Religion & Spirituality - 21 January 2007

Does it mean that Islam is Right?

2007-01-21 02:15:40 · 18 answers · asked by Ear 3

2007-01-21 02:15:30 · 6 answers · asked by Arianna I 1

I'm at a point where it seems no matter how much I try to reach out to others I feel like I'm constantly being rejected, and it seems also that when I seek God's guidance when this happens, not to mention praying for good to take place in my life all I find is more heartache. Why doesn't He hear me? I consider myself to be a verty caring person toward all those around me and I'm NOT finding the same in my life from anyone. . .any advice here?

2007-01-21 02:15:27 · 5 answers · asked by Keith P 1

If Jesus really was God in the flesh, who was watching things from above or answering prayers while he was on earth? And what about when he was an infant?

2007-01-21 02:12:49 · 8 answers · asked by OatesATM 3

Clearly getting a transfusion is not eatting blood, the transfused blood is going into the CIRCULATORY system, not digestive system. Also consider that Jesus healed on the sabbath (Luke 13), showing he was more concerned with healing her then the strict letter of the law.

2007-01-21 02:11:44 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

What does Star of David symbolizes?

2007-01-21 02:10:30 · 9 answers · asked by eduardossabile 1

and if so how should i do it?

2007-01-21 02:09:44 · 16 answers · asked by stlg1234 2

or the extraterrestrials,which one is more likely to exist,what one is pure fantasy

2007-01-21 02:09:14 · 2 answers · asked by gasp 4

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2007-01-21 02:07:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

we discuss prevention of anger. remedy of anger.

2007-01-21 02:05:59 · 9 answers · asked by rasmin t 1

5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

Matthew 6:5-6 (New King James Version)


I'm not a genius but, if it is the word of God, sounds like he is saying to ", when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place".

So why would a Christian want to pray in a public place exactly, and not go to his or her room?

2007-01-21 02:04:13 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you are a church secretary and steal over $150,000.000 from your church in a 18 month period, can you ever be forgiven and still get to Heaven? No it was not me, but know the person who did it.

2007-01-21 02:03:35 · 14 answers · asked by wellineverever 1

You may think that those sexy sitcoms or violent dramas are just entertainment and shouldn't really have serious effects. For any single show that's probably correct, but for too many people, we're not talking about a single show every so often, and it is a problem.

Child psychologist, Dr. Debra Kowalski, explains, "With children having so much exposure to the media, the messages that come across… are very important and they shape how a child sees the world and what a child sees as important. …A lot of the messages related to violence and sexuality can negatively impact a child."

The repetition of violence causes children to become desensitized. The same thing happens to adults, but children are more vulnerable. It also holds true for explicit sexual content. In fact, relatively little exposure to pornographic material at an early age can significantly disturb a child and interact with their sleeping and other behaviors. It can also affect the way they interact socially with peers, as well as foster anxiety and fear in other situations.

Michael Suman, coordinator of The Center for Communications Policy at the University of California at Los Angeles, is doing a three year analysis of the effects of violence on television. He makes the following observations:

"Violence on television, basically, has three types of negative effects on people."

INCREASES VIOLENCE. "…Many studies show that violence on TV actually leads to aggressive, violent behaviors in the world, most prominently through imitation. They see people being violent on TV and they copy them as models. They imitate them."

DESENSITIZATION AND CALLOUSNESS. "People become desensitized. This includes being callous towards people who've been victims of violence." (Ted Baehr, movie and television specialist and publisher of the Christian "Movie Guide", comments, "We say 'it's ok, we've seen it on television. That behavior is fine.' We no longer object to behavior [and language] that a few years ago we would have been insulted by… We've become very desensitized, and it's corrupting.")

FEAR. "It makes them more fearful." Children may have the false notion that violence or abuse is around every corner and that there is no good in this world. While this may be partly true, it is misleading and can cause much damage during the developmental stages of life.

Do you allow your family to watch programming riddled with violence? Does your heart lead you down the path of worldliness, seeking violence? Or are you active in showing your family that true followers of Christ are known as peacemakers in this violence-scarred society? As the old proverb goes, your actions speak louder than your words. What do your actions say?

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

Since we are to follow Jesus, shouldn't we love His mother too, the way He did?

2007-01-21 01:55:13 · 14 answers · asked by carl 4

How do you feel about the following statement,

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

2007-01-21 01:55:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-21 01:50:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

As I understand it the universe is infinite and therefore it cannot be possible for an omniprescient, all seeing, all hearing god.
Although I don't believe in evolution, I believe in intelligent design. that we were all created in the image of our creators (plural).

In the original biblical texts was the word 'Elohim' which literally translates to 'those who came from the skies', this was replaced by the singular word 'God'. The singular of Elohim is Eloha.

This is all explained in www.intelligentdesignbook.com

The church has over time tried to convince us of this singular god. It's not true. They are deceiving us, but to what end I'm not sure. I don't believe that there is a place for them anymore in modern society - unless they drop the charade and help humanity engage in their own spirituality to connect with the infinite universe of which we all belong.

2007-01-21 01:50:01 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would you please pray this prayer, and anyother you know, for the sake of the unity of the Church... Thank you.


May God all mighty- The Father, The Son, and The Holy Ghost, forgive us our ignorance, our rudeness, our horrible daring to divide Christ among us like this, and our sins, the sins we have committed by dividing the body of Christ- his church, his believers into many parts. May He forgive us for the shameful separation. May we soon, return to being the one body of Christ on earth, as one community of believers, sharing one true identical faith, with many beautiful diverse traditions. With the prayers of the Most Holy Mother of God, St Rita patron of Impossible causes, and all the Saints and Angels of God, we ask this through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

2007-01-21 01:48:43 · 10 answers · asked by Pichka 2

2007-01-21 01:47:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-21 01:46:50 · 7 answers · asked by Emmanuel D 1

Man says, "Don't worry, you worry too much!"
Translation -" I have my own problems, and I don't want to hear it!"
There is a difference between a worrier and a thinker. Worriers just worry. Thinkers do something about it!
Man says, "Just ignore it!"
Translation - "I have my own problems and I don't want to hear it!"
People don't like being ignored. They want to be liked and appreciated. And that is often what sets them off in the first place.
Can you think of any examples?

2007-01-21 01:45:16 · 1 answers · asked by Sadeek Muhammad 2

Okay, so i've been many religions. I was raised Pagan, choosing a Wiccan path, i've been to baptist churches, methodist churches, evangelical churches, claiming membership in each for a short while. I've been a satanist, I very nearly converted to Islam, and am currently in a Mormon church.

I AM NOT HAPPY!

I find answers, then I stray. Here's the deal: I'm not a no-alcohol, no-premarital-sex sorta person. I'm just not. I'm 17, I'm pierced, I'm tattood, I like getting drunk, I love my boyfriend, I'm bisexual - I just don't 'fit' in Christianity!

Some days, I hate the church - I want to rebel against everything it stands for, and I feel powerful, but empty.

Other days, I love the gospel, but I still don't like the church!

C'mon people, help me out here! Answers, anyone?

2007-01-21 01:44:40 · 35 answers · asked by Pebbles 5

Some feel horror movies desensitize us to violence.

2007-01-21 01:43:39 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

According to the answers I am recieving there are only atheists and unbelievers on this forum today.

2007-01-21 01:41:15 · 16 answers · asked by Tribble Macher 6

Even just the number of RC churches will help.

2007-01-21 01:40:43 · 6 answers · asked by mich 2

That is what Man says. But I no longer listen to Man's wisdom.
Spiritual people are Mediators. Coming between the opposing
sides, and bringing them into compromise.

2007-01-21 01:39:37 · 6 answers · asked by Sadeek Muhammad 2

2007-01-21 01:38:52 · 13 answers · asked by Vic D. Dik 2

Additionally, is Cunnlingus permissible, how about Analingus. Given Leviticus 18:22 and 1 Corinthians 6:9, what is your interpretation of these bedchamber activities?

2007-01-21 01:37:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

If the truth offends you yet you parade your religion before the people you are religiously bound.

2007-01-21 01:35:55 · 7 answers · asked by Tribble Macher 6

If so, why aren't you in church?

2007-01-21 01:35:39 · 28 answers · asked by ÜFÖ 5