Religion & Spirituality - 23 January 2007

Lev 18:22 Don't have sex with a man as one does with a woman. That is abhorrent.

2007-01-23 00:51:57 · 21 answers · asked by insane2mad 3

I used to be a real nasty piece of work. I hated groups of people with a passion, notably Jews and Pakistanis (without ever actually interacting with them!). I was part of a teenage gang that got in to inter-racial fights and smashed up foreign-owned shops on the high street. I was an uneducated, blinkered thug who lived for violence and the 'White cause'.

Then I saw something that changed my life. A few friends and I were following a particularly vocal Jewish shop owner home from owrk one night with the intention of beating him. We saw him go in his house, then the kitchen light come on, and his wife there- she handed him their baby, and after a hard day at work, the shop owner hugged the baby to his chest.

It was then I realised we're all the same. We all love our families, we all laugh at jokes, we all like sunsets and cool drinks on hot days. I was dumbstruck by the evil I had done and put it as right as I could with my own means.

Let's all just get along?

2007-01-23 00:51:39 · 7 answers · asked by spamalotopus 1

-If so then why you blame Muslims when they say only islam leads to paradise.
-If not then what should i do? pick one randomly.
(How the heck could two religions lead to paradise when their teachings are completely different and contradictory?)

2007-01-23 00:50:12 · 23 answers · asked by shockoshocko 3

If I have pre-marital sex with a girl, which is considered a sin, yet I marry her 2years later, what do I become? Am I now a saint again? This is what confuses me about God's word. And if the word of God says that God considers a man and a women married once they have sex, why must one get married to eventually have sex? Can one then say that it is all a matter of the heart and a matter of intent? (By no means am I trying to redicule or make fun of the Bible, just asking.)

2007-01-23 00:48:26 · 15 answers · asked by entice7 1

I've have found my friend to be ignoring me because of my religious choice, he is a christian and i am a pagan (i was agnostic before) because it feels right to me, ever since he got baptised as a born-again, i feel that he has been brainwashed by his friend andy, who shoves his beliefs onto me (wearing a cross out and occasional ranting about god and how i am a devil worshipper, blah, blah, blah). i am the only real friend that he's got (he fell out with my other friend), but i know do know that as soon as he has a fall-out with this andy, he'll want to be my friend again (because he won't have anybody else to turn to), my parents said that i shouldn't talk to him again, i find that he talks to me a lot less now because he goes to christian church and everytime he sees me he either ignores me or turns around and walks off, i feel that he is laughing at me behind my back with his christian friends, its very annoying and upsetting,

What do you think i should do about this??

2007-01-23 00:47:36 · 9 answers · asked by PaganByNature 2

IF THEIR IS A BETTER PLACE WHERE WE ALL ARE CONSIDERED EQUAL,,,AND THIER IS NO HATE OR PAIN,,,,AND IF WE ARE TRULY GOD'S CHILDREN,,,,THEN WHY CAN HE NOT MAKE ALL THE UGLINESS GO AWAY HERE,,,WHY DOES HE ALLOW CHILDREN TO BE RAPED AND MOLESTED,,,BEATEN AND JUST OUT RIGHT HURT?????ALLOW WOMEN TO BE BEATEN,,,USED FOR SEX AND HURT,,,LET WOMEN BARE CHILDREN TO BRING THEM INTO A WORLD OF THIS,,,,,TO JUST LET THEM BE HURT,,,AND SCARED FOR LIFE,,,OR UNTIL HE SEES FIT TO TAKE THEM AWAY,,,WHAT ABOUT THE CHILDREN THAT NEVER GET AWAY,,,AND ALL THE UNANSWERED PRAYERS THAT THOSE ABUSED CHILDREN SAY EACH NIGHT TO MAKE ALL THE HORRIBLE THINGS GO AWAY,,,,,,HONESTLY where IS THE LORD THEN,,,,AND IF HE JUST CHOOSES TO SIT BACK AND LET IT BE,,,,WHY,,,,AND WHAT TYPE OF GOD IS THAT,,,,THOSE ARE THE THINGS I DON'T UNDERSTAND,,,,AND WOULD REALLY LIKE TO ,,,THEY MAKE ME REALLY SAD,,,AND I CAN'T IMAGINE PRAYING UN-ANSWERED PRAYERS EACH NIGHT,,,AND NEVER GETTING AN ANSWER FOR ALL THE HURT TO GO AWAY,,,,,THANKS

2007-01-23 00:47:20 · 14 answers · asked by Daphne F 2

If the language barrier were broken .

2007-01-23 00:46:24 · 12 answers · asked by jsjmlj 5

2007-01-23 00:45:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have no use for weak, tiny minds that quarrel by using worn-out labels (Christian, atheist, liberal, conservative), or that make it their hobby to insult others because of their beliefs.

That being said, are there any here that would accept the label "Deist" to describe their spiritual feelings, and if so, how do you react to all the other vicious Christian bashing and atheist baiting that goes on here?

Please weigh in and show the others that there are some mature people here that have no use for pointless religious quarrels; that it is possible to enjoy life without being "charismatic" or hateful.

Perhaps offer your particular view on life.

2007-01-23 00:44:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Peace and Love

2007-01-23 00:43:23 · 14 answers · asked by digilook 2

2007-01-23 00:43:04 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Peace and Love

2007-01-23 00:42:21 · 7 answers · asked by digilook 2

I mean all superstitions and religions, of course....

