Religion & Spirituality - 17 January 2007

2007-01-17 11:29:43 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yet, fundamentalists are against it. Working with stem cells involves killing a 300 cell embryo, contrast the brain of a fly has 100,000 cells.

With the technology now days, you could clone people, so it can't be potential, because if that is the reason, everything you scratched yourself you could be committing genocide.

2007-01-17 11:26:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know for me it only happens when open myself to building relationships with real people, and they usually must be people I admire, or seek to emulate.

Rarely do I ever read a compelling piece of text and think, "wow, I've been wrong all my life!" or, "I really need to change how I've been living."

It's amazing how many people think a well written post, or a link to a pithy video, or pages of scripture, or an article from a science journal is going to somehow convince people to suddenly give up belief systems they've held for years, or embrace ones they've never had.

The only thing Y!A has proven (to me) is just how poor the average persons grammar and spelling is, how close-minded people are to any ideas or beliefs that don't coincide with their own, and how uninformed and ignorant the public is.

Of course, I believed most of those things before coming to Y!A.

BTW - I'm not saying I don't fall into the above descriptions :-)

2007-01-17 11:26:33 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a serious question. I know many people want to wait for sex until marriage and many don't. Some believe that sex should be in a comitted relationship and some want it for fun.

I am not judging any of these people, I am not saying which idea is right or wrong. I just want to know why according to the bible is it wrong? What does the bible say about it? Are any reasons given or is it just wrong? (Not a question about why it's better to wait but why does the bible tell us to wait or what the bible says) I have already heard why people say its better to wait for someone you love. I just need to know the biblical reasons. I have never really heard why or any reasons behind it.

2007-01-17 11:26:13 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need help with religion homework. The only thing that comes to mind is a tree, but our teacher already used that as an example.

Thanks a ton!!!

2007-01-17 11:25:07 · 2 answers · asked by Addicted To Abercrombie & Fitch 2

What is in fact, the coolest, hippest, smartest, realest, truest religion?

2007-01-17 11:24:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-17 11:24:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do you believe in god and/or religion? I'm hoping to recieve some answers that 1) dont contradict your beliefs. 2) That give a clear answer (possibly, personal experiences with god). 3) That do not preach. 4) that do not have any words taken from a bible... just good, clear, concise reasons please!

2007-01-17 11:22:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-17 11:22:07 · 12 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6

That is my question for those of you who think 'celibacy drives Catholic priests to molest.'

2007-01-17 11:21:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-17 11:20:59 · 3 answers · asked by i,m here if you need to talk. 6

for a person to go through life like that?

2007-01-17 11:19:17 · 9 answers · asked by ? 3

2007-01-17 11:18:37 · 1 answers · asked by kobacker59 6

I've got to keep asking questions about jews................what gives? Am I racists against jews, or something? What's a good way to curp the amount of jewish influence in US/World? Other than to round them up and kill them?

2007-01-17 11:17:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-17 11:16:51 · 12 answers · asked by hakim300 1

....a good place with a few bad people or a bad place with a few good people?

2007-01-17 11:16:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-17 11:15:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you still have to pray??

Do they have board games and ping pong?

What is it that happens there?

Do you think (like people do here on earth) they'll pull the i am holier than you stuff ?? And suck up to "God"

2007-01-17 11:15:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Fundamentalist Christians and many Jews say the Koran teaches and justifies the use of war, terrorism and other forms of violence in order to spread the Muslim religion and to conquer and enslave non-Muslims. But liberal Americans say that the Koran actually teaches Muslims to practice peace, justice and friendship with all peoples. I wish I could really know what the Koran really teaches. I've tried to read an English translation of the Koran, but I really didn't understand much of it.

2007-01-17 11:13:14 · 18 answers · asked by Dr. SC1ence 5

scientist recently moved the doomsday clock closer to midnight based on concerns of proliferation of nuclear weapons and climate changes. is this something that "really" concerns you? i mean i know some people will ***** about it and want to blame certain segments, but are really going to lose sleep over this?

2007-01-17 11:12:26 · 20 answers · asked by David W 3

When did you die and what of ?

2007-01-17 11:11:32 · 22 answers · asked by Thom Jo D 1

When I read the bible, many years ago it said 'thou shall not kill'. Now it is 'thou shall not murder'. I am told this is a better translation and gets rid of some contradictions in the bible.
So, is war okay? If so, are all wars okay? Could a nazi say he was following orders? I won't even ask about Iraq...
How about the death penalty, abortion and euthanasia?
It seems to me that thou shall not kill was far simpler... I am truly interested in what this has changed. All constructive feedback will be welcome.

2007-01-17 11:10:35 · 23 answers · asked by The Truth 3

is there anyone here
Christian , atheist , agnostic , Muslim , Jewish , Hindu , Wiccan , Pagan etc etc etc
anyone at all
who just wants peace
who just wants respect
who just wants people to believe what they wish and live harmoniously
who will hug a tree with me today ?

2007-01-17 11:10:19 · 27 answers · asked by Peace 7

He is talking about getting rid of atheists first, then relents to get rid of some but allowing others to stay as though he has some kind of say over the matter. His moniker is United We Stand, but they weren't very united when the atheists pretty much shouted him down in that last attack he perpetrated against atheists.

2007-01-17 11:10:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-17 11:09:54 · 10 answers · asked by saegiie 1

If you don't know what it is, then you're not one!!

2007-01-17 11:08:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know this sounds stupid but I was reading an article that stated that Noah "knew" to gather only the animals which were considered "clean" (kosher) onto the Ark.

2007-01-17 11:03:18 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

influence by Satan? I thought people had free will, that doesnt sound like free will either!

2007-01-17 11:01:54 · 18 answers · asked by kyubikitsune888 2

I am going through a really rough time right now, and I am trying to figure out who I am, and what my beliefs are. I am just having trouble understanding that I am supposed to believe one religion over another, just because I was born into that religion. Doesn't that seem a bit closed-minded? I guess it would be a lot easier for me if I were raised more religious, and then I wouldn't feel the need to question this. I just would feel sort of brainwashed if I started to study my religion, and believe it, simply because I am supposed to. Also, the 3 very similar religions, Islam Judaism and Christianity. I have been told they all believe in the same G-d, they just believe in the different prophets of G-d. Is this true? I am also having trouble understanding the whole idea of prophets. Were they just sent down at an adult age, were they born and then started to feel like they had a more spiritual connection than other people? Please explain.

2007-01-17 11:01:27 · 22 answers · asked by mrr86 5

2007-01-17 11:01:23 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous