Religion & Spirituality - 21 December 2006

Believe in both? Tell me...

2006-12-21 15:10:44 · 25 answers · asked by candycane 2

How can anyone actually advocate a "war" on Christmas? Why is Christmas singled out? Why not Easter or Yom Kippur? Personally, I think it is farcical. I love hearing people claim they are "offended" by Christmas. There is nothing offensive about it. Some grump doesnt like seeing a Santa Claus or a wreath so he says that he is "offended" about it. It's BS.
The Catholic League in New York City erected a Nativity scene in the park across from the Apple store and FAO Schwartz. Literally, right next to it is a stand where Orthodox Jews are handing out pamphlets about their religion. I dont see anything "offensive" about either of these activities. In fact, I think it is great.
So Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, or Happy Whatever-Floats-Your-Boat-Day. Christmas is a great time of the year and I for one am not going to let it fade away. Lighten up PC-people!

2006-12-21 15:08:13 · 36 answers · asked by sothere! 3

According to this, 95% of Americans have had premarital sex since at least the 1940's. I'm sure that more than 5% of Americans are professing Christians, so I'm just wondering... how do those professing Christians who engage in premarital sex deal with feelings of guilt?? Because I've been trying to deal with guilt myself, going back and forth with my boyfriend. Sometimes I'm ok with it, and sometimes I feel guilty and decide to stop. Honestly, how do you get rid of the guilt and just enjoy it? Cause I'd really like to know.

2006-12-21 15:07:32 · 13 answers · asked by Viki 4

This is specifically referring to Catholic priesthood, but all religious leaders apply here.

2006-12-21 15:06:59 · 17 answers · asked by James U 2

I have had the opportunity to know many religious people in my life, and the ones I admired the most all shared this feeling of wonder. I have also known several scientists, and those I admired the most were also filled with wonder. As both were looking at this Universe and were inspired to understand more, to discover its "meaning," I could see they shared a very similar response to what they were looking at. The big difference between the two lies in how they go about understanding; the religious do it subjectively, and the scientist does it objectively. What is True can be seen both ways, and they need not be in opposition to each other. The truly religious always seek a deeper understanding, and so do the best scientists. For humanity to rise above war, starvation, disease, and the other serious problems we face, we will need the best that each one of us can contribute to do so. Is it not time to stop fighting over who's way is better and work together to put out the fires?

2006-12-21 15:06:36 · 18 answers · asked by michaelsan 6

For example, BIBLE, Basic
Instructions
before
leaving
earth
(etymologically ignorant)
OR

The 10 commandments are NOT multiple choice!

(what is the bible then, a test in high-school? Can we then infer that they are an essay question?)

I honestly don't understand the purpose of these catchphrases and quite frankly, when I hear them, I consider punching the one who said it in the mouth, not for his belief in jesus but for his ignorance in expressing said belief(trying to be "cute" about it).

2006-12-21 15:04:23 · 20 answers · asked by enslavementality 3

2006-12-21 15:02:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

she asked: Why do fools worship Oprah? Why does she pick on Oprah? Is oprah the only one people worship?

2006-12-21 15:02:44 · 1 answers · asked by Jesuslovesyou 1

Are you falling behind in your work?

2006-12-21 15:02:27 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-21 15:01:26 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

If stupidity had seven levels what would each level be labeled?
Be creative

2006-12-21 15:00:51 · 5 answers · asked by miname 5

If a convert to Judaism man marries a non-Jewish(Christian)woman , can the kids still be Jewish if the non-Jewish wife has no problem with them being raised as Jews?

2006-12-21 15:00:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please do not be rude. I actually want a real answer.

2006-12-21 15:00:27 · 2 answers · asked by Layla 6

Why buy gifts for EVERYONE at Christmas time when it is JESUS birthday - NOT THEIRS?

2006-12-21 14:59:51 · 6 answers · asked by Ashley 3

do people get so angry when you voice your opinion? That's what they are asking for isn't it? The truth is they really don't want your opinion...they just want someone who agrees with them...am i right? I think it's kinda funny

2006-12-21 14:58:58 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

What does this mean???Me and this lady were talking and I told her how I feel like the church walls are going to come down on me and I get very uncomfortable in a chruch. I can not go along with a person telling me that my soul is going to burn in hell just for a few bad cuss words or for drinking a beer. If the bible doesn't believe in the seers and the feelers in the world...well what happens to them??? Do they go to hell too??? they can not control what is gifted to them by the higher powers or higher spirit or whatever u choose to call the ultimate power. so what happens to those people ???

2006-12-21 14:57:17 · 12 answers · asked by Me 3

Islam claims to recognize Jesus as a Prophet of God, yet countries like Saudi Arabia will kill those who convert to Christianity or other religions. There are also severe penalties for a Christian visitor to bring a Bible (for their personal use) into Saudi Arabia.

What kind of religion is that?

2006-12-21 14:56:43 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

the reason for the season? Aren't they just attempting to impose their beliefs upon others?

2006-12-21 14:56:15 · 14 answers · asked by Mudcat 2

I asked a question 15 minutes ago, and it never showed up. Is this happening to others here?

2006-12-21 14:53:28 · 17 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

What is meant by Jesus came to save us from our sin?? What sin were we committing?

2006-12-21 14:52:33 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

A person i know says she is Jehovas witness but drinks smokes has four kids out of wedlock and only one by her husband who is a catholic and this year has decided to have dinner for christmas on the 24 instead of the 25 so how can she still be Jehovas witness and do all of these things?

2006-12-21 14:51:13 · 18 answers · asked by Amanda G 2

i do

2006-12-21 14:50:42 · 14 answers · asked by jet 2

A person i know says she is Jehovas witness but drinks smokes has four kids out of wedlock and only one by her husband who is a catholic and this year has decided to have dinner for christmas on the 24 instead of the 25 so how can she still be Jehovas witness and do all of these things?

2006-12-21 14:50:23 · 5 answers · asked by Amanda G 2

questions, why make the man first, why send moses and not moisha, why twevle men and no women in the group, don't make since to me help if you can answer these,,

2006-12-21 14:48:45 · 12 answers · asked by quitelovableman 4

2006-12-21 14:48:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

"All the darkness in the world can not extinguish the light of a single candle."
-Francis of Assisi

2006-12-21 14:46:17 · 21 answers · asked by Sugar 2

in so many of the answers given here it is the christians who are either misquoting , misunderstanding their source , or (if i break from my normal practice of giving everyone the benefit of the doubt and go with my gut feeling) maybe they are just plain lying - get your FACTS straight - thats FACTS - not stuff thats written in "the big black book of easy answers for every occasion" - and you might try this too - stop believing things just because somebody else who is trying anything they possibly can to sell the christian propaganda , wrote it or said it somewhere - maybe yoiu could try some cross referencing and when you find contradictory "facts" or "science" .... you might ask yourself... why??? or how??? (could/would that happen) - and if you get really brave you might not hide behind "the devil rules the world" BS that you so often use -what a pitiful bunch of brainwashed babies you really are - comments?

2006-12-21 14:45:49 · 28 answers · asked by justfleshnblud 2

Do you call Christmas Xmas, because the word Christmas means , Christ's Mass and you don't celebrate his birthday.

2006-12-21 14:45:13 · 13 answers · asked by Chase 4

2006-12-21 14:43:38 · 2 answers · asked by whrldpz 7

I need some help with answers cause the ones I have are not working:

Why does God kill people when he knows it hurts other people? Why bother with Earth when everyone can just start out in heaven already?

Thanks

2006-12-21 14:42:36 · 23 answers · asked by Marge Simpson 6