Religion & Spirituality - 20 December 2006

Or are we on a road of design? Are you predestine to be as you are? Or is this just all a roll of the dice.
I never wish people 'luck' as I don't believe in it. Is believing in 'luck' an act of faith? Any different in a belief in God?

2006-12-20 07:00:47 · 13 answers · asked by colorado_mechanic 2

You say that you don't believe in the Wiccan God and Goddess. Why are you willing to take that risk?

You say that you don't believe in Krishna. Why are you willing to take that risk?

You say you don't believe in Vāhigurū. Why are you willing to take that risk?

You say that you don't believe in the FSM. Why are you willing to take that risk?

Discuss.

2006-12-20 06:57:35 · 21 answers · asked by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7

The two parliamentarians from the small "Rose in the Fist" party said their gesture was to promote the legalization of gay marriage and granting legal recognition to unmarried couples.

Bruno Mellano and Donatella Poretti placed the Barbie and Ken-type dolls in the parliamentary nativity scene, each couple lying down embraced among the shepherds witnessing the birth of Jesus.

Each of the two doll couples, which parliamentary ushers removed after a few minutes, wore miniature placards with slogans in favor of gay rights.

"This is a vulgar and unacceptable double attack against both a (national) institution as well as a religious symbol," a group of women parliamentarians of the opposition conservative Forza Italia party said in a statement.

Luca Volonte, a member of the small centrist opposition Union of Christian Democrats, called the gesture a "pure attack against the religion practiced by the majority of Italians."

Italy is overwhelmingly Roman Catholic and nativity scenes, featuring figures of the baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, shepherds, animals and three kings bearing gifts, are put but in many homes, squares and shops.

Some members of the opposition demanded the lawmakers be censured by the speaker of the lower house of parliament.

But even the Italian Communist Party, which supports gay rights and is also in the ruling coalition of Prime Minister Romano Prodi, distanced itself from the action.

One communist parliamentarian called it "a grave political error" that would not help homosexuals.

The two leftist politicians carried out their gesture just before Pope Benedict, speaking to pilgrims and tourists at the Vatican, said Christmas creches were part of Christian culture that had to be defended.

In recent weeks, several state schools have decided not to erect the nativity scene. Some shops decided not to sell them, saying they were not popular or did not fit their image.

But even Education Minister Giuseppe Fioroni has criticized such schools, saying they had gone too far in banning nativity scenes which could instead be used as tools for inter-religious dialogue.

2006-12-20 06:55:12 · 13 answers · asked by cryingrainbow 2

I've met people who feel their minister is a prophet or that people they know can hear directly from G-d what He is saying. If this is so, why would it be improper to save up their sayings in a note book and add it to the Bible; or why would you need a record of the prophecies of Jeremiah, if there are prophets of the same caliber instructing you today? (Not an insult question, BTW, a genuine one.)

2006-12-20 06:54:52 · 5 answers · asked by 0 3

The Church would be Protestant. It would focus on practical Biblical application.Topics in the Holy Bible would addressed. In addition, I would have a bibliography of important books and articles to be discussed. Some of these would include: Allen, Charles, "God's Psychiatry"; Kushner, Harold, "When Bad Things Happen to Good People"; Meyers, Joyce, "Battlefield of the Mind"; Peale, Norman Vincent, "Power of Positive Thinking," and recent magazine articles would be included.

I have a Ph.D. in history from Auburn University and M.A. in history from West Georgia College.My study included religious history, such as with the Reformation and U.S. religion. Am a saved Christian and minister, who currently preaches at a nursing home and prison.Could an internet ministry be of merit?Its goal would be to simplify the Bible and uplift the Lord .Want to reach enough people to make it worthwhile, but not large. Suggestions about establishing and developing it appreciated, Rev. Dr. Glen

2006-12-20 06:54:32 · 6 answers · asked by Rev. Dr. Glen 3

2006-12-20 06:53:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you go onto to the top of a very tall building, and jump off, what do you think would happen if u prayed and asked God for flight? Who would win, God or Gravity?

2006-12-20 06:50:52 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-20 06:50:03 · 9 answers · asked by Medusa 5

the priest back home get to do this many times and i kinda think its wrong

2006-12-20 06:49:35 · 5 answers · asked by funky girlie 1

After all it's Midnight and lets face it, I'll have had a busy day plus I'll be wasted.

