Religion & Spirituality - 4 January 2007

Personally I have had psychic experiences and feel that its something we all have the ability for, but its forgotton in childhood once we get to school etc and its not something we're encouraged to develop and use. Some people just seem to forget less than others.

2007-01-04 07:48:48 · 22 answers · asked by serephina 5

If a generation grew up never hearing about God/faith/religion, do you think they would develop their own spirituality?

2007-01-04 07:48:35 · 2 answers · asked by Eleventy 6

please keep comments about religion being a convenient excuse for war over land, power and resources to yourself. if the crusades and the inquisition were about anything besides religion, then so is islamic terrorism.

2007-01-04 07:46:45 · 21 answers · asked by AVATARD 2

2007-01-04 07:46:27 · 13 answers · asked by Vimbai M 2

2007-01-04 07:45:53 · 20 answers · asked by ? 1

2007-01-04 07:44:54 · 25 answers · asked by carl 4

Where does it say in the bible that the death penalty is ok? Doesn't the new testement say it's wrong? Please quote scripture to back up your point.

2007-01-04 07:44:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-04 07:44:07 · 11 answers · asked by mikerow992003 2

If you post a question, and get mad at people for not knowing the answer and start calling them dumb. Since you posted the question that means you are equally as dumb. right?

What do you think?

By the way Yahoo! deleted this same question just because Instead of "Dumb" I used "Stu-pi_d"

2007-01-04 07:44:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

(typing fast, please excuse gram/spelling) I am reading Gen 9-12 and I am confused. The record of geneology are great BUT.........

OK so there is Canaan the Nation and Canaan the son of HAM (Noah's Grandson). Noah (after he wakes up from his drunken stupor curses Canaan, is this the city or his Grandchild. Then Abram travels to Haran. (Abrams brothers name) But Haran the person dies in the Ur. CONFUSING!!!!!

When I am reading the bible how do I tell if we are talking about a nation, a place or a person? Also In Gen 11:29 Nahor married his niece (Haran's Daughter. Why, by this time there wer so many others. Was it because it was normal to stay in "tribes".

2007-01-04 07:43:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My wife's friend is coming to tea and she's a muslim. Our water supply has been cut off due to an islamic suicide bomber blowing himself up next to the water main. Therefore I can't offer her water to drink, and all I have left to offer her to drink is pure alcohol. Do you think she will know the difference? Do you think i can get away with it?

2007-01-04 07:43:50 · 7 answers · asked by papa.rumbo 1

I have a very deep problem i believe in god because i fear going to hell but i dont believe in the bible 100% There are things in the bible that just couldnt happen such as jesus carrying the cross all that distance (crosses usually weighed alot) after being whipped but i dont know if i believe in god or not. if i dont beleive 100% does that mean i am an atheist.

Thanks for the help

2007-01-04 07:43:45 · 12 answers · asked by golferdude987 2

do not "all of the above" systems of religion swear allegiance to the book those of this world call the "bible"?

now, in a "democracy" the majority rules, is that not correct?

and in their "bible" book isn't there Testimony given that declares "strait is the gate and narrow is the way that leads unto Life and FEW there be who find it"? and Testimony is also given of the "little flock" who would enter into The Heavenly Kingdom.

and further Testimony declares, "seek to enter in at the strait gate, for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and MANY there be who follow that way" ;-(

The Testimonies are Truth! why then would the systems of religion mentioned in the question embrace "democracy"?

quite clear the their "bible" testifies of the MANY(MAJORITY) who follow the "broad way to destruction" and the FEW(MINORITY) who follow The Messiah on "The Way to The Truth of The Life".

should not "democracy" rather be called "dem'on'ocracy"?

2007-01-04 07:43:23 · 11 answers · asked by pilgrimandstranger 2

Revised 11/2006
CONSTITUTION OF BERWYN BAPTIST CHURCH
CHURCH COVENANT
I, having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior, and on the
profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do
now, in the presence of God, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another as one
body in Christ.
We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of
this church, in knowledge, holiness, and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship,
ordinances, discipline, and doctrines; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of
the church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the gospel through all nations.
We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our
kindred and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements,
and exemplary in our deportment; to avoid all tattling, backbiting, and excessive anger; to abstain from the sale and use
of intoxicating drinks as a beverage, and from nonmedicinal narcotics; and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the
kingdom of our Savior.
We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember one another in prayer; to aid one another in
sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and Christian courtesy in speech; to be slow to take
offense, but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Saviour to secure it without delay.
We moreover engage that when we remove from this place we will, as soon as possible, unite with some other church
where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God's Word.

2007-01-04 07:43:22 · 4 answers · asked by blwingleaf 1

Its sort of a pantheistic religion that draws on ideas from a wide variety of religions. It is based in more of a subjective philosophy (ideas are more "real" than physical objects). How should I make it popular? I don't want to lie and pretend to be some sort of divine being or prophet. Should I write down all the teachings of my religion and form some sort of holy book? Wasn't scientology invented by a physicist? I'm a physicist too, so maybe that will work in my favor. :D

2007-01-04 07:43:14 · 12 answers · asked by Link 5

The big bang, evolution (which is a theory, cannot be proven), or any other thing that starts as theory. Scientific fact means to be tested and retested. how can you test the theory of evolution???

2007-01-04 07:42:02 · 20 answers · asked by sammyw1024 3

is the thing that makes you go "Yes - this is the right direction for me."
What is the quality or idea that really makes it click for you?

2007-01-04 07:41:18 · 24 answers · asked by Rich N 3

It would seem that it is as NH Baritone says in "Do Christians really oppress you?" "-Promoting the enslavement of women by preventing them from controling their own bodies."


http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070104105758AAuZazZ&r=w&pa=FZptHWf.BGRX3OFMhzNcVJVgJm1w9I37ynicwE_eSkS8_b27KA--&paid=answered#NbUvWzu0VzLi7FgSms7Z

Am I perhaps the only one that finds this ridiculous?

2007-01-04 07:41:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-04 07:40:54 · 4 answers · asked by Maverick 6

2007-01-04 07:40:44 · 3 answers · asked by Mango 1

differences?

Consider religion or spirituallity & end of life differences.
Referring to President Ford and President Hussein.

2007-01-04 07:40:19 · 3 answers · asked by t_a_m_i_l 6

People who dont beleive in the lord ask the dumbess questions about him? Why do you guys put all your time and effort in him if u dont believe him and just mess with people heads and get them confuse? Do u not have a life... or is it your confuse and dotn want to admit that there is a lord.

2007-01-04 07:40:03 · 10 answers · asked by jdn85 2

"The Eternal has his designs from all eternity. If prayer is in accord with his immutable wishes, it is quite useless to ask of him what he has resolved to do. If one prays to him to do the contrary of what he has resolved, it is praying that he be weak, frivolous, inconstant; it is believing that he is thus, it is to mock him. Either you ask him a just thing, in which case he must do it, the thing being done without your praying to him for it, and so to entreat him is then to distrust him; or the thing is unjust, and then you insult him. You are worthy or unworthy of the grace you implore: if worthy, he knows it better than you; if unworthy, you commit another crime by requesting what is undeserved.
In a word, we only pray to God because we have made him in our image. We treat him like a pasha, like a sultan whom one may provoke or appease." - Voltaire

2007-01-04 07:39:48 · 6 answers · asked by magistra_linguae 6

Except (according to the story), maybe Pontius Pilate?

2007-01-04 07:39:07 · 18 answers · asked by shyteforbrains 1

All I ever see are answers that are one side or the other, or the wimpy fence wafflers (e.g., believe whatever is best for you). It's all the same thing over and over, regardless of the question -- and the thumbs have nothing to do with whether the answer is cogent; only if it agrees with someone's theology or not. What is the point???

2007-01-04 07:38:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Like God killing sooo many people including but not limited to:

-The first born of the Egyptians
-Everyone in the Noah's Ark story (including babies)
- And entire cities, just because they were using the free will he gave us

Or how he lays out rules for having slaves, now sure he never says he endorses slaves, but wouldn't regluating slavery endorse it.

Or the fact that the bible shows women as second rate many many times.

Or that even Jesus calls non-Isrealites dogs.

Or the fact that God is against homosexuality, though approx. 10% of his creations are gay.

I can quote the bible to prove all of these if you wish.

This and the fact that i can't live a good life and get into their heaven unless i accept Jesus (who called me a dog) as my saviour.

Yes there are good parts of the bible, but you have to accept your God is not all loving, and compassionate.

2007-01-04 07:38:00 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been to Pentecostal prayer gatherings several times, and have discussed many basics of the sect rather extensively. But I still seem to encounter points that rouse some serious questions. Speaking in tongues for instance; many consider it "senseless babbling", since there is no understandable language being spoken. Slaying in the spirit, like pastor Benny Hinn does in his "crusades"; how plausible can one deem this kind of practice? Prophesying; I mean, if it is the work of the Holy Spirit, can or should anyone ever expect it to err? Miracle working, including healing through faith; can anyone expect this too to be temporal and not conclusive healings? And so on and so forth.
Please, no sarcasm; this is a serious inquiry and I should ask you to abstain should you have no reasonable answer. Note that any abuse will be reported. Thanks in advance.

2007-01-04 07:36:46 · 15 answers · asked by Elizus 2

2007-01-04 07:34:19 · 5 answers · asked by Pervy_Pirate 1

2007-01-04 07:33:57 · 9 answers · asked by hasna_cute 2

2007-01-04 07:33:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous