Religion & Spirituality - 21 January 2007

I mean your supposed to follow all these rules so that you get rewarded after death? Isn't it a bit selfish in the end?

2007-01-21 13:14:08 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-21 13:13:23 · 13 answers · asked by Student_007 1

By that I refer to that well worn response to questions about the unknown, “It’s Gods will.” It is scientists and the thinkers throughout the history of our species that have not been satisfied with that response and have sought answers to their questions and through their understanding, our species has advanced. If we had found a form of effective behavioral control other than organized religion ages ago, today we would have no cancer, we’d be zooming around in hover cars, we’d have civilizations on Mars…..

2007-01-21 13:13:07 · 29 answers · asked by Desiree J 3

Dictionary definition of the word CULT:

1 : formal religious veneration : WORSHIP
2 : a system of religious beliefs and ritual; also : its body of adherents
3 : a religion regarded as unorthodox or spurious; also : its body of adherents
4 a : great devotion to a person, idea, object, movement, or work (as a film or book); especially : such devotion regarded as a literary or intellectual fad

It all fits. Each one of these fits christianity (yes, even #3...any religion with their history of murder, killing, burning people at the stake, warring and raping/molesting children...is definitely "unorthodox), too...)

Why deny the English language? That is the definition of the word CULT. Maybe some don't like it because they PERSONALLY have associated something negative with the word CULT. And, admittedly, there is quite a bit of negativity to associate with christianity, and that is their own fault.

But, IT IS A CULT.

So, what's the big deal???

2007-01-21 13:10:14 · 12 answers · asked by jen1981everett 4

How can both Muslims and Christians be right? Or Pagans and Hindus? They do not believe in the same things. Can anyone believe in anything, even the nonexistence of everything, if everyone is right?

2007-01-21 13:08:48 · 41 answers · asked by Heloise 2

I was wondering if it is a prominent idea in Russian Orthodoxy as well as in Catholicism. Thanks.

2007-01-21 13:06:28 · 4 answers · asked by Beezy 2

1 Peter 3:18-21

18 For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit,

19 through whom also he went and preached to the spirits in prison

20 who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water,

21 and this water symbolizes BAPTISM THAT NOW SAVES YOU also — not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God. IT SAVES YOU by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
NIV

Many would have you believe that baptism is ONLY symbolic. This scripture speaks to this idea. Here it says baptism saves. Here you will see it being compared to Noah's water WHICH SAVED. It says that NOAH'S water was symbolic not baptism. It is was symbolic in that "baptism THAT NOW SAVES YOU ALSO".

The writer knew this would be a difficult thing to understand so he explains -- it's not related to the removal of dirt from the body but to the pledge of a good conscience. Some say this scripture is talking about baptism of the Holy Spirit. First, nowhere does it say this is baptism of the Holy Spirit. Second, NEVER in scripture where it is clearly stated that the scripture is talking about Holy Spirit baptism is this baptism stated as being saving in nature but rather identification of the saved. Third, this scripture is obviously talking about water baptism because the writer clarifies that this act has nothing to do with the removal of dirt which happens when one is immersed in water.

But can any work I do merit salvation? Surely not! Is baptism a work? Yes. But baptism is not a work I DO. I am baptized.

It therefore is a work of the one who baptizes me and most importantly it is a work that JESUS PERFORMS upon me.


Col 2:11-12
1 In him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of the sinful nature, not with a circumcision done by the hands of men but with the circumcision done by Christ,

12 having been buried with him in baptism and raised with him through your faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead.
NIV

2007-01-21 13:04:47 · 27 answers · asked by yagman 7

2007-01-21 13:03:41 · 29 answers · asked by Moni B 4

i dont understand why some ask and answer with the most childish things i am seriously curious if they are just joking or are they that foolish

2007-01-21 13:02:53 · 11 answers · asked by loveChrist 6

2007-01-21 13:02:12 · 3 answers · asked by kelleygaither2000 1

Can't people run their own lives? There are so many religions out there that just want your money. I feel sorry for people that need the guidance of a spirit to get through the day.
Sounds like mental illness to me...

2007-01-21 13:01:10 · 13 answers · asked by tld81 1

Tell me more of what you know. NO LINKS PLEASE.
I just want to hear what you guys have to say. I can't even spell the guys' name right. Puzuzzu. He's evil right? And of the Air? Tell me more! He was in a movie a long while ago and I always here about him from my spells and magic site I visit. I want background information.

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SMOKE

2007-01-21 12:59:51 · 2 answers · asked by Jade 2

A common view that the sons of God married the daughters of men were fallen angels, and that the nephilim were products of those marriages. Do you believe this? (see Genesis 6:2-4 and Job 38:7). Tell me what you think!

2007-01-21 12:58:32 · 19 answers · asked by ZORRO 3

2007-01-21 12:57:11 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is mainly aimed at a particular person who called Paganism/Wicca/etc "dumb", but anyone can answer. Christians have historically been sort of...... bullies, but they claim to be the only right faith. Why is it that way?

2007-01-21 12:57:05 · 28 answers · asked by ren_faery 2

help!!!!!i just wanted to know what the practices are 4 roman catholics.and also i just wanted to make sure where they worship(church i think)and if they have any dress code requirements (like buddishts have 2 wear those robes or something)

2007-01-21 12:57:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Nike just aired a new commercial which at the end they post the statement " The Second Coming" Please give me some thoughts on that. I'm very curious.

2007-01-21 12:56:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

what are you people my freakin college proffesor critique????? I`m at home chatting not in school or on the job so lighten up francois.

2007-01-21 12:56:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-21 12:55:01 · 11 answers · asked by whoknows 3

Do you think that there may be a small group of adults in the world who are still like pure and innocent children and yet are not lacking in mature wisdom? Those who live a long time without becoming blind?

2007-01-21 12:52:46 · 15 answers · asked by Zeek 3

Do you think he is sincere or is it a PTL style scam?

2007-01-21 12:52:23 · 3 answers · asked by Becky 2

2007-01-21 12:52:09 · 15 answers · asked by DO YOU KNOW WHERE GARY IS? 3

Mithra: The pagan christ. Born on December 25 through a god and a mortal virgin in a cave and was brought gifts by three shepards who were led by a star. Mithra preached rebirth and baptized, had 12 helpers, turned water into wine and raised the dead, died during vernal equinox - he was crucified/hung on a tree with two torchbearers, his purpose was to sacrifice sin for others. He was wrapped in linen, anointed with myrhh and resurrected after 3 days, discovered by 3 women.

Why does Jesus sound exactly like Mithra? Even Constantine confused him with Mithra...this is the pagan christ that was known before Jesus...

I'm not trying to offend, I just want to know why...

2007-01-21 12:51:36 · 12 answers · asked by Celeritas 5

of a h 0 m 0-centric universe?

(sorry, had to sneak past the yahoo censors there)

2007-01-21 12:50:51 · 2 answers · asked by mullah robertson 4

I am trying to find a theology that fits me. Looking into Wicca right now but totally open.

2007-01-21 12:50:24 · 50 answers · asked by Becky 2

I think I did the other night..is it possible?

2007-01-21 12:50:11 · 17 answers · asked by J U L Z; 2

How does our popular culture stack up after reading these scriptures?

"envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God." Galatians 5:21

"For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication." 1 Thessalonians 4:3

2007-01-21 12:50:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-21 12:46:39 · 13 answers · asked by Poo 3

Why would atheists not want there to be a nice all loving God, an afterlife and an overall sense of meaning to their lives? I mean, why would anyone really be an atheist? Atheists can understand religious belief, in some sense. You want to belong, feel looked after, feel there is purpose to your lives and a life beyond it.But how do you explain the atheist position? Aren't the atheists the real truth-seekers, here? They have every reason to want to believe in God,but they don't. Because they see the truth, and they won't be blinded by their fear of death, or their inability to explain the unknown. That takes real courage, to allow yourself those fears, to sacrifice the illusion of meaning and eternal life simply because you can't live in that darkness and turn yourself away from the truth.

2007-01-21 12:44:12 · 30 answers · asked by Katrina W 2

Allah's Apostle said, "The deeds of anyone of you will not save you (from the (Hell) Fire)." They said, "Even you (will not be saved by your deeds), O Allah's Apostle?" He said, "No, even I (will not be saved) unless and until Allah bestows His Mercy on me. Therefore, do good deeds properly, sincerely and moderately, and worship Allah in the forenoon and in the afternoon and during a part of the night, and always adopt a middle, moderate, regular course whereby you will reachyour target (Paradise)."

2007-01-21 12:44:09 · 13 answers · asked by sam 2