Religion & Spirituality - 16 January 2007

There are two aspects of the monotheistic God of Judiasm, Christianity, and Islam that do not seem to be necessarily connected:
1) The first cause, the beginning of all things;
2) The spirit who is concerned with people's lives, and the everyday workings of the Universe.

One way of defining the difference between Deists and Theists is that Deists believe (1) but not (2), whereas Theists believe both (1) and (2).

Is there a necessary and logical connection between these two aspects of God, or are they separate, independent aspects?

2007-01-16 02:06:46 · 5 answers · asked by Ruel The Midianite 4

Is it easier to become an atheist nowadays because one breeds others or is it being aired more on the web.

I am surprised at the number of people who freely admit to being atheists.

2007-01-16 02:06:08 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone notice that most of the people in the world dont like chrisitans and that it is the most hated?

2007-01-16 02:04:56 · 26 answers · asked by arp2007 3

Please don't take offense, this is an honest question.
If, as an atheist, you don't believe in God or life after this one then why have children? Why would you want to bring someone onto this planet, which is often harsh and painful (albiet joyful at times), when their is no "happily ever after" to look forward too?

2007-01-16 02:00:04 · 33 answers · asked by gtahvfaith 5

always go through life with the best jobs, houses,cars etc and never seem to worry about anything

2007-01-16 02:00:01 · 16 answers · asked by Gezza D 2

2007-01-16 01:59:32 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

If Islam is classed as a violent religion, then why is it the fastest growing faith? If they say Islam was spread by the sword,then what sword or war is happening now to spread Islam? If Islam oppress the female,then why are more women coming to Islam then anyother faith? Are we beleaving everything the media is saying about the faith of Islam?

2007-01-16 01:58:20 · 39 answers · asked by Omar K 1

I said CHRISTIANS. If you do not love Him, and want to speak ill of Him or abuse Him please press the back button. I don't want to hear what you've got to say right now.
Oh please help me, I am so confused right now. Technically, I'm a Christian, but I wasn't brought up the way I shouldve been. I was never brought to church, never taught to pray. So I prayed by myself, and I do it still, before I go to bed every night. I want to love Him and Our Savior Jesus the Lord but I just don't feel the love. I love my mom and my dad and I want to love them too but I don't feel it. But I want to. I want to want to believe. When I am praying and one of my parents are about to come in my room, I stop because I feel embarrased for them to see me pray, for which I am ashamed. And even if I did turn out better in the future, if I learned to love Him and went to church, what would become of my parents? I can't imagine going to heaven while my mom and dad rot in Hell. I love them too much. Please. help.

2007-01-16 01:57:29 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

Agreee, disagree, why?

Extra Credit: And what about Stan?

2007-01-16 01:57:08 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-16 01:56:28 · 7 answers · asked by the man on your monitor 1

2007-01-16 01:55:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

A traveller once came to the mosque to see the prophet. After greeting the prophet he was asked where he was from. The traveller replied that he came from very far just to get a few questions answered. Following is the dialogue
between the traveller and the prophet.
Traveller: I do not want adhaab to be written in my account.
Prophet: behave well with your parents
T:I want to be known amongst people as an intelligent person.
P:fear Allah always.
T:I want to be counted amongst Allah's favourites.
Prophet: recite quran every morning and evening.
Traveller: I want my heart to always be enlightened. (roshan and munawer)
P:never forget death.
T:I never want to be away from Allah's blessing.
P:always treat fellow creatures well.
T:I never want to be harmed by my enemies.
P:always have faith in only Allah.
T:I never want to be humiliated.
P:be careful of your actions.
T:I wish to live long.
P:always do sile rahm.(goodness towards blood relations).

2007-01-16 01:54:53 · 4 answers · asked by Rose2006 2

Stewardship as it relates to christian activity

2007-01-16 01:52:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

amadea actually means love of God, or agape. does anyone know of any bible verse that accompanies this name?

2007-01-16 01:52:29 · 3 answers · asked by hellohello 1

when god sent it to poeple,his prophet protected it from distortion. but some peope believed it wasnt god words and the prophet wanted them if it was a human words so try to tell a sura like that.but after 15 century still no one can do that.

i like to know your idea.

2007-01-16 01:50:35 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Peace and Love

2007-01-16 01:49:09 · 16 answers · asked by digilook 2

i mean, a few hundreds years ago, we thought the earth was flat, or vikings thinking that storms were Thor or Odin doing, or people laughing at pasteur that little organisms were fighting bad stuff in our bodies. or Aztec priest believing that sacrificing virgins would make rain come down i mean we believe stupid thing back then lol

2007-01-16 01:48:46 · 6 answers · asked by the man on your monitor 1

2007-01-16 01:47:19 · 30 answers · asked by mentalpratham 1

Because it contains so much of your history! Is any Jew on here brave enough to read it for themselves instead of having someone else tell them what is or isn't true?

2007-01-16 01:46:08 · 7 answers · asked by gtahvfaith 5

if the rich can not protect the poor and the strong the weak.

2007-01-16 01:45:53 · 4 answers · asked by nsakamaneneulelya 2

Why do american jew only give money to likud party never money to peace in arabia when most israeli jew want peace. They want to be more jew than anybody a super jew. many problem is caused by american jew giving money to people who want war. If they so jew then why dont they live in Israel?

2007-01-16 01:45:38 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is SERIOUS QUESTION. No BS answers and be TRUTHFUL. I know a lot of you like to exaggerate and lie to prove a point but seriously. You all make it sound like Christians are lining up at your door to convert you. But I call BS!

So when was the last time?

And BTW, Jehovah's Witnesses and Moromons ARE NOT CHRISTIANS and don't count here.

2007-01-16 01:44:10 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-16 01:41:37 · 18 answers · asked by the man on your monitor 1

2007-01-16 01:41:07 · 10 answers · asked by Babykay 2

2007-01-16 01:37:53 · 10 answers · asked by the man on your monitor 1

those of the Jewish faith read the New Testament? And, if not, why?

2007-01-16 01:35:46 · 9 answers · asked by gtahvfaith 5

2007-01-16 01:35:44 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-16 01:35:23 · 14 answers · asked by BTH L 2

Hi, To all other Wiccan/Pagans.
Every day when i go to high school. i hear that almost every pagan and wiccan alike are being harassed by christian peers and other aitheist youth. Because of the false information they pick up in the Media. i think to prevent any bullying and harassement to Wiccan teens and Adults alike. The following Media should be banned.

Harry potter(i somewhat like these books. but these books are giving false information to the Youth.)
Charmed(I love this show. but it is using our wiccan symbols and and pagan lingo to make this show good)
Hocus Pocus( I absolutely do NOT like this movie. It is very offensive to my religion and it gives others the wrong idea that witches worship the devil)
Sabrina the teenage witch( i dont like this one either. all wiccans sould kno why noone likes this show.)

Harry potter at the most should be banned. perspective. but in my perspective its making fun of wicca. and it promotes bullying and harassment to pagan

2007-01-16 01:32:47 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, this pretty much goes on from my other question:

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/ind...

Now he (a born again christian) and one of his so called "friends" are spreading nasty rumours about me (because i am pagan) around his local christian centre, i know this because one of his colleagues came up to me and told me all about it, i've known him since early high school and i've never known him to do such horrible things.

The only reason i am here is because i can use the internet for free and if he carries on the way he does, i've been told that i'll get banned from the centre, i could put in a complaint about him but i doubt that it will do any good, he works here voluntarily (he is on jobseeker's allowance) and he hardly talks to me anyway, i usually have to say something to him first to get him to talk, he is far from the friend i used to know.

2007-01-16 01:32:17 · 7 answers · asked by PaganByNature 2