Religion & Spirituality - 21 January 2007

Isn't it true that the defendant lost the case? Since that is true, it shows that Atheism is defended as a religion would be. Thus, Atheism in essence is a religion with many devote fallowers including humanists.

2007-01-21 15:09:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-21 15:09:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

they claim they are following the Bible, so why insist in being called Christians anyway? why not Biblians? i think that's the most appropriate address to be used for the Bible-fundies/Biblians.

this is just a suggestion to classify them clearly. so, how does that sound?

2007-01-21 15:08:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is from my homework, which I need MAJOR help with by the way. It gave me this as a reference:

"The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord"

Aside from orally transmitted folk songs, Gregorian Chant was the main music form preserved universally in Medieval Europe. It blended Greek, Roman, and Hebrew sources. It was simple in range for most voices, had free flowing rythm, and was sung in unison.

Your help is GREATLY apperciated, Thank You

2007-01-21 15:05:38 · 4 answers · asked by Dillan J 1

I'm straight, but I'm wondering about Christians' view towards gayness. I understand that your religion forbids it, but if a gay person is not a Christian and has not wronged your religion, why can you not accept him or her? Was it not Jesus himself that said, love thy neighbor? And suppose that the theory that some people are born gay is correct, then the prejudice would be completely unfounded, would it not?

2007-01-21 15:04:33 · 21 answers · asked by thelivingdaylights16 3

Is Bush expanding the Iraq war because he is hoping for the Christian apocalypse where the faithful will be swept up to heaven?. Does he believe he is the 2nd coming of Christ?

2007-01-21 15:04:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to speak with someone of a like mind

2007-01-21 15:04:04 · 13 answers · asked by TiGeR 4

Whether you are a believer or not, there are questions out there that are so outrageous...are you bored, or what?
Me, I'm guilty as sin, but I don't answer the obvious time wasters.

2007-01-21 15:03:59 · 23 answers · asked by Shinigami 7

2007-01-21 15:03:57 · 23 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5

Recently I heard that in the biblical texts, Jesus is called the Heir to the kingdom of god.

How can this be?

If Jesus is the "Heir" That means that god must be prepared to either 1) abdicate his throne to Jesus or 2) die.

If god dies, that makes him fallible and thus negates all of the faith one puts into the deity as Infallible.

If god abdicates his throne, then what would happen to god? What would his role be in the holy trinity? Would Jesus then assume the role of god? If so, what would the point be of god as an entity?

I'm not being rude or disrespectful- I think it’s a legitimate question.

And please don't reply with "Go get saved." That doesn't answer my question.

2007-01-21 15:02:48 · 6 answers · asked by kerrisonr 4

Both he and the coach gave thanks, and glory, to God. That really warmed my heart. I was praying for the Colts to go to the Superbowl, since the Patriots had been there already several times. Wasn't it nice to hear people say thanks to God like that?

2007-01-21 15:02:23 · 22 answers · asked by Esther 7

I've apologized of course to God but also to people I've wronged, and I've made restitution where it was possible....what's next in my walk with Christ?

2007-01-21 15:01:48 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

So many of the answers I have read suggest that God can't be called loving if he:
1) would allow people to go to Hell
2) would allow evil in this world

Suppose for a moment that God is real, that he did creat you and the earth. Do you owe him anything? Do you owe him the respect of following his commandments? Do you own him fellowship?

If you are unwilling to seek him or to follow his commands, then why should he give you a free pass? Why would he have mercy on you when so many others have followed him sincerely for thier whole lives?

Evil, sickness, etc is all the result of sin. Other than natural disaster, what evil in this world is not rooted in sin?

2007-01-21 15:01:14 · 12 answers · asked by Jennifer D 5

It really seems like Jesus is pretty demanding. I know much of the gospels is filled with stories of his compassion. But it seems most of the Bible is," Don't do this. Do this. Don't forget to do this. You better be doing this. Watch out and stay away from this." For those who want to paint it as true I must say that I think I picked this up from a very demanding parent who was the less religous one. I am not blaming that parent but I would really like to shake this view. I want to be spiritual all the time. Does this mean I need to pray a lot, always be thinking about how to serve others,study my bible a lot... etc... That just seems to wear me out. Where is the " rest for your soul" part.

2007-01-21 15:00:58 · 7 answers · asked by lend322 4

I have been debating for a while whether or not to go completely vegetarian (possibly lacto-vegetarian), more for spiritual reasons than anything else. I have thought things over and realized that while I can give up pretty much everything else, I'm not sure about giving up eggs (for one thing, everything seems to contain eggs as an ingredient).