2006-12-20 06:49:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Several times I read some answers saying how Islam is growing so fast with 200,000 conversions in the US each year. Yet the Seventh day adventist and Mormon churches get about 1,000,000+ conversions per year.
Could it be that religion has become a popularity contest? Why...
Most importantly, are people NOT getting tired of religions rubbing their "conversion rate" statistics in their faces with the "1 million people can't be wrong" mentality?
What do you think...

2006-12-20 06:47:26 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-20 06:44:53 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years

What did she have?

2006-12-20 06:44:43 · 8 answers · asked by ? 6

Heb 5:7-8__"During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered" NIV

2006-12-20 06:44:40 · 4 answers · asked by Micah 6

You say now that you don't believe in God.......why are you willing to take that chance?

2006-12-20 06:43:54 · 27 answers · asked by Mary B 2

I've been loosing my faith in God for quite sometime now. Partly because of what we are taught in school (that the universe was created by the Big Bang Theory, human evolution from the ape, etc.). But also because things just keep going wrong in my life. I always feel that God is helping someone else and ignoring me.

How do I regain my faith when the scientific theory of human evolution makes much more sense to me? Any opinions?

2006-12-20 06:43:41 · 41 answers · asked by Peanut Butter 5

when you meet your God...whitch ever God you beleive in, what are you going to say to him/her to let you into his/her heaven

2006-12-20 06:43:37 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it enough to live by faith and good deeds alone?

2006-12-20 06:43:07 · 19 answers · asked by unruly_1 2

2006-12-20 06:42:38 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

How is it that man, considered as both a sexual and spiritual being, is not allowed into heaven if he practices his sexual nature?

2006-12-20 06:42:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

They need to be coddled and handled with kid gloves. They can't be told that they are wrong. They want special treatment. They say your faith is wrong no matter what it is or how much older it is. They say that they are picked on. They believe that anything that is not from them is evil. They want to have their faith put into and onto everything. They say they are tolerant, but have no understanding of what that really means. They will not allow others to have their beliefs. They will not give them same respect to other religions that they demand for themselves. They constantly start conflicts from small to grand scale. They hold themselves higher than others. They want the destruction of others and the planet.

Who are they?

2006-12-20 06:41:10 · 16 answers · asked by Medusa 5

2006-12-20 06:40:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm not saying which side of the god issue I lie on, I just want to see how people generally would imagine god to look like. Even if god is just a spirit it must look like something.

2006-12-20 06:40:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it because maybe they dont treat it like a recruitment policy and they let you FIND the religion on your own. If you want it then you will find it. Not have it shoved down your throat by someone who is no different than a vacuum cleaner salesman.

2006-12-20 06:39:07 · 12 answers · asked by Charles d 1

I think only women should be. But I know there are some who believe it is against the bible rules. Your opinions?

2006-12-20 06:38:28 · 12 answers · asked by sandra b 5

2006-12-20 06:36:45 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

God had casted satan down and he said he's already here. Well ,do you think he's here on earth now the great dragon the fallen angel that was once light and now is darkness?

2006-12-20 06:36:38 · 20 answers · asked by JASON U 1

2006-12-20 06:36:07 · 11 answers · asked by sandra b 5

I'm seriously stressed. I am in leadership at my local church and my pastor's wife has come to me with some problems. She has a genuine heart for what God wants from her, but she's got issues. Can I really be the person to lay it on the line for her and tell her where her sinful attitudes and actions are? Advice and directions are appreciated.

2006-12-20 06:34:43 · 10 answers · asked by luckyme 4

the jews and the muslims original manuscripts are still intact. A Quran is not considered authentic unless it is printed in Arabic.
The bible? hehe who knows how many re printings and re-tellings there are. there are so many different "versions".

Not to mention The christians were lazy so they made the "new testament' It made the old testament obsolete. Well obsolete when it comes to things that are difficult to live by.
and it is read now only as a kind of nostalgic reflection by down homw "folks" that want to feel pious. ridiculous self rightous people.

2006-12-20 06:34:38 · 5 answers · asked by Charles d 1