Religion & Spirituality - 12 January 2007

I've spend the better part of 40 years researching religions, history, science and even some philosophy. I've found more love peace and acceptance from the pagan community than ever seen in the christian community, As a christian I find fake judgemental supperficial people, I know their are some who are not this way but the majority are. I have a lot of respect for a christian who is open minded and seeking the truth but christian who profess so strongly their fath and no little of the bible that is the basis for their beliefs. I challenge christians to learn about wicca after all it is one of the fastest growing religions. To believe in something without the knowledge is like being a flock of mindless sheep.

2007-01-12 09:57:51 · 15 answers · asked by Timothy S 6

what would be your worst nigtmare and why

a.)this nation became islamic
b.)this nation became mostly satanist or luciferians(theisitic or athestic)
c.)this nation became mostly hindu
d.)this nation became mostly atheist or agnostic
e.)this nation were to become more secular
f.)if any of the smaller religions were to become the majority such as say taoism or shintoism or something like that
g.)this nation became mostly buddhist
h.)this nation bacame mostly freemasons or gnostics

now before anybody get's pissed i'm agnostic and i don't ask this question to mock anybody i'm just curious about your state of mind that's all

this questions is just for christians in the United States only no offenese to any christians world wide it's just that America is mostly christian

2007-01-12 09:57:43 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-01-12 09:55:48 · 14 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6

For example, I would push little ole ladies in front of a bus. Prick little holes into condoms etc., etc., etc.

2007-01-12 09:55:36 · 21 answers · asked by Beth L 3

How can you turn a rat poison into a vitamin?

2007-01-12 09:55:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i dont really believe that their is a war between muslims and christians, what i however believe is that, there is a war between some muslims and America, not christianity. Just take a look...
How many christian countries in the world have been attacked apart from America, and America is not even the centre of christianity! The Pope would be the one to be attacked if it is a religious war or Saudi Arabia. America created terrorism and now claim to be fighting it when they now they are clearly promoting it.
I believe it is the hypocracy of the American government and the western media that cause all this misconceptions. whats your opinion on this please?

2007-01-12 09:55:23 · 10 answers · asked by guru 3

I am just wondering what people feel about this. I know some people who are Christians and will only date and marry fellow christians. Some poeple won't date a person if they are of a different faith than them. Doesn't love reach across whatever type of faith a person has. Isn't it about learning from one another and appreciating their differences. I think that as long as they love God then hopefully it won't be a problem.

2007-01-12 09:54:43 · 36 answers · asked by Msportyk22 2

Is it before, during or after the tribulation or just before God's wrath is poured out? That is pre-trib, mid-trib, post-trib or pre-wrath respectively. Welcome any ideas and even variations of these scenarios. Pls explain in as much detail as possible using the limited space available why you support your position.

2007-01-12 09:52:37 · 21 answers · asked by pretribber 2

2007-01-12 09:52:23 · 10 answers · asked by steph_lorraine 1

But not ghosts, pixies and reincarnation because those things are just silly?

2007-01-12 09:51:59 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

The movie is based on factual occurrences in one family. And I am sure there was artistic license in its production.

BUT, this is just one story. Muslims from different parts of the world have different cultures and this story is not repeated in every religiously mixed marriage. I know a formerly Christian woman who married a Muslim, converted, and has 2 kids by him. After the divorce, she has the children and the poor guy is heartbroken because he can only see his kids when convenient for her. Why don't they make a movie about their lives?

2007-01-12 09:50:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-12 09:46:44 · 4 answers · asked by (A) 7

If GOD gave you a choice to choose between your grandparents, parents, child(ren), spouse, or siblings, who would you pick to go to heaven with you?

2007-01-12 09:45:48 · 12 answers · asked by Malik V 2

Someone questions Christian dogma and the only answer is that "It's in the Bible ... and it's all true." The majority of people in this world are not Christians and have different views of God and Truth.

2007-01-12 09:45:32 · 11 answers · asked by Cochise 1

i cant wait to see this...................

2007-01-12 09:45:25 · 21 answers · asked by me 1

2007-01-12 09:44:27 · 24 answers · asked by Trevor 2

i have had a jesus cross on my left wrist since i was like 15 and i have no idea were it came from i didn't make it i didn't scrape my wrist or any thing that would make this perfect jesus cross what does it mean.......am i the rebirth of jesus or something

2007-01-12 09:44:03 · 3 answers · asked by ohmygodtheykilldkenny 2

2007-01-12 09:42:45 · 17 answers · asked by daisy322_98 5

Why doesn't God appear to discriminate.
Put sacred texts aside, I'm talking about NOW.
People of all faiths feel equally blessed by their God(s)
If only one religion is right, why is this?
I've met people of all faiths that say their faith changed their life for the better.
For those that think their path is the only way, explain why God doesn't seem to show that in the real world.

