Religion & Spirituality - 28 December 2006

People throw quotes but don't look at the whole picture. Example, Thomas Jefferson said, " The reason that Christianity is the best friend of government is because Christianity is the only religion that changes the heart." Quotes can go back & forth on most people but we all know Jefferson rejected Christ's divinity.

People talk about the Treaty of Tripoli but never use the whole paragraph & only the one sentence. That arguement can go back and forth but what does that have to do with the Founding Fathers?

To not like religion isn't the same as not being a Christian. To not like a "system" doesn't mean you denounce Christ.

Who were the founding fathers really? I think most were Christian. Not the same type as I am but a form of Christianity non the less.

2006-12-28 14:21:22 · 9 answers · asked by Jasmine 5

The definition of "atheist" usually states that we are those that DENY the existence of [other people's] god(s). Then naturally it's verbalized that way in society as well...

I just find the "deny" thing a bit offending, am I the only one that feels that way or are others irritated by it as well?

It just seems to automatically insinuate that "of course we're wrong"... would others not be mad if the believer definitions were made to insinuate that they were wrong?

2006-12-28 14:20:50 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

i do

2006-12-28 14:20:13 · 17 answers · asked by lize 4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_Lfp_mZEeo&mode=related&search=

Why did they threaten to arrest him if he was just trying to tell the truth?

2006-12-28 14:19:07 · 27 answers · asked by WWJD 1

2006-12-28 14:16:03 · 17 answers · asked by mary c 1

weird...

2006-12-28 14:15:54 · 16 answers · asked by Samurai Jack 6

if killing or hurting someone is a sin, it is the same degree of sin if i kill a child than if i kill someone who is trying to kill me?
if a sin is a sin, is it a sin no matter the circumstances, isnt it???

2006-12-28 14:14:27 · 9 answers · asked by whoknows 3

which do you trust?

2006-12-28 14:11:16 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

i recentlly a psychic about why a guy i've been interested in hasn't made any attempt to get back to me or email me? she said it was because he is seeing someone else and is hoping i get the message but i also kinda asked those questions myself first so what do you make of this ? follow her advice? has anyone had a similiar situation with a":psychic":

2006-12-28 14:11:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am being haunted by the Purpose Driven Life Books by Rick Warren. I see the word Purpose wherever I go. They have sermon after sermon where they coincidentaly say EXACT quotes from the book. They put the books on special display at stores. My sister's teddy bear she got for Christmas is named "Purpose". I've seen PDL stuff written on bathroom walls for crying out loud! WHY IS IT HAUNTING ME?!

2006-12-28 14:09:11 · 12 answers · asked by SignsofPoetry 2

ARe you one who attacks another persons beliefs?
Or
Are you one who questions another persons beliefs?

2006-12-28 14:08:55 · 18 answers · asked by CandyApple 1

Was he short? ugly? did he ever have a lisp or huge gaps in his teeth? Was his hair frizzy, did he have pimples?

2006-12-28 14:07:11 · 6 answers · asked by mary c 1

what is it all about somebody tell me
all i know it's about some kind of painting

2006-12-28 14:05:37 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

or really don't care?

2006-12-28 14:00:42 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

I believe I am a prophet.

To be precise, God has identified me as capable of sending messages to mankind, either to warn of future events or to be helpful in general. I am not God. I am not a saint. I sin sometimes. But this is my job. Sometimes doctors call this delusion because I do sometimes get manic during bipolar episodes and I am on meds. BUT that does not, per se, mean I also do not sometimes get guidance and speak to God. I also know that God would never tell me to harm others; I know that "whatever" I am communicating with is fully good moral, and powerful,and I can trust this process.

I did not choose to be a prophet. But I have to. I did not have a choice, it was ordered, as I view it. I take orders from God. Would not you?

I just started reading "The Prophets" by Abraham Heschel. Do you know of other works on the subject, in print or on the Web?

What is your view? Sometimes the responsibility is overwhelming.

Serious answers only, no kids please.

2006-12-28 13:58:26 · 18 answers · asked by admiralnelson 2

This is a true story and a serious question.

Even though I have an MBA I continue to take classes at the local University. My latest class is one covering Islam and is located in the Middle of the East wing in the James Buchanan building.

I am only 1 or 3 Americans in the class of 60 of which most are from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq and Egypt. One of Americans asked what was the correct spelling for the Qu’ran? Koran, Quran or Qu’ran as we had seen them all in print. Some of the Muslim students began to get very excited and started quarreling. They were speaking Arabic so I could not understand them. All of a sudden a huge fight broke out between them. After about 20 minutes of this the cops showed up and arrested myself and the two other Americans. I was astounded and asked why I was being arrested. One of the cops told me “Hey, you know that anytime there’s violence in the Middle East it’s the Americans fault” and hauled us away. I never found the answer.
Thanks

2006-12-28 13:58:19 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

what are the best versions? whats the different about them? whats your favorite?

2006-12-28 13:57:54 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-28 13:54:42 · 28 answers · asked by iamnoone 7

i am not looking for one word answers like, christianity, christ, islam, hinduism, etc.

2006-12-28 13:54:15 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Instead of fish and bread.

2006-12-28 13:53:44 · 17 answers · asked by Night Shade 1

2006-12-28 13:53:39 · 1 answers · asked by ? 1

I know the basics on most religions but just realized I haven't a clue about Baha'i {sp?}

2006-12-28 13:53:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-28 13:52:29 · 11 answers · asked by Night Shade 1

2006-12-28 13:48:35 · 6 answers · asked by Night Shade 1

I don't want to have to pay for the templates. I have been searching, but everyone I have found they have a price.

2006-12-28 13:48:31 · 3 answers · asked by jeromeuop1966 1

Would you say it is hidden from you?

2006-12-28 13:48:11 · 27 answers · asked by G-Man 3

2006-12-28 13:47:00 · 5 answers · asked by Night Shade 1

2006-12-28 13:46:37 · 18 answers · asked by frenzy-CIB- Jim's with Jesus 4

2006-12-28 13:45:55 · 8 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6

Well... don't you see that as being an eye for an eye mentality?
It makes you all just as bad does it not... or are you feeling justified?

2006-12-28 13:44:49 · 19 answers · asked by CandyApple 1