Religion & Spirituality - 25 December 2006

Outside, it rained a Christmas mist; inside, I was listening
To a girl I hadn’t seen since we were “A” students in like the 5th or 6th
Now she’s hearing voices that make all kinds of threats and scary noises
Thinks she smoked too much green stuff that was very, very moist
When I was watching Chesapeake High square off with Sparrows point
She dropped out in the 9th grade into despair and disappointment
Using and selling drugs, hanging with hell a thugs
And still lives in constant search of more and better bud
A schizophrenic living with it the best way she knows how
Meds don’t take away the voices; they just make them go down
Seemed her belief in a good God was deceiving her hard
Faces contorted into demons of the people she saw
Told me how she chased the reaper, as I was seeing her scars
Self-inflicted with a knife to the wrist, deeper and harder
If Jesus is the reason for the season or you’re a believer in karma
How do you justify this girl’s way of being? A martyr?

2006-12-25 15:24:29 · 4 answers · asked by Subconsciousless 7

If you say "nothing created God, he always existed" then I say "the universe always existed and there's no need for a God to explain its creation"

2006-12-25 15:23:10 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

We get inner strength if our actions are validated either by religious texts on which we have full faith or by common public.

I want to know if the religious texts of Islam validate the actions of the Islamic Millitants. Or else, from where they get the moral strength for mass terrorism?

2006-12-25 15:22:38 · 15 answers · asked by apollo 2

2006-12-25 15:21:34 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-25 15:18:16 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Isn't it an arogant act to believe there is no god? No one knows everything. I've always thought you must really have to hate god to be an athiest. Is it fair to say athiests have had a terrible event in their life that causes them to believe there is no god? It is an unprovable thing. AM I right or not? I really want to hear from an athiest who is intellectually honest.

2006-12-25 15:17:52 · 24 answers · asked by gump51 2

2006-12-25 15:16:11 · 23 answers · asked by jesus fetus pie 1

The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.

2006-12-25 15:14:15 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just got a new tarot deck and I want to use a Greek themed or inspired prayer or ritual to dedicate and bless it before use. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

2006-12-25 15:13:20 · 4 answers · asked by OtakuReview.net 3

Is God the best answer that man has for us human beings to be here?? This is bullshit i hate the fact that im being told that if you are good your whole life and go to church you will go to heaven and if you dont follow gods good teachings you will go to hell. Who can have the power to say or to even do so? Interesting how time was recorded in jesus's era? The church are cons, liers and just an excuse to keep tradition what it is. Its all bullshit. The only way to get the truth is when you die.

2006-12-25 15:13:04 · 16 answers · asked by i want the truth 1

What is true meaning (purpose) of christmas?

2006-12-25 15:12:27 · 36 answers · asked by Candice S 1

and what do you expect from it for you personally?

2006-12-25 15:12:17 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-25 15:11:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

and why do they still use buggies & horses?do they really not use electricity. i've heard of them using gas powered things instead of electricity but does it still require a source of ignition to run the generators or motors of the modern era? is it me or is it upbringing & unwillingness to change.. heck i even see them at walmart...what do they buy? why do they still dress like 1880s era?
they seem like nice people but aren't their ancestors, as i was told, the ones that burned people thought of as witches like in salem?please correct me if i'm misinformed?

2006-12-25 15:09:35 · 5 answers · asked by MRS.HOTWHEELS 2

How can we talk to our guardian angel?. Why is it other people get the chance to communicate with their guardian angel?

2006-12-25 15:09:34 · 14 answers · asked by KHRISTINA Q 1

I got a zillion emails of spam and I just want to dump the whole thing.

2006-12-25 15:06:53 · 9 answers · asked by Atlas 6

2006-12-25 15:05:13 · 15 answers · asked by jesus fetus pie 1

I'm coming from the perspective of identifying, facing, and conquering the gaints we face in life. David faced Goliath and was victorious. Personally, I have battled with depression at various times in my life. So my primary question is this: What giants do you battle with in this life? Serious comments, please.

