Religion & Spirituality - 3 January 2007

There is no evidence that for the first 300 years after Christ’s death, those claiming to be Christians used the cross in worship. In the fourth century, however, pagan Emperor Constantine became a convert to apostate Christianity and promoted the cross as its symbol. Whatever Constantine’s motives, the cross had nothing to do with Jesus Christ. The cross is, in fact, pagan in origin. The New Catholic Encyclopedia admits: “The cross is found in both pre-Christian and non-Christian cultures.” Various other authorities have linked the cross with nature worship and pagan sex rites

2007-01-03 13:09:39 · 19 answers · asked by gary d 4

I know like in the old testament it said "an eye for an eye" and was basically FOR capital punishment ...but strictly from after Jesus's crucifixion, what about capital punishment? killing people is still wrong? Does eye for an eye still apply after he died for FORGIVENESS?

2007-01-03 13:09:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have always seen the number 333 on various things, I was curious to see how many true believers are out there that also see this same number and what does it mean to you? Have you disregarded it as if it was just coincidence or have you ask others as I am now? I always loved the number 33 and always thought it was strange how the digital alarm clock would read 3:33 more times than not but always disregarded it. How many other people have done the same thing?

2007-01-03 13:07:51 · 13 answers · asked by Little Lisa 3

i think it's simply an evil deed in a way, but they can't if they know they can't get to him so whats the point?

2007-01-03 13:07:24 · 10 answers · asked by Tam Lin 2

2007-01-03 13:07:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

believe in God and live a quiet life the more stones get thrown at you? How many tests of faith are we going to go through? When is enough enough? Maybe it's better to be an athiest and live carefree without all the worry and depression. And don't tell me to keep praying i've had enough. And to think of all the parties and drugs and sex i am missing out on! I give up!!! It doesn't feel as if God is real. What else can I do????? I've worked hard, I do not feel well, I pay bills, student loans haunting me and they won't work withme, no life, no friends. Thanks a lot God for the wonderful life!

2007-01-03 13:05:44 · 17 answers · asked by farharringsingslia 4

2007-01-03 13:05:40 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

have you learned that has served you best on your journey through life?


11:11

2007-01-03 13:05:01 · 11 answers · asked by -skrowzdm- 4

Sorry, i dont believe you. I need proof now give me your name, age and address please.

2007-01-03 13:03:54 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was devastated when my wife told me that Methusaleh was out. I mean, how much more Biblical do you get than that?

Anyway, it's recently come to my attention that we need to find a good baby name.

Here's my girl name favorites: Madison, Reagan, Sophie, Cheney, Emily.

You'll notice none of those are Biblical (though Reagan obviously should be). Have any good Biblical girl names?

Boys: Michael and David. Please God may you limit the boys we have to two because I can't find any other names for them. I will have to name them Ashley or Megan or something. And nobody wants that!

So, does anyone have a suggestion for girl/boy names, preferably Biblical (though secular is okay, too)?

2007-01-03 13:03:19 · 20 answers · asked by YourMom 4

... why was Judas punished by being cast into hell? Why isn't he Saint Judas up there on the right hand of God himself? Jesus might have lived to a ripe old age and we'd all be unsaved without him.

If you're into that kind of thing.
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2007-01-03 13:01:44 · 18 answers · asked by Bad Liberal 7

This is kind of long. What do you think of how the people in Missouri treated the early Mormon Pioneers?

http://restorationbookstore.org/prints/haunsmill.htm

2007-01-03 12:59:30 · 7 answers · asked by J T 6

Christians, saying that some magical being just created the universe is WAY harder to believe than evolution. But to the point.....

You believe that God is a very complex God right? Okay, if you do, then you probably also think He is more complex than the universe, so using God to explain the universe is VERY illogical, it just adds more improbable complexity. Christians say that God has always been here. Why not just say the universe has always been here? Mr Christian, "because the universe needs a creator".
Well then, who created God? "god existed forever" Well then if he didn't need a creator, then why not the universe existed forever?

2007-01-03 12:58:46 · 22 answers · asked by 42yxalag 3

2007-01-03 12:58:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am hoping your answer includes the lessons you learned from it.

2007-01-03 12:57:07 · 33 answers · asked by JOHN 7

GENERALY rude when asked questions about what they believe?

2007-01-03 12:56:21 · 19 answers · asked by da dude 4

They say they will send you something for free then when you get the letter they ask you to "sow a seed" to receive God's blessings then the letters keep coming and keep asking to "sow a seed". Any body heard about them? Do you trust them? do you think they have the Spirit of God for real? because all they do is asking for money by telling you to "sow a seed". I remeber the name of one of them: Bob tilto. i 4get the name of the other one

2007-01-03 12:55:50 · 6 answers · asked by Diamond C. 3

No i am not going to dye it bright purple because that would hurt some peoples eyes, and hurting people is a sin. How abt a nice soft purple, dont worry, i will look after it.

2007-01-03 12:55:45 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-03 12:55:33 · 5 answers · asked by Mango 1

Please don't say...The operative word is IF.. hypothesise if you must. Will you be happy to be rid of the people that gave you grief or be upset that they were right?

2007-01-03 12:54:10 · 15 answers · asked by Pilgrim 4

If you only had, say $75 to spend on books to fill out your collection, then what would you buy? My collection is ever growing, but I'm curious to see what others wouldn't live without. Keep it within the budget too. I want some good answers, none of that "god hates the occult" and "Wiccans are being mislead by the Devil" type stuff, OK?

2007-01-03 12:51:26 · 20 answers · asked by tahirih.luvs2sew 3

as we all know our gifts are given to us and we are the tool not the master.

2007-01-03 12:49:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

This survey is for Catholics:

How often do you pray the Rosary?
a. Every day
b. Several times per week
c. Once per week
d. A few times per month
e. Monthly
f. A few times per year
g. Only on occasions like at funerals.

2007-01-03 12:49:34 · 11 answers · asked by Sldgman 7

Feeling consumed by todays standards leaves one lethargic. I don'y want to be tired and wanting all the time.

2007-01-03 12:47:30 · 18 answers · asked by dee_p 2

2007-01-03 12:47:26 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

... would you have an abortion?

2007-01-03 12:47:06 · 14 answers · asked by Bad Liberal 7

If so...who do you think it is?

2007-01-03 12:46:43 · 19 answers · asked by SusieeQ 3

what if you don't believe in that bible?

and same thing happens when the president gets ignagurated....

does that mean that you are allowed to lie or something, and shouldn't they change that rule!

2007-01-03 12:45:30 · 12 answers · asked by pba_ams_eahb 3

If the Bible was devinely inspired, shouldn't it mention all 9 planets? (oops, I mean 8 planets)

2007-01-03 12:44:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or even, could the whole universe be spinning around you, for you?

2007-01-03 12:44:24 · 12 answers · asked by Simon 2