Religion & Spirituality - 19 January 2007

2007-01-19 04:18:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Christians, I understand that there are a large number of sects in your religeon. What I am not understanding is this :
Do you follow the rules of the old testament or is it just history and only the new testment tells you what strictures to place on your life?

To me, an aethist, it seems that a large group of christians pick and choose from both the old and new testament, I cannot understand how that makes for a cohesive belief system. So, do you follow the whole bible ( so you'd be bound to eat kosher food/ etc) or the new testament ( can eat kosher food, and are not directed to do anything but love god, love your neighbor, and then yourself?)

why do you think a large group of christians would pick and choose from both sections?

2007-01-19 04:15:02 · 12 answers · asked by Tom 3

Salman Rushdie says he's an ex-muslim comes in many names...
A racist because he talks about my religion in a bad way.
This is a place were u can ask and answer questions as grown-ups but Salman loves to insult my religion and for this all of us muslims do not allow it!!! We never insult other religions.
I have heard that Salman migrated from his country.
Salman is not man enough to say were he's from or whats his religion and beliefs...
Salman is a scared mouse who asks questions in many nicknames.
I would like to say it out loud in front of everyone , If Salman wants to be treated for his insanity ill pay 4 his medical bills from 1 Usd to 500000 USD also im serious
If u wanted to know who am... I am a proud Kuwaiti Muslim...!!!!!

2007-01-19 04:14:36 · 3 answers · asked by nanoosha 3

I have a daughter who I want to keep away from sin. I don't want her having sex before marriage and I don't want her stealing, etc. I told her that she shouldn't do these things because they are sins, but she said the following:

"Trying to define sin is judging. Judging is something we're not supposed to do because the bible forbids it. You are in effect waving the hand of God, usurping God's authority."

So then is it un-Christian of me to try to tell my child what is or what isn't a sin so that they can have some direction in their lives?

2007-01-19 04:13:48 · 67 answers · asked by Anonymous

how can you believe this guy with his mansion, private jets, luxury lifestye, and etc. he is always asking for money in the name of god , here is a good example " if you give god nothing that is what god is going to give you " are people that stupid

2007-01-19 04:10:13 · 19 answers · asked by tyforurlovegift 1

And don't answer "because it says so" because that's circular reasoning. Don't say "because it's the word of god" because that gets back to "because it says" so. I don't want you to disprove an example, I want to know why you assume there are none.

2007-01-19 04:09:01 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

Looking for the story of Buddha's (Sidhartha - SP) dealth.

2007-01-19 04:08:42 · 11 answers · asked by ♫♪♫ PINKY ♫♪♫ 5

Has anyone gone thru the classes? Please tell me about your experience. How long did it take? Any information would be so appreciated. Thank you.

2007-01-19 04:08:23 · 11 answers · asked by paolaane 2

as much detail as posibble i need to find out for a social project thanx

2007-01-19 04:06:56 · 28 answers · asked by lordkid 1

Im looking for something that teaches the basic prinicples and perhaps a little more but is writen in a way where new learners can easily comperhend and educate themselves on the religion.

2007-01-19 04:06:34 · 8 answers · asked by ♫♪♫ PINKY ♫♪♫ 5

It seems like dissent is not tolerated in heaven, and he has established a huge cult of personality to where everything is his will. Isn't an eternity burning in hell worse than the concentration camps of the Nazis or the gulags of the Soviets? So in effect aren't the people in hell oppressed, and does this make the people in heaven collaborators?

2007-01-19 04:05:18 · 26 answers · asked by Brandon 3

Eg.
EX-MUSLIM
EX-MUSLIMAH
? ?
Honestly we are fed up of ur lies and if u are man enough u should tell us ur nationality and religion!!!

2007-01-19 04:04:54 · 8 answers · asked by nanoosha 3

It's been like that for the past couple of days. I even posted a question with the word "Mormon" in it and it's not showing up. Is it just me?

2007-01-19 04:01:39 · 15 answers · asked by Tonya in TX - Duck 6

What is moria? and what language is that in?

2007-01-19 04:01:04 · 3 answers · asked by Centered 4

2007-01-19 04:00:45 · 16 answers · asked by lulu 1

Atheists are the most ignorant humans on earth. what hope do they have, they might as well just kill themselves if when they die its "over". Plus they spend their whole lives fighting us who belive in God over whether ot not God exists, if they don't belive in God shut up and don't complain that others do. By the way i don't think that atheists whould kill themselves, but shouldn't that be thier own wish?????????????????????

2007-01-19 03:59:56 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

In which millions of innocents have been killed in his name. I understand that you cannot have good without evil. Ying without yang. But setting up mans heart so that greed and lust outwiegh any reason makes no sense. Because ultimately man kills in gods name because of lust and greed. Why would a god set up a situation such as this.

2007-01-19 03:59:53 · 11 answers · asked by trichbopper 4

now there's a real question for ya.

2007-01-19 03:59:17 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have to do a composition , in more then 10 lines, If it’s possible, write it in a easy form, ‘cause I’m not English… thanks a lot

Write a test, telling about the advantages and the disadvantages about : Travelling by car, giving ur own opinions .

I need it as soon as possible… thank you …  Smack!

2007-01-19 03:58:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Exodus 20:13 "You shall not murder."

Murder = "to kill or slaughter inhumanly or barbarously."

Leviticus 20:9" 'If anyone curses his father or mother, he must be put to death. He has cursed his father or his mother, and his blood will be on his own head.

10 " 'If a man commits adultery with another man's wife—with the wife of his neighbor—both the adulterer and the adulteress must be put to death.

11 " 'If a man sleeps with his father's wife, he has dishonored his father. Both the man and the woman must be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads.

12 " 'If a man sleeps with his daughter-in-law, both of them must be put to death. What they have done is a perversion; their blood will be on their own heads.

13 " 'If a man lies with a man as one lies with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They must be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads.

Why is God instructing us to MURDER so many people after saying not to?

2007-01-19 03:56:44 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Your reasoning shouldn’t be based on dogma alone. Direct experience, provable statements or supporting testimony please. Imagine this as a lawyer show on TV. If the [holy book of choice here] is your primary, you at least need a second witness or supporting evidence to back the claim. You can't call yourself to the stand either.

Definitions:
* A Theist believes in a supreme power(s) in any way shape or form.
* An Atheist does not believe the existence of a supreme power.
* A Gnostic believes that DIRECT experience/knowledge of higher orders, possibly but not necessarily including a supreme being, is possible and necessary.
* An Agnostic believes that direct experience of such higher orders, especially of a supreme power, is either impossible or irrelevant.

The definitions are a bit narrow, and you might disagree strongly. You could also feel you fit into more than one category, conceivably even those in opposition. If either’s the case, please raise the issue and argue it.

2007-01-19 03:56:07 · 20 answers · asked by dead_elves 3

I live in a small community and 2 nights ago, a 14 year old "gay" boy was raped at an apt. complex when he took out the trash. The reason being said is that the rapist was teaching him a lesson about being gay.

2007-01-19 03:55:44 · 7 answers · asked by SuperSkinny 3

My husband and I were thinking of going to a Methodist church, because we are not very happy with the Christian one we've gone to and I just wanted some information to help us decide. Thanks in advance for any help!

2007-01-19 03:55:19 · 13 answers · asked by trpetrunak 1

I was pronounced dead but came back to life.

2007-01-19 03:54:48 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-19 03:54:35 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please be specific.

2007-01-19 03:54:06 · 19 answers · asked by citrus punch 4

http://www.guidedones.com/metapage/frq/polygamy.htm

2007-01-19 03:53:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

What I mean is that, essentially , by smoking one shortens their God given life, thus it might be considered a sin....What's U'r opinion ?

2007-01-19 03:53:10 · 10 answers · asked by Ella F 1

If Satan wants us to rely on ourselves and act like gods, then surely he'd be against love too because it makes people depend on others and act with consideration. So doesn't this mean that athiests who love are fighting Satan?

2007-01-19 03:50:08 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

All my life I have been a devout Christian and been a follower of Jesus, but also throughout my life I have had what can only be described as "psychic" experiences and sometimes glimpses into the paranormal or "spirit realm". As a christian it is hard for me to share these experiences or be curious about understanding them without feeling that it is wrong to do so.

Today, I had another one that was very powerful. I woke up in mortal fear for my husband. I felt that he was in danger and that whatever it was, centered around his job. I curled up to him and held him until the alarm went off....then asked him to stay home...that I was scared for him. Of course, he consoled me and explained that he had to go to work. But he called me a short time later to tell me that his building at work was on fire.

I have had other similiar experiences, but I don't share them often.

So....as a christian , how am I to interpret this?

Prophetic or Psychic?

2007-01-19 03:48:47 · 8 answers · asked by brookebjpl 3