Religion & Spirituality - 27 January 2007

Old Testament texts have to be weighed against the New. Consequently Paul's unambiguous condemnation of homosexual behavior in Roman 1:26-27 must be the centerpiece of any discussion.

"For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions. Their woman exchanged natural relations for unnatural, and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in their own persons the due penalty for their error."

Was Paul unaware of the distinction between sexual orientation, over which one has apparently very little choice, and sexual behavior, over which one does? Did he assume that those whom he condemns are heterosexual, and are acting contrary to nature, "leaving," "giving up," or "exchanging" their regular sexual orientation for that which is foreign to them?

2007-01-27 08:36:48 · 19 answers · asked by Scarlet Crusader 1

2007-01-27 08:35:47 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-27 08:35:42 · 13 answers · asked by Shal 1

2007-01-27 08:35:07 · 13 answers · asked by Blue God From Under the Sea 1

Almighty, Omniscient, and Omnipresent.

In other words, does Jesus know everything, have absolute power (all-powerful), and be present in all places at the same time?

2007-01-27 08:34:56 · 15 answers · asked by Mutual Help 4

2007-01-27 08:32:24 · 10 answers · asked by Travis James 4

2007-01-27 08:31:34 · 12 answers · asked by Travis James 4

A group of Trinitarian Christians were debating with Muslims that their belief in the Trinity did not annul their montheism. "You're polytheists!" cried a Muslim "you believe in the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit; so either you believe in 3 gods, or that each one of those is a division of God!" to which a Christian replied "No! Each one is God, yet we worship 1 God!" "How?" cried another Muslim "Doesn't 1+1+1=3?" "No you fool!" answered another Christian "1+1+1=1" "That's meaningless!" exclaimed a third Muslim "We'll prove it to you!" cried the third Christian, who then added "1+1+1=1, how? Because: since 1=12/12, then 1+1+1= 12/12 + 12/12+12/12=36/36=1"

"Now did you understand how the Trinity is not polytheism, but absolute monotheism; you idiots?!" cried the Christian preachers.

The Golden Rule: Never follow the Christian concept of logic, nor that of theology; you'll lose this life and the after-one too! Hold firm to Islam; for it is the stricktest form of monotheism.

2007-01-27 08:30:13 · 14 answers · asked by Mehmet Azk 2

That Paul and the prisoners and solidiers landed on when their ship was tossed from the storm and they saw an island and rowed to shore (and when they were going to shore the boat was damaged) ....what was the name of that place? ( In Acts)

2007-01-27 08:29:54 · 3 answers · asked by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6

are you pro-choice or pro-life? why or why not?

If your wondering why this is a question for ladies only is because in the end it is your decision to make.

Please be Honest when you answer and give a good reason. I don't need answers like non of my business or long winded stories just your thoughts.

2007-01-27 08:27:49 · 28 answers · asked by smbrennan24 3

So many babies and innocent children have died from incurable diseases and natural disasters...how ridiculously self-centered do you have to be to think there is some caring sky god looking out for people who say the right prayers in a world rife with so much senseless misery?

2007-01-27 08:27:45 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Whilst it's fair to say that JJ isn't the perfect Muslim (who is really??) I think his conduct in the big brother house is typical of true muslims - unassuming, well spoken, humane, loving and calming. With that in mind I'd like to see more of him on TV representing Islam in stead of the far-right Jihad touting wierdo's they always have on... where do they find those people from anyway?!?!

2007-01-27 08:25:55 · 11 answers · asked by aziz m 2

2007-01-27 08:23:21 · 24 answers · asked by MrsOcultyThomas 6

That is the predicament I find myself in. I know that it is mostly rubbish, but if it instills morality in my children than why not?
Is that bad?

2007-01-27 08:22:46 · 8 answers · asked by bc_munkee 5

2007-01-27 08:19:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yes, she is my daughter.

2007-01-27 08:16:38 · 24 answers · asked by bc_munkee 5

chienne muettes :)

2007-01-27 08:15:54 · 6 answers · asked by MW 3

i recently went to a catholic funeral and it has intrigued me.

2007-01-27 08:15:49 · 21 answers · asked by Randi :) 1

Does that mean Catholicism is dying out?

2007-01-27 08:14:09 · 24 answers · asked by onedaviecooper 2

mostly about his religious beliefs

2007-01-27 08:13:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

my name is Salome, and i'm interested when is my name day- generally and according to orthodox christianity. please give me sources. thank you. good luck

2007-01-27 08:11:21 · 2 answers · asked by Sali 3

I asked this already but it got deleted. (idiots)
Why did your god make me...
A. Ugly as hell (everyone tells me I am)
B. A Coward (okay I take responsiblity for that)
C. Inadequate (small wang,premature ejac. ect.)
D. Depressed
E. Talentless (seriously I have NO talent!)
Wouldn't it be easier for him just not to make me?
Come on gimme a break!

2007-01-27 08:07:34 · 9 answers · asked by Peanut Penis 1

I've posted two questions and yet I have more :] I believe I had a vision of my brother, he skipped school and I had this picture of him smoking on a sidewalk pop into my head durring science. I thought it was just me being paranoid, he told me he quit. But I found out he skipped school, so maybe it did happen. Also I've been so scared that these things I see are real visions. I started reading the Bible once again and I was asked to go to church with a new friend. Is this a sign? Because right now I feel like it is. I feel at peace but then I think of the visions and I'm terrified. I'm not sure of what though...Am I scared of having them or am I scared of not having them? Does that make sense? Anyways your thoughts are welcome.

2007-01-27 08:05:14 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the bible, in John, it states who ever believes in Jesus will have eternal life.
In Islam, you have to believe in Jesus and the second coming.

2007-01-27 08:02:35 · 21 answers · asked by Mehdi 1

2007-01-27 08:01:26 · 10 answers · asked by bc_munkee 5

This is a quote from an answer from a Christian that I just read:

"...another prime example of the Athiests war on God. "

Believers, do you really think atheists are actively fighting this war?

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2007-01-27 07:59:57 · 26 answers · asked by Chickyn in a Handbasket 6

Every time I turn on CNN and there's a shot of 2,000 brown people in turbins shaking their AK47s in the air and chanting in some foreign language, CNN always reports that this is footage from the "holy city of ....."

Ya, those guys look REALLY holy to me.

2007-01-27 07:57:54 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Like food,sex,wants of the world. We do all of these things and yet it is a sin. I think god set us up to fail. Why is that?

2007-01-27 07:56:34 · 23 answers · asked by Aaron 2

I hear people say pagan all the time, but what is it?

2007-01-27 07:55:20 · 10 answers · asked by Indio 4

y do they constantly go door to door brainwashing so many to give so much of thier paychecks to the church and y do they believe in a religon that states only and I quote "one hundred thousand" will be allowed to heaven or "saved" I cant name a hundred thousand people better than me but Iam sure there are atleast that many. and y do the "elders" so much power over there other wise brainwashed minds?

2007-01-27 07:53:49 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous