Religion & Spirituality - 26 January 2007

Thanks.

2007-01-26 09:02:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was raised (actually forced) Catholic growing up, but now for various reasons have nothing to do with the religion, mostly because I do not agree with or believe in everything I was taught. Just out of curiosity, what are your religion's views on the following:

Mary being a virgin when Jesus was conceived
Mary staying a virgin all her life (and her husband putting up with that)
Mary floating up (forgot what the catholics called it) into Heaven
The whole crucifixion/ressurection thing
Those little wafers becoming "the body" of Christ

Anyone can answer, I just always wanted to know what other religions think of these things. If your religion does not do it or cover it at all, please also say so.

2007-01-26 09:01:35 · 16 answers · asked by innocence faded 6

Help me understand, please. We have been granted free will, but in order to be accepted into the Kingdom of Heaven, we must use our free will to choose to relenquish our free will and live by the rules set forth by the bible? Is it just me, or does that seem a little contradictary? Don't get me wrong...I'm not attacking anyone or any group, I'm just curious about the opinions on this.

2007-01-26 08:59:35 · 17 answers · asked by eurovac 2

Has your belief or disbelief in the innate worth of every human being been colored more by your faith/philosophy or your life experiences?

2007-01-26 08:59:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-26 08:57:05 · 18 answers · asked by Red Yeti 5

1. Imagine a world where 90% of the population believes the tooth fairy exist

2. Imagine millions of people believing a book that says you're a fool for not believing the tooth fairy exist

3. Imagine people in the streets saying, "get saved before it's too late. The tooth fairy's coming back"

4. Imagine a history of millions of people getting slaughtered in the name of the tooth fairy.

5. Imagine people debating about which tooth fairy's book is true

6. Imagine you telling people that the top scientists dont believe the tooth fairy exist trying to wake them up

7. Imagine people saying "I know the tooth fairy exist because I can feel her in my teeth"

8 Imagine people saying "somone hit me and my teeth didn't fall out. The tooth fairy saved my teeth.

9. Imagine people saying "even though you dont believe the tooth fairy's real, she still loves you"

10. Imagine you saying "These people have to be crazy"

THAT'S REALLY WHAT IT'S LIKE BEING AN ATHEIS

2007-01-26 08:56:54 · 11 answers · asked by Black Atheist 1

How Do I do it?

2007-01-26 08:54:46 · 29 answers · asked by ArchAngel Raziel 3

2007-01-26 08:54:10 · 12 answers · asked by rhemapraise 1

Whats the difference between the ankh and the cross?
I know they are from two different cultures and they have two different meanings but what are they? and what are the simiarities. what could it symbolize if the two were merged together?

2007-01-26 08:53:51 · 8 answers · asked by N!cole 2

What are your experiences and those of people you know with the supernatural?

2007-01-26 08:53:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-26 08:52:41 · 22 answers · asked by robert g 2

Or would that be wrong?

2007-01-26 08:52:16 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

By this i mean, can't there be times for other things. I find that with christians, its all about god. I mean All about god. I believe and love god with all of my heart but like watching other programs on tv other than bible stories. I also like lots of different movies just not christian music? Someone please. I think i need a christian site to go on because no one in this neck of the woods is listening to me. I walk away without an answer to my question. I end up feeling guilty and i don't think thats right.

2007-01-26 08:51:30 · 6 answers · asked by deborah_012003 3

It seems that you have this book and not much else is important, especially self-awareness, scientific research and open-mindedness.

2007-01-26 08:51:14 · 42 answers · asked by Knobby Knobville 4

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2007-01-26 08:50:21 · 5 answers · asked by THE NEXT LEVEL 5

I am a christian and like to have a drink once and awhile. Not getting crazy drunk but just to relax after a hard week at work. Please what do you think? I am being made to feel guilty and i don't think thats right. When i voice an opinion i end up feeling like crap. Please help!!!

2007-01-26 08:48:20 · 36 answers · asked by deborah_012003 3

What "denomination" do you consider yourself? Please explain the very very basic core of your denomination. (What makes it unique from others)

Personally - I am non-denominational - this means I do not associate with any specific denomination, I mearly rely on God, and the Bible. I do not believe in separate "doctrines" such as "Once saved always saved", "Calvinism", "The Rapture" or "Baptism of the Dead".

Thanks everyone for answering! I am very curious to see your answers! I would like to know how each person views themselves and their Christian belief/denomination.

2007-01-26 08:48:06 · 22 answers · asked by Soon2BMommy 3

I would believe it is if it's only to make yourself look better and not due to a health issue.

2007-01-26 08:48:02 · 17 answers · asked by laurel 3

"Be not decieved;God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap."-- Galations 6:7

"Why do the heathen rage and the people imagine a vain thing? He that sitteth in heaven shall laugh; the Lord shall have them in derision.Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure." --Psalms 2: 1,4-5

2007-01-26 08:47:49 · 15 answers · asked by icyhott4urmind 1

And if so, do you think the extraterrestrials have heard the Gospel message?

2007-01-26 08:47:33 · 3 answers · asked by Starfall 6

2007-01-26 08:46:45 · 8 answers · asked by Norskeyenta 6

Were you taught your morals, or have you always had them?

It seems to me that morality is subject to cultural influences, but at it's core is innate.

2007-01-26 08:45:48 · 8 answers · asked by ? 5

First of all, I am looking for a few verses for my Bible Class Project. It is called the Rainbpw Promise. I have to find a promise verse made to the people of today AND matches a color. For instance happiness would be yellow and growth would be green.

The first verse is a specific verse. It is the one that promises you will grow in the Lord if you read your Bible and pray everyday.

The next few verses have specific requirements but are quite confusing.

I just need verses which are promises to the people of today referring tot he colors:
BLUE
PURPLE
PINK

Thank you!!!!

2007-01-26 08:45:00 · 2 answers · asked by Centrino 3

because i seriously doubt god made us and gave us a free will to do whatever, and then has certain rules he wants us to find out and abide by (even with no proof of gods existence), and then after we die we have to face a judgement on rules we weren't even sure about. if it is real, it sounds like a really sick joke, and shame on god if that is the case. thats not very nice of god to do that to people.

2007-01-26 08:44:06 · 47 answers · asked by Phil Magroin 2

There is no proof that the earth was not created by a Hibaurhga. There is no proof that Hibaurhga did not intelligently design humans. So why do you deny that Hibaurhga did so, when there is clearly no proof that She did not?

2007-01-26 08:43:49 · 15 answers · asked by ÜFÖ 5

2007-01-26 08:43:30 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous

they saaid god created in the world and all the people right?? but how was he born then help me confused

2007-01-26 08:42:27 · 9 answers · asked by jess 1

what's your take on radio carbon dating?

2007-01-26 08:41:53 · 7 answers · asked by One Trick Pony 1

what would be the best acronym, or 3 words in this case, to best describe him?

2007-01-26 08:40:06 · 22 answers · asked by ConstElation 6

i've just listened to a radio programe where people claim to be able to talk in tounges which they claim is the divine language of god. what on earth is talking in tounges ment to be and could someone please give me a link to a site where i could hear this. by the way do any christains think that talking tounges is a load of rubish or do you think its for real

2007-01-26 08:38:53 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous