Religion & Spirituality - 17 December 2006

i was watching NGC last week. it's about lake toba and 3 scientists studying 3 different things dated this BIG event that happened approx 70+ thousand years ago. they dated this event individually using different methods without the others' knowledge(and without knowing the other's estimated tiime). long story short, earth is more than 70 thousand years old.

what do you think?

2006-12-17 14:25:19 · 33 answers · asked by Pisces 6

I mean according to the religious scripture that believe God passes the judgements and administers the torment via hell. I'm not dead yet but that doesn't seem to matter to some Christians.

2006-12-17 14:25:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is what he wrote me in an e-mail:
"We never really discussed religion much - I consider myself an Agnostic, or one who does not believe in organized religion; I'm not sure about the god question, but I won't say there isn't one. Faith is a very tough issue for me. Most people say it helps when life gets tough; I can't remember a time when my life hasn't been a daily battle for survival. I guess my faith might be a bit worn down after 40+ years. I feel like if there is or was a god, I got left at the curb a long time ago; if I'm going to get to where I need to be, I gotta get there on my own."

How do I answer this?

2006-12-17 14:23:43 · 19 answers · asked by lachicadecafe 4

Recite violent quranic ayas about slaying infidels, massacring unbelievers, capturing booty, and beheading renegades but insist that islam is a “religion of peace”.

Recite quranic ayas about polygamy, capturing and enslaving women, sex with captured women and slave girls, beating and changing wives, and covering them in burqas but insist that islam gives a very priviledged position to women.

Quote hadiths about Mohammed’s surprise raids, bloody wars, merciless massacres, and brutal assassinations but insist he came as a mercy for all human beings from God.

Insist that Muhammad 's actions which included lying, raping, torturing, killing, robbing polygamy,and pedophilia, can't be judged by today's human rights standards,while at the same time, insist that he is the perfect " role model for all mankind" today.

Proudly say how Mohammed captured whole of Arabia in 10 years and his followers captured Spain to India in 100 years, through bloody invasions, but insist that islam allows fighting for defense only.

Insist that jihad only means personal fight for self improvement while the bloodiest terrorist organization whose off shoot is AlQueda is called “Islamic Jihad”.

Insist that Quran was written in the context of 7th century conditions but also insist that the Quran is a book of guidance "for all times and all people."

Insist that all the scientific inventions were foretold in Quran but no muslim ever invented anything from it.

Insist that Muslims should enjoy all human rights and make infinite number of mosques in western countries but ban preaching of any other religion in their own countries.

Insist that Islam is against slavery and then demonstrate how humanely Muhammad treated his slaves proof of it.

insist that Islamic system is the best in the world yet muslim countries are sinking deeper in poverty and soon will face massive starvation.

Insist on the evils of the western culture and virtues of islam and sharia laws but do everything possible to escape from the Islamic countries and sharia laws.

Insist that quran is uncorrupted because it is Allah’s book and he protected it while saying that bible , Allah’s earlier book, was corrupted by Christians.

Insist that bible is corrupted and unreliable but then try to prove Mohammed’s prophethood and truth of islam by referring to the same corrupted bible.

2006-12-17 14:23:07 · 3 answers · asked by tell me about Darwin 2

Why don't some Christians realize that their "holier-than-thou" attitude is full of wicked pride and absent of the virtue of humility? Don't they understand that by projecting this attitude, they alienate more and more people from a faith that is supposed to save mankind?

2006-12-17 14:22:06 · 27 answers · asked by Bastet's kitten 6

bible?

Using the "faith card" is not proof

2006-12-17 14:18:55 · 26 answers · asked by Harsh truth 1

lets just say Jesus comes down and decides to "hang around" before the second comming thing.

Which Chruch would he go to? Catholic? Orthodox? Anglican? Babtist? Methodist? Mormon? or something else?

this should be interesting

2006-12-17 14:18:49 · 19 answers · asked by Gamla Joe 7

2006-12-17 14:18:29 · 17 answers · asked by gilly4 1

because I asked my RE teacher, I might think that he might be right because he said yes.

can anyone help me please

2006-12-17 14:16:50 · 5 answers · asked by brianangelo_gonzales 2

"When we know that we are utter nothingness, we realize that we have not done anything, but God perfectly does all things through us and through other creatures as well.
When we think we are something great, we boastfully claim to be authors of all good things and blasphemously blame God for all bad things; although we don't have true knowledge to distinguish good from bad, right from wrong, true from false"
(Please note I mean no offence to those with anorexia nor am I attempting to trivialise such a terrible desease - it just seemed an accurate description.)

