has a social significance. While wearing a kippah shows that you are somewhat religious, not­wearing one is like stating, "I'm not religious." The style of kippah in Israel can also indicate political and religious affiliations. Classical orthodoxy uses a large, smooth, black one shaped like a bowl. Many Hasidim use large black felt or satin, and a "rebellious son" may wear a slightly smaller black kippah to show his independence while remaining in the Classicist camp. Another play on this rebellion is to wear a knitted black kippah. This is also usually used to confuse people as to where you stand. "

So.. if you wanna use a "neutral" kippah, wich kind of kippah would you use??

2006-12-15 02:48:13 · 3 answers · asked by . 1

Any religion. Have u had any such experience where people 'preached' their religion to u forcefully(i.e, though u didnt show any interest)? Who, When and where and How?

2006-12-15 02:46:04 · 25 answers · asked by arwa 2

That when we christian ask a question concerning where things come from, non-believers are quick to reference a scientific PROCESS?The scientific process still doesnt explain where all the stuff came from;it just attempts to explain how the things interact.
The question is where did the stuff actually come or originate from if there was nothing in the beginning? I've only seen one person that actually gave attempted to answer this question. The answer was "well they must of always existed." Let me point out that this answer alludes to God;at the burning bush God told Moses "I Am that I Am"Meaning He always was,always is, and always will be.God is the only one that has always existed;so in a way that answer is admitting to there being a God.
So. Do non-believers actually have a good answer for where the materials actually come from?Dont just tell me about the processes,cuase I've heard it all before. Who can atually put forth an answer for where the materials come from outside of God?

2006-12-15 02:45:40 · 21 answers · asked by Maurice H 6

Serious answers only, please.

At church, the congregation is served by what I do. God is glorified and the congregation tells me they appreciate my service. The elders & pastors are non-supportive managers. They play favorites and have “clicks” with certain people. It is unfair. On one hand the congregation is blessed, on the other the pastors and elders seem like Pharisees. Would you leave a church over such issues or stay to serve the congregation and ignore the political "junk"? Thanks.

2006-12-15 02:44:51 · 16 answers · asked by TubeDude 4

In the Name Of Allah, Most Compasionate Ever Merciful

Why do U Christians believe in the concept of Holy Spirit with Divine nature when Bible says

"But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Paraclete shall not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you." John 16:7

This verse clearly tells us that the coming of the Paraclete was subject to the departure of Jesus. Whereas, the "Holy Spirit" was already present. It was in existence since the day of the Creation and was hovering upon the surface of the earth (Genesis 1:2). It was also present with the prophets of the Old Testament. The "Holy Spirit" happened to be present at River Jordan when Jesus Christ was being Baptised by John the Baptist, in the early part of his ministry. So, how could Jesus say; "but if I go, I will send Holy Spirit"?

2006-12-15 02:44:20 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Anyone besides me looking forward to Winter Solstice? I cannot wait until the days start getting longer!!! AMEN and AMEN!

2006-12-15 02:44:06 · 5 answers · asked by Mav here! 4

Think about it. The people that have had near death/out of body experiences always tell the same story. First they see themselves from above, then they see a light, then they go into it, meet dead relatives, are told its not their time, and go back.
Now some people say its just chemicals released as the brain dies, but listen to this: you know how i said that they see themselves from above?
Well, some 'die' on operating tables, and when they 'come back' they can describe the operation perfectly. HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE IF THE BRAIN ISNT WORKING?

And what of these people who have memories of a 'previous life'?

And through all those, there is no mention of a god.

I think there may be something after death

Still, better to think theres nothing and be pleasantly surprised.

P.S. I'll add some sources to this when i find some,

2006-12-15 02:43:08 · 16 answers · asked by Pope Barley 4

We know that the Trinity existed even before the Creation.

Genesis 18: 2-3 :

2. Abrahamlooked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he hurried from the entrance to meet them and bowed low to the ground.
3. He said," If I have found favor in your eyes, my lord, do not pass your servant by.

2006-12-15 02:41:25 · 10 answers · asked by Charles H 3

they get bored and go away?

2006-12-15 02:38:35 · 17 answers · asked by ♫O Praise Him♫ 5

If Muslims had their way, and the fanatics were able to overcome the other population, would you accept the Muslim teaching and dismiss Christian views to save your head?

2006-12-15 02:37:27 · 18 answers · asked by coffee b 2

There are over 5,600 early Greek Manuscripts of the New Testament that are still in existence. The oldest manuscripts were written on papyrus and the later manuscripts were written on leather called parchment. 125 A.D. The New Testament manuscript which dates most closely to the original autograph was copied around 125 A.D, within 35 years of the original. It is designated "p 52" and contains a small portion of John 18. (The "p" stands for papyrus.) http://www.kchanson.com/ANCDOCS/greek/johnpap.html 200 A.D. Bodmer p 66 a papyrus manuscript which contains a large part of the Gospel of John. 200 A.D. Chester Beatty Biblical papyrus p 46 contains the Pauline Epistles and Hebrews. 225 A.D. Bodmer Papyrus p 75 contains the Gospels of Luke and John. 250-300 A.D. Chester Beatty Biblical papyrus p 45 contains portions of the four Gospels and Acts. 350 A.D. Codex Sinaiticus contains the entire New Testament and almost the entire Old Testament in Greek. It was discovered by a German scholar Tisendorf in 1856 at an Orthodox monastery at Mt. Sinai. 350 A.D. Codex Vaticanus: {B} is an almost complete New Testament. It was cataloged as being in the Vatican Library since 1475. Early translations of the New Testament can give important insight into the underlying Greek manuscripts from which they were translated from. 180 A.D. Early translations of the New Testament from Greek into Latin, Syriac, and Coptic versions began about 180 A.D. 195 A.D. The name of the first translation of the Old and New Testaments into Latin was termed Old Latin, both Testaments having been translated from the Greek. Parts of the Old Latin were found in quotes by the church father Tertullian, who lived around 160-220 A.D. in north Africa and wrote treatises on theology. 300 A.D. The Old Syriac was a translation of the New Testament from the Greek into Syriac. 300 A.D. The Coptic Versions: Coptic was spoken in four dialects in Egypt. The Bible was translated into each of these four dialects. 380 A.D.

2006-12-15 02:37:16 · 11 answers · asked by Jeanmarie 7

Catholic Confessions About Sunday

CONFESSION NUMBER 1: The Catholic Church admits it changed God's Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday.

"Q. Which is the Sabbath Day?

"A. Saturday is the Sabbath day.

"Q. Why do we observe Sunday instead of Saturday?

"A. We observe Sunday instead of Saturday because the Catholic Church transferred the solemnity from Saturday to Sunday." Peter Guierman, The Convert's Catechism of Catholic Doctrine (1957 ed.), p. 50. Copyright 1930 by B. Herder Book Co., St. Louis.

"The Catholic Church for over one thousand years before the existence of a Protestant, by virtue of her Divine mission, changed the day [of worship] from Saturday to Sunday. ... The Christian Sabbath is therefore to this day the acknowledged offspring of the Catholic Church, as Spouse of the Holy Ghost, without a word of remonstrance from the Protestant world." Editorial, The Catholic Mirror (Baltimore), September 23, 1893.

http://members.tripod.com/~srbuckley/day7/confess1.htm

2006-12-15 02:37:11 · 15 answers · asked by phillylady4u 2

2006-12-15 02:36:07 · 6 answers · asked by hello 1

Recieve it with undulating joy

2006-12-15 02:35:51 · 7 answers · asked by Sean 5

There must've been a first Pope...
Did he simply just come out of the woodwork and declare:
"Yeah, so, I'm the Pope now, like, God talks to me and stuff..."?
Somehow, no one dared to question this authority for however many centuries.

2006-12-15 02:35:23 · 2 answers · asked by Bugmän 4

Best answer must have vulgar language.

2006-12-15 02:33:52 · 14 answers · asked by Dana G 1

2006-12-15 02:30:17 · 48 answers · asked by Chalupa 1

I am a born and raised Christian, married to a Jew for 9 years. He bought me a Star of David pendant many years ago. I used to wear a CTR ring (being raised LDS) but have not worn it for a LONG time--I am non-practising (don't worry, my faith in God and Jesus Christ have not deminished. Is it wrong for me to wear the Star of David not being Jewish? It was a gift and I treasure it, but don't know what to do.

2006-12-15 02:29:25 · 21 answers · asked by Jen-Jen 6

As if the vast majority of the people of any religion never have any kind of doubt in their faith. EVERYONE struggles with doubt, then some CHOOSE to follow God and other CHOOSE to turn away. Where is the brainwashing?

Are you honestly so arrogent as to believe that everyone who has a different worldview than you must have been brain washed that way? Ever think you might be brainwashed?

2006-12-15 02:29:04 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

God has to be a alien because it would make sense. we as human beings are really here right and anything not a human being from this earth is a alien. they say aliens came here and genetically altered the DNA of of hominids which created the first Adam and Eve first humans. So evolution and creation are one in the same. in the bible it tells you the "burning clouds" that glew at night and appeared like a cloud during the day. the balls of light. people being carried by a " wind" . thats basically the same stuff with the aliens people claim to encounter now.

2006-12-15 02:28:44 · 20 answers · asked by LaRasa 1

Latest research suggest that life on Earth was seeded by comets carrying particles from other areas of space - check out the link to the BBC - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/5173992.stm

If this is so, are any religious groups going to start worshippping comets now, as the "creators" of life on Earth? Just curious...

2006-12-15 02:27:08 · 7 answers · asked by mdfalco71 6

2006-12-15 02:26:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please don't stone me. I have heard something disturbing and I just wanted you to say whether it is true or false and to give you a chance to explain and defend yourselves if you want to.

I have heard that it is part of the Islam religion to kill all infidels. That one of Islam's goals is a world without them. I am a westerner and considered an infidel to Islam. Do you really want to destroy us? I sincerely want to know if this is true.

No angry comments please, and people who aren't Muslim, no insulting them please.

2006-12-15 02:24:53 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't celebrate christmas as being a christian holiday, i just celebrate it as it is a holiday of giving, not the birth of jesus or whatever christians celebrate it as. Im also a satanist, if that makes a difference.

2006-12-15 02:24:06 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-15 02:23:44 · 32 answers · asked by azman5998 3

2006-12-15 02:23:19 · 13 answers · asked by Cindi W 1

If I believe in and love God, but I disagree with and hate the Bible. I was wondering, what does that make me? As far as religion goes.

2006-12-15 02:22:52 · 9 answers · asked by crazy baby 1