2007-01-12 09:40:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Seriously you folks make up 80% of the U.S.
If I woke up and heard that atheists make up
80% of the U.S. I'd throw a party!

2007-01-12 09:39:42 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I understand the concept of being saved by grace. No one can earn their way to heaven by works. Everyone sins, and even one sin is enough to keep a person out of heaven. Therefore, only by the grace of God can we be saved. But... the scriptures also say that faith without works is dead, and that we must work out our own salvation. The Bible frequently mentions that we must keep the commandments, and that the state of those who perform good works will be better than those who do not.

As people are taught that salvation is awarded to all who believe, they will be less likely to perform good works. They will be more likely to sin, and less likely to repent, because they believe they will be saved in the end on account of their faith. Essentially there is no motivation to repent. That is why I think the teaching that people are saved by grace alone is the work of the devil.

2007-01-12 09:39:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am wasting 5 points to make sure people don't get the wrong idea about Christians. I swear this person is pretending to be an angry Christian, or if she really is, then please don't go to her church. Don't waste your time responding. It would be an insult to yourself to fall for it.

2007-01-12 09:39:16 · 6 answers · asked by The GMC 6

like to know what the difference is between some religions and cults thats if yahoo answers lets this question through for a change

2007-01-12 09:37:51 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Solutions to Islamic Terror:

1) Do nothing at all (extreme Christian/Leftist view)
2) No military action, but seal every nook and cranny (mainstream Christian/Leftist view)
3) Proactively confront Islamic countries who harbor terror camps (mainstream conservative view)
4) Nuke Mecca (anti-islam view)
5) Ban Islam in America.

Choices 2 & 3 are not solutions. Islamists realize that either choice leads to bankruptcy and ruin. Its impossible to seal every nook and cranny, and even if it was, we would go bankrupt before sealing 20% of the "vulnerablities".

Iraq, Afganistan or any other Islamic theater of war is another "bleeding" alternative, as we can see now. Because American culture believes in a lefitst-santized version of "war", we give the enemy the advantage. America soliders are not soliders, they are "security" personel waiting for the Islamist to shot him.

If we banned Islam, would we need to seal every port and plane or fight overseas? Ok...go on being PC...go on.

2007-01-12 09:35:45 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-12 09:34:51 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

in keeping with an oath to god in return for war victories.
the Od Testament clearly shows god indifferent to any possible inhumanity that might have been taking place from her death.

the moral of the story, throughout human antiquity, was that jephthah showed his righteousness and reverence to the lord by keeping with a his promise, despite the dire, unexpected consequences given unto him to carry out that oath. of course, you would be hard pressed to find many christians (or Jews) that still agree with with that interpretation.

in this modern era, christian apologist don't care to try to tackle that one, because the "catch-all" argument for all things related to the Old Testament is that Jesus "paid the price" for all the OT commandments or other things that may have seemed morally suspect concerning the OT.

jewish rabbis, having the moral implications of the story more prominent to them, have debated the issue completely and the best answer among

2007-01-12 09:33:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

now the slaughters been arranged by a little lamb

because jesus tells people to kill others who dont think like they do

2007-01-12 09:30:57 · 14 answers · asked by jesus is gay 1

some Atheists are getting the invisible pink unicorn symbol tattooed on them.

is this taking it too far in this non-religion???

or is it because the symbol Rocks and looks great as a tattoo???

here's the tattoo
http://www.invisiblepinkunicorn.com/pictures/kristian.jpg

2007-01-12 09:29:34 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is one of the old church debates. My understanding is that the act of masturbation in itself is NOT a sin, but that veiwing porn or adult material to do it IS a sin because one is committing adultery in their mind by thinking about having sex with someone and God clearly states this is a sin. But what if you are masturbating to prevent yourself from having actual sex? Obviously, this is a question for Christians. Keep it real people. Keep it real. Thanks.

2007-01-12 09:28:19 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

My mom is a christian and she's always making me watch preaching. She doesnt let me and my brothers watch cartoons and she's always making us go to church. When I say I dont want to she calls me a demon. What is all this? She also says if she says something and I dont listen the devil is using me. Whats wrong are christians like this?

2007-01-12 09:26:22 · 16 answers · asked by ? 2