Spiritually speaking, why would one give up eggs? Eggs that are eaten are generally unfertilized, and wouldn't give rise to any life. It's just protein and fat, right?

Is a vegetarian diet necessary for spiritual upliftment?

2007-01-21 15:00:21 · 12 answers · asked by lotusmoon01 4

I was kind of wondering. Some answers, although sensible, are still kind of "off-the-cuff" more than concrete. ...and I am just as guilty at this as anyone. Does the Holy Spirit move you? How do you know it's the Holy Spirit? Are you a holy person? What makes you think you are holy? Aren't holy people/wise people quiet?

2007-01-21 15:00:02 · 24 answers · asked by Shinigami 7

2007-01-21 14:58:40 · 11 answers · asked by Zhukov 4

To be fair, write about good/tollorant things, if you have them, too.

I've had both, but more bad than good, lately.

2007-01-21 14:57:17 · 5 answers · asked by TiGeR 4

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The links are safe, I promise. I just want to know your reaction to these comics. Do you think they have a point? If not, why? Please explain in detail. Thanks!

2007-01-21 14:55:01 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm praying for the Lord to direct me to a God Fearing Church in Illinois. Most of the churches I've come across are very cold, dogmatic, and superficial, or they are so liberal, that scriptures are twisted to fill the church and attract members.

OR

The Churches are very cliquish, in the sense that they lack diversity. So you must fit a certain ethnic group, dress style, or income bracket to be accepted. I'd prefer a non-denominational Church which stresses the teaching of God's Word, but I'm open to denominations if they follow ALL of God's Word(haven't found any yet).

No Word of Faith, or other prosperity led churches, that teach Christians that God is to be "used" for our purposes. I'm willing to pass mega and/or popular churches to find a Bible Based church. I don't care what the church looks like, or how many members it has....only that it's in agreement with scripture and the Lord.

I'm near the Northwest Suburbs, but open to areas that are far North or West. Thanks.

2007-01-21 14:54:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Which means before we were created we were already destined to lose out on His amazing grace. Oh well I guess it's just another part of his great plan for us all.

2007-01-21 14:53:59 · 9 answers · asked by Atlas 6

I asked a slightly different question earlier:

"If a man marries a divorced woman, can they still be Christians?"

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=An7Z.KufmQVtmpdt359jr.Lsy6IX?qid=20070121185130AAfy9Om

(This was based on Matthew 5:32 in which Jesus said that anyone who marries a divorced woman is an adulterer.)

The answers contained many justifications saying they could be Christians, while several others declared that they could not be Christians. (And some were simply confusing or avoided the question.)

Do the same justifications or condemnations apply equally to a gay marriage and to a second marriage (after divorce)? If they are different, why?

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2007-01-21 14:51:20 · 28 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

I have seen a number of questions back and forth between Christians and Atheists that are often rhetorical or "loaded" (not intended in good faith as an opportunity to learn, but used instead to belittle or mock those views contrary to one's own).

Why is it that we often demand that OTHERS question, compromise and even betray THEIR values and convictions while we stubbornly (and ignorantly) cling to our own? Is one particular point of view that much superior to that of another?

2007-01-21 14:50:24 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-21 14:45:54 · 5 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5

for me.....its my heart.....my tears....my love........and you

2007-01-21 14:44:42 · 28 answers · asked by ? 5

or can the attitude of 'you are going to hell'.. 'if only you would let me fix your life'... 'I will pray for you as soon as I am alone.. that you will see the error of your ways'....

Can the attitude, however subtle and hidden the Christian think it is.... Can that turn people away just as much as bible thumping?

2007-01-21 14:44:21 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yes or no please.

2007-01-21 14:43:46 · 21 answers · asked by sheltz32tt 2

plz help!!!!i have a report due tomarrow and i need to know who was the founder of this religion!!!!!!if u can help that would be great!thanx!

2007-01-21 14:42:34 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

that you never really experinced God's love for all those yeas (when you really did get into all those feeling and experiences)

or when you are doing something against that they think is sin and you are so happy with your life, they tell you that is temporary happiness or not real happiness..

when your experineces contradict what 'should be'.. why do they dimish what your experiences and TRUE feelings are?

2007-01-21 14:42:10 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that in the Middle East women cover themselves for religious reason. Does Islam affect how Muslim women are portrayed in fine arts and literature and if so how?

2007-01-21 14:41:16 · 10 answers · asked by bigserg818 2