2007-01-23 00:42:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Peace and Love

2007-01-23 00:40:35 · 7 answers · asked by digilook 2

Are they not "gods"?

Namaste

Peace and Love

2007-01-23 00:39:11 · 3 answers · asked by digilook 2

will you worship god if heaven n hell never existed?or you just worship him because you are afraid of hell n wanted to go to heaven?this question is for every religion ,its based on an indonesian song

2007-01-23 00:38:09 · 5 answers · asked by Saya Sendiri 2

2007-01-23 00:36:15 · 6 answers · asked by X 1

Please can you try and take solace from my words? I only mean to do good:

Whatever your situation, try to believe in yourself. Have faith in nobody else on this earth save one: you. Perhaps your courage, conviction or self-esteem needs a boost- if this is the case, look at your situation as a fight, you vs. the World.

Puff up your chest, set your mouth in a grim line, pull your shoulders back and endure. Smash through every inconcieveable barrier with ardent stoicism. See the whole thing a fight that you don't have to win- you just have to get to the end of it.

Fight. Never stop- you're a fighter now, not a loser or a winner, but a fighter. Fight with every ounce of strength, every breath, every fibre of your being. Stand up and take it, then get ready to take even more. But never stop fighting, because this is your one chance to make it...make it on your own.

If you're going to fight, go out big. And if you're destined to go down, then go out with a bang ON YOUR FEET.

2007-01-23 00:36:13 · 13 answers · asked by spamalotopus 1

the bible never said anything about a man leader for all men

2007-01-23 00:35:49 · 8 answers · asked by Saya Sendiri 2

Why is it that a lot of christians preach about God in a beautiful light but then other christians preach about God in a westboro church sort of way? Wouldnt the christians who preach about God in a beautiful way gather more people into becoming christians then the ones who preach about God in a hateful way? Just curious, no insults please.

2007-01-23 00:32:30 · 12 answers · asked by daisy322_98 5

2007-01-23 00:32:21 · 11 answers · asked by jsjmlj 5

Church of the Anti-church

Religion is being blamed for so many problems in our society, from homophobia to war to discrimination and the list goes on. Should we not then begin a new Church. One that specifically targets these problems without undue discrimination against other specific religions or groups. Would you support such a church if they came up with a decent philosophy..

Regards
DL

2007-01-23 00:32:03 · 6 answers · asked by greatest_i_amm 2

2007-01-23 00:30:41 · 8 answers · asked by Sakky 4

Then why does Jesus constantly pray to God? If he was God most high, then why? As in many cases when he prays, it isn't even an example to his folloers, sometimes he's recorded praying for strength.....why would God pray to himself for strength if he is "all powerful"? And if the truth be told about the original sing, to compensate for what adam did, tooth for tooth/life for life, shouldn't the one who came to earth be able to prove loyal to God or to prove otherwise, in order to completely justify God's right to rule? That was the universal question brought up in the garden of eden. God's right to rule, knowing good and bad. So if HE himself came to give soul for soul, how could that have justly compensated for adam's sin? Isn't the reason Jesus was God's son proved by the fact that he was ABLE to be tempted by saten? That he COULD have failed as Adam did? Otherwise what was the point? Please answer, with proof.......

2007-01-23 00:30:09 · 16 answers · asked by Tomier 2

Scientists just discovered even more fossil evidence that the earth is older the 6000 years! When is the devil gonna give up? I mean how much "evidence" can he possibly create?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070122/sc_afp/sciencepaleontologyus

2007-01-23 00:28:48 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

why did people back in the old days want jesus dead. dont be silly in the answer. ok.

2007-01-23 00:24:42 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

right now im extremely sad,worried,concered about myself and future events. most likely tomorrow ill be embarrased,maked fun of, and teased by my classmates....what should i do... cant ignore them cause it happens every school day which is monday to friday. whenever the day is over, i always feel like im free, for temporary only. so tomorrow is another day, for them to tease me. i cant take it anymore. PLEASE HELP.......

2007-01-23 00:23:30 · 8 answers · asked by Lonez 2

Atheists point to not having "scientific proof" as the basis of their disbelief in God. But here is a thought I had...(sorry if I unconsciously plaigerised some philosopher's work here)

Say you are atheist, and that you are married. Can you "prove" that your spouse loves you? You can physically observe your spouse wearing a ring, you can hear them say "i love you," and their daily behavior may also persuade you. But, there is no possible way to know for certain based solely on observation, because you cannot get inside of your partner's head to know for sure. Your spouse may in fact hate you, simply tolerate you, be indifferent to you, or hopefully, they do love you. Its all taken in, er...faith.

The point is, love is impossible to prove, but it exists (and I dont buy that it's only pheromones, that leaves a LOT unexplained). So I argue that just because something can't be "proven" by scientific method, that doesnt mean it can't exist. Perhaps this applies to "god" as well

2007-01-23 00:23:15 · 20 answers · asked by wuzzamaddayou 2

It's been over 2,000 years. Put up or shut up.

2007-01-23 00:18:47 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Mindless Scarecrow? Totally ignorant?
The Cowardly Lion? Not yet went from knowing to doing?
The Heartless Tin Man? Too scared to even consider it?
Or Toto? Leading the way?
The animals have more knowledge, and respect for, and trust in thier Creator than Man. Job 12.

2007-01-23 00:18:13 · 13 answers · asked by THE NEXT LEVEL 5