2006-12-17 14:16:34 · 7 answers · asked by munkydogg 2

2006-12-17 14:15:34 · 4 answers · asked by chris z 2

2006-12-17 14:15:25 · 9 answers · asked by cheyenne29646 2

My wifes mom is sick My wifes sister has M.S and a week ago was paraylizied from the neck down.they need our help.We have to go there and help them.We believe when we get their they will be healed through prayer and love.Plus God has showed me there are other reasons why God wants us to go their.God put this in my heart that the persons who pray for us from their heart out of love will be blessed Here is the prayer PRAY TO JESUS THAT THE LOOSE ENDS THAT NEED TO BE TIED UP BEFORE WE CAN GO WILL BE COMPLETED IN A HURRY FOR US TO BE HELPED IN THE BEST POSSIBLE WAY AND THAT GOD WILL CONVICT THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE THAT WILL DO THIS THEY WILL BE BLESSED IN THE BEST POSSIBLE WAY AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THAT OUR RELATIVES WILL BE HELPED THE BEST POSSIBLE WAY THIS PRAYER IS TO HELP EVERYONE IN THE BEST POSSIBLE WAY FOR ALL WHO ARE INVOLVED PRAISE JESUS FOREVER AND EVER.THIS IS A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE THAT GOD HAS PLACED FOR HIS CHILDREN THAT HE LOVES SO DEARLY from a humble heart i thank YOU DEARLY

2006-12-17 14:15:13 · 11 answers · asked by lovj 2

2006-12-17 14:14:06 · 11 answers · asked by Theres No God 1

2006-12-17 14:13:39 · 6 answers · asked by Evil Atheist Conspirator 4

You know, year after year, Jesus seems to get pushed back against the wall at Christmas and Santa looms ever larger.
You never see the former with little toddlers on his knee at the local mall.
He never gives out toys and presents like the white-bearded one.
He doesn't have a cool, reindeer-powered chariot.
What's going on here?

2006-12-17 14:13:19 · 5 answers · asked by jd 4

Gimme the scoop, yo!

2006-12-17 14:11:47 · 10 answers · asked by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6

Please dont mention anything if it can't be proven.

Using the "faith card" is not proof that God did what ever you claim

2006-12-17 14:11:44 · 23 answers · asked by Harsh truth 1

2006-12-17 14:11:24 · 1 answers · asked by sheila 1

2006-12-17 14:10:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

everything God created was made perfect as Genesis states, so we probably used all our brain power,we were probably more healthy,we were the best in artistic matters,athletics,etc.
it was all taken away after our fall huh?

2006-12-17 14:09:11 · 13 answers · asked by ? 4

please help me , I want to be a doctor in feature.

2006-12-17 14:06:09 · 6 answers · asked by tell me about Darwin 2

....of the Watchtower bible(New World Translation) ?

It does not appear in the Greek manuscripts?

2006-12-17 14:06:02 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

No silly answers please.

2006-12-17 14:05:32 · 20 answers · asked by dodge 1

do jewish men follow the practice of circumscsion

2006-12-17 14:05:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ever since i tried to do the stupid spiritual thing of opening a third eye i have been having anxiety what should I do??

2006-12-17 14:04:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-17 14:04:28 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-17 14:03:46 · 17 answers · asked by Jesus Freak 5

I hear people all the time say that Islam is a peaceful religion. I've read the Koran and I can't find where it teaches muslims to love people and to live in peace with them - especially Christians and Jews. What verses indicate the Islam is a peaceful religion? What verses say to live peaceably with Christians and Jews?

2006-12-17 14:03:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

What Gonna Happen when we die? Involves Religion... support your answer with evidence. =P

2006-12-17 14:02:47 · 5 answers · asked by Kevin H 1