Religion & Spirituality - 25 January 2007

To start, this is not meant to be a rude question. I am just wondering with stories like this do you not sometimes question the "reality" of such things. I'm not saying it is impossible, because after all, if God and Jesus are real, then a burning bush as a speaker for God's voice would be a cinch. A guy posted a question about taking hallucinogens. I wonder if maybe it has ever been considered that during that time, perhaps people consumed unknown (at the time) mind-altering substances. This sounds rude, but I am not trying to be blasphemous to the Bible. I am honestly curious. Has this been analyzed and discounted? Or perhaps there are other stories of a similar nature which might fall under this category. I'm not ridiculously familiar with the Bible, so does anybody know the entire store with details?

Sorry this was so long.

2007-01-25 16:17:43 · 18 answers · asked by eastchic2001 5

Where in the world are you on-line from?Province, state, counrty, other?

2007-01-25 16:16:29 · 33 answers · asked by digby_by 4

ALWAYS have to answer questions about God by saying..there is no god? If you don't believe,that;s your problem...why are you even in the religion section then?If anything i feel sorry for you.

2007-01-25 16:14:03 · 18 answers · asked by sugar_n_spice 5

do you also follow the other 600 + Biblical laws found in Leviticus? If you base it on the teachings of Paul, do you also subscribe to his other teachings about jewelry, braided hair and slavery? I'm just curious, can anyone tell me what Jesus had to say about homosexuality? (Which was common amongst the Greeks at the time).

2007-01-25 16:14:01 · 17 answers · asked by keri gee 6

Well my mother told me that when you die you have a whole new life and keep dying just like normal life? Is that true?

2007-01-25 16:12:12 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-25 16:10:45 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

Trust me my rational thinking children, it is. It's also okay not to believe as I would never force you to accept that which can not be proven. But rest assured, my beloved atheist children, know that I have enough love for us all.

2007-01-25 16:09:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

since the Fathers fell asleep, things continue as they were since the beginning of creation"??

2007-01-25 16:09:51 · 3 answers · asked by genny_gump 3

Why can Catholics eat fish on Fridays during lent but not other meat products? What makes fish so special? My wife, who is Catholic, cannot give me a good answer on this.

2007-01-25 16:08:30 · 5 answers · asked by mdbjrtwo 1

What he meant was, use it, but don't use it too much....right?

2007-01-25 16:07:43 · 24 answers · asked by Desiree J 3

Are they really your "friends" or are they more like your conquests?

What does friendship mean to you if it has an ulterior motive on your part?

Are you serious saying you are not recommended by church and family not to mix with secular "sinners"?

2007-01-25 16:07:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

work out a "Peace Treaty" among their followers so that the world would become a better place to live in?

2007-01-25 16:06:01 · 6 answers · asked by coffee 2

2007-01-25 16:04:27 · 5 answers · asked by amazon 4

I am a Christian who supports Israel and Jewish bros, and sisters, also, Jews for Jesus, also,Fellowship of Christians and Jews, type churches/ orgs.., do the Methodist churches support this too ?
Any and all of the different, branches of the Methodist churches..
Thanks..

2007-01-25 16:04:12 · 1 answers · asked by paula b 2

2007-01-25 16:03:42 · 13 answers · asked by scgraphix 2

That just REEKS of cult mentality.

I know they recommend you not to mix. Why is this, even if it means cutting ties with close friends and family forever? My goodness, that doesn't sound Christ like at all. It sounds like a crazed cult afraid of losing members.

2007-01-25 15:53:27 · 56 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-25 15:53:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm serious, why would we be put through all this suffering? Is God a sadisitic? I'm so tired..

If judgement day comes and God says that I did this and that and so I can't be in heaven I wouldn't even shed a tear...what else can I expect, I feel like I'm being beaten down no matter how far I get.

Wouldn't life be easier without the concept of a God? It would just be life...

2007-01-25 15:51:30 · 32 answers · asked by Just Me 2

is going to wait until some future time to decide who goes to Heaven and who goes to Hell?
He has told us that the decisision has already been made.
Check it out:

Jhn 3:18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

Let me paraphrase: EVERYONE is condemned already. God says we ALL deserve Hell. BUT, if anyone repents and trusts Christ, then God will save that person.



Jhn 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

Get it?

2007-01-25 15:50:13 · 8 answers · asked by revulayshun 6

I really need some wisdom on this. Perhaps I'm just too religious. I recently found out my pastor has wine with dinner every now and then. Sometimes just to unwind, other times to 'set the mood' so to speak. I'm not sure what to think. My spouse and I are both in high positions of leadership in the church. They don't let members of the congregation know, or perhaps just a select few. I know the old, "IT HINDERS YOUR WITNESS" argument. Let's not go there. I get it. What else pro or con is IN THE BIBLE about drinking, especially in a position of leadership?

2007-01-25 15:50:01 · 29 answers · asked by luckyme 4

Could it be that having a horrible relationship with their own dad makes them incapable of receiving the love of the Heavenly Father? Could it be that by forgiving their own fathers, they would then be able to see the love that God has for them?

2007-01-25 15:49:51 · 21 answers · asked by HolyLamb 4

2007-01-25 15:47:47 · 23 answers · asked by Desiree J 3

This question is for everyone not just Christians. Have you ever read the entire Bible cover-to-cover? What did you think & what religion are you??? (What faith are you, Mormon, Catholic, Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, and Jewish, etc?) Just curious...

2007-01-25 15:47:43 · 17 answers · asked by Boppysgirl 5

Okay, most of you clearly stated that you believe homosexuals are born that way. But there is no proof of this. There is also no proof of a higher being, yet you do not believe. Why one and not the other?

By the way, and like I said before, I think Atheists are totally cool and have their stuff together more than anyone else. I am in no way trying to argue or convert, or force beliefs, or anything like that. What I'm doing is just trying to have an intelligent discussion/debate with other intelligent people. I'm interested in why you'd believe one that that's not proved, but disbelieve in the other. I'm not strictly talking about the biblical/Christian god either. I'm talking about ANY higher power, and also human souls, also unprovable. I'm interested in the logic behind those brilliant minds.

Blessed Be.

2007-01-25 15:47:07 · 13 answers · asked by Maria Isabel 5

could they be refering to anything else other than the adam and eve story with the apple?

2007-01-25 15:46:20 · 9 answers · asked by bebackhome_safe 2

unless you're willing to give it all away and contract AIDS and die along side the Africans, don't contradict me, just posit a guess as to why the wealthy are so deserving of god's blessings. And don't also say that they are wealthy because they were holy in god's eyes... i'll just say this, Paris Hilton.

2007-01-25 15:44:55 · 28 answers · asked by Shawn M 3

Pigs live in trees? Dogs flew spaceships? Native Americans can be in two places at once?!

And you probably don't even know where you are.

2007-01-25 15:44:50 · 19 answers · asked by ? 2

2007-01-25 15:44:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

are we the new age soddam and gommora, meaning the us. look around us sex is not a big deal for anyone anymore.

2007-01-25 15:44:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

the one who makes all the sick dead baby jokes in this forum, he has never answered any questions so how does he continue to post questions? he is the sickest guy ever!

2007-01-25 15:44:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous