Religion & Spirituality - 21 January 2007

2007-01-21 08:00:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-21 07:59:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm just confused. I do fear God, and love him, but I think I fear him more. But if you love someone or something, you're not supposed to be afraid, are you?

2007-01-21 07:57:40 · 17 answers · asked by trisha_r_c 3

What tradition are you? I am Eclectic

2007-01-21 07:55:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

For a religion that so openly goes against Homosexuality, sex before marriage, unnatural sex acts, and the such, how did Adam and Eve's children get around the obvious Moral dilemma of incest.Furthermore, where the heck were the dinosaurs and saber tooth tigers? Or is it more likely this was one of those times the bible was NOT meant to be taken literally.

I know im going to get the typical atheist response of, the whole thing is a lie, but, well... i guess thats ok too!!!

2007-01-21 07:54:08 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

In my two previous posts, I was accused of taking the meaning of scripture out of context, or was encouraged to "pray for understanding" of the discrepancies. I have been a student of the bible for over 30 years, and have undertaken "deep study", as one respondant suggested. The following are precepts that can be understood exactly as written:

LK 12:33, TI 6:8 Sell your possessions and give to charity. Be content with having only food and clothing. Many believers "interpret" this to apply only to those who are wealthy or have a problem with wealth. That this is not the case is clear from the context. It is also clear that the Disciples practiced this principle; see AC 2:44-45 and 4:32-35. This is in sharp contrast to the concept of abundance that many christians preach and to the personal wealth they often amass.)

LK 14:33 "... any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple."

MT 5:22 Do not get angry. Anger is a sin.

2007-01-21 07:53:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am not looking for bible quotes, I really want to know literally what you are talking about, please.

Thank you.

2007-01-21 07:52:45 · 14 answers · asked by justagirl33552 4

Then why is is written using devices found in fictional literature and not as a manual or guide book?

If we are all supposed to understand it the same way and use it's principles to shape our lives why is it subject to such varying interperetation?

2007-01-21 07:50:42 · 10 answers · asked by ChooseRealityPLEASE 6

this is to everyone, Christian or other. what would make you vote for her?

2007-01-21 07:49:06 · 5 answers · asked by ALEIII 3

The father, now divorced, who is my friend, had named his sister as godmother. Now, years later, the sister and his parents had turned against him, the father. He has had no contact with any of them. They would NOT testify on his behalf when he divorced and sought custody. They refuse to not only forgive this very nice man, but speak falsely and ill of him. He wants no part of them forever. They are indeed vicious.

Someone said he MUST invite his sister and parents to the conformation of his daughter.

Any outs of, or to circumvent any of this?

His Catholic girlfriend is cornering him into a fancy multi-thousand dollar conformation expense for his daughter with new clothes for the child, a solid gold cross, white bible qnd new white pocketbook/gloves, and a formal sit down dinner in a restaurant.

I am not a Catholic. Are there any ways around this, all or any modifications allowed, such as not inviting the god mother, naming a new godmother or none, his parent

2007-01-21 07:47:48 · 2 answers · asked by Legandivori 7

Have you even read about the Armenian Genocide, the Potato Famine in Ireland, POL POT?

2007-01-21 07:46:49 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

so it doesnt, so does that mean swearing isn't a sin?

2007-01-21 07:46:13 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does the Bible Teach?
1. Why does it condemn clerical dress? (Matt. 23:5-6).
2. Why does it teach against the adoration of Mary? (Luke 11:27-28).
3. Why does it show that all Christians are priests? (1 Pet. 2:5,9).
4. Why does it teach that all Christians are saints? (1 Cor. 1:2).
5. Why does it condemn the making and adoration of images? (Ex. 20:4-5).
6. Why does it teach that baptism is immersion instead of pouring? (Col. 2:12).
7. Why does it forbid us to address religious leaders as "father"? (Matt. 23:9).
8. Why does it teach that Christ is the only foundation and not the apostle Peter? (1 Cor. 3:11).
9. Why does it teach that there is one mediator instead of many? (1 Tim. 2:5).
10. Why does it teach that a bishop must be a married man? (1 Tim. 3:2, 4-5).
11. Why is it opposed to the primacy of Peter? (Luke 22:24-27).
12. Why does it oppose the idea of purgatory? (Luke 16:26).
13. Why does it oppose repeative prays, such as 10 "Hail Mary's" (Matt. 6:7)

2007-01-21 07:45:10 · 8 answers · asked by mornings_sunshine 2

I mean, is all this arguement at least helping SOME people?

DISCLAIMER: I know there are still people asking legitimate questions and are having honest problems, but the majority is just junk.

If not, I'm definetely going to reconsider this whole thing.

Too many hypocrites; too many people mocking God. 99% of the Athiests here do not want to learn about Christ, they just want to mock and/or debate him.

Have you ever seen someone changed spiritually over the internet?

Do you think God's plan is that you show the love Christ gave you over the internet?

Aren't we judged by our fruits?

...something to think about. I've noticed that I minister to people WAY better in person, heart to heart.

I say, let them mock God, I'll go teach someone that wants to hear.

2007-01-21 07:44:26 · 12 answers · asked by Doug 5

I am a Wiccan

2007-01-21 07:44:19 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please explain why or why not.

2007-01-21 07:43:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you're amish and reading this, do you feel guilty?

2007-01-21 07:42:23 · 15 answers · asked by badbadboy6979 4

For starters....... my top reason is that the majority thinks He isn't coming back at all. Many fail to realize that increased skepticism is a major prophectical sign in Biblical prophocey. So....... doubt away!!!!!

2007-01-21 07:41:33 · 15 answers · asked by icyhott4urmind 1

Boudicca’s Revolt 60 AD. A warrior queen, treated barbarically by the Roman army that have come to impose Roman civlisation, leads a revolt that may just reclaim Britain for the Britons.

2007-01-21 07:39:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-21 07:38:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

my momi died about 20days ago..and this event atrract me to the sort of life after death..i thought a lot about it but it seriuosly confused me!

2007-01-21 07:37:59 · 35 answers · asked by mamad_wasp 1

I have been reading about the modern day Quakers and find their approach about letting everyone say what they feel fascinating. Have you ever been to a Quaker service? If so, was it a spiritual experience?

2007-01-21 07:37:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-21 07:37:26 · 4 answers · asked by ChooseRealityPLEASE 6

Please say a prayer for all of the unborn lives.

2007-01-21 07:37:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm Pagan and I'd date a Christian if he respected my beliefs and didn't try to convert me.

2007-01-21 07:36:54 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

HELP ME PLEASE !

Dont say that Gods are extinct nooow.



I am not prepared to face such a shock.... HA HA HA


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2007-01-21 07:34:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-21 07:33:54 · 27 answers · asked by lovj 2

And why do people think it is a virtue to ignore the suffering of others? That's what Heaven is all about.

2007-01-21 07:30:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

That if there's an up for every down
a left for every right
an in for every out
a bad for every good
and a wicked person for every righteous one
Why would people think that if God has created a heaven for those the love Him and have faith in Him;why would He not create a Hell for those that deny him and refuse to believe in Him?

I mean does this make sense?Or is it just me?

2007-01-21 07:29:42 · 16 answers · asked by Maurice H 6

should i believe in faith in one set of religious commitments than any other one?

2007-01-21 07:28:39 · 9 answers · asked by kevinhoegle 2