Religion & Spirituality - 21 January 2007

2007-01-21 13:41:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-21 13:37:56 · 22 answers · asked by acgsk 2

2007-01-21 13:37:43 · 19 answers · asked by God 6

No matter what your religion... what do you think about it? Is it right, is it wrong, is it selfish?

My mother overdosed on pills last night. Call it fate, but my brother found her just in time and called 911 while my stepfather did CPR. They revived her and now she is hospitalized, physically all right but who knows what emotionally. She had just been over that afternoon to visit with my kids and other brother's kids. How strange... at 5:00 she was laughing and playing Nintendo with her grandkids, and then at 7:00 she was killing herself. Everyone says it was a long time coming, as she has been stuck in a viscious fight with my 24 y/o sister for 6 months now.

What a friggin' circus! OK people, I need some kind of cheering up or something. Will life in our family ever be the same again?

And if you're Pagan/Wiccan... I'd really like to hear your thoughts especially...

2007-01-21 13:37:25 · 31 answers · asked by Rapunzel XVIII 5

2007-01-21 13:36:13 · 13 answers · asked by Midge 7

2007-01-21 13:35:58 · 7 answers · asked by Zero 3

the resurrection? If you're in Heaven, what will be resurrected? Will the Meek inherit the Earth? Given a choice, would you rather be on Earth under Godly rule or in Heaven?

2007-01-21 13:34:33 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

To start with, it appears that John Calvin never really liked the brand of Christianity which the Spanish Protestant believed in and preached. Worse, some historians write that Calvin thought Servetus was a threat to his dominance over Geneva. Eventually, Servetus was burned at the stake, uttering "Misericordias! Misericordias!" (in Calvin's words, ". . . in that awful Spanish accent!") before expiring. As a corollary question, did Calvin express regret for the execution of Servetus?

2007-01-21 13:34:18 · 3 answers · asked by Rommel 3

One of the primary beliefs of Hinduism is reincarnation. There is an existing and growing body of evidence for reincarnation; cases where memories of past lives have authentication and verification, with no possibility of prior knowledge of facts available in the present life.

This seems to suggest that Hindus have verified proof that a major tenet of their faith is substantiated. What other religions can offer similar proof or evidence; things not based on faith or feeling?

That Christ existed is not in dispute. We know these people claiming reincarnation exist. Christ claimed godhood. Christians claim that he resurrected. Cases of reincarnation have been investigated and substantiated. What proof of Christ resurrected exists?

I'll admit here that I'm a Wiccan, and cannot substantiate the existence of Brigit, or Cernunnos or any God or Goddess. My faith is based on personal experience. Still, many Wiccans believe in reincarnation.

What evidence do you have?

2007-01-21 13:32:19 · 4 answers · asked by Deirdre H 7

Jesus taught not only to love others as you love yourself, but to also love your enemies. Is there similar teachings in Islam?

2007-01-21 13:31:46 · 7 answers · asked by 6th Finger 2

2007-01-21 13:31:15 · 15 answers · asked by Upside Down Atheist 2

Or will some of them get into heaven just because they are so smart and amazing. They have spent years in study and have come up with their beleif system based on the facts, so there is no way that they can be wrong. But then they died, only to discover that they were wrong. Will God forgive them? After all, aren't good intentions worth something?

2007-01-21 13:29:05 · 60 answers · asked by Anonymous

How can you feel pain if you have no body? Do you get a new one when you get there or something?

Spare no details. Tell me what will happen if I go there. If you scare me enough I will convert to Christianity. Here's your chance to win another for your side!

2007-01-21 13:28:57 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-21 13:28:56 · 6 answers · asked by fireboy5516 1

2007-01-21 13:28:43 · 6 answers · asked by tychobrahe 3

I am just curious if anyone knows how this might be justified? I believe it says "Thou shalt not kill".....period. So how would someone justify, even to themselves, killing people while in the military? Any thoughts here?

2007-01-21 13:28:18 · 12 answers · asked by Cassie L 1

2007-01-21 13:27:45 · 19 answers · asked by blackmail8549 2

Have I been blacklisted?

2007-01-21 13:27:32 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is it there IS souls in Hell? Why is it there is NO souls in Hell?
Has Hell been created yet? Is it true if you're part good, you'll go there for a time while your soul pays for those bad parts of your life, then its up to Heaven after you've paid your debt?

2007-01-21 13:26:08 · 7 answers · asked by ZORRO 3

We sometimes have to walk through our own judgementalism to get to that mercy. Perhaps we have been wronged by someone else-grievously wronged. And we man need some time to judge and to scorn. Sooner or later, however, we will need to make a fundamental choice. Will we move from our rage to forgiveness, and thus make it possible to move on? Or will we hold onto the hurt, thus freezing ourselves in the pain and watching it harden into resentment?
Forgiveness is not easy to accomplish. In fact, without God's help it might not be possible at all. If there is unresolved anger or resentment underneath our troubles, we can call on God for the strength to forgive. It is the beginning of healing.

2007-01-21 13:25:50 · 5 answers · asked by inteleyes 7

I have not read all of Ellen White's writings, but I'm aware that different researchers have noted that she has contradicted herself often. Why is she viewed as a prophet by the Seventh Day Adventists if she has been wrong, and especially if she is known for asking that she NOT be called a prophet?

All the prophets in the Bible have openly stated they were speaking for God, and have asked NOT to be called a Prophet. Were there any female prophets in the Bible? Lastly, is there a website which lists all the contraditions others claim to have found in her writings so that I can read and judge for myself? Thanks.

2007-01-21 13:25:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

God knows are problem thank you for anyone out there that has compassion and love in their heart

2007-01-21 13:24:57 · 11 answers · asked by lovj 2

when people are ignorant about something, they share their ignorant ideas with lots of people that results to so many people believing that ignorance-borne ideas to be facts, which in the end causes those people to be intolerant of others. so, how come so many people say that ignorance is bliss? do you really agree with that saying?

2007-01-21 13:23:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-21 13:23:14 · 3 answers · asked by War Child 1

2007-01-21 13:22:18 · 24 answers · asked by FAUUFDDaa 5

2007-01-21 13:21:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

What about people who are born with some severe mental illness who cannot read or have the mental abilities of a 5 year old? How are they technically supposed to get eternal life since they cannot "be saved"? Christians, why did god make something that wouldn't be able to technically enter heaven? Was he bored?

2007-01-21 13:20:54 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Matthew 5:32 says "But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits adultery."

Jesus is very clear here that marrying a divorced woman is equivalent to adultery.

QUESTIONS
So is every man who marries (and remains monogamously married) to a divorced woman committing adultery?

Therefore should he (and she) be prevented from preaching and membership in the ordained ministry?

What is the policy in your denomination?

2007-01-21 13:19:39 · 5 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

2007-01-21 13:18:56 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or is it too late?

2007-01-21 13:16:35 · 12 answers · asked by Unshaken Faith 4