2006-12-25 15:05:06 · 18 answers · asked by Turnhog 5

(eating with) those who oppose your beliefs? What do you think?
"The crucifixion of Jesus was "once and for all".
The Mass is sacrificing Jesus over and over again, which is saying that the sacrifice on the cross was not good enough.
I would not attend a mass because it is blasphemy." was Booth G's answer to whether a Protestant should attend a mass including the eucharist even if aware of the doctrinal differences and not participating?
I can't understand the Catholic views on this yet either as to why they think a Protestant couldn't give the proper respect to the supper yet we think the same of them?? And who gives a priest the duty of a "sacrificial minister" who acts "in the place of Christ" if Christ is the only mediator between God and man and why would you bow and fold your arms across your chest to another human being?

2006-12-25 15:03:45 · 7 answers · asked by Lovin' Mary's Lamb 4

Please don't get me any babble about god created the earth and he walked on water. Actually the translation was wrong when they were translating it from Hebrew to English, walking on water was actually meant that God was walking near the water.

2006-12-25 15:01:16 · 29 answers · asked by amazon 4

Like, if you were baptized as a child but it does not fit your beliefs as an adult? I don't want to, but I'm curious.

2006-12-25 15:01:02 · 8 answers · asked by Bored Enough To Be Here 6

2006-12-25 15:00:59 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the new testament, Jesus proved his claim of godship, by raising nazarirth from the dead, not to forget he was raised from the dead, with many recorded witnesses, and with thomus getting his prof that Jesus was not a spirit but a physical being. No where before in history, or any other relidgine, did any other man prove such a great mirical
Today people believe that miricals/spiritual gifts are not for today, yes we do need "love"(1cor.13:1-13 "Not man's natual love", but Christ Jesus Supernatual Love. (BIG DIFERANT'S). Seeing Poor reflection in 1st Cor 13:12 ,is refering to reading the word of God, with out the Spirit of God, which is Christ. Jesus claims to be the Word of God (Ramer Word). He is the perfect, that is to come.He is the Reverlation of The Word. Reverlation is the perfect to come. when the church is in unity world wide and denomanation is no more, (the Church has become one under christ.) full of Reverlation, there will be no sick in the church. Gift's Fininshed.

2006-12-25 14:58:50 · 8 answers · asked by Brian H 1

Let's suppose,for the sake of arguement,(which is mostly all that goes on here anyway),that your god exists.
Is he good or bad?
Prove it.
Let's let the faithful give their proof of all of the good things he has done for them,and some of us can remind them of all of the bad qualities as we see them.(Like when he supposedly killed almost every single life form on the planet during a flood.)
I promise not to use each individual death as one bad point apiece.
C'mon,it will be fun!
Put your $ where your mouth is.
If you really want to have some fun,I'll ask again later and we can answer using only the bible.
BTW,if I can't use each individual death,then his allegedly dying for all of you only counts as one act as well...

2006-12-25 14:58:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

For those who dont know, web weaving is getting in touch with other pagans and witches in your community.
I live in a small town and have started a coven with my husband and a few others, but I would like to expand, not just to get new members, but also to develop some sort of pagan community.
Any ideas?

2006-12-25 14:58:32 · 5 answers · asked by TiGeR 4

I have noticed that many questions and answers about religion and spirituality are quite antagonistic. Do you think that we might be able to discuss things rationally, logically and unemotionally if the wording is more civil? Or are people so bigoted that all we can expect is ranting?

2006-12-25 14:58:29 · 11 answers · asked by valcus43 6

2006-12-25 14:58:06 · 17 answers · asked by Atlas 6

How do you, in particular, interpret the early chapters of Genesis?

2006-12-25 14:56:53 · 8 answers · asked by Nowhere Man 6

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2006-12-25 14:55:41 · 11 answers · asked by lookn2cjc 6

2006-12-25 14:55:38 · 5 answers · asked by armstrong82002 1