Religion & Spirituality - 29 December 2006

Sometimes i ask questions like this one,
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvrDk29hHo8jAIkC5RmvpUjsy6IX?qid=20061228145133AAuuPM1
That seem to cut right to the heart of an issue. Usually this issue hinges around a certain belief that people have about the nature of god or the things that god is said to have done. In these cases where it seems that i have presented a very good case for the atheist viewpoint that believers tend to ignore the issue completely or retreat to a "safety zone," applying god to something that is thougth to have an effect on the issue but is not directly addressed in the question.

Is it so difficult to abandon a belief that obviously isn't compatable with reality? Or even simply to say "you've got a point?" or even better "i guess i don't know the answer." What is it about mystery and inquiry that frightens those who have a tendancy towards religious belief and superstition?

2006-12-29 14:39:41 · 5 answers · asked by ChooseRealityPLEASE 6

2006-12-29 14:39:37 · 29 answers · asked by n_007pen 4

2006-12-29 14:39:16 · 12 answers · asked by ? 5

David was annointed the second king, but someone reigned before him.

2006-12-29 14:38:28 · 8 answers · asked by im_not_who_i_was 2

2006-12-29 14:35:53 · 19 answers · asked by ? 5

How about you?

2006-12-29 14:34:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-29 14:32:25 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-29 14:31:39 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

All those pictures of earth were forged like all the evidence supporting evolution. Don't worship the Devil and his lies!

2006-12-29 14:29:19 · 20 answers · asked by Sifting 1

I for one do, considering its the Muslims Eid (Big Celebration) today, the day of Hajj.!!

2006-12-29 14:28:49 · 27 answers · asked by Dee 5

I haven't read it fully myself yet.

2006-12-29 14:27:25 · 55 answers · asked by Birdman 7

What significance, if any, is there of Saddam's time of death (seemingly just before 6am, I think?)? I don't know enough about Islam to know if there is any sort of significance to it, but I can't help but think it would be like the Pope being executed before sunrise on Christmas Day? Does it have any impact on how he will be judged with regards to an afterlife?

I am honestly curious about how Muslims view the timing and the significance, if there is any.

2006-12-29 14:24:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Which religion was created first?

2006-12-29 14:24:24 · 5 answers · asked by dingdong 2

I can identify Christian music so incredibly easily... or well, I am pretty certain that I can identity a song as being 'Christian' in nature just by how it sounds...

Now, is there a common/standard key or progression in Christian Pop that is similar to the standards of Blues/Country/Bluegrass?

Since the early days of church attending to now, it sounds all the same...

2006-12-29 14:23:06 · 15 answers · asked by Invisible_Flags 6

i hear that they want to overthrow the chinese government so the chinese government are prosecuting them.i am strongly against the group but i don't believe the government should be torturing them.its just inhumane to treat real people like a piece of meat. but then again ,i don't really know the full story

2006-12-29 14:17:09 · 3 answers · asked by mylostpets 2

2006-12-29 14:16:53 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-29 14:15:00 · 15 answers · asked by Sean 5

Today (while driving) I prayed or asked who ever maybe listening. I asked (who ever) IF you are listening I want to know you. I have become interested in the earth lately, I wonder what has made these creations or a least it seems to be a creation to me. I am not unhappy with my life or in some crisis etc...I'm just wondering if there is more to this human experience thing.

I asked that "if" there is some supernature force God/Jesus or some unknown being to make contact with me. That I am in fact willing to look deeper, that I am open for the possibility. I have thrown down the challenge if you will. I told the possible "being" that I am making the free will
choice to seek you out, the ball is in your court to return the call. I am now in the waiting period. I did this at 2:30 pm it's now 10:12 pm.

Any suggestions, I would appreciate any advice

2006-12-29 14:13:24 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you dig deep enough into a person's anger, you're gonna find their pain.And behind most tough guys is a wounded little child lashing out, just like the wounded animal backed into the corner.

2006-12-29 14:12:32 · 23 answers · asked by Child 6

and get crazy about what are you going to give me for christmas?Getting crazy at the Mall.Jesus its not about spending money.Why is so materialistic?why parents buy Violent games for kids instead talk about Jesus?

2006-12-29 14:12:00 · 11 answers · asked by Princess 2

Im recording the family channel Marathon of smallville, and i just turned on the radio. so i cant change the channel to watch it.

2006-12-29 14:08:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-29 14:08:15 · 8 answers · asked by bassetluv 4

2006-12-29 14:07:47 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm thinking society will have to put up with this nonsense for probably another 200 years or so before the last of them come to their senses or are just killed off for being so damn retarded. I know that in western europe and in other developed countries of the world like japan and korea religion is waning and is more or less dead because they're a lot more educated and cultured (basically not morons). I guess when there is no more 'third world' religion will be practically dead. Thank God. no pun intended

2006-12-29 14:05:22 · 22 answers · asked by Jesus touches me at night 1

2006-12-29 14:04:14 · 8 answers · asked by Do not delete. 1

Am asking simply because I don't know the answer.

2006-12-29 14:03:27 · 2 answers · asked by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7

again, what code of ethics would unite the disparate masses?

2006-12-29 14:00:24 · 7 answers · asked by Mudcat 2

KNOCKING ON HEAVENS DOOR ,THE DOOR TO THIS WORLD IS CLOSED

2006-12-29 13:57:59 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-29 13:57:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

after 9-11 i heard rumors about terrorists targeting canada. was this for real or was it just america trying to get canada freaked out enough to join their fight. any canadians here, are you worried about terrorism in canada? why would someone target us other than to get even with america?

2006-12-29 13:57:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous