Religion & Spirituality - 16 January 2007

Think about it, 1000 years ago most people had no access to education and douldn't even read. Their only hope for a world that made any sort of sense was to put faith in what their local priest told them. On top of that science was sufficiently stunted to be almost impotent. So all in all, it was very easy to believe the Jesus myth.

Today, science has explained our world and universe in great detail and those details conflict directly with the bible. Couple that with dramaitc growth in literacy rates and wdespread access to education and it seems like it is getting tougher and tougher to get into heaven.

Why is that?

2007-01-16 05:35:22 · 17 answers · asked by mullah robertson 4

2007-01-16 05:34:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

my friend just asked me this and i'm wondering your thoughts.


also, would God be able to sin?

2007-01-16 05:34:46 · 10 answers · asked by alohafridayalex 3

2007-01-16 05:33:12 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

What if an unborn baby is saved from abortion by christian pro-lifers and then ends up becoming a vocal atheist later in life?

2007-01-16 05:32:45 · 16 answers · asked by ChooseRealityPLEASE 6

From all the books that i have read, their is no listing of her following or the rites that she used, she believe that woman was equal with that of man, and i believe this is what made her popular, concitering most woman were slaves or servents to that of man. their is not much that brings us any closer insight , that what few writting were left, (makeing it up as we go) . As for Ra, their turm used for that of the nature around us, Ra was that of the SUN, the big ball in the sky, so was this God, in one aspect we could say that it is, in that without it all would be dark and their would indeed be no life on this planet, but as a God (literal) speaking, NO

2007-01-16 05:32:10 · 7 answers · asked by fantumofthewinds 2

That would suggest that the dinosaurs didn't exist... but what about all the bones? Are dinosaur bones left here so people would doubt God and in turn, stop believing? Does God WANT you to go to hell?

2007-01-16 05:32:05 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

throughout history we've always had them, egyptian, grecko-roman,, celtic, mayan--where are the gods of the new millenium? where are the gods of america, for that matter, since no god worshipped in america actually came from this country? Isn't it time to update? We need gods that can relate to our modern lives, the stresses and pressures of todays society instead of gods more comfortable washing their clothes on a rock by the riverbank.

2007-01-16 05:31:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

They also refused to believe in santa, the easter bunny, the tooth fairy, and leprechauns.

Kids these days!!??

2007-01-16 05:29:07 · 35 answers · asked by Crozzlow 3

2007-01-16 05:27:45 · 9 answers · asked by elfkin, attention whore 4

The Bible describes them as if they were badges of honor.

"After he left Hebron, David took more concubines and wives in Jerusalem, and more sons and daughters were born to him." (II Samuel 5:13)

Solomon had 300 wives and 700 concubines.

What happened with the one-man-one-woman marriage? What happened with not committing adultery?

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2007-01-16 05:27:20 · 13 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

I just had to get that off my chest,burp.

2007-01-16 05:26:16 · 21 answers · asked by Joe J 1

please allow me to take this oppertunity to know the reality& be free.world is illusion& truth is GOD.the visible universe has an invisible base. HE pervades every where,and ones experience alone can be the proof.

2007-01-16 05:23:32 · 23 answers · asked by vuppunuthula R 1

If so, what are they called...cloudbacks?

2007-01-16 05:23:09 · 10 answers · asked by Thundercat 7

2007-01-16 05:23:02 · 13 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7

He's insecure: He needs people to worship him...
He's incompetent: He needs people to do his will on Earth because he apparently can't do it himself...
He's inconsistent: The Bible, his so-called "Word" is riddled with inaccuracies and contradictions...
He has no authority over, or respect from, his creations: even Adam and Eve couldn't follow his simple rules to live in paradise...
He's bored: He created us for entertainment and to have some servants in Heaven...
He's clearly always making mistakes...
He can't even get everyone to agree he exists, let alone agree on his message and plan (hence, the myriad of religions)...

This doesn't sound like a very God-like, omnipotent, all-knowing, supreme being to me.....so is the Bible wrong? Are all religions wrong? Because this is their "God". Is God even a god? Or maybe some minor diety? Perhaps the spoiled child of a REAL God that above him? Maybe "God" is actually the True GOD's son and Jesus was True GOD's Grandson? Great-grandson?

2007-01-16 05:18:23 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

It would be like a Christian fighting a cartoon character. You may not want your children to believe in a cartoon character but you certainly dont fight the character do you? BB

2007-01-16 05:18:12 · 43 answers · asked by Betty Boop 2

2007-01-16 05:17:57 · 20 answers · asked by Justbrowsing 1

Where's the best place to buy religious jewelry (crosses etc) in NYC?

2007-01-16 05:16:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

It was drummed into my head from the time I was a toddler that purchasing a lottery is evil. Now I feel the obligation to pass on the prohibition down onto my grandchildren who have asked for Biblical support for the assertion. I have read the Bible cover to cover in different translations at least five times, but still have to come up with a verse to support my "advice". Please help me!

2007-01-16 05:15:20 · 18 answers · asked by muyuni 1

2007-01-16 05:13:43 · 22 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7

Christians: this is purely hypothetical. I mean no disrespect.
Nothing is not an acceptable answer.

2007-01-16 05:11:43 · 37 answers · asked by southswell2002 3

2007-01-16 05:08:32 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do you sharpen your psychic gift?
can u tell me anything that you may do that helps you?

2007-01-16 05:08:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was taught mine (christian) when I was 6 years old.If my parents were any other religion then thats how I would think today.How can all the others be wrong?How can anyone believe they have all the answers and billions of others will burn in hell.How can any God condemn someone who has never heard of Him through no fault of thier own.I know very little to nothing of most religions.How many "hells" am I going to burn in?

2007-01-16 05:06:50 · 9 answers · asked by txpilot 3

I have been doing a lot of research about Islam, and was wondering how most Muslims view this movement. Is is considered an extreme doctrine or is it accepted, generally?
Any response is appreciated.

2007-01-16 05:06:07 · 7 answers · asked by meggush 3

Like, how do I start the apocalypse or whatever?

2007-01-16 05:05:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

...and why?

2007-01-16 05:04:02 · 6 answers · asked by Justbrowsing 1

Then what do you call Jesus?

Just in case you hadn't considered this... uhm... that's what "Jesus" did. (In actuality, I imagine it was probably Paul that declared it, but regardless)

How is your "religion" not a cult? Jesus was a man that declared himself the son of a god. How is this different from any other cult leader in history? And the number of cult members is not significant here...

2007-01-16 04:57:17 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm not interested in negative feedback from any other faith.If you don't have good information,Answer some one elses question

2007-01-16 04:56:20 · 6 answers · asked by boatworker 4